Bolivian History Tour: Discover Politics and Culture

Discover the rich history, politics, and culture of La Paz on a walking tour. Explore the diverse city and learn about the struggles, tragedies, and revolutions that shaped Bolivian society.

Duration: 2 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza Murillo - We begin the tour, where the Government and Parliament palaces are located. Where we will learn a lot about the turbulent history and political aspects of Bolivia, from the colonial era when La Paz belonged to the Spanish Empire to the present.
    Did you know that the Government Palace of Bolivia was burned by the local population?…
What's Included
  • Expert local guides to lead your tour
  • All admission fees to attractions covered
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned tour vehicles
  • Complimentary bottled water and snacks
  • Group photos at iconic landmarks
  • Exclusive access to certain areas
  • Wi-Fi available on board the tour vehicle
  • Restaurant lunch included with dietary options available
  • Small…
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

This unique and specialized tour is perfect for travelers passionate about history, politics, and culture, eager to explore one of the most diverse cities and countries in Latin America. Throughout the tour, educational materials are provided, and the guide shares personal insights, being the nephew of a former Bolivian president and a descendant of…

Location
Monumento a Pedro Domingo Murillo
Main monument of the square, The guide will be wearing a black hat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bml76_12
Jan 12, 2026
Excellent history - Nelson really knows his stuff. He took me through the whole political history of Bolivia from the 1800’s onwards. The assassinations the Coups the Wars, the US involvement and the communists. Moving on to the people, the unions and the effect of drugs
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Spirostakauskas
Jan 12, 2026
Great tour - It was an informative tour and our guide Nelson was great. At the start of the tour my girlfriend was feeling very sick so we sat at a cafe and he bought some coca leaves for her to feel better. In the tour he explained a lot of history and current political issues in Bolivia, as well as answering any questions we had as we walked around the city.
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Kevyn_j
Dec 1, 2025
Good tour, ideal length - Overall a very good tour. Our guide was friendly ans showed us around the centre on La Paz. The tour was also not too long which was ideal for us
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Grandtour06855970775
Sep 21, 2025
Fascinating, in-depth walking tour. - The fascinating and inspiring political history of Bolivia was one of the reasons we came to La Paz. And this was a definite highlight of our stay. Unlike a lot of tourist-aimed tours that just tick off a couple major moments, this was incredibly, dense, well-researched and really explored the whole history of the city and the country — from the revolutionary wars and independence movement, to the recent socialist governments and the turmoil of the last decade. Rodrigo wasn't just super friendly and entertaining but incredibly well-informed and able to answer any follow up questions you might have. A perfect tour for history and politics enthusiasts. Highly recommend!
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235sirina
May 20, 2025
Must check out this alternative walking tour - I had an amazing time with Kevin who makes you the expert in Bolivia’s political history. The tour was at ideal length with average walking. I also got great tips for the rest if my trip!
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Marty
Mar 5, 2025
Lots of interesting information - Kevin did a wonderful job. He told us many interesting stories. He was also very kind to take my arm when we were on uneven sidewalks or stepping on and off of curbs.
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Leonieo236
Feb 13, 2025
Very good tour with the best guide Kevin - It was a very interesting tour and I learned a lot about history, politics and culture of Bolivia! Kevin is a very nice and funny guide so I’m sure you will enjoy the tour as well! :))
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Tim
Oct 24, 2024
Kevin is a brilliant tour guide - My husband and I did a walking tour of La Paz with Kevin and he was excellent. He was very knowledgable, great fun and his passion for La Paz and Bolivia were evident. We learned so much about the history and politics of Bolivia. It’s the best walking tour we have done and Kevin is a genuinely nice person, offering tips and pointers about the city. Make time for a tour with Kevin, you won’t regret it! Thank you Kevin!
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Tom_v
Jun 29, 2024
Highly recommended - Great experience with Kevin around central parts of La Paz. Kevin is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable on the history, politics and culture of Bolivia. I got a deeper understanding of this country due to this tour.
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B3435rmmichels
Oct 24, 2025
Poor schedule change policy and customer notification - We were notified by whatsaap of a change of schedule the day before but we were very busy with our trip and could not see it. They say they called us but we didn’t hear the call either, so at the time we had chosen there was no one. They also do not return the money from the tickets, that is; without receiving a reply they consider our tickets lost with the change of timetable. This is disrespect and abuse of the client. They look like Rayanair.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).