Top Bogotá Half-day Tours

Step inside one of Colombia’s most unique architectural works on this half-day tour to Zipaquirá from Bogota. Venture underground to discover the vast salt mines of Zipaquirá, learn about the city’s long salt mining history and see how the salt is collected. Finally, admire the grand Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, a church entirely made out of salt. Enjoy a personalized experience with a maximum of 10 travelers.

Explore the highlights of Bogotá with a local guide by your side on this private tour of the Colombian capital. The main points of interest include a trip by cable car or funicular up the hill of Monserrate, a walk through the La Candelaria neighborhood and the opportunity to take a look at the art in the Botero Museum of the Bank of the Republic and the treasures of the Museum del Oro, all in one day.

Make the most of your Bogotá layover on this sightseeing tour of the city, modified to fit your flight schedule and accompanied by private guide. Have a chance to experience some of the Colombian capital’s top sights, including the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, the Botero Museum, Monserrate Sanctuary, a Colombian shopping mall or lunch at an authentic local restaurant. You choose the places to visit based on your interests and connecting flight times. Your tour also includes round-trip transportation to and from the airport, plus all entrance fees.

Barrio La Candelaria In this experience you will discover the unique flavors of the different Colombian regions. We will go to 7 places in total within the La Candelaria neighborhood and sample a variety of traditional foods. We will visit multiple family-owned businesses to try authentic dishes and interact with locals. In a single afternoon, you will be able to learn more about the Colombian culture through its food and history. This tour is accomodating for both vegetarian and vegan preferences , please just let your guide know. We will eat plenty of samples over the course of the tour so please make sure you come hungry! **We are constantly changing the venues we visit to accomodate whatever is going on in the city, so the photos and attractions listed may not be the same as the day you do the tour.** **Please make sure you bring good walking shoes, an umbrella, and water. Make sure you give yourself enough time with the traffic to arrive at the starting point.**

City tour agency Bogotá the original Private transportation, driver Personalized guide IN SPANISH . Colombia's first tourist marvel one hour from Bogotá, Great Work of mining engineering and religious art, sculpted in salt rock inside the mine. The Cathedral and many of the sculptures that are there are completely in salt. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, an easily accessible place, excursion for the whole family, it is a smooth walk of 1 kilometer inside the mine, visit time one hour and thirty minutes. Visit main square of Zipaquirá republican architecture 1800. Great place to take photos and lunch typical Colombian food.

Take an adventure to the lush forests outside Bogotá on this full-day tour to the towering waterfalls of El Chiflón and La Chorrera (the country’s tallest). Join your guide on a strenuous hike through Colombia’s majestic countryside to these two falls, enjoying beautiful views along the way. At the conclusion of your hike, take a break for a hearty meal of Colombian specialties in La Candelaria neighborhood in Bogotá or alternately, depending on time and availability, in Choachi. Your voyage also includes round-trip transportation from hotels in Bogotá, plus all necessary equipment, bottled water, and snacks.

Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation’s unique fruits. Also visit cafés for insight into Colombian coffee and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

If you’ve got limited time in Bogota, get a comprehensive overview of Colombia’s capital on a full-day tour of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town), Mount Monserrate, and Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). In a small group limited to five people, you’ll explore the mountaintop neighborhood of Monserrate; admire landmarks such as Parque Santander and Plaza Bolivar in La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city; and admire glimmering exhibits at Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore central Bogotá on this half-day sightseeing bike tour. Visit the city’s historical center, known as La Candelaria, plus a traditional fruit market and coffee factory. Along the way, pass by landmarks such as the Plaza de Toros and the Museo Nacional and see street art murals. Plus, stop in the Parque Nacional to sample traditional Colombian street foods.

TransmiCable is a new transportation in Bogotá, was recognized by International Financial Corporation among 1273 projects in Latin America, it is an integral mobility solution, built on the basis of citizen dialogue, and which achieved the social transformation of Ciudad Bolívar with a focus on welfare and sustainable development. 700.000 people of low resources are benefit, and you will meet them! their projects, their expectations of better life, dreams this is un unique experience to get in touch with the best of Colombian people breaking paradigmas and wrong assumptions of what people with lower resources are bad, and recognized that they really are is totally the oposite, and represent part of the real Colombia, the best that we have In this experience you will be able to visit marginalized neighborhoods of Bogotá where social projects are carried out that benefit the residents, we will visit the most representative parts of these communities You wil not be disappointed!!

In Zipaquirá, 50 kilometers coming out from the northside of Bogotá, is the largest salt mine in Colombia. Although the mines date back to the time of the Muiscas, primitive inhabitants of the region have been intensively exploited, they continue to have enormous reserves. In the heart of the mountain, an underground salt cathedral was dug, in what constitutes a monumental work of engineering, architecture, and design. The huge interior can be 25 meters high, with a capacity of 10,000 people. It is the most visited tourist attraction in Colombia.

With even a short layover in Bogotá, you can explore artistic graffiti, local markets, or historic landmarks, then head to the summit of Monserrate for sweeping views across the city. Make the most of a Bogotá layover with a fully flexible, private tour that’s customized to your interests and schedule, and ensures that you’ll arrive back at the airport in time for your departing flight.

This private day trip takes you to view Salto del Tequendama (Tequendama Falls), located on the Bogotá River. Getting there is made easier with a private vehicle and driver-guide to show the way, with the added bonus of a scenic journey to Hacienda Coloma for a delicious taste of Colombian coffee.

If you’ve only got limited time in Bogotá, this private tour lets you tick off Mount Monserrate—home to a monastery that overlooks the mist-shrouded mountains of Bogota—in just a few hours. To reduce transit time, you’ll travel to the mountain in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and be transported directly from your hotel.

Discover the best of Bogotá’s tourist attractions, covering its most famous neighborhoods, museums and sights on this 5-hour tour. Explore the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria neighborhood, see the city’s historic district and La Catedral Primera (Prime Cathedra), view gold artifacts at the famed Museo de Oro and take a cable car to the famous Mount Monserrate. Your trip also includes a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off as well as entrance fees.

Bogotá has become a world reference in graffiti. It boasts impressive murals and street art that place it above cities like Miami, Amsterdam, Río, and México City. Its rise as one of the key city-canvases in Latin America has made it an attractive destination for the curious tourist and the bold artist. Would you have guessed? As with graffiti everywhere else, Bogotá’s history with the art has often been tense. But great art can overcome negative labels. Right now, no one would call it vandalism. It has struggled but has earned its place and the city is better for it. The mixture of social and political commentary with a twist of local and foreign styles make Bogotá’s graffiti truly a sight to behold. Join us in this tour not only of Colombia’s history as told by art but a tour of Bogotá as a curated museum of amazing artists!

With ColTrips the time you can spend doing long lines, you will use it to take advantage of each visit to the most important attractions of the historical center of Bogotá. With our benefit skip-the-line, you are the owner of your time and how to spend it. On Tuesdays the Botero museum is closed instead you will visit the Quinta Bolivar House Museum

Skip the lines and crowds on this private guided tour that takes you to some of Bogotá's most important sites and some you may otherwise overlook. Begin with a walk through the streets of La Candelaria then visit the Botero Museum (dedicated to one of Colombia's best known sculptors), the Currency House, the former Colombian president's home, and the Gabriel Garcia Marquez Cultural Center. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Savor the gastronomic delights of Bogotá on this small-group food tour of Colombia’s culinary capital. Discover the country’s artisanal food traditions at Pastelería Florida, a famous bakery, then get lost in a labyrinth of delicious street food on the famous Septimazo avenue. You’ll also have a chance to sample regional culinary delights at Paloquemao, one of Colombia’s largest markets. This intimate food tour is limited to just 15 total participants and includes round-trip transportation from hotels in Bogotá.

Visit some of the most spectacular architectural temples in Colombia, and understand how Religion is embraced by the Colombian society along history. Walk along fascinating paths filled with fancy facades as you are guided around the most significant religious icons in Colombia. At the end of the journey you will be amazed by the impressive architecture while learning about what faith means for locals and its influence in the native´s folklore.

Immerse yourself in Colombia’s world-famous coffee industry during this private tour of Hacienda Coloma. Discover every stage of the coffee-making process, from growing to harvesting to roasting and brewing, finishing with a freshly-brewed taste of the hacienda’s own beans. A Colombian lunch, plus a stop at the nursery gardens of San Miguel are also included.

Andres Carne de Res Chia, located 32 km (20 mi) from Bogota, is considered one of the most successful restaurants in Colombian history. Besides the amazing typical food, it is also known for its crazy decoration and the great Colombian party! We have designed this Private Transfer to Andres Carne de Res for groups from 1 to 3 people. This service includes round trip transportation in premium vehicles, countryside knowledgeable Driver, and restaurant reservation managing. Please note that Andres Carne de Res is closed all Mondays and Tuesdays. For more options and ideas please visit our website!

Explore Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral, an incredible structure carved into the walls and ceiling of an abaondoned salt mine, on this half-day, family-friendly tour departing from Bogotá. Descend inside this sprawling underground structure with the help of a guide, gaining insight into the history and construction of salt cathedrals along the way. Your visit also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Bogotá and all entrance fees.

Our Bogotá Street Food Tour takes you through the La Candelaria neighborhood, the beating heart of Colombia's capitol city. This vibrant, colorful, and fascinating neighborhood gives you the best of what Bogotá has to offer - culture, food and fun! Join our intimate adventure that allows you to interact on a personal level with locals as we take a deep dive into the history, culture and cuisine of Colombia. You'll experience traditional treats such as tamales and arepas, as well as the unique Colombian flavors of ajiaco, chocolate santafereño, and chicha. We also explore a colorful neighborhood market and taste the exotic and mouthwatering fruits and fresh-squeezed tropical fruit juices. We have taken the time to find the tastiest examples of food and most fascinating stories of the people to ensure you get a true sense of Bogotá!