Private Bogotá City Tour: La Candelaria, Monserrate & Gold Museum

5.0 (38 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Admiring the beauty of Bogotá’s Primatial Cathedral. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Ascend Monserrate’s summit via cable car or hike, enjoy panoramic city views and visit the hilltop church—Things to Do in Bogota. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Want to see Bogotá’s must-see highlights in one perfectly planned day? Bogotá holds more stories than most cities manage in a lifetime — and this 7-hour private tour puts you inside the best of them. Colonial cobblestones, the world's greatest collection of pre-Columbian gold, Botero's sculptures, and a cable car ride above 3,000 meters. One guide, no crowds, no compromises.

Glide up Monserrate by cable car or funicular for sky-high panoramas, skip the lines at the Gold Museum to marvel at treasures older than the city itself, and finish surrounded by Botero’s whimsical art and global masterpieces. Along the way, your expert local guide turns each stop into a living narrative — mixing heritage, humor, and insider access.

Every detail is designed to maximize your limited time without rushing: private pickup, skip-the-line entry, curated tastings, and a guide who knows how to make Bogotá shine. Book now and experience the city not like a tourist, but like a guest of honor.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Cielo.Travel

Ages: Children (2–8 years) · Youth (9–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Fee entrances for Monserrate, Museo del Oro y Museo de Botero. (Only Monserrate in Shared Tour)
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in private transportation (Only Private Tour)
Included: Colombian coffee tasting or juice option (Private Tour)
Included: Private guide

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Extra purchases.
Not included: Tips (optional, not expected)
Not included: Private transportation is not included in the shared version of the tour.

Itinerary

Barrio La Candelaria

3 hours Admission included

Bogotá’s oldest neighborhood is alive with murals, colonial houses, and cobbled lanes. Visit Chorro de Quevedo, the city’s birthplace, sip traditional chicha, and taste exotic Colombian fruits prepared fresh along the way. It’s a sensory introduction that combines history, legends, and flavors into one of Bogotá’s most colorful experiences.
Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota

15 min Admission included

The heart of Bogotá’s political and cultural life. Here, the Presidential Palace, National Capitol, City Hall, and Cathedral frame the stories of Colombia’s struggles and victories. Standing in this historic square connects you directly to the pulse of the nation.
Mount Monserrate

2 hours Admission included

Ascend by funicular or cable car to the city’s most iconic viewpoint. From the mountaintop Basilica, Bogotá unfolds in every direction, framed by the Andes. It’s both a spiritual and visual highlight, the kind of view that lingers long after your trip ends.
Museo del Oro

one hour Admission included

One of Latin America’s most dazzling collections, with over 55,000 pre-Columbian gold artifacts. Sacred masks, intricate jewelry, and ancient myths bring Colombia’s Indigenous cultures to life. Skip the lines and dive straight into this treasure house of history.
Botero Museum

one hour Admission included

Step into the playful world of Fernando Botero, Colombia’s most famous artist. His iconic, voluminous figures share space with works by Picasso, Dalí, and Monet. Set inside a colonial mansion, this stop offers humor, beauty, and charm in equal measure.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Macarena Hostal San Gil
Pristime International Holiday Hotel
Hotel oasis home
VOU Suites
Hotel y Restaurante Casa Medina
H C De Quevedo
Hotel Platinum Suite
Hotel Torre Central
Mercure Bogota BH Zona Financiera
Hotel Lido
Ibis Bogota Museo
Hotel Embajada Bogota Dc

and 643 more pickup points

Your private Bogotá adventure begins with pickup directly at your hotel (Only in the Private Tour), about 30 minutes before the tour. Relax in comfort while we handle the logistics. From there, your guide sets the pace as you head straight into La Candelaria, ready to dive into Bogotá’s most iconic highlights without wasting a moment.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The private pickup service is not included in the Shared Monserrate option.
Bogotá sits at 2,640m (8,660 ft) and Monserrate's summit reaches 3,152m (10,341 ft). If you have heart or respiratory conditions, please consult your doctor before booking.
The tour includes walking on cobblestone streets and steps. Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended
Children ages 2+ are welcome. The tour pace adjusts for families.

Options

Monserrate (Shared Tour)

Duration: 2 hours

Guided ascend to Monserrate

Exclusion: Private transportation is not included in the shared tour.

Pickup included
Private Bogotá City Tour (7h)

Private

Duration: 7 hours

Private transportation: Private round-trip transportation. Pickups at the airport and hotels in Bogotá.

Pickup included