Private Tour: La Paz City Sightseeing and Moon Valley

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About this activity

See the best of La Paz on a private tour with a knowledgeable local guide, who will introduce you to both top attractions and lesser-known sites, creating a well-rounded experience of the city. Visit historical landmarks like Plaza Murillo and San Francisco Church, bustling markets like the Witches Market, and natural wonders like Moon Valley. You’ll learn about the city’s colonial history and get a feel for local life as you interact with vendors and artisans and perhaps visit a museum or two. This private tour is customizable.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–9
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Fremen Tours Bolivia (FTB)

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Private guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Iglesia de San Francisco

2 hours Admission included

On the day of your tour, your guide will pick you up in a private vehicle and chauffeur you around the city, providing interesting commentary along the way. Typical itineraries are broken into three themes and may include some of the following attractions, depending on your interests.

Historical landmarks and colonial architecture:

Admire sights like the Baroque-mestizo architecture of San Francisco Church, originally founded in 1548; Metropolitan Cathedral, built in 1835; the Spanish colonial buildings that line Jaén Street (Calle Jaén); and the Presidential Palace, located on Plaza Murillo, the city’s main plaza, also home to the Bolivian Congress.
Museum of Musical Instruments - Museo Instrumentos Musicales de Bolivia

La Paz is known for its many museums, several of which are concentrated on Jaén Street. Top museums and other cultural centers that you may want to visit include the National Museum of Art, the Ethnography and Folklore Museum, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Textile Museum, the Murillo House, the Gold Museum and the National Museum of Archeology.
Mercado de Las Brujas

Don’t miss the chance to witness local Andean life at one or two colorful markets, where you can browse wares like embroidered shawls, alpaca wool, silver artwork and artisan crafts that make great souvenirs and gifts. Two of the most popular mercados include the Witches Market, where you’ll find herbs and other traditional remedies of the Aymara (the indigenous people of this region), or the Lanza Market, one of the city’s main food markets.
Museo Nacional de Arqueologia MUNARQ

You will visit the National Museum of Archeology
Museo Nacional De Etnografia Y Folklore

You will visit the Ethnography and Folklore Museum
Plaza Murillo

Passing by

Explore the the famouse Plaza Murillo
Valley of the Moon

Let your guide drive you to the best vantage points to admire the city skyline and take some beautiful photos. Then head about 6 miles (10 km) out of the city to explore Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna), named for its lunar-like landscape of pinnacles and canyons, caused by erosion of the mountains.

At the end of your private tour, you'll be returned to your hotel, ready to continue your exploration of the city on your own.
Museo de Textiles Andinos Bolivianos

Visit the Museo de Textiles Andinos

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Stannum Boutique Hotel & Spa
Hotel Las Balsas
Hotel Castellon
Hotel Libertador
Hostelling International La Paz
Eurotel Davina
Rey Palace
Altus Express Hotel
Hotel de Viajeros
Hotel Boutique "El Consulado"
Real Plaza Hotel
Tiquina Palace Hotel

and 55 more pickup points

Pickup from any hotel in downtown La Paz

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

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

2pm Departure

Private Tour: La Paz City Sightseeing and Moon Valley. Tour departs at 2pm

Pickup included
8:30am Departure

Private Tour: La Paz City Sightseeing and Moon Valley. Tour departs at 8:30am

Pickup included