The 15 Best Things to Do in Bogotá

1.Bicycle City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,156 reviews · 4h 30m · from $19Our pick

Spend about four and a half hours cycling Bogotá with a bilingual guide such as Mike, Lina, Daniel, or David. Expect a mostly flat route, local fruit tasting, coffee, street art, tejo, historic sights, and careful support from bike staff.

“Lina did a great tour; nice to see Bogota this way, she made it fun and with good information . the tasting of special fruits was special. nice weather , nice guy with music during te trip …. so you can do this! have fun”

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2.Salt Cathedral Group Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,606 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in a comfortable van, visit the salt mine cathedral 180 meters underground, and explore the colonial town. Expect a bilingual guide such as Sergio or Sebastian, an audio guide inside, free lunch time, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

“I had an amazing experience with Sergio and Andres. The day was full of fun and all the accommodations were provided. They went out of way to help in every way possible and the whole your was not rushed. Will return again”

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3.Guided La Candelaria Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,229 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $16

Walk La Candelaria with guides such as Leslie, Juana, Luis, or José, stopping for local fruit and coffee tastings, street art, La Concordia market, the Gold Museum area, Carrera Séptima, and Bolívar Square. Expect history, architecture, practical tips, and a small-group feel.

“Juan Vasquez delivered an excellent tour. Full on information and facts about the city’s history while keeping his customers entertained. Very interesting to learn about and try the different fruits and coffee indigenous to Colombia. I would recommend this walking tour to anyone looking to learn more about the history of Bogota.”

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4.Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 798 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65

Spend five to six hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Daniel, Camilo, or David. Ride up Monserrate to 3,100 meters, visit the Emerald and Botero museums, walk Plaza de Bolívar and Chorro de Quevedo, and enjoy a Colombian snack.

“Daniel is a very fun and knowledgeable guide, if you get an opportunity to pick a guide go with Daniel.”

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5.Bogotá´s Barrios: El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 731 reviews · 4h 30m · from $78

Join guides such as Samuel, David, or Jorge for a 4.5-hour small-group tour from Bogotá to El Paraíso. Ride the cable car, walk colorful streets with a local guide and security escort, meet community leaders, try a Colombian snack, and support a neighborhood library project.

“The tour is an incredible trip in the favelas. Really recommend ! Safe and interesting !”

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6.Guatavita and Salt Cathedral Daily Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · from $91

Travel from Bogota to Guatavita Lagoon, linked to the El Dorado legend, then enter Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. Expect a 12-hour group outing, Spanish and English support, audio guides, a steep 152-step walk, and guides such as Diego, Esteban, Sergio, and Camilo.

“The day was really long but every minute was worth it. our guide Juan was lovely,caring and courteous. The lake and the cathedral were both amazing. The lunch stop was awesome too. Highly recommend this tour to anyone going to Bogota. Thank you for a wonderful day .”

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7.Bogotá City Tour with Monserrate, Gold and Botero Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 584 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $65

Spend five to seven hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide exploring La Candelaria, Chorro de Quevedo, Bolívar Square, the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, and Monserrate. Expect a long walking day, local fruit and juice tastings, chicha, coffee, and hotel pickup across Bogotá.

“Leslie took an amazing care of me on this tour. It was a perfect way to spend a day in Bogota and get to see the best sights. I have also tried some local fruits and coffee. Great tour and definitely recommend.”

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8.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral and Lake Guatavita Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 551 reviews · 12 hours · from $61

Spend 12 hours with Beyond Colombia visiting Guatavita Town, the sacred lagoon, Bogotá’s savanna, Zipaquirá, and its underground Salt Cathedral. Expect shared transport, included tickets, bilingual guidance, a two-hour uphill walk, local lunch at your own cost, and guides such as Sebastián, Diego, Sergio, or Camilo.

“Sebastian and Jesus were truly fantastic. Sebastian was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, prepared, and provided a great experience for both Spanish and English speakers of the group. Even with torrential rain, walking to Guatavita and learning about it's history was absolutely worth it.”

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9.Bogota Food Tour with over 12 Tastings & Tejo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 454 reviews · 4 hours · from $56

Meet your English-speaking guide at La Perseverancia Market for four hours of Colombian food, fruit, coffee, history, and tejo. You’ll try ajiaco, lechona, tamales, buñuelos, chicha, coca tea, and more in a group capped at eight. Guides such as Andrés, Juliana, Jenny, and Juli are known for lively local insight.

“We loved our guide, Juliana. The food and drinks were great and we also enjoyed learning a little about the history of the area. We were very appreciative of other options we were given when we told her we didn’t drink coffee or beer. I highly recommend it!”

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10.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in a private vehicle with an English or Spanish-speaking driver-guide. Explore the vast underground Salt Cathedral with an audio guide or group tour, then stroll through Zipaquirá’s colonial center and stop for Colombian food. Drivers such as Julio, José, and Edwin are often praised for clear communication and flexibility.

“Jhon is a very friendly driver. This is a comfortable service that takes you from your hotel to Zipaquira and back. For solo travelers, might cost some more than a tour or renting a car but it is much better experience. If you’re in a group this is definitely a the best way to visit Zipaquirá.”

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11.La Candelaria Graffiti & Urban Art Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 250 reviews · 2h 30m · from $16

Walk La Candelaria with a Spanish or English-speaking Gran Colombia Tours guide, learning how artists such as 3 Manos, Ledania, Bastardilla, and Vera use walls to tell Bogotá’s social and cultural story. The route includes La Concordia Market, Journalist’s Park, and coca tea at Café Herencia.

“Bernardo knew his stuff! He showed us around whilst explaining the importance of the murals / graffiti and the type of it x”

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12.3-in-1 Panoramic city tour Bogotá-beyond the traditional

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 248 reviews · 4 hours · from $42

Meet an English-Spanish guide at Park 93 for a four-hour open-window bus tour through Bogotá’s lesser-seen neighborhoods. Expect San Felipe art, Quinta Camacho architecture, Casa de Betty la Fea, cacao, traditional liquor, craft beer, and mini-tejo or bolirana, with guides such as Nestor, Esteban, Tatiana, and Stefan leading the way.

“Esteban was a great guide. He was very knowledge full and gave many recommendations for food and entertainment. I would 100% recommend this venue. Thank you.”

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13.Monserrate Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 233 reviews · 7 days · from $16

Visit Bogotá’s 3,152-meter Monserrate Hill with an entry ticket delivered by WhatsApp. You may use the cable car or funicular, depending on operating arrangements. Expect basilica views, steep uphill and downhill travel, mountain weather, and possible weekend waits of up to two hours.

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14.Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral & Guatavita Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 183 reviews · 12 hours · from $66

Leave Bogotá for Guatavita Town, its sacred lagoon, and Zipaquirá’s underground Salt Cathedral. Expect a full 12-hour day, a moderate walk at the lagoon, included admission, bilingual support, and guides such as Sergio, Diego, Camilo, and Sebastian.

“This was a great excursion. We only had a couple days in Bogota and we wanted to explore some natural sights outside the city. It was a long day but we packed so much in it was well worth it. We met some lovely friends along the way and Diego our guide was amazing and well informed and had answers to all the questions we asked. Jairo our driver was excellent weaving around the confusing streets and stopping when folks wanted to take pics along the way etc. Such a lovely excursion, highly recommend :)”

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15.City Tour, Monserrate, Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolivar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 168 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

See Bogotá’s essential sights on a six-hour private tour with hotel pickup, English or Spanish guidance, and transport between stops. Visit the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, La Candelaria, and Monserrate. Guides such as Edwin and José are praised for care, flexibility, and local insight.

“I had a fantastic experience exploring Bogotá with my guide, Edwin. We visited the Museo del Oro and the Museo Botero, both of which were incredibly rich in culture and history. We also took in the views from Monserrate and walked around the iconic Plaza de Bolívar. Edwin was super kind, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable — I learned so much thanks to him. His passion for his city really made the tour special. Thank you again, Edwin!”

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