Location: La Paz
Top Things to do in La Paz
10 City Tours in La Paz That You Shouldn't Miss
Sitting in a valley in the Andes Mountains, La Paz is the city that touches the clouds. The de facto capital of Bolivia, and sitting between 3300 and 4100 meters above sea level, La Paz is the highest capital city in the world. Rich with 19th century churches, museums of artifacts from the pre-Conquest era, precarious overlooks, and colorful markets, La Paz is truly unique. The Witches’ Market, in the center of the city, sells charms and potions for Aymara rituals, as well as souvenirs.
Restaurants in La Paz
1. Half-Day La Paz and El Alto Tour Including Cable Car
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Sprawling El Alto, just outside La Paz, is one of Bolivia's fastest-growing, most fascinating cities. It's here you'll find Aymara fortune tellers, or "amautas," who'll read you your future, as well as the world's highest urban cable car and a wealth of colorful markets. On this 4.5-hour, guided tour, experience the wonders of this city that sits at 13,600 feet (4,121 meters), and sample traditional paceño snacks while weaving your way through the town.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Bilingual guide service (English-Spanish), Traditional snack, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By M8692ILchristians
This was one of the most incredible experiences my family ever had. The agency was very professional the buses that took is from La Paz to Uyuni were formidable, the tour guide/driver was waiting for us at the bus station with the 4WD that would take us through the salt flats took our bags gave us time to have breakfast and the tour started. The tour guide was very professional as driver, as photographer and as a chef, yes a chef, he stopped at restaurant between the ollague volcano and Uyuni and made a meal for my family before we continue our Journey through the different lagunas. Hands down this travel agency is one of the best agencies I have dealt with. My family is always traveling and this is one of the agencies that gave us the best experience. I strongly recommend using their services
2. City Tour with Driver Guide
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
It includes a private Spanish and English guide that will also explain about the places you are visiting, so you can understand the magnificent Bolivian culture, its traditions, people and much more.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Soda/Pop, Snacks
Reviewed By nvern2016
Pamela with Shuttle Safe Bolivia picked us up at the airport in La Paz and drove us to our hotel in Copacabana on Lake Titicaca, where she arranged a boat trip on the lake for us the next morning and afterwards drove us to our hotel in La Paz. We also did a day trip to Tiwanaku with Pamela from La Paz. Pamela is an exceptional organiser, guide and driver. Without her expertise we wouldn't have been able to accomplish everything that we did in our quick four day visit to the La Paz area. Pamela made us feel like family and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. She also arranged an excellent guide, Angela, for us while at Tiwanaku. I can't say enough about Pamela's professionalism, knowledge, enthusiasm and safe driving skills (essential in La Paz). Just hire her, she is the best. Thanks Pamela for everything!
3. 7-Day Uyuni Salt Flats and Desert Adventure from La Paz
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover Bolivia in a more flexible way on this 7-day trip. This country has exceptional advantages in cultural diversity and natural wonders. Private transport with an informative guide is provided through the guided tour, from the world's class salt flats in Uyuni to the rich Inca culture of Tiwanaku Ruins.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Service of English speaking guides per itinerary., Services of experienced driver and air-conditioned vehicles., Hotel accommodation based on twin-sharing room, Economy class airfare of La Paz - Uyuni - La Paz.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Bolivia Visa Fee and Personal travel insurance., International flight into and out Bolivia.
Reviewed By 283brianneb
Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.
4. Private City Tour In La Paz (fullday)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
La ciudad de La Paz es la capital administrativa de Bolivia, ubicada a 3600 msnm, su topografía, su centro histórico, sus distritos modernos, sus nuevos vecindarios lo hacen único.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tickets de ingresos
Exclusions: Lunch, Soda/Pop
5. Cable Car Tour of La Paz
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4.9 based on 248 reviews
Meet your guide in front of the San Francisco Church and enjoy 2-hours exploring from a cable car, locally called Teleferico. During the tour you will switch between 6 different cable car lines. Visit El Alto and the witches market up there. Amazing views, definitely the best way to see the whole city on this 2-hour tour departing at 11am or 3pm.
Inclusions: All activities, Local guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By wanisaram
We had about 5 hours in La Paz between flights. We walked into a tourist place looking for something we could do in such a short time, and they booked us with Hanaqpacha Travel to do a city walking tour. It was a very last minute booking and we only had a few minutes to get to the meeting location, but the tour guide waited for us, which was so great. It wasn't a large group, so it was great to be able to hear the guide well. He was very relaxed and gave us great insight into the political history of Bolivia, as well as information about La Paz and traditions of the shamans and witch markets. He was informative and answered our questions well. He even helps us at the end of the tour get a taxi and negotiated on our behalf a reasonable charge to safely get us back to the airport for our flight.
6. La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets
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4.7 based on 79 reviews
La Paz is a city unlike any other on earth. Its’ staggering height (3,600m/11,800ft) is only surpassed by its’ incredible beauty. Sprawling over a gorgeous valley and surrounded by massive mountains, ones’ first sight of La Paz is unforgettable, but its lasting mark on those who visit, is the life it holds within the valley walls. Our city tour will bring this complex, busy, and incredibly interesting city to life! The people, history, and customs that make up La Paz are truly fascinating and give an insight into the life that makes up one of the world’s most vibrant cities. A visit to La Paz is hardly complete without walking her narrow alleys, meeting her people, and getting to know the past that makes her what she now is.
Inclusions: Fun and informative bilingual guide, Local taxes, Local guide, Free local drink at the end!
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Pramodh B
I used red cap on my 46th country and they are probably hands down the best walking tour company I have ever experienced!! My guides Remberto and Denise were super knowledgeable and had so many interesting facts to share about the Bolivian culture. If you are in Bolivia, all of the red cap tours can’t be missed!!!
7. Bus City Tour Sightseeing La Paz
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
A COMFORTABLE WAY TO SEE THE CITY OF LA PAZ ABOARD A HOP ON/OFF BUS. YOU WILL SEE ALL THE HIGHLIGHTS THE CITY HAS TO OFFER WITH PROFESSIONAL & DEDICATED GUIDES. THE BUS ITSELF IS VERY COMFORTABLE. YOU WILL SPEND TIME OUT OF THE BUS SEEING SOME OF THE VIEWPOINTS AND SIGHTS. A FANTASTIC & RELAXED WAY TO SEE THIS AMAZING CITY.
Inclusions: BILINGUAL GUIDE - SPANISH & ENGLISH, ENERGY BAR, Bottled water
Exclusions: ENTRANCE FEE FOR VALLE DE LUNA (15Bs/$2)
Reviewed By annakZ2977HF
Good tour, I have seen beauty of Andas. Erica has got big knowledge and she is a nice person and good tour guide.
8. Private City Tour La Paz-Bolivia
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4.3 based on 3 reviews
Welcome to La Paz , Bolivia Tour of the main tourist places of the city of La Paz. Among our main activities we present you a tour of the CABLE CAR RIDE. City, from where we will be able to make spectacular photographic shoots of the "Urbe Paceña". Later we descend to the residential area of the city to go to the famous VALLEY OF DE MOON extraordinary geological formation, which resembles a Lunar landscape, in this we will make a short walk of 15 minutes (aprox). We continue our journey, returning to the old town, HISTORICAL CENTER of La Paz, to visit the Main Square "PEDRO DOMINGO MURILLO" and its most representative buildings.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch (local food), Professional guide (bilingual guide), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Entrance fees
Reviewed By Michaelk11759
Singed up for a 3 day private tour from (Salar de) Uyuni, through the dessert and dropping me in Chile, San Pedro de Atacama. Jose in the office was great, answering my endless questions and the tour with Maribel and Ariel was perfect. I had the experience of a life time and saw the most beautiful landscapes I had ever seen. Everything was perfectly organised incl hotels, food etc. I had the best time ever!!
9. Half-Day La Paz City Tour
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3.8 based on 5 reviews
Observe the contrasts and secrets of La Paz from its crowded streets to its modern cable cars on your half-day city tour. Feel the indigenous culture in the streets and view the impressive topography of the city of La Paz from strategic points such as Mirador Killi Killi and walk amazing places like the Valley of the Moon and its strange geological formations. Enjoy round-trip transportation after meeting your guide in a central location to tour the city of La Paz and Valley of the Moon before being returned to the North end of Av. Mariscal Santa Cruz.
Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer, Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By PhPl14
We had a 1 night/2 day trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol from La Paz, and it was simply perfect. Our guide Vladimir was amazing. He had tons of knowledge of history, culture, politics and of day to day life at various eras. We learned so much from him! It was a great tour, highly recommended!
10. Walking City Tour La Paz + Cable Cars + Valle de Luna
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3.3 based on 3 reviews
Personalised tour with an expert guide. You will not feel excluded if you're in a large group. You will learn, experience and gain knowledge about the city of La Paz. This is a unique tour that you will want to experience!
Inclusions: Includes public transport, Cable Car Teleferico, Valle de Luna - use of public transport
Exclusions: Also snacks not included
Reviewed By annakZ2977HF
Good tour, I have seen beauty of Andas. Erica has got big knowledge and she is a nice person and good tour guide.
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