What to do and see in Bogota, Colombia: The Best Hop-On Hop-Off Tours

June 15, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Ten million people call vibrant, passionate, sprawling Bogota home. The energy of this metropolitan heart of Colombia is in part fueled by its hundreds of eclectic and authentic dining hot spots, fantastic wines, and frequent foodie festivals. Ask the locals where they like to eat, then walk off your empanadas and aji with a stroll through the historic district of La Candelaria or during an indulgent shopping adventure on the North Side.
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1. 6-8 Hours Layover City Tour

Explora Bogota Day Tours and Activities
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Our intransit tour Eldorado Bogota, layover, connection 6 up to 8 hours, starts at your arrival time. If you have a spare 8 or more hours between flight´s connections in Bogotá — this tour is for you. This is a completely guided tour from the moment you land. Take in the spirit of Bogotá while our punctual guide takes care of the details. This tour has been specially designed for travelers who land into Bogota´s Eldorado airport in-transit to other destinations. After picking you up at the airport, we will take you on a panoramic tour of the city. The tour starts at La Candelaria, the historical district. Then you will be taken to Plaza de Bolívar where you will see the Prime Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the National Capitol, Casa 20 de Julio, Lievano Palace (the Mayor’s Office), and the Justice Palace. Finally, if there’s time enough, you will visit the Botero Museum or a shopping mall. The tour ends at the airport.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide service, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Reviewed By dairda

My husband and I have nothing, but the best to say about Edgar and his team. When we arrived in Bogotá, it was stressful the moment we landed. The reason for this, we were receiving our dog, Buster (11.5 years old), via Amsterdam. Edgar sent German (who is his right hand man in Bogotá), German went above and beyond any service we expected. German waited multiple hours with me and our luggage, while my husband was frantically running around customs department trying to get Buster. Then, after resting in Bogotá for a week, German was the man again, who drove us to Medellin because we did not want to fly with Buster. German was so nice to Buster and stopped for him to walk, pee and eat as often as we wanted! German was not worried about time at all, he was concerned with ours and Buster’s comfort. Thank you so much. We appreciate all that was done! Highly recommend this company! A+++

2. Private Tour to the Salt Cathedral and the Guatavita Lagoon

Green Trails
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Immerse yourself in the depths of the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá and live an overwhelming experience 180 meters underground, a unique wonder in Colombia. Then visit the lagoon of Guatavita to learn about an ancestral ritual and beliefs of the indigenous Muisca culture that inspired the legend of El Dorado. • Surprise yourself with a private tour and guided by the Salt Cathedral • Know the heritage of colonial and republican architecture with a tour in the Plaza Mayor of Zipaquirá. • Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the best restaurants in Zipaquirá. • Take a guided tour of the Guatavita lagoon, the site of ancient ancestral ceremonies held in honor of the sun and the moon. • Walk the streets of Guatavita where you will admire its charming architecture and colonial style atmosphere.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Snacks, Bottled water, Tickets to all attractions, Travel insurance

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food, attractions and services not specified, If you wish, your guide will suggest the best place for lunch

Reviewed By FoodieChefDina

Lizeth Beltran is the very best....she is so well read, knows about architecture, history, coffee, food, world news, everything. We had great talks, showed us around more than we expected. Was very sweet, patient because one of our group could not walk fast or for so long and she really was flexible to our needs. She took us to try the best coffee in La Candelaria, and we tried the best buñuelos, you have got to try them.. But mostly you have to ask for Lizeth to take you around. We had so much fun. I think this tour was great when you only have two days in Bogota. So the first day we went to the cathedral of salt in Zipaquira, and the lagoon close by. For our second day we chose this tour which took us to Monserrate, Museum of Gold, Botero Museum, walk around down town, and La candelaria, and got to see the beautiful graffiti art. This tour was great to see all we needed to see before leaving.

3. Panoramic City Tour - Group tour and daily departure

Cra. 11a #93a-10, Bogotá, Colombia Bogota Pass
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If you want to travel Bogotá more than touristic areas, you may take this Panoramic City Tour. Enjoy a tour of our capital with specialized routes with comfortable cars and seeing around the city. During this tour, you visit the most important areas like downtown, El Campín stadium, Usaquén, Zona Rosa, the International Center, and many others. Besides you also have included a emerald workshop. Come and live Bogotá!

Inclusions: The driver will be also the Guide , Medical insurance, Customer Support 24 Hours, Comfortable Transportation , Audio Guide (We recommend you to bring your own headphones)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Personal expenses, Tips, Lunch

Reviewed By acbarr1906

My first visit to Bogotá Colombia was great. I enjoyed the company’s great service and drive. We saw one of the greatest sites of the country and ate wonderful food afterwards. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.

4. Salt Cathedral Zipaquira - Group tour and daily departure

Cl. 16 #4-3, Bogotá, Colombia Bogota Pass
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One of the must-do in Colombia is the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá. This wonderful place, located just over an hour from Bogota, was chosen in 2007 as the First Wonder of Colombia. The design of the spaces inside the mine, the decoration, the lighting, the artistic pieces and the fact of being traveling a space nestled in the mountains, make this an unique and unforgettable experience. You also visit the town to take some pictures and then return to Bogotá. If this were not enough, the trip to and from Zipaquirá will be with a beautiful landscape of our plateau, which will certainly make your day something simply magical. Skip lines and visit more than the cathedral with us.

Inclusions: Transportation round-trip (spanish driver), Tour insurance, Audio guides and group tours in attraction (We recommend you to bring your own headphones with jack), Ticket fee - Fast Track, Time to Lunch, Customer Support 24 Hours, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By acbarr1906

My first visit to Bogotá Colombia was great. I enjoyed the company’s great service and drive. We saw one of the greatest sites of the country and ate wonderful food afterwards. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.

5. Panoramic City tour - Daily and group tour

Cra. 11a #93a-10, Bogotá, Colombia Bogota City Bus
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If you like to travel further than old town (candelaria), you should take our Panoramic City Tour. It is an excellent option, a seesight going to different areas in the city, like Usaquén, parque de la 93, Zona Rosa, Downtown, oldtown (candelaria). We use special cars with comfortable seats, designed routes and special service. You may take some pictures on the way and we stop in two areas for a short walking around. During the tour we talk about the city, Colombia, economical and politicas issues and some questions you may have. Totally recommended. Our Travel agency is certified with Covid Protocols and has Check In and Safe Travels Stamp. Drivers, guides and attractions visited are also checked before and during the tour.

Inclusions: Transportation roundtrip // spanish o english driver, Audioguide (ES/EN), Insurance, Visit Candelaria, Centro Internacional, Zona T, Zona G, El Campín, Usaquén, Customer Support 24h, Biosecurity Kit

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrace Fees

Reviewed By sllma_hsn

My amazing tour guide (Rodolfo) is the best; friendly and attentive to details. Simple and flexible booking experience and wisited sites were simply lovely! Also, very good pricing vs other operators but still top experience.

6. Private Panoramic City Tour

Bogota Pass

This panoramic tour will allow you to live the Bogota culture from its different facets. You will discover the main tourist areas and the most recognized places of the city, parks, historical squares, restaurants, special cafes and spaces where you can enjoy the nightlife in the Capital. Once the tour is over, you will be a connoisseur, you will be ready to decide which was your favorite area, come back and enjoy Bogotá by your own way.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Private guide, Assistance card, Snack, Monserrate Hill Entrance Fee (if option selected), Lunch (if option selected), Class of Salsa (if option selected)

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Reviewed By acbarr1906

My first visit to Bogotá Colombia was great. I enjoyed the company’s great service and drive. We saw one of the greatest sites of the country and ate wonderful food afterwards. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.

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