Bogotá: La Candelaria, Gold Museum & Monserrate with Guide

Colonial Streets, Two World-Class Museums & a Hilltop View of Bogotá

You walk La Candelaria's colonial streets with a professional guide, spend time at the Gold Museum (entry included, VIP skip-the-line available) and the Botero Museum, then ride a cable car up Monserrate for views across the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the guide speaks your language. The whole day takes you through Bogotá's main historical and cultural stops without you having to plan the route or buy separate tickets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. La Candelaria30m
2. Plaza de Bolívar15m
3. Primatial Cathedral15m
4. Nariño Palacepass by
5. Botero Museum30m · entry included
6. Gold Museum1h · entry included
7. Monserrate Mountain1h 30m · entry included

Explore Bogotá's historic and cultural sites

• Visit La Candelaria neighborhood
• Explore Plaza de Bolívar
• See the Primatial Cathedral
• View the Nariño Palace from square
• Tour the Botero Museum
• Visit the Gold Museum
• Take cable car to Monserrate Hill

The experience

Most visitors spend their first morning in Bogotá walking in circles through La Candelaria, trying to figure out which colonial building matters and which museum to pick. This tour skips that part. You start on the steep, stone-paved streets of La Candelaria (a neighborhood declared a national monument in 1963) with a professional guide who knows which corners have the real history and which are just pretty. The guide speaks Spanish, English, French, Italian or Portuguese, depending on what you need.

From there you move to Plaza de Bolívar, the political and historic heart of the city, where you can see the Primatial Cathedral (built 1807–1823) and the Nariño Palace, the Colombian president's house, all from one square. Then you walk a few blocks to the Gold Museum, which holds more than 35,000 pieces of pre-Columbian art. The kind of collection that makes you understand why the Spanish came here in the first place. Your ticket is included, and if you book the VIP option, you skip the line entirely, which matters on Sundays when the museum fills up. After that, the Botero Museum is a short walk away, showing Fernando Botero's sculptures and paintings alongside work by Miró and Picasso.

If you choose the Monserrate option, the day ends with a cable car or funicular ride up to the hilltop sanctuary at 3,152 meters, where the view of Bogotá spreads out below you in a way that makes the morning's walking feel worth it. The whole thing runs with hotel pickup and drop-off included, so you don't arrange transport yourself. You can book this as a private tour or join a shared group, and the guide handles the timing so you're not rushing between stops or sitting around waiting.

What’s included

• Professional guide in your choice of language.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• entry to the Gold Museum and Botero Museum.
• cable car or funicular ticket to Monserrate (if selected).
• VIP skip-the-line tickets available.
• medical assistance.

Options for this experience

6 options

Guide in Spanish09:00 and 14:00

Guide in English09:00 and 14:00

Guide in Spanish08:00

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Guide in English08:00

Guide in English09:00

Guide in French, Italian or Portuguese09:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Child (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Panamericana Viajes

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want Bogotá's main historical and cultural sites covered in one day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately. The guide handles the route and timing, and the VIP option removes the museum lines if you're visiting on a busy day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English and Spanish, at 08:00, 09:00 and 14:00. In French, Italian and Portuguese, at 09:00.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 4): free.

What's included in the tour?

Professional guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, entry to the Gold Museum and Botero Museum, and cable car or funicular ticket to Monserrate (if you choose that option). Medical assistance is also included.

Can I skip Monserrate if I don't want to go?

Yes. The tour is available with or without Monserrate. You can choose the La Candelaria and museums option alone if you prefer.

Is there a skip-the-line option?

Yes. VIP tickets are available for the museums, which lets you avoid waiting in line. This is especially useful on Sundays when visitor numbers are high.

What if the Gold Museum is closed?

The Gold Museum is closed Mondays. On those days, the tour includes the Botero Museum and Museo Casa de la Moneda instead.

Can I book a private tour instead of a shared one?

Yes. Both private and shared tour options are available. You choose when booking.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

How long does the tour take?

The itinerary covers La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar, both museums, and Monserrate, but a specific duration is not listed. Plan for a full day.