Monserrate + Candelaria Private Tour Bogotá: 5 Hours

Climb Monserrate and see Bogotá spread below you

A 5-hour private tour of Bogotá that combines Monserrate mountain with the Candelaria historic district, led by a professional guide in your choice of language. The tour includes transport by private vehicle, entry tickets to Monserrate, and three options to reach the summit: funicular, aerial tramway, or walking path. Children from age 1 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Monserrate and Candelaria

• Visit the oldest district and town
• Discover history with guided tour
• Admire Bogotá city views from Monserrate
• Choose funicular, aerial tramway, or walk up
• Enjoy shopping during the tour

The experience

The tour starts in the Candelaria, Bogotá's oldest district, where your guide walks you through its history and architecture before heading to Monserrate. The mountain rises 3,152 meters above the city, and you choose how to ascend: the funicular takes about 10 minutes, the aerial tramway offers views the whole way up, or the walking path lets you move at your own pace through the hillside. Any route lands you at the summit sanctuary with a view across the entire valley and the surrounding mountains.

Transport by private vehicle means no waiting for shared departures or navigating public transit with luggage. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one additional language, and the tour runs 5 hours total. Shopping is built into the itinerary if you want to browse local vendors. The mountain is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work on the paved areas, so families with infants and young children can manage the day without special arrangements.

What’s included

• Professional guide in your choice of five languages.
• entry tickets to Monserrate.
• private vehicle transport.
• access to the funicular, aerial tramway, or walking path to the summit.
• shopping time in the Candelaria district.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Hansa Tours S.A.S

Is this one for you?Choose your ascent method (funicular for speed, aerial tramway for views during the climb, or walking path for a slower pace), then descend with a private vehicle that keeps the day on your schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What are the three ways to get to the top of Monserrate?

Monserrate offers a funicular railway, an aerial tramway, or a walking trail to the summit. The funicular is the fastest option at around 10 minutes, the tramway gives you views during the ascent, and the walking path lets you set your own pace through the hillside vegetation.

What's included in the 5-hour tour?

The tour includes a professional guide, entry tickets to Monserrate, and private vehicle transport throughout. Food and drinks are not included, though alcoholic drinks are available to purchase on the mountain.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour?

No. Hotel or meeting-point pickup is included, and a private vehicle takes you to Monserrate and through the Candelaria district, so you don't need to use public transit or arrange separate transportation.