Colombian National Museum Tour Bogotá: 4 Collections Guide

Walk through four centuries of Colombian art and artifacts with a local guide

A private guided tour of the Colombian National Museum in Bogotá, the oldest museum in the country, where you explore four permanent collections (art, history, archaeology and ethnography) with a professional bilingual guide. Hotel pickup begins at 10am, and the tour covers over 20,000 pieces spanning from 10,000 BC to contemporary indigenous and Afro-Colombian heritage.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tequendama Fallspassing by
2. Colombian National Museum2h · entry included

Guided visit to National Museum

• Hotel pickup at 10:00 am
• Travel to National Museum
• Private guided museum tour
• Explore art, history, archaeology, ethnography
• Visit souvenir shop

The experience

What's the best way to understand Colombia's past without spending a full day in a museum? The National Museum answers that in three hours. A guide meets you after hotel pickup and walks you through galleries organized into four sections: art, history, archaeology and ethnography. The collection holds over 20,000 pieces. Everything from objects dating back 10,000 years to current indigenous and Afro-Colombian art. The building itself has a story: it was the most important regional prison before becoming a museum in 1948, then a National Monument in 1975.

The museum spreads across several floors with steady walking through corridors and galleries. Ramps and elevators serve most areas, though some historical sections have minor uneven surfaces. After the guided portion, you can browse the souvenir shop before heading back to your hotel. The guide speaks English and Spanish, so the tour adjusts to your language.

What’s included

• Professional bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• hotel pickup at 10am.
• museum entry tickets.
• access to the souvenir shop after the guided portion.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 to 85 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 today

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Impulse Travel

Is this one for you?The tour involves steady walking through multiple floors and galleries, so it suits travelers comfortable with that pace. Families with infants can use a pram or stroller, and the museum is fully wheelchair accessible, making it workable for most mobility levels.

Traveler reviews

4.75★★★★★★★★★★

8 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What periods of Colombian history does the museum actually cover?

The Colombian National Museum holds artifacts and artworks from 10,000 BC through the present day, with permanent exhibitions of archaeological samples from the region alongside contemporary indigenous and Afro-Colombian cultural heritage.

Can I visit the museum if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators serving all areas, though some historical sections have minor uneven surfaces.

What time does the guide pick me up?

Hotel pickup happens at 10am, when your guide meets you to begin the tour.

How many sections does the museum's collection divide into?

The Colombian National Museum organizes its collection into four sections: art, history, archaeology and ethnography.