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Bogotá Layover Tour: Discover the Andean Capital
4.8
107 Ratings
Bogotá
Make the most of your layover in Bogotá with our 4- or 6-hour sightseeing tour. Discover the Andean capital and explore its vibrant culture and rich history.
Make the most of your layover in Bogotá with our 4- or 6-hour sightseeing tour. Discover the Andean capital and explore its vibrant culture and rich history.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mount Monserrate - Begin the adventure with a pick-up at El Dorado International Airport and proceed to the renowned Monserrate Sanctuary, situated atop Bogotá’s eastern hills at an elevation of 3,150 meters. Ascend the mountain via cable car to enjoy stunning views of the city while discovering its historical importance as a pilgrimage…
- Mount Monserrate - Begin the adventure with a pick-up at El Dorado International Airport and proceed to the renowned Monserrate Sanctuary, situated atop Bogotá’s eastern hills at an elevation of 3,150 meters. Ascend the mountain via cable car to enjoy stunning views of the city while discovering its historical importance as a pilgrimage destination.
- Barrio La Candelaria - Following Monserrate, wander through the cobblestone streets of La Candelaria, the historic core of Bogotá. This area showcases a blend of Spanish Colonial and baroque architectural styles, offering a lively atmosphere filled with street art, colorful homes, and cultural landmarks.
- Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica - Continue the journey with a visit to the Botero Museum, which houses the works of Colombia’s most renowned artist, Fernando Botero. Then, visit Chorro de Quevedo, a vibrant square that presents a unique mix of old and modern Bogotá, where you can delve into the city’s captivating history.
- Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota - Conclude the walking tour at Plaza de Bolívar, the central square of the city, surrounded by government buildings such as the Capitolio Nacional and the Palacio de Justicia. Depending on the schedule, take the opportunity to explore a local handicraft market and acquire a unique souvenir before returning to the airport.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
- Entry tickets to attractions based on your customized itinerary
- Flexible itinerary based on flight times and interests
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Bilingual guide (English or Spanish)
- Entry tickets to attractions based on your customized itinerary
- Flexible itinerary based on flight times and interests
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Optional tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Optional tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Additional Information
Enhance your Bogotá layover with a tailored 4-6 hour city tour, perfectly aligned with your flight schedule. Guided by a private expert, discover some of the Colombian capital’s premier attractions, including the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, the Botero Museum, and the Monserrate Sanctuary. You also have the option to shop at a Colombian mall or…
Enhance your Bogotá layover with a tailored 4-6 hour city tour, perfectly aligned with your flight schedule. Guided by a private expert, discover some of the Colombian capital’s premier attractions, including the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, the Botero Museum, and the Monserrate Sanctuary. You also have the option to shop at a Colombian mall or savor a meal at a genuine local restaurant. Select the attractions that captivate you the most and optimize your time in Bogotá before your next flight. Round-trip airport transfers and entrance fees are covered.
- The activities depends on the time customers have before their flight
- This experience can be enjoyed starting between 5:00 AM and 4:00 PM (latest starting time)
- For the 6-hour option: We suggest choosing up to 4 sights to visit or activities to do in your 6 hour time, bearing in mind the time of day you wish to take the tour. Please email us your suggestions ahead of time to define your itinerary.
- For the 4-hour option: We suggest choosing up to 3 sights to visit or activities to do in your 4 hour time, bearing in mind the time of day you wish to take the tour. Please email us your suggestions ahead of time to define your itinerary.
- If we don’t receive your suggestions ahead of time, we will design the best sights for you to visit depending on your group size, interests, day of week, and time of day.
- PLEASE NOTE: The Gold Museum is closed on Mondays and The Botero Museum is closed on Tuesdays; we can change it for another museum depending on your group’s interests.
- Monserrate is very busy on Sundays and during religious festivities, so it may take more than usual (1 hour) to visit.
- You will receive confirmation of your exact tour departure time when you write to confirm your reservation.
- The tour order may be modified due to weather conditions.
- Since going through immigration can take some time, the tour will officially start one hour after the original landing time.
Location
Terminal 1
Avenida El Dorado
Since going through immigration can take some time, the tour will officially start one hour after the original landing time. The meeting point is the Oma coffee shop located outside the international arrivals exit. If you want to change the meeting point you can write to us.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(107 Ratings)
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Bruce_p
Oct 3, 2024
Great tour - Guide right on time. Very knowledgeable. Throughly enjoy Six hour tour. Hit all the places we wanted to go. Driver was exceptional.
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348yuton
Sep 14, 2024
Unforgettable experience in Bogotá - Our tour guide Martha and driver Jeider were excellent. Even though we had only 4 hours, we were able to see the popular sights of Bogotá and the art in the city. They also had a deep knowledge of the city. We learned a lot about Bogotá and Colombia.
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Mdm7919po
Aug 30, 2024
Top notch! - Martha and Andres did a great job!!!
Their prompt service and knowledgeable insights paired with the suggested itinerary for the time that we had was top notch! Would use them again!
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Jenspm8968vi
Aug 26, 2024
Bogota August 22 - Raoul was the most knowledgeable guide I have ever had. His English is very good. He was very personable and showed me the most important parts of Bogota in 4 hours before my plane back to the US
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Vyacheslav_y
Aug 15, 2024
All experience with raul... - All experience with raul was very nice seeing bogota. We enjoyed this 4 hour tour and would like to come back one day.
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Yash_v
Aug 6, 2024
Great City, Better Guide - John was a great guide and accommodated our needs, a huge shout out to him for making our layover tour in Bogota very successful.
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Escape17242121311
Jul 28, 2024
An experience to renew, a country to explore - We were accompanied by Gildardo (GIGIO) who introduced us to his city and country and we had a great time.
GiGio shared with us the love of his country so much that we think we will return for a longer stay.
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Liangyuan_n
Jul 8, 2024
Top recommended: super kind guide Raúl and perfect tour - Our tour guide Raúl made the tour perfectly arranged and personalized at the same time. I am very impressed by how productive this tour is and how much can be done in a 6-hour layover. We visited many places in a well arranged walking tour of the historical area. Raúl showed us the highlights at the museums (including Gold Museum, Botero Museum, and more) and enriched the exhibitions with the history of Colombia. We also drove around and see different sections of the city, where Raúl had engaging conversations on the different street views we see.
Raúl also made the tour flexible and well prepared by having plan A and B and Cs in hand. When having extra time at the end, Raúl even accommodated our requests to see additional places. He absolutely knew the best places for food and drinks that we wanted to try: took us to juices of new fruits in a market, the best empanadas in a local flea market, and a trendy coffee shop in an artistic area.
I am also deeply touched by Raúl’s good heart. This is a rare find as a good tour guide can be a great representative of the city for visitors. It was heartfelt when he told us emotionally about past stories of bullfighting, and when he kindly helped people on the street. Thank you Raúl for taking such great care of us from end to end of the trip and for making my experience at Bogota amazing!
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Ruth_t
Apr 21, 2024
Fabulous & very memorable - Gigio is an incredibly skilled, enthusiastic & knowledgeable guide - he tailored this tour to fit what I wanted (no cable car!), was flexible when I needed a bite to eat, and made sure I had everything I needed upon return to the airport. I am so glad I booked this tour. Thank you Gigio!
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K9805bgds
Apr 5, 2024
Bogota in 4 hours - simply great! - We (family and a 13-year-old child) had a particularly nice experience in Bogota: Since we had a 10-hour stopover in Bogota, we decided at short notice (one day before) to do the small 4-hour tour. When we arrived at Bogota airport (6 a.m.), I was able to log into the free wifi there for 30 minutes so I could see the status. The tour was confirmed. I also got a WhatsApp from our very friendly tour guide Marta saying that she was waiting outside at Cafe Oma. We got through immigration in about 45 minutes. Then we walked through the hall to collect our luggage. Our suitcases were in transit and luckily we didn't have to worry about them. El Dorado airport is very well organized, clean and has lots of nice shops and cafes. It is expensive even by European standards. Euros and dollars were accepted. When we got out it was 7:15 in the morning and Cafe Oma was immediately on the left. Marta addressed us directly by name and we were happy that we had found everything so easily. We were able to stow our hand luggage safely in the car. The driver was in the car the whole time and kept an eye on things. After discussing it with Marta, we decided not to drive to Montserrat because we were quite tired and not prepared enough for the 3000 m altitude. It was also very cloudy and you could only see the outline of the mountain later in the day. Nevertheless, the tour was a very nice experience. Marta was an extremely friendly tour guide who was patient with us because we walked very slowly. She was able to pass on her extensive knowledge to us very well and her English was perfect. We are very grateful that we were able to see so much in such a short time. The journey in the car was perfect and very comfortable. There was a lot of traffic jam in the morning, but Marta was able to tell us a lot about Colombia and Bogota and we were able to take great photos of the many beautiful graffiti. We first drove to the unique Candaleria district with its many small alleys. It was still early in the morning and Bogota was just waking up. So we were able to go for a little walk without encountering a lot of crowds. Marta told us something about every street and square. We could ask all the questions we wanted. Later the car was waiting for us again and drove us to the next point. The main square was unique and impressive. Marta always told us to be careful and not to let the street vendors approach us. We felt very well looked after. Marta had exciting facts to hand and we could imagine everything, for example how Simon Bolivar jumped out of the window. We even had time for a small snack and coffee and coca tea in between. Afterwards we went to the Casa de la Moneta and the Botero Museum. We were very impressed. We really enjoyed it. The journey back to the airport was comfortable and quick. Marta accompanied us to the security gate. We rested in the El Dorado lounge until our flight. We left Bogota with a good feeling and will always remember this wonderful experience. Thank you Martha.
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