If you’re in a holding pattern at Bogotá airport, why not take the opportunity to explore the capital of Colombia during your layover? Even a brief visit to Bogotá can be made memorable with our tailored tour. This excursion is perfect for anyone with a layover in Bogotá, offering the opportunity to experience the charm of the Andean capital.
- Mount Monserrate - Even if you are just visiting Bogotá for a few hours, you can make the most of your stay with our tour. This experience is designed for everyone who has a layover in Bogotá and doesn’t want to miss the chance of discovering the Andean capital.
After picking you up at the airport, you’ll head to Monserrate Sanctuary, located within the imposing eastern hills of the city at an altitude of 3150MASL. Ascending to the top of the mountain by cable car, you’ll reach the most notorious pilgrimage point of the city with an incredible view of the capital. This is a great spot to make a historical and spatial contextualization of the city.
- Barrio La Candelaria - Following this experience, you’ll head down to wander through the picturesque cobblestone streets of La Candelaria.
- Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica - This includes a visit to the famous Botero Museum, which holds the works of this eccentric artist who has become the icon of Colombian contemporary art. Afterward, you’ll stop at Chorro de Quevedo to appreciate the diverse contrasts that the historical center offers and learn more about Bogotá’s history.
- Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota - After the walking tour in La Candelaria, you will reach Plaza de Bolívar; The main square of the city. It is surrounded by administrative and governmental buildings that have been icons of several historical processes that you will know through your guide.
Depending on your time schedule, you’ll have the opportunity to shop around at the local handicraft market and buy a unique souvenir to remember your stay. At the end of the tour, you’ll be taken back to the airport in time for your flight.
- Knowledgeable guide in your preferred language
- Customizable tour based on your interests
- Included entry tickets to selected attractions
- Convenient airport pick-up and drop-off service
- Optional tips and gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.