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An indoor art gallery with a sculpture on display and visitors observing the artwork. 2
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By Beyond Colombia
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$148 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • History of Bogotá and its evolution
    • Cultural significance of Monserrate
    • The founding of Bogotá (Chorro de Quevedo)
    • Political history in Plaza de Bolivar
    • Pre-Hispanic cultures and the Legend of El Dorado

Activity location

    • Bogotá
    • Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Monserrate, Santa Fé, Bogotá, Colombia | Meeting point: Monserrate ticket desk. Our tour guide will be waiting for you outside the ticket desk area, wearing a red cap with the company logo on it. One day before the sightseeing tour, we'll contact you via WhatsApp to confirm the exact meeting time and share the tour guide's name so you can easily identify them.
    • Santa Fé, Bogotá, Colombia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Monserrate
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    Entrance to the Gold Museum
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    Entrance to the Botero Museum
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    Expert local guide (bilingual)
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    Uber-type transport (Monserrate → historic centre)
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    Typical Colombian lunch
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    Colombian coffee tasting
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    Local fruits
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    Chocolate with cheese
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    Assistance insurance
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Items of a personal nature
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    Extra purchases
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    Optional tips
  • Exclusions
    Services not specified

What you can expect

  • Get ready to experience Bogota in its most complete form, an experience that combines history, culture, art, gastronomy, and unforgettable landscapes in a single day. Your adventure begins at the iconic Monserrate, one of the city's most iconic symbols. From the entrance of the ticket desk, together with your expert local guide, you will begin an ascent to the summit, where Bogotá reveals itself as an urban ocean surrounded by mountains. At more than 3,100 metres above sea level, you'll discover not only the best panoramic views, but also the spiritual history of this sanctuary that has been a pilgrimage site for centuries.
    After this stunning start, you will descend to the historic heart: La Candelaria. Walking through its cobbled streets, full of colour, history, and street art, you'll understand how Bogotá grew from a small colonial settlement to a vibrant cultural capital. You'll visit key places such as the Chorro de Quevedo, where the city's founding is narrated, and the iconic Plaza de Bolívar, the country's political and historical epicentre.
    The tour continues with an in-depth visit to two of the most important museums in Colombia. First, the fascinating Gold Museum, where you'll discover the world's largest collection of pre-Hispanic goldsmithing and the true spiritual meaning of gold in indigenous cultures. Then, you'll visit the renowned Botero Museum, home to the works of maestro Fernando Botero, whose voluminous figures have travelled the world. Here you will not only learn about his unique style, but also see pieces by international artists such as Picasso and Dali, part of his private collection donated to the country.
    Fun fact: Although many think that Botero's figures represent “overweight” people, the artist always explained that his work explores volume, the sensuality of shapes, and exaggeration as an artistic language, not as criticism or caricature.
    The experience is complemented by a traditional Colombian lunch and a delicious food tasting of coffee, exotic fruits, and the traditional chocolate with cheese, a surprising combination that reflects the country's culinary diversity.
    This sightseeing tour has been designed so that in a single day you not only explore Bogotá, but also understand it in depth: from its indigenous roots to its contemporary art, from its flavours to its landscapes. A complete, dynamic, and absolutely unforgettable experience.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bogotá
    • Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Monserrate, Santa Fé, Bogotá, Colombia | Meeting point: Monserrate ticket desk. Our tour guide will be waiting for you outside the ticket desk area, wearing a red cap with the company logo on it. One day before the sightseeing tour, we'll contact you via WhatsApp to confirm the exact meeting time and share the tour guide's name so you can easily identify them.
    • Santa Fé, Bogotá, Colombia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • Monserrate, Santa Fé, Bogotá, Colombia | Meeting point: Monserrate ticket desk. Our tour guide will be waiting for you outside the ticket desk area, wearing a red cap with the company logo on it. One day before the sightseeing tour, we'll contact you via WhatsApp to confirm the exact meeting time and share the tour guide's name so you can easily identify them.
    • Santa Fé, Bogotá, Colombia