From $37City Tours in Bogota
A Bogota city tour usually centres on La Candelaria, the colonial old town where the city was founded. On foot you pass the Plaza de Bolivar framed by the cathedral and Congress, climb lanes of brightly painted houses, and visit the Gold Museum and the free Botero Museum. Graffiti walking tours have become a Bogota signature, decoding the murals that cover the centre and the politics behind them, often run on a tip basis by the artists' community. Many tours add the funicular or cable car up Monserrate for a panorama of the vast city against the Andes. Because Bogota sits at 2,640 metres, take the first day gently, the altitude can leave you breathless on the hills. Afternoons often bring rain, so morning tours are the safer bet. Bring layers: the high-altitude sun is strong but the air turns cold the moment clouds roll in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Will the altitude affect a Bogota city tour?
- At 2,640 metres you may feel breathless on the hills the first day. Walk slowly, stay hydrated and avoid heavy meals to ease into the altitude.
- Is the Botero Museum free?
- Yes. The Botero Museum in La Candelaria is free to enter and is a highlight of most Bogota city tours.
- Morning or afternoon for a Bogota tour?
- Mornings are safer because Bogota often gets afternoon rain. Start early to fit in Monserrate before clouds close the view.