Bogotá · MONSERRATE & GUADALUPE PEAKS
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The mountain at the city’s back rises to 3,150 metres, reached by funicular, cable car or a steep pilgrim climb. Below are the best ways up to the peaks: which tours pair Monserrate with the old town and the Gold Museum, when to go for the clearest view across the savanna, and exactly what each ticket covers.
Private Bogotá tour with Monserrate cable car, Emerald Museum, Botero, Plaza de Bolívar, Chorro de Quevedo, and sweeping city views.
“Camilo our guide was really knowledgeable and his English was excellent! Always willing to help and answering all the questing!!”
Bogotá in one packed day: Monserrate views, Botero and Gold museums, chicha/coffee tastings, and a clear history lesson.
“Our guide Luis was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Colombia and where to take us to show us the best sites and food within the day excursion! Thank you to Luis for making us such an excellent activity!”
Monserrate entry in Bogotá: cable car and funicular access, basilica pilgrimage on the 3152 m hill, and a 7-day ticket window.
Monserrate panoramas, Museo del Oro and Botero, La Candelaria and Plaza de Bolívar on a 6-hour private Bogotá tour with pickup.
“I can recommend this tour ! thank you Julio for an amazing day”
6-hour private Bogotá tour blending La Candelaria, Plaza Bolívar, Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Monserrate views, and Chorro de Quevedo.
Guided Monserrate tour in Bogotá with tickets: basilica visit, Stations of the Cross, wishing-well coin, and panoramic views.
“as explicações da Lorena, sobre a cidade de Bogotá, os costumes, a culinária e a cultura em geral.”
A private Bogotá day mixing markets, street food tastings, top museums, La Candelaria, and Monserrate views with included tickets.
“Luis Felipe es muy buen guia,ameno y servicial. Pasamos un excelente dia y aprendimos lo mas importante de Bogota:”
Private 7-hour Bogotá tour with Monserrate views, bilingual history guide, fruit and coffee tastings, plus key museums and landmarks—$118.
“The Goldmuseum and monsserat were awesome. also the Tourguide did great. he gave me all the information in need.”
VIP Bogotá layover tour with a private bilingual guide. Monserrate views, Candelaria streets, top museums, and coffee for $44.
“Luis Felipe and Alejandro made our layover fun, insightful, and reassured we feel safe. They were helpful in showing us as much as they can, showing us the beauty of Bogata and Colombia especially through their local lense. We loved it and hearing about Luis' experiences. We definitely recommend booking with them if you need airport transportation, layover experience, and or even just reach out for your travel in Colombia! We will definitely be back to travel in through Colombia again!”
Private Bogotá tour with Monserrate views, Museo del Oro and Botero, La Candelaria strolls, and Plaza Bolívar in 6 hours.
“Edwin was a fantastic guide, he even bought me pandebono! the tour was great, I only spent one day in Bogota and this tour took me to all the nice spots. also, when I went to the stores, there is no pressure to buy unlike in other countries. I like that they respect my space as well. definitely recommend this tour!”
Small-group Bogotá tour with hotel pickup: skip-the-line Monserrate views, Museo del Oro, La Candelaria streets, market break, and Plaza Bolívar.
“We spend a great tour and a great guide with Lina. Thanks for made us feel great!”
Private day trip from Bogotá to Monserrate and the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá, with panoramic views, underground chapels, and guided culture.
“Wow, visitar dos lugares emblemáticos en Colombia en un día ha sido lo mejor, nunca pense qué la fuera a pasar tan bien. Recomendado”
Private 3-hour Monserrate express with skip-the-line access, hotel pickup, and guided views over Bogotá.
“Perfect! Exactly what we expected. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and allowed as much time as we needed describing the incredible views from Monserrate and the church itself. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and every one we have taken through Viator!”
Full-day Bogotá tour with cable car to Monserrate, architecture in Usaquén, colonial La Candelaria, Gold and Botero museums, and lunch.
“The tour guide was so excellent (Raul) and the drive was fantastic (I'm pretty sure name was Juan), we enjoyed the key activities of a perfectly clear day at Monserrate, Gold Museum, a walk through downtown neighborhoods, a nice lunch with typical food. We had very limited time at Botero museum due to being a little behind. The only complaint is that we did not get the tour we signed up for: it was only 6 hours (not 8), did not include all the sites described on the itenerary (which is why I chose this tour over others), and was not private (we had 2 other people with us: they…”
Private horseback ride from Guadalupe to Monserrate in Bogotá. Eastern Hills views, religious sites, and a mountain-to-city day.
“This was a super fun experience. From the moment of booking, Luis, the guide, was super excited. Guadalupe Hill and Monserrate on their own are really beautiful sites with great views of the city, but to ride on horseback through the andes between them is a unique and wonderful experience. I'd only ridden a horse at very slow speeds and that's the pace a kept for the first half of the trip. But the make or break moment is when you head down through the rocky slopes. At first blush, I was not ready for it. You have the option of walking if you're not totally comfortable, but I just…”
