8 Museum Tours in Bogotá to Build a Day Around

1.La Candelaria, Monserrate and Museums Bogotá Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,567 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $60Our pick

Review of Bogotá’s private tour covering Monserrate, La Candelaria, Gold and Botero museums, local tastings, history, transport, and value.

“We took this tour on Christmas Day, which meant some modifications were necessary since many museums and sites were closed. That said, José was absolutely amazing and truly made the experience worthwhile. He was incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and engaging, and he did a wonderful job adapting the tour while still providing rich historical and cultural context. The visit to Monserrate was both educational and interesting, and José shared meaningful insights that made it more than just a scenic stop. We also really enjoyed exploring La Candelaria, learning about its history and significance as we walked through the neighborhood. Ending the Monserrate visit with hot chocolate was a lovely touch...”

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2.Bogota + Monserrate Private City Tour, Museums, Candelaria.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,015 reviews · 6 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Review of Bogotá’s private six-hour tour with Monserrate, La Candelaria, Botero, emeralds, local food, and private hotel transport.

“Our tour with Yang was exceptional! He was one of the best tour guides we’ve had in recent memory. We learned a lot from him about the history of Bogota and saw some impressive sights. We appreciated how conscientious he was to our needs and made sure we understood what we were visiting. Highly recommend!”

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3.Bogotá City Tour with Monserrate, Gold and Botero Museums

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 584 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $65

Explore Bogotá on foot with Monserrate, La Candelaria, Gold and Botero museums, local tastings, history, and hotel pickup for $65.

“Luis was a stellar guide! He gave us an amazing, personal tour and really made us feel welcome and at home in the city!”

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4.Bogotá Tour: Monserrate, Food, City Walk & Botero Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 328 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $57Best value

Review of Bogotá’s Monserrate, food, Candelaria, Botero Museum, and historic center tour, with practical advice on pace, value, and what to expect.

“Great way to get introduced to Bogota. The views of the city from Monserrate are amazing, but to me the highlight of the tour is the walk through the Candelaria neighborhood. Liz our guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. The food tasting were a special touch.”

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5.Private Tour in Bogota : Monserrate, Museums and Candelaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $140

Explore Bogotá’s Gold Museum, Botero Museum, La Candelaria, Bolívar Square, and Monserrate on a flexible private tour.

“We loved our experience! With limited time in Bogotá, and knowing we were going to arrive here exhausted, we opted for this private tour for three main reasons. 1) a private vehicle to get from place to place where we can our also store our backpacks. 2) the opportunity to see some of the most popular places and get stories and history from a local guide. 3) private tour means that we can go to the things we want and change according to our needs Anjel was our guide and she was absolutely fabulous to spend the day with. Super laid back and comfortable, she was an ideal fit for…”

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6.Private Bogotá Tour: Candelaria, Gold Museum, Optional Monserrate

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $117

Explore Bogotá’s La Candelaria, Botero Museum, Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and optional Monserrate on a private half-day tour.

“Great tour guide, knowledgeable and nice. Tour was great as well, from the Monserrate, museum, city and graffiti”

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7.City Tour, Monserrate, Gold Museum, Plaza de Bolivar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 168 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Explore Bogotá’s Gold Museum, Botero Museum, La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar, and Monserrate on a flexible six-hour private tour.

“José really was a lovely driver and I appreciated having a private tour in the very limited time that I am here. I really enjoyed speaking with Jose in Spanish and English. El Museo de Oro closed early unexpectedly, but I was already pretty spent from the day so I guess I will have to put that on my list for next time. Muchas gracias por todo, José!”

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8.City Tour, Monserrate, Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza Bolívar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 6 hours · from $81

Review of Bogotá’s six-hour private city tour, with Monserrate, Gold and Botero museums, Plaza Bolívar, street art, and practical tips.

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