Bogotá's Golden Heart: Candelaria, Gold & Monserrate Views

Lizeth was cordial and very well informed. We had some difficulty understanding her English due to her rapid speaking manner and heavy accent.

I took an all day tour with Gran Columbia Tours. Samara Perez was the tour guide. She arrived timely and was friendly (so was the driver). She provided a lot of information about Bogota, its history, economics, art, food, and culture. She also took pictures of me, which was great. I really enjoyed spending the day with her and I enjoyed the sites of Bogota. Her passion for Bogota was obvious. I would recommend a tour with Samara to anyone.

I had an amazing time on the private city tour of La Candelaria, Monserrate, and the museums in Bogotá! My guide was fantastic—so knowledgeable and friendly. He really brought the history to life. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the city!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Incredible Guide and Wonderful Experience! I had the pleasure of touring Bogotá with Lorena for a day, and she was truly an amazing guide. From the start, she was warm, kind, and incredibly attentive. I began the tour feeling a bit off due to the altitude, but Lorena immediately noticed and took great care to make sure I was okay. She guided me to some local shops for an effective remedy, and thanks to her attentiveness, I was able to enjoy the rest of the experience comfortably. Beyond that, she made the tour feel personal and engaging, taking the time to explain key sights, share local insights, and ensure every stop had meaning. Lorena went above and beyond to make this one of the most memorable experiences of my trip. I’ll definitely be recommending her and this tour to any friends visiting Bogotá — she truly made it unforgettable!

Overall, we had a fabulous day with Jorge, our guide. It was a lot to try and pack into 7 hours though. For eg, we only did one museum, not two, as it was a Monday (something I was aware of when I signed up) and yet we kind of ran out of time. While I understand the time constraints, it would have been nice to have a bit more time at the museum. A car ride takes you to your first destination and a car ride takes you back to your hotel from the last point in the City. In between, its all walking. So lots of walking but at an easy pace and we saw and learnt a lot. We definitely enjoyed ourselves and would recommend this tour.

Luis was great! Gave a little bit of history on the tour as well as general tips around the city. Highly recommend if you have a few hours and want to explore the downtown area.

I had a one day 7 hour tour of the highlights of Bogota. I thoroughly enjoyed the city and my guide. She was able to add history, current knowledge and personal stories at all of the locations

We had the best time on this tour. Our tour guide was Gerald. We were able to hike up Monserrate and take the cable car down, explore La Candelaria and visit the Botero Museum. I’ve been on many tours around the world and this was my favorite experience yet! We wished we had more time to see and do even more in Bogota.

We just completed this tour today and it was awesome! We had Sergio as our tour guide and he was amazing! This tour picks and drops you off at your Bogota hotel. We did the 7 hour tour and it covered all the major Bogota sites…along with a few Sergio suggested. Definitely a must do if you’re coming to Bogota!

Very knowledgeable tour guide. We had the best “ajiaco” for lunch. Then “mil hojas” and coffee in n Candelaria.