A private guide takes you up Monserrate by cable car or funicular, then through the colonial streets of La Candelaria to the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum.
This is Voyzo's flagship Bogota day: a private guide and vehicle take you up Cerro de Monserrate by your choice of cable car or funicular for sweeping views over the city, then down into La Candelaria, the colonial old town, before visiting the Gold Museum's pre-Hispanic collection and the Botero Museum's donated Fernando Botero and international art. The Gold Museum is closed Mondays and the Botero Museum is closed Tuesdays, so your guide will adjust the order accordingly.
Highlights
Monserrate Ride the cable car or funicular to the 10,300-foot summit for panoramic views over Bogota and the 17th-century sanctuary at the top.
La Candelaria Walk the cobblestone streets of Bogota's historic old town, past colonial mansions, Plaza de Bolivar, and the Cathedral.
Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) See one of the world's largest collections of pre-Hispanic gold and metalwork, gathered from cultures across Colombia.
Botero Museum Walk through a donated collection of Fernando Botero's signature voluminous figures alongside works by Picasso, Monet, and Dali.
What Stops Does This Tour Make?
A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.
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Pickup
Pickup from your Bogota hotel in a private vehicle.
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Monserrate
Ride the cable car or funicular to the 10,300-foot summit for panoramic views over Bogota and the 17th-century sanctuary at the top.
2
La Candelaria
Walk the cobblestone streets of Bogota's historic old town, past colonial mansions, Plaza de Bolivar, and the Cathedral.
3
Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
See one of the world's largest collections of pre-Hispanic gold and metalwork, gathered from cultures across Colombia.
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Botero Museum
Walk through a donated collection of Fernando Botero's signature voluminous figures alongside works by Picasso, Monet, and Dali.
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Drop-off
Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is a private tour for your group only, with your own guide and vehicle — you won't be combined with other travelers.
Monserrate sits at high altitude and often has cloud cover or light rain even when Bogota below is clear. Bring a light jacket; the cable car and funicular both run in most weather.
Entrance to the Gold Museum and Botero Museum is included. Note the Gold Museum is closed Mondays and the Botero Museum is closed Tuesdays.
A moderate amount — La Candelaria's streets are cobblestoned and sometimes steep, and Monserrate's summit has some uphill walking from the cable car station to the church.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
About This Tour
A private guide takes you up Monserrate by cable car or funicular, then through the colonial streets of La Candelaria to the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. This is Voyzo's flagship Bogota day: a private guide and vehicle take you up Cerro de Monserrate by your choice of cable car or funicular for sweeping views over the city, then down into La Candelaria, the colonial old town, before visiting the Gold Museum's pre-Hispanic collection and the Botero Museum's donated Fernando Botero and international art. The Gold Museum is closed Mondays and the Botero Museum is closed Tuesdays, so your guide will adjust the order accordingly.
Bogota sits at roughly 2,600 meters, and Monserrate's summit rises to about 3,150 to 3,170 meters depending on the source. The funicular began running in 1929 after construction in the late 1920s, and the cable car followed in September 1955, billed as the first in South America. Before the Spanish arrived, the Muisca revered the hill, and the sanctuary at the top houses the shrine of the Fallen Lord, a 17th-century devotion that still draws pilgrims.
The Gold Museum's collection dates to a 1939 central-bank purchase of a single Quimbaya piece, and it now holds tens of thousands of pre-Hispanic gold objects. The Botero Museum, opened in 2000 after Fernando Botero donated his own works and part of his international art collection, makes a quiet counterpoint with its rounded, exaggerated figures.
Not quite what you're looking for?
Every Voyzo tour is a starting point — tell us what you have in mind and we'll build it.