Tips to Visit Bogota
Being a tourist in a place you visit for the first time can be a little overwhelming at first. For that reason, and to make your life easier, here we give you a series of our best tips so that your trip to Bogota becomes an effortless experience of everything you ever dreamed.
General information
- Department: Cundinamarca
- Official Language: Spanish
- President of the Republic: Ivan Duque Marquez
- Official Currency: Colombian Peso
- Code for Calls: +57 1
Some advice
- Colombia does not ask you for a visa to enter the country.
- When you arrive to Bogota, locate your hotel and the central points that will serve as a reference in the city. Also recognize the main roads, restaurants, shopping centers and public transport near your location.
- Bogota is an economic city. According to your needs and preferences you can find a wide range of prices you have to choose from.
- The main public transport in Bogota is Transmilenio. You can use it to move around the city bybuying a card at the station and charging it with the number of trips you will use. Everytime you exit a transmilenio station your “trip” will end and you will have to pay a new trip to get into the stations again.
- If what you are looking for is a specific tour of the touristic places of Bogota and to know by the hand of a bilingual guide the whole history of the city, we recommend that you visit our Tours in Bogota section. You will not want to miss them!
- Security in Bogota has improved a lot in the past few years. However, it is important that you are careful, that you carry with you the cash that is strictly necessary, that you try to walk on busy roads during the night time and that you do not have any valuable objects in sight. No person, police officer or public official has the right to ask for your passport or documentation in the street, nor ask you to accompany him or her anywhere.
We hope that these tips can be of great help when visiting this beautiful city and make this trip an unforgettable one.
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Curated experiences for discerning travelers
From a historical tour through the streets of the Colombian capital to a getaway where you and nature become one, at Hansa Tours we have a wide catalog of plans and tours specifically designed for you to experience the magic in Bogotá and all of Colombia.
Monserrate tour in Bogotá
Visit Monserrate and enjoy one of Bogotá's most iconic views. Explore the sanctuary, learn about its history, and experience a unique cultural moment while riding the cable car or funicular with a professional guide.
- Duration: 3 to 8 hours
- Difficulty: Low
- Suggested departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Price per person in US dollars for a tour of 2 travelers. Discounts apply for more people.
Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá tour
Explore the majestic Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá on a tour designed to visit its underground architecture, walk through carved rock tunnels, and discover the town’s historic center. Experience a unique cultural journey just a few kilometers from Bogotá.
- Duration: 5 to 10 hours
- Difficulty: High
- Suggested departure time: 9:00 a.m.
Price per person in US dollars for a tour of 2 travelers. Discounts apply for more people.
Cartagena city tour
Visit Cartagena on a comprehensive tour that includes the Walled City, San Felipe Castle, and the modern Bocagrande district. Discover iconic landmarks while learning about the city's history, culture, and colonial charm in a professional and enriching experience.
- Duration: 3 to 6 hours
- Difficulty: Low
- Suggested departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Price per person in US dollars for a tour of 2 travelers. Discounts apply for more people.
Bogotá graffiti tour
Visit Bogotá's most iconic streets and explore its vibrant urban art through a comprehensive graffiti tour. Discover each mural's story, understand its cultural and social impact, and enjoy a meaningful artistic experience in the city.
- Duration: 3 and 4 hours
- Difficulty: Low
- Suggested departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Price per person in US dollars for a tour of 2 travelers. Discounts apply for more people.
Comuna 13 tour in Medellín
Visit Comuna 13 to explore its social and cultural transformation while discovering colorful murals, outdoor galleries, and electric stairs. With a professional guide, learn powerful stories of art, resilience, and change along every path.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Difficulty: Medium
- Suggested departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Price per person in US dollars for a tour of 2 travelers. Discounts apply for more people.
Bogotá layover tour
Make the most of a layover in Bogotá to explore the historic center, visit Plaza Bolívar, and discover the Gold Museum. This tour includes a professional guide, private transport, and offers a quick, meaningful look at the city's culture.
- Duration: 4 hours
- Difficulty: Low
- Suggested departure time: Any time
Price per person in US dollars for a tour of 2 travelers. Discounts apply for more people.
Unforgettable tours and experiences from our clients
See what our clients have to say about their incredible tours through Bogotá and various destinations across Colombia.
By the end of the week, I felt I'd made a new friend and was leaving a city I had fallen in love with. If and when we get to go back, I'll be asking Daniel to take us to more sites and share more of his favorite places with us. I can't adequately express how much his time and dedication to our trip meant to me. Absolutely wonderful tour guide.
Jessy CanadaExcellent tour all around. Arian was our guide and she was fun, entertaining and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Marc USAOur guide, Marcello, gave us a fantastic tour, his knowledge about the city of Bogota is admirable. Thanks to him we had a wonderful and memorable day.
Tony Brazil
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