Private Tour: La Paz City Sightseeing and Moon Valley
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Enhance your sightseeing experience of La Paz on a 3-hour private tour of the beguiling Bolivian capital and the nearby Moon Valley. With a knowledgeable guide, witness the enchanting atmosphere of the Witches Market; admire significant landmarks like San Francisco Church and Plaza Murillo; and marvel at the natural wonder of Moon Valley. Gain fascinating insight into the city’s colonial history and peruse intriguing exhibitions in some of the capital’s museums. Relish the flexibility of this private tour and customize your itinerary according to your interests.
- 3-hour private La Paz sightseeing tour
- Visit top historical landmarks like San Francisco Church, Jaén Street and Plaza Murillo
- Learn about traditional herbal remedies at the fascinating Witches Market
- Find the best shops and markets to buy souvenirs like textiles, jewelry and native handicrafts
- Be wowed by Moon Valley’s lunar-like scenery, made up of dramatic pinnacles and gorges
- Experience the city with an in-the-know private guide, who will provide commentary and tips
- Choose either a morning or afternoon tour, and customize the tour to your own interests and wishes
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After booking, contact the local tour operator to tailor your itinerary according to your interests. Greet your guide at your La Paz hotel on the day of the tour and climb aboard an air-conditioned, private vehicle to embark on thorough exploration of the captivating Bolivian capital.
Choose to explore some of the city’s most significant sights by visiting impressive landmarks like the 16th-century San Francisco Church and the colossal Metropolitan Cathedral. Delve into the colonial history of La Paz as you visit the buildings that throng Jaén Street (Calle Jáen) and absorb the convivial ambience of the city’s principle square, Plaza Murillo.
Uncover the rich historical heritage of Bolivia by heading to some of the city’s excellent museums; peruse exhibitions that speak eloquently of arts and crafts in the National Museum of Art and the Textile Museum; delve into the history of music in the Museum of Musical Instruments; or travel back in time at the National Museum of Archeology.
Witness local Andean life at the intriguing Witches Market, a commercial hub in which traditional remedies and exotic herbs are sold. Purchase artisan souvenirs and sample local delicacies at Lanza Market for an authentic culinary experience of La Paz.
Venture out of the city perimeters to see one of the country’s most impressive natural wonders; marvel at the lunar-like landscape of Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna) and capture photographs of the crater-pocked surface similar to that of the moon.
Return to your hotel at the end of your tour and bid your knowledgeable guide farewell.
Choose to explore some of the city’s most significant sights by visiting impressive landmarks like the 16th-century San Francisco Church and the colossal Metropolitan Cathedral. Delve into the colonial history of La Paz as you visit the buildings that throng Jaén Street (Calle Jáen) and absorb the convivial ambience of the city’s principle square, Plaza Murillo.
Uncover the rich historical heritage of Bolivia by heading to some of the city’s excellent museums; peruse exhibitions that speak eloquently of arts and crafts in the National Museum of Art and the Textile Museum; delve into the history of music in the Museum of Musical Instruments; or travel back in time at the National Museum of Archeology.
Witness local Andean life at the intriguing Witches Market, a commercial hub in which traditional remedies and exotic herbs are sold. Purchase artisan souvenirs and sample local delicacies at Lanza Market for an authentic culinary experience of La Paz.
Venture out of the city perimeters to see one of the country’s most impressive natural wonders; marvel at the lunar-like landscape of Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna) and capture photographs of the crater-pocked surface similar to that of the moon.
Return to your hotel at the end of your tour and bid your knowledgeable guide farewell.
Itinerary
On the day of your tour, your guide will pick you up in a private vehicle and chauffeur you around the city, providing interesting commentary along the way. Typical itineraries are broken into three themes and may include some of the following attractions, depending on your interests.
Historical landmarks and colonial architecture:
Admire sights like the Baroque-mestizo architecture of San Francisco Church, originally founded in 1548; Metropolitan Cathedral, built in 1835; the Spanish colonial buildings that line Jaén Street (Calle Jaén); and the Presidential Palace, located on Plaza Murillo, the city’s main plaza, also home to the Bolivian Congress.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
La Paz is known for its many museums, several of which are concentrated on Jaén Street. Top museums and other cultural centers that you may want to visit include the National Museum of Art, the Ethnography and Folklore Museum, the Museum of Musical Instruments, the Textile Museum, the Murillo House, the Gold Museum and the National Museum of Archeology.
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Don’t miss the chance to witness local Andean life at one or two colorful markets, where you can browse wares like embroidered shawls, alpaca wool, silver artwork and artisan crafts that make great souvenirs and gifts. Two of the most popular mercados include the Witches Market, where you’ll find herbs and other traditional remedies of the Aymara (the indigenous people of this region), or the Lanza Market, one of the city’s main food markets.
Admission Ticket Free
Let your guide drive you to the best vantage points to admire the city skyline and take some beautiful photos. Then head about 6 miles (10 km) out of the city to explore Moon Valley (Valle de la Luna), named for its lunar-like landscape of pinnacles and canyons, caused by erosion of the mountains.
At the end of your private tour, you'll be returned to your hotel, ready to continue your exploration of the city on your own.
Admission Ticket Free
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- "will worth the tour very informative good interduction to La Paz and made easy having a good driver." See review
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