La Paz Walking Tour
Description
Discover the unique essence of La Paz through this distinctive walking exploration that allows you to experience key attractions, cultural heritage, and breathtaking panoramas!
Tour Overview
The journey begins at The Steakhouse on Calle Murillo, centrally located within La Paz. From this meeting point, we will venture on an off-the-beaten-path route, exploring sites that captivate the local residents of this vibrant capital.
For an immersive experience, we’ll navigate the city using public transportation (buses, minibuses, and cable cars), blending in with the locals as we travel to various tour highlights. Our first destination will be the Cementerio General, a vast burial ground steeped in history, housing the remains of numerous significant figures.
Following our visit, we’ll take the cable car up to El Alto, where you can enjoy stunning views from an altitude of 2.5 miles (4,000 meters) on the Altiplano plateau. Our journey will continue to the witches' market, where you have the option to receive a fortune reading using coca leaves from a local yatiri (shaman).
To conclude this enriching experience, we will visit the El Alto viewpoint, offering a spectacular vista of La Paz's valley alongside the majestic Illimani Mountain towering in the distance.
As the three-hour tour wraps up, we will return to our starting point, where you'll have the chance to savor a traditional beverage at Sol y Luna Café.
What's included
- Public transportation tickets (bus or cable car)
- English–speaking guide
- Admission ticket to the cemetery
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
The tour departs from The Steakhouse (Calle Murillo, in front of Calle Tarija). Please arrive 10 minutes early.
The guide will be wearing a red hat.
Additional Info
- This activity is recommended for people in good physical condition.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes for walking.
- Due to the unpredictable weather, we recommend bringing a warm jacket.
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