Museo del Oro (Gold Museum) Tours and Tickets

Make your time in Bogotá truly 'shine' thanks to this 2-hour exploration of Colombia's renowned emerald gemstones with a small group. Get a closer look at how emeralds are gathered, processed and polished at the Emerald Museum and Gold Museum. Then shop for some jewels of your own at the Bogotá emerald markets and check out an emerald workshop.

Enrich your visit to the Gold Museum with a private guided tour. As you explore the largest pre-Hispanic gold collection, learn about the many indigenous cultures of Colombia represented by these works. Find out about mining, production, artistic technique, and most significantly, the symbolism behind each extraordinary piece of gold.

The historic center of Bogotá, called Candelaria, is rich with history and culture from pre-Columbian times and beyond. Tour the neighborhood with a private guide to learn how the core developed and how it remains a vibrant cultural center. This 6-hour tour takes you to the neighborhood's must-see attractions and gives you the option to customize the second half of your trip after lunch.

With even a short layover in Bogotá, you can explore artistic graffiti, local markets, or historic landmarks, then head to the summit of Monserrate for sweeping views across the city. Make the most of a Bogotá layover with a fully flexible, private tour that's customized to your interests and schedule, and ensures that you'll arrive back at the airport in time for your departing flight.

Explore the historic center of the Colombian capital on this guided tour. Visit colonial-era landmarks and significant sites such as the Plaza de Bolivar, Parish of Santa Clara, Museum of the Master Fernando Botero, and the Gold Museum in the La Candelaria neighborhood. Plus, ride up the mountain of Monserrate in a cable car and catch aerial views of the city.

If you've got limited time in Bogota, get a comprehensive overview of Colombia's capital on a full-day tour of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town), Mount Monserrate, and Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). In a small group limited to five people, you'll explore the mountaintop neighborhood of Monserrate; admire landmarks such as Parque Santander and Plaza Bolivar in La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city; and admire glimmering exhibits at Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). Hotel pikcup and drop-off are included.

Explore the works of one of Colombia's most celebrated artists, Fernando Botero, with a visit to the Botero Museum in La Candelaria. Learn about Botero's distinctive style with a guided tour and see more than 120 of his original paintings, drawings, and sculptures. The museum also features pieces from Botero's personal collection, including works by Marc Chagall, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Joan Miró.

Combine a history-themed sightseeing trip to Bogotá's Candelaria area with a trip to the Monastery at Monserrate on this 5-hour trip. Check out highlights like the Botero Museum, La Quinta de Bolivar, the Gold Museum, and more. After an included lunch, you'll take a cable car to the top of Monserrate to view the Colombian capital from above.

The Museum of Art Miguel Urrutia, previously called Banco de la República Art Collection, is a building with two large rooms, each of 500 square meters, to house temporary exhibitions of international stature. The complex also includes the Gregorio Vásquez de Arce square, an area for children's workshops, and an auditorium with capacity for 160 people. The three-story construction, inaugurated in 2004, was designed by the Bogota architect Enrique Triana Uribe who, for this project, received the 2006 National Architecture Prize.

Uncover the mysteries behind one of Colombia's most fascinating legends on a full-day trip to the secreted Guatavita Lagoon from Bogotà. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city to travel deep into the Andean mountains, through spectacular landscapes of dense jungle and snow-capped mountains. Visit an indigenous town beside the lagoon and hear of how locals used to give gold to the gods as a tribute and sacrifice. Capture photographs of the iridescent lagoon surrounded by lush greenery, and then enrich your knowledge of gold at the glimmering Gold Museum in downtown Bogota.

Discover the best of Bogotá's tourist attractions, covering its most famous neighborhoods, museums and sights on this tour with optional 5-hour or 8-hour itineraries. Explore the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria neighborhood, see the city's historic district and La Catedral Primera (Prime Cathedra), view gold artifacts at the famed Museo de Oro and take a cable car to the famous Mount Monserrate. Your trip also includes a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees and lunch (with the 8-hour tour option).

Casa de Moneda de Colombia was a mint founded by the Spanish military engineer Alonso Turrillo de Yebra in the seventeenth century. It currently houses the numismatic and art collection of the Banco de la República. It is located on 11th Street with Carrera 4, in the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria in the center of Bogotá. In 1975 it was declared a National Monument.

Explore the unsolved mysteries and secret treasure of Colombia's ancient people during this 7-hour trip to Guatavita Lake and Bogotá's Gold Museum. Journey one hour from Bogotá to Guatavita Lake, a natural reservoir used as a sacred site by the indigenous Muiscas and famed for the numerous gold artifacts recovered from its deep. Then travel back to Bogotá to explore the 'Museo del Oro' (Gold Museum) housing thousands of gold objects collected at the lake and nearby. Your gold-themed trip also covers entrance fees, snacks, a driver-guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Explore the Bogotá fascinating history and rich culture and visit the amazing Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, begin your urban adventure by traveling by cable car to Monserrate Sanctuary, strolling through the city's historical center, and gazing at the Gold Museum's impressive collections. Then, descend 590 feet (180 meters) into an awe-inspiring cathedral carved into a salt reserve.

Visit the major attractions of Bogotá's historical area during this half-day guided tour. First, climb to the top of Cerro de Monserrate, which overlooks the city center, to catch aerial views. Following that, wander around the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria, learning about the city's history from your guide along the way. Plus, you'll be able to visit a museum of your choosing such as the Military Museum of Colombia, the Botero Museum, the Gold Museum, and others.

Get an insider's look at Bogotá's celebrated Gold Museum thanks to this 3-hour private tour including your admission fee. You'll take a personalized trip back in time while exploring the museum's collection of Pre-Columbian gold artifacts, pottery, and jewelry (one of the largest in the world), produced by the region's range of diverse indigenous cultures.

Delve into Bogotá's rich history on a private half-day tour of the Colombian capital's historic center, La Candelaria. Alongside your guide, you'll stroll along beautiful colonial streets while customizing your itinerary according to your interests. See arresting landmarks like Justice Palace and La Catedral Primera; browse fascinating exhibits in the Museo Botero or the glittering Museo de Oro (Gold Museum); and be seduced by the grand architecture of the Main Town Hall and Congress. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.