The 8 Best Walking Tours in Bolivia

1.La Paz and El Alto: Cable Car Rides and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2h 30m · from $10Our pick

Spend 150 minutes walking through La Paz and El Alto, visiting witches’ markets, San Pedro Square, Jaen Street, and Plaza Murillo while riding several cable car lines. English- and Spanish-speaking guides such as Carolina, Luis, Fernando, and Nickey explain local history, customs, politics, food, and safe areas. Cable car tickets are included.

“our tour guide has Marcia, she was very knowledgeble and we felt very safe with her. she gave us lots of useful information and areas to visit and also not visit! highly recommended her if she is your guide.”

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2.La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 591 reviews · 2h 30m · from $3

Meet a red-cap guide in Plaza San Pedro for a lively 2 to 2.5-hour walk through central La Paz. You’ll visit Plaza Murillo, the Witches’ Market, and lesser-known city corners while learning about cholitas, masked shoe shiners, street zebras, politics, and Andean beliefs. Guides include Denise, Max, Daniel, Rem, Matt, and Juan.

“Denise was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and funny! Would highly recommend this tour to learn a little more about La Paz”

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3.Walking tour in Sucre: History, Culture & Amazing Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $13

Spend three hours exploring Sucre with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Carla, Henry, Claire, Manu, or Bryan. Visit Guereo Mansion, Gato Negro, Recoleta viewpoint, the Museo de Arte Indígena, the main square, university courtyards, and a colonial tower. A short local-bus ride widens the tour beyond the center.

“Great! Carla was well informed and enthusiastic, we covered a lot in 3 hours and she was obviously passionate about her city. She was also sympathetic towards less active members of our group and tailored the walking speed for all members. It was also great to hop on a local bus to visit a wider area of the city. Would highly recommend this walking tour.”

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4.Walking tour – A journey through the History of Santa Cruz

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 2h 30m · from $11

Walk Santa Cruz’s historic center with Paul, a local guide who explains the city from prehistoric times to today. Visit the History Museum, Independence Museum, City Museum, cathedral, and Melchor Pinto Cultural Center. The small group is limited to four, with English and Spanish tours lasting 150 minutes.

“Was interesting to discover the history of Santa Cruz from Paul his english was very good and he had a lot of knowledge. I also received advice on a traditional restaurant to eat at which was very good Maybe history could have been mixed more with tasting street food/market or tasting local drinks. Either as longer tour or different option - also many art galleries are worth visiting. Thank you Paul 🌞 the spicy tongue was good and also tried the lizard.”

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5.Free Walking tour (History, culture and traditions)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · from $0

Walk through Sucre with an English-speaking guide such as Manuel or Silvana, visiting historic squares, an old castle, the former mayor’s office, university courtyards, indigenous art, and the city’s oldest streets. A short local bus ride costs 2 bolivianos and adds a useful local touch.

“it was a very informative and nice tour. the guide (Manuel) is happy to share his knowledge and will answer your questions. you're gonna have a good picture of the city and it's rich history at the end of the walking tour. also you will take the local bus (2BS per person), which was nice too. we totally recommend the tour.”

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6.Walking city tour La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $2Best value

Spend three hours walking through central La Paz with an English-speaking guide from RealTours Bolivia. You’ll visit Murillo Square, stroll historic Jaén Street, and see unusual corners tied to Paceña culture and daily life. The tour costs $2.50 per person, but confirm any expected guide contribution before you arrive.

“There was nobody at the meeting point. we sent a message via the app, but nobody answered. this has happened twice now”

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7.Walking tour in Cochabamba not your average

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2h 30m · from $15Top rated

Join Pedro or another English- or Spanish-speaking guide for a 150-minute walk from Plazuela Colón through Cochabamba’s murals, September 14 Square, La Cancha, and Mercado 25 de Mayo. Expect local history, politics, small food tastings, and plenty of walking in a group limited to 10 people.

“Los conocimientos históricos y políticos de la ciudad. Lo que menos la gran caminata en un día caluroso y padeciendo el soroche.”

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8.Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $19

Meet the guide with the green umbrella at Riosinho Square at 2 p.m. for a four-hour walk through La Paz markets and landmarks. You will taste Bolivian drinks and dishes at Lanza, San Pedro, Rodriguez, the Witches Market, and near San Francisco Church. Guides have included Christian, Chris, and Erwin.

“Don't booking they never turned up, what a waste of our time while on holiday. No response from provider at all. They also double charged our credit card, thankfully get you guide managed refunds with minimal effort.”

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