Bogotá: El Paraíso Favela Tour with Cable Car-CIUDAD BOLIVAR
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Go on a Small or private Group guided walking tour through Bogotá’s El Paraíso favela district. Hop on a cable car, meet with community leaders, learn about the local life, and see technicolor graffiti-filled walls.
Start your journey with either hotel pickup, or transfer from the meeting point (MUSEO DEL ORO-Downtown). Arrive at the cable car station accompanied by your guide begin your ride up the hill to El Paraiso.
Takin in the panoramic views as your soar over the city. Gaze down at the colorful houses, and get a bird's eye view of the harsh living realities faced by the residents.
After your ascent, head off on a walking tour with your local guide to get a feel for the neighborhood.
Continue to the best spot for panoramic views over the entire city, then try a traditional Colombian snack to get a feel for local culinary culture. Afterwards, head back down on the cable car, having seen a glimpse into one of Bogotá's most notorious favelas.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cablecar in Bogota
1.The meeting point is at the Gold museum of Bogota (downtown) 2. Presentation of the certified guide, description, recommendations and duration of the tour. 3. Travel in private car or van to the portal tunal. 4. Ascent in cable car to the neighborhood of Paradise 5. Presentation of the local guide and guided walk through the representative sites of the Neighborhood 7. Visit to the viewpoint where you can see an excellent visit of Bogotá. 8. Refreshment 9. Return in Transmicable to the Portal del Tunal station 10. Return to meeting point. 11. Appreciation, taking emails to send photos of the experience. Experience tells us something we did not know before and could not learn, without having had the experience (Ludwig von Mises)
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bodyguard
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Guide
Health assistance insurance
tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Airport or Hotel pick up BOG
Hotel pick up : We will be pick you up in your hotel or Airport
Duration: 4 hours
CAR
Pickup included
GOLD MUSEUM MEETING POINT
Duration: 4 hours
local snacks
PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION GROUP
bodyguard
Pickup included
Reviews
261 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A "must do" in Bogota
anthonyc383,,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Must-Do in Bogotá! From start to finish, the company's communication was top-notch. Our driver, Jairo, provided a great drive and fascinating local info, while our guide, Samuel, was brilliant—incredibly chilled but full of knowledge, making the whole experience interesting and truly enjoyable. Big thanks to Juan for his support throughout. The El Paraíso neighbourhood is a must-see. It's unique and the views from the cable car and hilltop are spectacular. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch. A great team. We highly recommend this authentic experience!
A truly authentic experience
kakkoi,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fatastic tour! A truly authentic experience where you get to learn about the neighbourhood, its history and current arts & social projets. The cable car ride and views from the top are just stunning, with some of the best murals I’ve seen. Our tour guides were fantastic and really passionate about the social projects they introduced. The tour included a coffee and snacks at a local bakery as well. Overall, highly recommended!
An amazing experience
ElisabethH A,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience and felt completely safe. The views were spectacular. We enjoyed strolling through the beautiful neighbourhood. We also appreciated the complimentary snacks and drinks at the local bakery.
All in all, fine.
gordonfJ83EM,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Reliable communication, Pick up times via WhatsApp, Procedure and execution good, Interesting tour to get to the remote and not at all safe districts of Bogota. Transfer without problems
An experience worthwhile
979marziap,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience! The tour was interesting and well organized. The guides were very good, nice and explained everything in a clear and engaging way. I recommend this excursion to those who want to know an authentic reality of Bogotá.
Nice way to get to know...
Liliana P,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice way to get to know the Paraiso neighbourhood and some social projects, by the hands of local guides.
Bogotá cable car
Traveler57708835658,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The experience was good ,Our tour guide was warm and welcoming and had good energy.He with the social leader took very good care of the group.
Trip to Paradise - Ciudad Bolivar
jorgechaconsolar,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The cable car from Ciudad Bolivar to El Paraiso is a surprising and highly recommended tourist experience in Bogotá. The area is, against all odds, quite safe if you know where to move and which sectors to avoid. During the tour and in the neighborhood are world-class graffiti, without exaggeration, that turn the route into an outdoor urban art gallery. It is an authentic experience, little known even to many inhabitants of the city, ideal for those looking to discover another face of Bogotá.
Fascinating and colourful place
EdS673,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really good day! The driver picked me up on time, and we picked up the guide on route. Riding the teleférico was fun, and the colours of Ciudad Bolívar make for some good photos. It's sobering to see the conditions in which some still live, but I was glad to see & hear how much progress has been made bringing Ciudad Bolívar and its residents properly into the city, with reliable electricity, water, refuse collection, and of course public transport! In El Paraíso itself we picked up another local guide, who was discreetly armed in case of trouble. He was himself in a gang in his youth, but has 'reformed' and spends his time creating activities for today's young people to stop others following in his footsteps. It was fascinating to hear his history, and to learn about such voluntary social work. The favela didn't feel dangerous to walk around in this company, and simply looked like a poor neighbourhood but otherwise much like any other, except that much of it was covered in beautiful and brightly- coloured murals. The views over the city were also great!
Bogota Cable Car tour
B5269HDalanb,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic , Jorge was an amazing guide, made me to welcome and at ease
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