WALKING TOUR - A journey through the history of Santa Cruz

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Exclusive tour. All the hidden places in the oldest houses in the city. Info +591-753 03620 You will learn the history of Santa Cruz from the very remote perspective of Bolivia.

We will learn from the towns of prehistory the original towns that existed and are unknown to many tourists.

The colony, the other side of the founding of Santa Cruz and its Annexation to the Republic of Bolivia. The way Santa Cruz development occurred, its citizen, civic, historical and political struggles.

We will learn its importance and its richness, the love that Santa Cruz people have for Santa Cruz, and how that difference made the city become the economic capital of the country.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Experienced guide

Snacks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Plaza 24 de Septiembre

+591 75303620 We will meet in the main square of the city of Santa Cruz where we will begin our experience through the history of the city. Around the old town or historic center. We will go directly to the first moments of Santa Cruz, to the history museum. Then we will go to the Independence Museum of Santa Cruz, a key site for the city. From there we will visit the House of Culture, where we will find the history and art gallery of the city.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Manzana 1 Espacio de Arte

An art space found in the oldest building in the entire city, a place with a lot of history and arts spaces from local to national. Inside this building found on the corner of Independencia and Ayacucho streets, less than 100 meters from the Santa Cruz Cathedral

20 minutes • Admission Included

Options

Spanish-Castilian Guided tour

Transfer

Private tour

English - Walking Tour

Reviews

4.78

50 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour of Santa Cruz - try it!
daniellP4147ZM,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour to learn a lot about Santa Cruz in a few hours. Paul is very dedicated and knowledgeable. He took us to all the important sights and museums in downtown Santa Cruz in a comfortable, fact packed few hours. We much enjoyed spending time with him and learning all he had to share. Highly recommended.
Great Walking tour
andrewsY7657OG,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience, a walking tour for getting to know the most of Santa Cruz, the most important places at the city oldtown and the tour guide has a lot of information.
Santa Cruz City Tour Disappointment
Adventurer290092,
Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Very misrepresented. The worst city tour ever. The tour was nothing but a 2 hour city history lecture that could have easily been obtained through Google or Wikipedia. The entire tour was around 400 steps walk around Plaza September 24. Not even a city bock let alone a City Tour. Very disappointing and waste of time and money!
Do the tour!
Lisa L,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent history of Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Very good and genuine person. Do it? Santa Cruz has a very different history compared to La Paz, Sucre etc. A much more independent state.
A great tour for understanding the history of Santa Cruz!
Patricia M,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was very informative and Paul was a wonderful guide! He's an expert in the history of Santa Cruz and does an excellent job explaining how this "small town" became the commercial center it is today. I highly recommend this tour and a visit to Santa Cruz de la Sierra!
Great tour!
Charlotte K,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very good tour with a knowledgeable and sweet guide. A in depth insight of the history of Santa Cruz.
Historical tour with a guide who loves Santa Cruz!
mariaaS8489FE,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul knows perfectly well the history of the city he loves and that shows in the tour, if you go to Santa Cruz you must make a historical tour with him!!
Tour por Santa Cruz
brunomY208RK,
Jan 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The walk was great! We passed the markets, some main streets, all very well explained with historical context. I recommend
A good tour to get...
Robert D,
Jan 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A good tour to get acquainted with Santa Ceuz, its history, and the local art scene. Friendly and helpful guide who was willing to help us with planning other activities around Santa Cruz. Learned a lot and enjoyed ourselves!
Small, yet insightful
bf698,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Came to Bolivia for a relaxing, cultural experience. This tour was a welcome highlight; the guide was friendly, knowledgeable and friendly changed currency for me, as well as give me tips on things to do in the city. A must do for visitors!