WALKING TOUR - A journey through the history of Santa Cruz
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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
What‘s Included
Experienced guide
Snacks
Gratuities
Options
Spanish-Castilian Guided tour
English - Walking Tour
Transfer
Transfer
Private tour
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do in Santa Cruz
T7665RYbrianr,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, I Did both of the tours
Tour de force in Santa Cruz de la Sierra’s history
Hayan A,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul is very knowledgeable about the history of Santa Cruz and passionate about it. He also has a strong grasp about the artistic features and their significance. I learned so much in the two hours with him. Highly recommend him.
Great tour of Santa Cruz - try it!
daniellP4147ZM,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent 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
5.00It 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
1.00Very 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
5.00Excellent 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
5.00This 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
5.00A 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
5.00Paul 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
5.00The walk was great! We passed the markets, some main streets, all very well explained with historical context. I recommend
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