The 13 Best La Paz City Tours

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

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

Meet at San Francisco Church for a 150-minute tour through La Paz and El Alto. Walk to the Witches’ Market, San Pedro Square, Jaen Street, and Plaza Murillo, then ride several cable-car lines for wide city views. English and Spanish guides include Carolina, Luis, Marcia, Fernando, and others.

“Great city walking tour. I saw places and leant the history that I may not have found alone plus we got to ride 4 cable car lines with incredible views.”

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2.Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 508 reviews · 5 hours · from $43

This five-hour private La Paz tour pairs Moon Valley’s eroded clay spires with cable-car rides over La Paz and El Alto. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Andrea, Santiago, Rolando, or Paula leads you through Jaen Street, Plaza Murillo, San Francisco Basilica, and the Witches’ Market. Hotel pickup, cable-car tickets, and small-group transport are included.

“I felt very special being on a private tour with John. I learned a lot about history, politics, geography and the people of La Paz. John is a knowledgeable, considerate and kindhearted young man and I would highly recommend taking a tour with him. I have a bad knee and he was very patient with my walking speed.”

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3.Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Join an English-speaking guide such as Max, Christian, Daniel, or Chris for a three-hour trip through La Paz and El Alto. Ride public minibuses and cable cars, visit the cemetery’s street art, explore local customs, and meet a Yatiri shaman for a coca-leaf reading if time allows.

“Daniel was such an amazing tour guide, we had such a great afternoon seeing Bolivian culture, transport, the cemetery and the witch doctors market in El Alto. He was extremely knowledgeable and taught us so much stuff we wouldn’t have learned if we went to those places alone. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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4.Private Salt Flat Full-Day Tour Including The Cemetery of Trains and Lunch from Uyuni

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $304

This eight-hour private tour takes you from Uyuni to the Train Cemetery, Colchani, and Incahuasi Island. A guide such as Luis or Victor may tailor the day to your interests, explain local culture and nature, and help with perspective photos. Lunch, water, park fees, private transport, and hotel transfers are included.

“Victor was an amazing tour guide, we had so much fun with him and he was an expert in perspective photography. He was so knowledgable on the area and nature and we learned a lot from him! Thank you so much Victor!”

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5.Cholet Tour – Andean Architecture and Culture – El Alto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Start at Mi Teleférico’s Línea Morada, ride the cable car into El Alto, then walk colorful streets with a local guide. You’ll visit a traditional cholet and learn how these bold buildings reflect Aymara culture and success. Groups are capped at 12, snacks are included, and guides may include Denise, Max, or Dani.

“An interesting insight into El Alto, local culture and cholets. I had visited the Sunday market but I wouldn’t have been able to find my way around without a guide and wouldn’t have understood the definition and purpose of a cholet.”

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6.Customizable Private City Tour – La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $45

Build your La Paz day around what matters to you, from San Francisco Church and the Witches Market to Moon Valley and Mi Teleférico. Guides such as Edson, Benny, Nickey, and Cristiano have helped visitors navigate the city by cable car, bus, minibus, taxi, and on foot. The tour suits short layovers, first visits, and curious independent travelers.

“All of it. I had a great tour guide that took me all over the city. I especially liked moon Valley. He even recommended a great place for lunch.”

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7.Andean Architecture Tour in El Alto

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Join a bilingual guide such as Amara, Denise, Jose, or Remberto for a 3-hour visit to El Alto’s cholets. Ride the purple cable car, see futuristic Andean mansions, enter one of them, and learn how architecture, textiles, wealth, and tradition meet. Bring good shoes, a rain jacket, and patience for the altitude.

“This is a very interesting tour of some of the unique architecture of El Alto. My guide was Amara and she was excellent and full of knowledge of the history and traditions of the buildings and area. Highly recommend.”

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8.La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 38 reviews · 6 hours · from $40

Walk through La Paz's San Francisco area, witches' markets, and colonial Jaen Street, taste a salteña, visit Moon Valley, and ride several cable car lines to El Alto. English and Spanish guides, including Abraham and Veronica, bring history and local culture to life, though the pace and city sightseeing can vary.

“Bardzo ciekawa wycieczka! Przewodniczka Veronica była bardzo profesionalna opowiedziała nam mnóstwo ciekawostek o Boliwii, posiada ogromną wiedzę jest pogodna i zabawna zaraża dobra energią, szczerze opowiada o sytuacji kraju w ciągu kilku godzin dowiedziałam bardzo wiele. Zdecydowanie polecam wycieczkę! A przewodniczke jeszcze bardziej lepszej nie znajdziecie! Gracias Veronica ❤️”

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9.Walking city tour La Paz

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

Join a three-hour English walking tour through central La Paz, including Murillo Square and historic Jaén Street. Your guide, identified by a green umbrella, introduces Paceña culture, government landmarks, colorful streets, and unusual city details. The price is $2.50 per person, with snacks and extra costs not included.

“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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10.Private Vehicle & Guide. City Tour + Moon Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Explore La Paz with a private vehicle, local guide, and cable car rides. You’ll walk through Moon Valley, Calle Jaén, Plaza Murillo, the Witches Market, San Francisco Church, and Sagarnaga Street. Guides such as Tereza and Erika explain the city’s history and daily life in English or Spanish.

“Guida competente e appassionata fuori e dentro La Paz. Ci siamo trovati benissimo, escursione super!”

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11.El Alto and Cholets Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at San Francisco Church, ride public transport and the cable car from La Paz to El Alto, and learn how cholets express Andean ambition and identity. The 3-hour tour includes views, outside visits, and the chance to enter two cholets, plus Mamani Mamani’s painted apartment buildings. Abraham is one named guide.

“venlig guide, som fortalte mange spændende informationer om historien og traditioner og vidste os spændende steder”

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12.Cable Car Ride Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

See La Paz from five cable-car lines, then head to Moon Valley and Jaen Street for a short city walk and a local food tasting. Your Spanish-speaking guide handles the route and explains daily life, customs, buildings, Illimani Hill, Andean plants, and local clothing. Hotel pickup and drop-off are listed, but taxi costs to Moon Valley may be extra.

“The tour company forgot about us so I had to contact them and they gave us a new pickup time. You have to pay for all transportations yourself, the only thing included is the guide and ONE snack. We expected a food tour, which it was not.”

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13.Private City Tour of La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $150

Spend six hours exploring La Paz with a private bilingual guide and driver. Ride the cable car to Killi Killi viewpoint, visit the Witches Market, San Francisco Church, Calle Jaen, and the outside of San Pedro Prison. Salteña, lunch, hotel transport, entrance fees, and a private vehicle are included.

“Perfect tour to get to know La Paz. The tour includes all the highlights and you have your private car driving you around. Our driver Sergio made that a pleasant experience and navigated safely through the La Paz traffic. Also included in the tour is a Gondola ride, which should not be missed as the views are beautiful. The tour ends with a lunch. Our english speaking guide Alvaro was great, very knowledgeable and a enjoyable company. He made everything very customized and responded to our individual preferences. We liked the tour a lot and would recommend it, especially with Sergio and Alvaro.”

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