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Uncover the legend of El Dorado at Bogotá’s Gold Museum, home to 55,000 dazzling artifacts. See the iconic Muisca Raft and discover how gold shaped pre-Columbian civilizations. Immerse yourself in Colombia’s rich heritage in this world-famous collection!
Highlights:
• Discover Bogota’s Gold Museum with a 5-Star Private Guide
• Explore 6,000 pre-Columbian gold artifacts from a 55,000-piece collection
• Marvel at the legendary Muisca Raft and uncover the myth of El Dorado
• Learn how ancient civilizations crafted gold as a symbol of power and divinity
• Immerse yourself in Colombia’s rich heritage in this world-renowned collection
Visit Bogota’s Gold Museum, home to 55,000 pre-Columbian artifacts and 6,000 on display. See the Muisca Raft and the legend of El Dorado. Discover ancient gold craft. The tour will be led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide In front of Chantonner Delikatessen, Cra. 5 # 16-01, Bogotá, Colombia. Please do not enter the deli (restaurant), it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Itinerary
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Meet your guide In front of Chantonner Delikatessen, Cra. 5 # 16-01, Bogotá, Colombia. Please do not enter the deli (restaurant), it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Museo del Oro
Private tour of the Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) in Bogota and journey through the dazzling history of Colombia’s indigenous cultures. Your Licensed Private Guide will take you on an exclusive exploration of this world-renowned museum, which houses a collection of over 55,000 extraordinary pre-Columbian gold artifacts, with approximately 6,000 on display at any given time. Each piece reveals the artistic and spiritual traditions of pre-Hispanic societies. Enjoy a seamless and personalized experience as you step into this fascinating collection. Marvel at the legendary Muisca Raft, a breathtaking golden sculpture that depicts the ancient El Dorado ritual, where indigenous leaders were covered in gold dust and made offerings to the sacred Guatavita Lagoon. Your guide will share the myths and realities behind this famous legend, which captivated explorers for centuries in their search for the lost city of gold.
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- Tickets to Gold Museum grant access to the permanent collection. If you wish, you can buy additional tickets to temporary exhibitions on-site.
- Please note that the museum holds a collection of over 55,000 pre-Columbian gold artifacts, with around 6,000 on display at any given time.
- This is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
- We’re happy to accommodate individuals with disabilities whenever possible – let us know!
- Due to local regulations, tours are limited to 15 people per guide - larger groups will be provided additional guides (2 guides for 16-30 people and so forth) to ensure a personalized experience.
- Have a special requests or need assistance for individuals with disabilities? We’re happy to help whenever possible – let us know!
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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