La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets
by Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking
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La Paz sits at 3,600 meters (11,800 feet) above sea level, spread across a valley surrounded by large mountains. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and covers the city's historical streets with a local guide who speaks both languages. The tour begins at a colorful local market where the guide explains the customs and culture behind the goods sold. Visitors hear about the daily life of La Paz residents through sights and sounds. Next, the group visits Mercado de Las Brujas for about 25 minutes. This working market features items like potions, llama fetuses, and offerings to Mother Earth. The guide shares stories that reveal the Andean worldview and the cultural significance of the items on display. Afterward, the tour moves to Iglesia de San Francisco for around 15 minutes, where the church facade shows how Spanish influence affected local traditions and beliefs. The tour continues to Mercado Lanza for 20 minutes, a central market popular with locals for street food. Participants have the chance to try some local dishes and drinks; restroom facilities are available here. Finally, the group visits Plaza Murillo for about 30 minutes. This square is the center of Bolivian politics, where the first uprising against Spanish rule began. The guide discusses the political history and current significance of the site. The tour is conducted entirely on foot with an informative bilingual guide and includes local taxes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Local Market
The tour visits a colorful market where local customs and culture are explained. The guide describes the market's sights and sounds, offering insight into the daily life and traditions of La Paz residents during a 20-minute stop.
20 min
Mercado de Las Brujas
At this market, known as one of South America's most interesting, visitors see potions, llama fetuses, and offerings to Mother Earth. The guide explains the Andean worldview and the cultural importance of the goods during a 25-minute visit.
25 min
Iglesia de San Francisco
The tour stops at this church for 15 minutes to view its distinctive facade. The guide discusses how Spanish colonization influenced Andean culture and traditions, using the church's artwork to illustrate this history.
15 min
Mercado Lanza
This 20-minute stop is at a busy market in the city center, popular with locals for street food. Visitors can sample local dishes and drinks. Restrooms are available at this location.
20 min
Plaza Murillo
For 30 minutes, the group visits Plaza Murillo, the heart of Bolivian politics. The guide recounts the history of political uprisings that began here and the square's ongoing role in the country's political life.
30 min
La Paz
Visit one of the world's wonder cities with local guides eager to share their knowledge. The guides reveal many unique and hidden places within the city and bring its stories to life.
180 min
Meeting point
Look for the guide in the center of Plaza San Pedro (near the statue) with the red cap.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets
by Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$10Overview
La Paz sits at 3,600 meters (11,800 feet) above sea level, spread across a valley surrounded by large mountains. This walking tour lasts about two and a half hours and covers the city's historical streets with a local guide who speaks both languages. The tour begins at a colorful local market where the guide explains the customs and culture behind the goods sold. Visitors hear about the daily life of La Paz residents through sights and sounds. Next, the group visits Mercado de Las Brujas for about 25 minutes. This working market features items like potions, llama fetuses, and offerings to Mother Earth. The guide shares stories that reveal the Andean worldview and the cultural significance of the items on display. Afterward, the tour moves to Iglesia de San Francisco for around 15 minutes, where the church facade shows how Spanish influence affected local traditions and beliefs. The tour continues to Mercado Lanza for 20 minutes, a central market popular with locals for street food. Participants have the chance to try some local dishes and drinks; restroom facilities are available here. Finally, the group visits Plaza Murillo for about 30 minutes. This square is the center of Bolivian politics, where the first uprising against Spanish rule began. The guide discusses the political history and current significance of the site. The tour is conducted entirely on foot with an informative bilingual guide and includes local taxes.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Local Market
The tour visits a colorful market where local customs and culture are explained. The guide describes the market's sights and sounds, offering insight into the daily life and traditions of La Paz residents during a 20-minute stop.
20 min
Mercado de Las Brujas
At this market, known as one of South America's most interesting, visitors see potions, llama fetuses, and offerings to Mother Earth. The guide explains the Andean worldview and the cultural importance of the goods during a 25-minute visit.
25 min
Iglesia de San Francisco
The tour stops at this church for 15 minutes to view its distinctive facade. The guide discusses how Spanish colonization influenced Andean culture and traditions, using the church's artwork to illustrate this history.
15 min
Mercado Lanza
This 20-minute stop is at a busy market in the city center, popular with locals for street food. Visitors can sample local dishes and drinks. Restrooms are available at this location.
20 min
Plaza Murillo
For 30 minutes, the group visits Plaza Murillo, the heart of Bolivian politics. The guide recounts the history of political uprisings that began here and the square's ongoing role in the country's political life.
30 min
La Paz
Visit one of the world's wonder cities with local guides eager to share their knowledge. The guides reveal many unique and hidden places within the city and bring its stories to life.
180 min
Meeting point
Look for the guide in the center of Plaza San Pedro (near the statue) with the red cap.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.