During this 3-hour, guided, walking tour of La Paz, learn the fascinating culture behind this Bolivian city in the sky, and hear the myths, history, and legends behind the buildings and streets. Along with your local guide and a group of no more than 15 people, you'll browse through the stalls of the Witches Market and see the La Paz Cathedral, as well as learn the infamous history behind San Pedro Prison.

City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz

La Paz is a city unlike any other on earth. Its' staggering height (3,600m/11,800ft) is only surpassed by its' incredible beauty. Sprawling over a gorgeous valley and surrounded by massive mountains, ones' first sight of La Paz is unforgettable, but its lasting mark on those who visit, is the life it holds within the valley walls. Our city tour will bring this complex, busy, and incredibly interesting city to life! The people, history, and customs that make up La Paz are truly fascinating and give an insight into the life that makes up one of the world's most vibrant cities. A visit to La Paz is hardly complete without walking her narrow alleys, meeting her people, and getting to know the past that makes her what she now is.


La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets

One of the best way to see this offbeat and colorful city is in the sky! Join us at 2pm for an adventure that will show you the real La Paz exploring the amazing cable cars, the fascinating cemetery district, local shamans and the pulsating city of El Alto with an amazing guide.
This is one of the most stunning city tours in the world! Not only do you get to take in the magnificent views of La Paz and the surrounding mountains, but you also explore some of the beaten path spots in the city! 
Take local transport up to the cemetery where we explore the open air street art museum and learn about the fascinating culture and traditions that can only be found here, then up to El Alto in the world's most scenic form of transport, the teleferico (cable car). In El Alto we visit a local shaman and have the opportunity to get our fortunes read (if time allows) before exploring the city further and then taking the teleferico back to the city center. Get a chance to see the real La Paz!

Cable Car, Cementery, Shaman and El Alto Adventure in La Paz

A different and specialized tour for travelers who love history, politics, culture and who want to learn more about one of the most diverse cities and countries in Latin America. During the tour, teaching materials are used and the guide recounts his own experience, as he is the nephew of a former president of Bolivia and descendant of political persecution during military dictatorships.

During this tour, we will learn about the struggle of the Bolivian people, its tragedies, wars, revolutions, love, courage and many other aspects that marked the character of Bolivian society.

Did you know that Bolivia is the country in the world with the most coups d'état worldwide, the country with the most presidents in just one day worldwide and the country with the most international wars in Latin America? 

If you want to learn firsthand more about everything historically happening in Bolivia and Latin America, this short, entertaining, interesting, different and informative tour is for you.

Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia

BE A Local it's a walking tour focus on showing, and teaching about unique and quirky, aspects of La Paz, and on thrusdays and sundays el Alto City. Teaching you us much as we can from a local's perspective, and taking you to the unseen routes and alleyways of this two high metropolis.

Be a local takes you through the city of La Paz, exploring paths where not many tourists go and see. Extended Tour on Thursdays and Sundays includes: Teleférico, flea market and Cholitas Wrestling show

We advise you to bring the following:

Comfortable shoes

Extra money

Sunglasses and sunscreen

Water

Camera

Be a Local - La Paz Walking Tour

La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars

"Private Tour"

At 158 kilometers by road from the city of La Paz, at an altitude of 3841 meters, the beautiful town of Copacabana rises. In the city there is the famous Sanctuary of the Black Virgin, an image carved in 1592 in maguey wood by Francisco Tito Yupanqui, a native artist descended from the Incas.

The energy and mystery of Lake Titicaca attract thousands of pilgrims and Andean tourists to this sacred place.

Copacabana, Island of the Sun (2 days)

Experience the vibrant heart of La Paz on a dynamic walking tour that begins at the bustling Rodríguez Market, where locals shop for fresh produce and daily essentials. Ride the Mi Teleférico cable car for panoramic views of the city and the Andes before exploring the colonial charm of Calle Jaén. Continue to Plaza Murillo, the political center of Bolivia, surrounded by historic government buildings, and finish at the iconic Witches' Market, filled with traditional remedies, amulets, and Andean cultural traditions.

La Paz: Walking and Cable Car City Tour; Urban Experience

Explore the colorful and exuberant architecture of El Alto known as Cholets with us every day on our half-day Andean Architecture tour.
The jolting, captivating mix of old and new, tradition and modernity, is uniquely Bolivian, and what better way to visit the cholets than with a local guide who loves to share his/her culture, city, and home. On the tour we go up to El Alto using the teleferico (cable cars), from there we visit different parts of El Alto and see a wide array of Cholet architecture, even some in construction. We also have the opportunity to enter a cholet and see the vibrant designs throughout its' interior. Your guide will not only show you the amazing buildings, but also explain the culture and tradition they display, bringing to life the cholets and the social landscape of Bolivia. Book now!

Cholet Tour - Andean Architecture and Culture - El Alto

Cholita wrestling is something you don't encounter in your everyday life. It's truly a spectactle that gets you out of your seat cheering for your favourite(s).
The clothing, the atmosphere, the crowd = ONE GIGANTIC EXPERIENCE!!

EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAYS AND SUNDAY, WATCH THE FAMOUS CHOLITAS IN ACTION!

**Important: Wednesday and Saturdays only 2 pick-up/meeting locations. 

1. "Cafe del Mundo" Sagarnaga Street 324.
2.Teleferico Morado (Purple Cable Car La Paz).
**Important: Sometimes, due to traffic, the bus cannot drop you off at the same pick-up location.

Cholitas Wrestling/Cholitas Luchadoras

Explore the highlights of La Paz by bus in just half a day! Visit the famous Witches' Market, the historic Murillo Square, and the stunning Killi Killi Viewpoint with its 360° city views. Discover the otherworldly landscapes of Moon Valley on a guided walk and ride the iconic La Paz Cable Car for breathtaking panoramas. Perfect for travelers who want to experience the culture, history, and adventure of La Paz in one unforgettable tour!

La Paz Half Day City Tour by Bus

Meet in front of the San Francisco Church and go with your guide towards the central station to catch the Red Line cable cars, then switch over to the Blue Line, ride the cable cars and have a birds eye view of a couple of avenues full of Cholets, once of the cable cars you will head over to visit one of these amazing buildings and learn what they are used for and how the El Alto economy has grown so much thanks to theses places and the events that take place in them.  Then visit the Mamani Mamani apartment complex "WHIPALA". Afterwards head back to the center of El Alto and back to the city of La Paz.

El Alto and Aymara Mansions

You´ll be taken through the streets of La Paz through my shared google maps screen. "Walk" along the same streets and landmarks as you would on an actual walking tour and with complimentary powerpoint slides the tour will feel just as, if not, more interactive than an in-person experience. From the comfort of your home and without having to worry about altitude sickness you´ll get all the fascinating information on the culture, history and traditions while simultaneously viewing close-ups of the offerings at the witches market, photographs of the inside of San pedro Prison or seeing what our president in 1864 looked like before he went crazy. Don´t let the lockdown impede you from experiencing the city in the clouds.

Live Virtual City Tour - La Paz

Gain a true understanding of Bolivia by exploring its unique political identity and rich social fabric, essential to grasping the reality of any place. Bolivia has consistently chosen its own path in Latin America: from nationalizing gas and lithium, to rewriting its Constitution with indigenous values at the center, to being the only country where McDonald's went bankrupt.

Guided by a native English speaking Bolivian expert, this experience offers a clear, engaging, and balanced look into Bolivia's complex history, indigenous resurgence, and political evolution, past and present. The narrative remains thoughtful and nuanced, inviting you to form your own perspective rather than receiving one.

And you won't just hear about it, you'll see it. The journey unfolds along a carefully designed route, including La Paz's stunning cable car system, turning the city into storytelling in motion for curious minds who want depth, context, and connection, not just a tour.

La Paz: A Political & Anthropological Experience

- We will visit 7 lines of the cable car.
- We will visit the 2 cities that connect the cable car The La Paz City 

 and the El Alto City.
- Enjoy the tipic Bolivian Gastronomy
- We will visit the Street of the Museums, 

 and we will enter one of them (Optional)
- 04 Spectacular hours touring through the air the La Paz city 

 and the El Alto City.
- Our tour offers you a personal service, almost familiar since our groups 

 are small, so you can better enjoy the explanations of our guides.

We say goodbye at a point in the central area of the city for those who want to make purchases or some other activity.

Write us to register and reserve a place 

If you want more information please contact us


La Paz City - Cable Car

Explore the heart of La Paz on a culturally rich walking tour that reveals the city's history, traditions, and daily life. From colonial streets and political landmarks to vibrant local markets and ancestral rituals, this experience offers deep insight into Andean culture guided by local expertise. Perfect for curious travelers seeking authenticity beyond the usual sights. Book now and discover La Paz through stories, flavors, and living traditions you won't find on your own.

La Paz Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

Walk by Sucre most colonial city in Bolivia. Experience true life inside Potosí´s iconic silver mine . Take wacky pictures in the famous Salar de Uyuni. 
Venture through Bolivia stopping to enjoy quaint colonial towns,go deep insede the rich silver mines, embark on an unforgettable expedition through the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni. 

7-Day Tour to Explore Bolivia from La Paz to Uyuni

This tour takes us into the city, penetrating through its magical streets, trying its colorful delicacies. We will pass by historically essential sites and other places whose histories remain anonymous. We are in love with the city and we want you to fall in love with it too!

City Walking Tour in La Paz

Skip the crowds this is a private tour for your group only! Step into the heart of La Paz and experience the city as more than just a visitor you become part of its living story. On this guided walking tour, you'll wander through bustling markets where locals trade fresh produce and age old remedies, feel the energy of historic plazas, and marvel at colonial architecture that whispers tales of the past. The real magic unfolds at the Witches' Market, where you'll discover ancient Aymara rituals and mystical traditions still practiced today. With every step, you'll unlock hidden corners, taste authentic flavors, and connect with the vibrant spirit of La Paz. This isn't just sightseeing it's your chance to live the legends and leave with stories worth telling.

Mysterious La Paz Walking Tour with Rituals and Legends

Get to know La Paz through the eyes of Women. What is it like to be a woman living in this hectic city? What if you are an indigenous woman? A student? An immigrant? A mother? A merchant? A businesswoman? An activist? On this 2.5-hour walking tour, you will learn about the historical and ongoing struggles of the women of La Paz City.
This tour will provide you with a true cultural immersion experience, join an inspiring walk through the streets of La Paz, discovering the stories of powerful women who have contributed to the city's history and are still pursuing their way towards gender equality.

Feminist Tour of La Paz

Depart La Paz for an unforgettable expedition in a 4x4 Toyota land cruiser through the vast and blinding-white salt flats of Uyuni and into the desert of southwest Bolivia. Along the way, visit tiny villages, multi-coloured lakes with flamingos, geysers, and thermal hot-springs at 4,000 - 5,000m.


5-Day Uyuni Salt Flats and Desert Adventure from La Paz

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover La Paz through the eyes of a local.

With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won't find in a guidebook. They aren't professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.

Whether you're interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you'll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

La Paz Private Walking Tour with a Local

We'll take a walk through the city while describing the people of La Paz, the sociocultural context, Aymara culture, customs, and the consolidation of the chola (woman in a skirt) as a symbol of identity. We'll move to the Las Velas food hall, where the cholas prepare anticuchos (beef heart grills) until dawn. We'll then use private transportation to continue by cable car to the city of El Alto, where we'll try a typical linseed drink (a boiled infusion of linseed). Once again, we'll take the cable car to a quieter neighborhood (Sopocachi) and walk to one of the best viewpoints in La Paz, where we'll drink El Inca beer (the national drink made from barley), toast Pachamama (a traditional ritual of respect for this Andean deity), take photos of the La Paz nightscape, and give a talk about national literature and listen to a sample of Bolivian music.


Identity, Food and Art.

1.- Descubre la historia, tradiciones y cultura, de las diferentes zonas de la ciudad de La Paz.
2.- Disfrute de la gastronomia diversa de esta ciudad
3.- Descubre los lugares mas intimos de esta ciudad, en un recorrido a pie
4.- Iniciamos a las 09:00 y terminams Hrs 16:00
5.- Tambien te enseñaremos a usar el trasnporte publico, y los telefericos como un BOLIVIANO MAS.

1.- Discover the history, traditions and culture of the different areas of the city of La Paz.
2.- Enjoy the diverse gastronomy of this city
3.- Discover the most intimate places of this city, on a walking tour
4.- We start at 09:00 and end at 16:00
5.- We will also teach you how to use public transportation and cable cars like a BOLIVIAN.

*INCLUDES*

- THIS IS A REAL BOLIVIAN EXPERIENCE
- BILINGUAL TOUR GUIDE
- GASTRONOMIC TASTING BOLIVIAN FOOD
- PUBLIC MARKET
-WITCHES MARKET......... AND MORE

Descubre La Ciudad de LA PAZ ( a pie )

We organize groups to live this experience together with our native team showing the evolution of Andean architectures. Mostly Aymara in the region, we want you to be able to see how the city of El Alto lives talking about anthropological issues, economy, history, Andean worldview and more. Cholets architecture view activities, viewpoint, market and tasting.

Departures are every Tuesday and Friday.

*If you want on a special date we can make you a private tour write us to quote.

Half Day Tour Cholets Andean Architecture

Non-Aesthetic Walking Tour – Discover the Real La Paz

Beyond the well-known Political & Historical Walking Tour and the artistic "Smells Like La Paz Spirit" experience, we present something truly different: a unique journey into the authentic, unfiltered side of La Paz.

This walking tour takes you off the beaten path into lesser-known neighborhoods and hidden corners of the city—always with deep respect for the privacy and dignity of locals. Along the way, you'll gain insight into real social dynamics, challenges, aspirations, urban legends, even fun facts, and everyday life, not only in La Paz but across Latin America.

Designed for curious and open-minded travelers, this experience blends adrenaline, cultural understanding, and raw authenticity. It's not traditional sightseeing—it's about seeing beyond the surface and engaging with the city in a meaningful way.

If you're seeking a unique and eye-opening perspective, this tour is for you.

Time: 10:00 AM (for safety reasons)

Non-Aesthetic walking tour La Paz Bolivia

Learn about the history of Bolivia's wars, wealth and nature at this important plaza with your guide, before starting off your day with a traditional tasty mid-morning snack.Your guide will lead the way to the San Pedro Prison. Walk by the prison walls, on your way visit several local marketplaces that are bursting with Bolivian culture. Learn about the thousands of different types of Andean potatoes, walking along to the local Market and visit one street where people sell potatoes in endless assortments included fresh and dehydrated varieties that are making specifically for traditional local cuisine that you will taste in the afternoon.

Cultural Tours in La Paz