Botero Museum (Museo Botero)

Spend a whole day seeing it all: Colonial houses, fruits, coffee, drug trade and peace process, museums, the whole nine yards! With our private city tour you will have the most complete experiences one could have in Bogotá. Get personalized insights from our expert guide and explore top landmarks of your choice. You’ll be able to choose whether you want it to last 5 or 7 hours with Monserrate, Gold Museum and Botero Museum, or 5 hours with either Monserrate or museums. Join us! • Historical landmarks in downtown Bogota • Tick off top attractions including Botero Museum, Gold Museum and Monserrate hill (chosen according to length options) • A thorough lesson on Colombian recent history: armed conflict, state and peace process • Local experiences of traditional food tasting: chicha, fruits, sweets and coffee • A day full of contrasts, experiences and memories of Bogotá

We will explore walking by the historical center of Bogota and discuss its social and political history as a capital city. We will learn about Bogotazo and the pre-Colombian ancient cultures, as well as gastronomy and nature unique to Colombia. We will try dishes from many regions of the country. This tour gives you an opportunity to interact with locals and culture through food, history and museums, as well as support local and family-owned businesses. Guests will have the choice between visiting the Gold Museum or the Botero Museum. Welcome and enjoy.

Join a local guide for a unique tour of Medellín's many museums that highlight the city's history and the art, including works by Fernando Botero. Learn why Medellín was dubbed the world’s most innovative city in 2013 by the 'Wall Street Journal,' as you gain insights into the city's past and present. The tour highlights Medellín’s transformation and progress over the decades on visits to the San Pedro Cemetery Museum, Museum of Antioquia, Museum of Modern Art and Castillo Museum.

“The greatest gift that a Colombian has given to his country.” These were the words of a local newspaper when Botero donated a magnificent art collection to the Banco de la República. The collection is composed of Botero’s artwork and other renowned artists. Fernando Botero is a Colombian artist that has enchanted the world with his famous proportionally exaggerated characters that suggest an element of political criticism and a refined sense of humor. Botero is a figurative artist and sculptor from Medellín, Colombia. He is known for his unique style, also called by some as ‘Boterismo.’ He’s considered as one of the most recognized living artists in Latin America, being the most acclaimed Colombian artist. He exhibited his pieces in 1948 for the first time and became a national eminence in 1958 when he won an award at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos (Hall Colombian Artists). From 1966 to 1975, he divided his time among Europe, New York, and Colombia.

Explore Bogotá’s vibrant history and culture on this personalized city tour, designed for those seeking a deeper connection to the heart of Colombia’s capital. From the iconic Botero Museum to the treasures of the Gold Museum, and the breathtaking views from Monserrate, this exclusive experience offers a tailored journey through Bogotá's most celebrated landmarks. With a private guide, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and flexible itineraries, enjoy seamless access to the city’s cultural and artistic gems. Expert multilingual guides ensure every moment is insightful, making this the perfect experience for travelers looking to uncover Bogotá’s rich heritage and stunning landscapes with ease and comfort.

Enjoy a closer approach to Medellin‘s culture by visiting top local museums on a fully narrated tour with a professional local guide and multiple departure times any day of the week.   Your bilingual driver will come to your door and then head to Medellin´s most significant museums on a customized journey by car with AC just minutes away. There is enough free time to walk around and take the best postcard pictures, with convenient facilities where to use bathrooms or grab snacks at any time so we recommend bringing cash and/or Colombian pesos since not every store takes credit cards.

Enjoy a half day walking in downtown ''El Centro'' visiting Botero's square, be amaze with the original street art in Comuna 13, and feel the giant Botero statues, colonial churches, magnificent views of the city as you hover over in a cable car and much more await you on this 4- 5-hours private tour. Get a personal introduction to Medellín’s history, artistic neighborhoods, innovation, sustainable tourism and architecture from your private guide.

This tour is perfect for art lovers. The Antioquia Museum was the first museum founded in the department of Antioquia and the second in Colombia. It contains seventeen rooms with permanent exhibitions, one of these rooms is the Artist Fernando Botero, this brings the best of the production of the artist from Antioquia, whose formal and thematic proposal is recognized in the history of international art. On May 1 (Labor Day), December 25 and January 1, the Museum does not open to the public.

Fernando Botero – literally Colombia`s most famous artists and a reference of the Latin American Art scene. His iconic style of paintings and sculptures, better known as “Boterismo”, is unique due to the exaggerated volume of his figures. Nowadays he is among the most successful artists of the world. Botero uses traditional techniques and has established his own clear style of art. As Botero was born in Medellín, the city museum offers an impressive permanent exhibition of Botero ́s work throughout the last decades. Visit the permanent exhibition of Fernando Botero at the Museum of Antioquia with your private expert guide of the art of Botero. Explore the range of sculptures exposed on the so-called “Plaza Botero” and throughout the city centre. Visit the famous sculptures “Birds of Peace” bombed by the FARC guerrilla in the mid 1990s. Take advantage of your expert guide and obtain deep insights on the cultural dimension of the Fernando Botero and his cultural impact on Colombia.

Experience the best of Medellín with our Half-Day City Tour, blending history, culture, and art. Starting at Alpujarra, you'll witness the city's urban transformation, then explore the symbolic Parque de las Luces, vibrant Carabobo, and the artistic Palacio Nacional. Enjoy a break at Salón Málaga, Medellín’s tango hub, before interacting with Botero’s iconic sculptures at Plaza Botero. The tour ends at Provenza, where you can continue to explore at your leisure. Our tour offers intimate group sizes, personalized attention, and a deep connection to Medellín’s dynamic spirit. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Getting to know the heart of Bogotá with the help of a local guide makes this tour a unique and unparalleled experience, since not only will you meet a local character, but you will have the opportunity to visit Monserrate, the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum and the old neighborhood of "La Candelaria" with the help of an expert, who will introduce you to Bogotá and Colombia in the best Colombian way. Come and discover more about the historic center of the Colombian capital and enjoy different gastronomic samples along the way, such as tropical fruits, chicha and Colombian coffee among others, while you let yourself be surprised by the beautiful colonial streets and samples of graffiti from different artists If you are looking for a specialized service, with us you will live the best personalized experience. The tour in the center is done on foot.

Explore Bogota's highlights with our Half-Day City Tour! Enjoy the vibrant capital of Colombia! Uncover Bogota's rich history at the iconic La Candelaria neighborhood and its colonial architecture. Enjoy breathtaking views from Mount Monserrate. Immerse yourself in the city's colorful streets, vibrant street art, and friendly Colombian people. Indulge in authentic Colombian coffee. Our Tour includes round-trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb, tickets to Mount Monserrate (with optional Fast Pass) and the Gold Museum, and a Local Expert Guide to ensure an up-close and personal journey. Join us for a day of discovery in one of South America's most fascinating cities!

Embark on a 3-hour tour delving into Medellín and Colombia through the lens of renowned artist Fernando Botero. Begin at the Museum of Antioquia, housing a vast collection of his iconic works. Stroll through Plaza de Botero, adorned with his bronze sculptures, then explore Parque Berrío's vibrant local life. Conclude at San Antonio Park, reflecting on the poignant Pájaro de Paz sculpture. Let our guide assist with your next steps, whether it's returning to your hotel or continuing your exploration.

Discover why Fernando Botero has been Colombia's greatest artist ever by walking through his most exclusive art work, which gathers his largest selection only in Medellin, Colombia. There is enough time to walk around Plaza Botero to see the 23 statues he donated to the city, and then almost 3 hours inside the Antioquia Museum in order to contemplate Botero's most exquisite art.

It is a great opportunity to visit the attractions of the historic center of Bogotá, Cerro de Monserrate, Quinta de Bolívar, Gold and Botero Museums, safely.

Walk through downtown Bogotá and its history! Start your trip through Bogotá with an exclusive tour of the capital's historic city center in the company of a certified local guide. Explore and experience up close the most iconic places in history and the heart of the city. Our knowledgeable guide will pick you up and you’ll head to the first stop: Monserrate. Here you can admire the impressive panoramic view of Bogotá and learn about the history of the place. From there you will head to the La Concordia Market, a historical heritage site of the city. Here you can discover the variety of fruits and vegetables and enjoy a natural juice. We'll continue our tour through the picturesque streets of La Candelaria neighborhood, visiting iconic places such as Chorro de Quevedo, Botero Museum and Bolívar square, among others. Finally, we will conclude our cultural day at the Gold Museum, home to the largest collection of pre-Hispanic goldsmithing pieces in the world.

Colombia has amazing stories and characters. From the old inhabitants who walked through its territory during pre-Hispanic times, to the hikers’ portraits walking through their modern cities, every one of them is at the Bogotan museums. There it is preserved objects whit an immense symbolic value. All kind of art pieces can be found at the corridors of Golden Museum, Bogotá Museum, Art Museum, Museo Santa Clara and the downtown streets of this capital city. Come with us!

One of the greatest characters of Medellín is the master Fernando Botero, who donated an extensive collection of sculptures for the city. Not only his sculptures but also his paintings found in the Museum of Antioquia. This wonderful exhibition shows satires in front of Colombian society; his fervent passion for bulls; a tribute to the classics and the virgin of Chiquinquirá. On this tour, we will be visiting: San Antonio Park and its church, Barrio Boston with its main park. Panoramic on La Playa Avenue and the "Bellas Artes" Palace (it is the enclosure that Master Botero donated for the dissemination of art in the city) We will walk through Botero Square, Palace of Culture and enter to the Museum of Antioquia. INCLUDES: Guide (bilingual English – Spanish), medical assistance, private transportation, hydration, entrance to the museum of Antioquia. DURATION: 06 hours

Take this half day tour and go back in time to experience the foundations of Bogota, available every day of the year.

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