La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Get a comprehensive introduction to La Paz on this city sightseeing tour. This walking tour has morning or afternoon departure times and includes a traditional Bolivian drink at its conclusion.
- City sightseeing tour in La Paz
- Great introduction for first-time visitors
- Visit local markets, churches, and government buildings
- Morning or afternoon departure times
- Sample local food and drink
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Choose morning or afternoon departure time when booking and meet your guide and group downtown at Plaza San Pedro.
Take off through the city, first having a look around San Pedro Square, the prison, and the indigenous side of town. Then travel to the Rodriquez food market, where you can get a peek into what makes Bolivian food so unique. At the witches market, learn about the beliefs and stories that surround this place.
Move on to San Francisco Church, to learn about the Christianization of the local population and take a break at Lanza Market to try some local snacks. Bypass Comercio Streeet on the way to the center of the government buildings, Plaza Murillo. On Jaen Street, take in the history and beauty on the city's oldest street before saying goodbye to your guide.
Take off through the city, first having a look around San Pedro Square, the prison, and the indigenous side of town. Then travel to the Rodriquez food market, where you can get a peek into what makes Bolivian food so unique. At the witches market, learn about the beliefs and stories that surround this place.
Move on to San Francisco Church, to learn about the Christianization of the local population and take a break at Lanza Market to try some local snacks. Bypass Comercio Streeet on the way to the center of the government buildings, Plaza Murillo. On Jaen Street, take in the history and beauty on the city's oldest street before saying goodbye to your guide.
Itinerary
Colorful market life comes alive as we explain the culture and customs behind what we find. The sights and sounds of this vibrant market tell a fascinating story of local culture and tradition. Your guide will explain everything and keep it entertaining.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
This is one of the most fascinating markets in all of South America.
Potions, llama fetus, offerings to mother earth, and so much more is on display in this working market. Take a seat as your guide explains the vast array of products being sold and the fascinating stories and histories behind some of them. Through this your guide will explain to you the living cosmovision of the Andes. Trully fascinating.
Duration: 25 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
This is one of the most interesting church facades in all of Latin America. And as your guide explains what we see on the face of this church you will see in a very real way how the coming of the Spanish has affected the andean cosmovision and the local culture/traditions. Not just a beautiful church but a dramatic piece of art which shows us this incredible history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
This is a truly local spot. Right in the center of the city, locals flock to this market for some of the best street grub around. Your guide will show you some delicios stops and you'll get a chance to try local food/drink. There's also bathrooms if needed
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
This is the epicenter of Bolivian Politics. In this very place started the first uprising against the Spanish in her colonies in South America.
And from there it has continued to be the place of most of Bolilvians political movements, problems and triumphs. Your guide will tell you these fascinating stories in front of the presidential palace and give you a glimpse into the tumultuous political past and our hope for a better future.
A truly fascinating spot!
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
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