The 15 Best La Paz Tours & Cable Car Rides

1.La Paz and El Alto: Cable Car Rides and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 790 reviews · 2h 30m · from $10Our pick

Begin at San Francisco Church with a guide such as Carolina, Luis, or Fernando, then visit La Paz’s Witches’ Market, San Pedro Square, El Alto, Jaen Street, and Plaza Murillo. Several cable car rides link the route, giving you a quick, memorable view of both cities for $10.

“Great city walking tour. I saw places and leant the history that I may not have found alone plus we got to ride 4 cable car lines with incredible views.”

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2.La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 591 reviews · 2h 30m · from $3Best value

Spend 2 to 2.5 hours walking central La Paz with an English-speaking Red Cap guide such as Denise, Max, Daniel, or Rem. You’ll visit Plaza Murillo and the Witches’ Market while learning about cholitas, masked shoe shiners, street zebras, Andean beliefs, and Bolivia’s political past. The pace is adjusted for high altitude, though steep streets and limited accessibility remain concerns.

“I loved seeing the key areas of La Paz in a safer way before I was confident enough to explore by myself. Denise was knowledgeable, personable and funny and I’d recommend this tour to others”

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3.La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 508 reviews · 5 hours · from $43

Start with hotel pickup and Moon Valley’s eroded clay spires, then ride several cable car lines over La Paz and El Alto. With an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Andrea, Santiago, or Rolando, you’ll visit Jaen Street, Plaza Murillo, San Francisco Basilica, and the Witches’ Market. The small-group format allows room for questions and photo stops.

“Guide was excellent, provided a lot of detail and her English and pronunciation were superb.”

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4.La Paz: Full Day Trip to Copacabana and Isla del Sol

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Travel from La Paz to Lake Titicaca by Peru Hop bus, cross the lake by ferry, visit Copacabana, then take a speedboat to Isla del Sol. A bilingual guide such as Emerson, Ivan, Abner, or Peter leads the day. Expect striking views, a short high-altitude walk, and a late return to La Paz.

“Apart from the amazing views, Luis, our tour guide did a great job in keeping everybody together and informed!”

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5.La Paz: Mountain Bike Down the World’s Most Dangerous Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 386 reviews · 1 day · from $145

Ride 64 kilometers from La Cumbre to Yolosa with Gravity Bolivia, using full-suspension bikes, protective gear, a support vehicle, and an on-tour mechanic. Guides such as Damian, Kenny, Noel, and Ruben lead small groups of up to 14 riders through high Andean scenery, misty jungle, and steep dirt road sections before lunch at La Senda Verde Animal Refuge.

“Overall a must-do when passing La Paz. Our guide Damiano added tons of laughter but also made it his duty to make everybody feel safe aa can be.”

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6.La Paz: Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 338 reviews · 4 hours · from $25

Travel from central La Paz to El Alto for a lively Cholitas Wrestling show featuring women in traditional dress, theatrical matches, local crowds, popcorn, a drink, photos, and a souvenir. The $25 tour includes transport, a seat, guide, and return to downtown. Some departures are led by guides such as Gabriel.

“Very funny activity, ticket included popcorn, soda and a small souvenir. Would recommend as a fun activity in La Paz !”

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7.La Paz: Charquini Mountain Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 287 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

From Buhos Tours near San Francisco Church, you ride into the Cordillera Real with stops at Apacheta Jilarata, Milluni Cemetery, and Laguna Milluni. Then hike from about 4,600 meters to Laguna Esmeralda, near Charquini, with a guide such as Manuel, Paty, or Juan. Expect big views, cold weather, and a short trail made hard by thin air.

“What a wonderful adventure! The hike was challenging but definitely worth every minute of it! When we got to the Emerald Laguna it started to snow but we still got the best shots! Manuel was amazing! So patient and empathetic! Definitely ask for him as your tour guide!”

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8.La Paz: Cable Car, Cemetery, Shaman, and El Alto Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Ride the red teleférico from La Paz toward El Alto, visit the cemetery’s street-art gallery, explore local markets, and meet a yatiri, or Andean shaman, if time allows. Guides such as Max, Christian, Daniel, and Chris explain Aymara customs in clear English while you travel by cable car and local minibus.

“The tour absolutely exceeded our expectations. We were the only ones with the guide, who showed us around El Alto and the Cemetery, places we would never have visited ourselves. We went to the local shaman and learned so much about the history of the city of La Paz, as well as Bolivia. We can't wait to be back and really recommend this trip to everyone. Bear in mind this is an extended version of the city tour, and we would recommend to take the walking red caps tour first :) Thank you once again!”

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9.La Paz: Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, & Killi Killi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 192 reviews · 4h 30m · from $85

Spend 4.5 hours touring La Paz’s strangest rock formations, city viewpoints, and Witches’ Market. Hotel pickup, entry fees, a driver, and an English or Spanish-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Milena, Santiago, Andrea, Paula, and Roxy are praised for thoughtful pacing, local insight, and taking excellent photos.

“Daniel was a great tour leader, very helpful & knowledgeable. Always there to answer questions and very attentive throughout the tour. He even had lots of different recommendations for food, drink & other sights to see whilst in La Paz & Bolivia. The tour was only 3 people which felt really nice and the scenery is breath taking!! Every part of the tour was enjoyable and I would 100% recommend this tour over any of the others here, you see so much in a few hours it is a great way of getting to know La Paz better and using your time wisely. Thank you Daniel & team for a…”

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10.Evening Foodie Tour of La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 167 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Meet your bilingual guide at San Francisco Church at 18:25 for three hours of Bolivian food, markets, and local stories. You’ll sample five specialty dishes, street food, market fare, and restaurant plates, then finish with a drink. Guides such as Daniel, Matt, Max, and Marisol are known for friendly, clear introductions to La Paz food culture.

“Max was really an excellent guide!!! His interaction with us was great and he opened up the culture to us through the food in a beautiful way, I totaly recommend this tour!!”

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11.From La Paz: Titicaca, Copacabana, and Isla del Sol Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 119 reviews · 15 hours · from $100

Travel from La Paz to Tiquina, Copacabana, and Isla del Sol with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll cross Lake Titicaca, climb the Inca Steps, visit the Inca Fountain, explore Yumani, and return to La Paz late. Abraham has also guided the trip in French, though language availability should be confirmed when booking.

“Abraham est une personne géniale. Nous avons passé un superbe moment avec lui et découvert de beaux endroits ! En plus il a fait la visite en français 😁”

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12.Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, La Paz day tour Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Start before dawn with guide Sergio, Jorge, Rudy, Jeff, or another bilingual local guide at Valle de las Animas. Walk among towering rock formations at sunrise, visit Moon Valley, ride La Paz’s purple cable-car line, and explore the Witches Market and historic center. Breakfast, snacks, transport, and admissions are included, but lunch is not.

“Rudy was a great guide for us and kept us busy all day seeing the sights of La Paz and educating us on the history and the people. He found a great restaurant, Popular, in the city for lunch which was one of the best meals we had during our trip. It’s a busy day but worth the effort.”

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13.Full day Tour Charquini and Laguna Esmeralda

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $55

This 8 to 9-hour private outing from La Paz takes you past Milluni Cemetery and its red-water lagoon before a high-altitude hike to Laguna Esmeralda below Charquini Glacier. Guides such as Cristian, Patti, Marco, and Cassandra have been praised for patient pacing and clear explanations. Bring warm, waterproof clothing, water, and time to acclimatize.

“This was a fun excursion as we met people from other countries, saw some beautiful views, and stopped at a small cafe with delicious soup which tasted great since it was chilly outside. The hike was difficult due to the altitude but our guide Cristian allowed us to take many breaks and go at our own pace. Cristian was very kind and gave excellent information.”

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14.Cholet Tour – Andean Architecture and Culture – El Alto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

Start at La Paz’s Mi Teleférico Línea Morada and ride up to El Alto with a local guide. Over three hours, you’ll walk colorful streets, learn how cholets reflect Aymara identity and success, visit a traditional cholet, and use local transport. Guides may include Denise, Max, or Dani. The group is limited to 12.

“Cholitas wrestling was an interesting experience and well worth seeing. Disappointed ‘vip seating’ meant scramble in as fast as you can to find a spot and then don’t move else you’ll lose it, also disappointed when I booked it displayed my hotel as a pick up point but actually wasn’t of which I only found out as I contacted to confirm pick up time. Overall it just didn’t feel well organised”

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15.Customizable Private City Tour – La Paz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $45

Build your La Paz tour around the places you care about, then move through the city by cable car, public transport, taxi, and on foot. Guides such as Edson, Nickey, Benny, and Ruben are praised for clear explanations, flexible pacing, and help with busy routes. Choose a short introduction or allow four to six hours for a fuller day.

“I am from the USA and have experienced many travels to South and Central America, but going to La Paz for the first time was overwhelming! It's a large hustle, bustle, vibrant, energetic, very congested city with many means of transportation to get around, so having Benny as a guide allowed me to thoroughly see and understand the history of La Paz! He lives there, and is an expert on how to navigate the transit system. He is professional, courteous, very patient and will customize your tour to all the sightseeing that you're interested in. Also, he will give advice on what and how you should efficiently see the city.…”

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