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Private Tours in South America: 15 Picked and Priced

208 tours  ·  from $15

A trip has room for a handful of paid days. These 15 private tours earn the slot, and the price and the start time sit on every one of them.

Bogotá: Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero - La Candelaria and the Political Center of Bogotá
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Bogotá: Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero

1.Private City Tour, Monserrate, Emerald and Botero

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 798 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $65Our pick

Spend 5 to 6 hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Monserrate at 3,100 meters, the Emerald Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and Chorro de Quevedo. Guides such as Daniel, Camilo, David, and Sergio are known for adapting the day to your interests. Hotel pickup, museum entry, transport, and a typical snack are included.

“This is a great day out, get to see the sights and learn a bit about the city and history. Jhovanny was my guide and he was fantastic! Everythign ran to schedule and he was very knowledgable.”

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La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit - Cable cars that explain La Paz from the sky
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La Paz: Private City Tour with Cable Car & Moon Valley Visit

2.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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Private Santiago City Half Day Tour - La Moneda and Santiago’s civic center
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Private Santiago City Half Day Tour

3.Private Santiago City Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 414 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about four hours with a private bilingual guide exploring Santiago by car and on foot. Visit Plaza de Armas, the Metropolitan Cathedral, La Moneda, Mercado Central, and either Santa Lucia or San Cristobal Hill. Hotel pickup is offered in central districts, with guides such as Jaime, Luis, Janina, and Erick assigned according to availability.

“Had a great guided Santiago half day tour with Luís Gomez. He provided detailed comments about different areas of the city with many opportunities to take photos as well as some walking tours of the city. He was an excellent guide for ten of us and highly recommend him for future tours!”

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Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport - The airport-to-hotel ride, about 60 minutes
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Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport

4.Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 359 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Best value

Arrange a private ride between New Jorge Chávez International Airport and your Lima hotel. Your driver meets you with a sign bearing your name, or arrives five minutes early for an airport departure. Expect an air-conditioned car, free Wi-Fi, and a roughly one-hour trip. Clear pickup instructions matter, since meeting points have caused confusion for some passengers.

“Did not find him easily upon arrival. He did not speak any English. Not sure he knew our destination”

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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13 - Seeing Medellín from the Metrocable
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Medellín: Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

5.Private City Tour with Metrocable and Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 330 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $76

Explore Medellín with a private Spanish or English-speaking guide, visiting Pueblito Paisa, Botero Plaza, Parques del Rio, Comuna 13, and its famous graffiti. You will ride the Metrocable, learn how Comuna 13 changed, and travel by private transportation with hotel pickup, drop-off, and insurance included. Hector, Nelson, Natalia, Jorge, Luis, and Edgar are among the praised guides.

“The city tour with Hector was amazing, a 10/10. Hector did an incredible job. We loved it!”

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Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago - The 15-minute ride into Santiago
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Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago

6.Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 330 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Arrange a private, air-conditioned minivan from Santiago Airport to an address in Santiago Centro, Providencia, Las Condes, or Vitacura. Your driver meets you at the international or domestic exit with your name, waits through arrival formalities, and drives you directly to your hotel. Drivers such as Juan Carlos, Raul, and JC are praised for clear communication and city tips, though meeting instructions deserve close attention.

“JCarlos took good care of us at the Airport transfers and from the hotel to the Port…always staying in touch with us”

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Buenos Aires: Private City Tour with Local Guide - Recoleta Cemetery and the extra entrance fee
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Buenos Aires Private City Tour with Local Guide

7.Buenos Aires Private City Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 308 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about four hours touring Buenos Aires in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual local guide. Visit Caminito, La Bombonera, San Telmo Market, Plaza de Mayo, Puerto Madero, Recoleta Cemetery, El Ateneo Grand Splendid, and Palermo. Guides such as Diego, Ezequiel, Carlos, and Nicolas tailor the route when time and traffic allow.

“Carlos gave me an absolutely fantastic tour. He knows all the cool spots (as a foodie, I wanted to stop & get a smoothie and later shop for leather) and he knows Buenos inside out. As a English speaker, I was looking for a guide that I can ask follow up questions about historical monuments and venues and Carlos was not only knowledgeable but also eloquent. We visited all the interesting spots including Floralis Generica, the market, & the bookstore & he was happy to take some shots of me. 10/10! If you are in Buenos Aires with just a few days and don't wanna waste time in queues, Carlos…”

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Private São Paulo City Tour - Downtown São Paulo, Sé Cathedral, and Luz Station
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Private São Paulo City Tour

8.Private São Paulo City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 264 reviews · 4 hours

Build a private São Paulo tour around your interests with a bilingual guide and private car or van. See Paulista Avenue, Ibirapuera Park, Sé Cathedral, Luz Station, Pacaembu Stadium, downtown streets, art spaces, and local food stops. Guides including Pedro, Mauro, Isaac, Marlene, and Viviane are praised for flexible pacing and clear local insight.

“We had the most amazing tour of the city with Pedro! 🇧🇷✨ As Californians exploring Brazil, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. From the history and culture to the hidden gems and local favorites, every stop was incredible. Pedro’s knowledge, kindness, and passion for his city made the experience unforgettable. Thank you, Pedro, for showing us the beauty, vibrancy, and heart of Brazil—it truly blew us away! 🌎💛💚”

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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip - What the six-hour trip feels like
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Bogota: Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

9.Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira Private daily Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 262 reviews · 6 hours · from $75

Travel from Bogotá to Zipaquirá in a private vehicle with an English or Spanish-speaking driver-guide. Explore the enormous underground Salt Cathedral with a group guide or audio guide, then stroll through Zipaquirá’s colonial center. Cathedral admission, food, and the inside guide cost extra.

“The driver Julio spoke very good English. He was very knowledgeable and pointed other things out during our travels which he need not have done. The lunch we had in Zipaquira was excellent. The Salt Cathedral was amazing in itself. There was an actual religious service going on in the Cathedral. Maybe we were lucky it was a Sunday when we visited.”

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Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride - The drive from Medellín to Antioquia’s countryside
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Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

10.Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide such as Manuel, Manny, or Jhonn on a private trip from Medellín to El Peñol and Guatapé. Climb the 740 steps of Piedra del Peñol, cruise the reservoir, visit Guatapé’s tile-fronted streets, and eat a Colombian lunch. Hotel pickup, transport, tickets, boat ride, and lunch are included.

“Manny was a great tour guide! He is very kind, knowledge and accommodating to us. He knows the history and culture of Medellin very well and gave us great insight during our tour and time in Medellin. The drive to Guatape and the tour was fantastic! I would recommend Manny and Epic Tours!!”

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Buenos Aires: Private Tango Lesson - Why a private class helps beginners
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Buenos Aires: Private Tango Lesson

11.Private Tango Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 1 hour · from $39

Learn the embrace, tango walk, basic step, ocho, and simple combinations in a private 60-minute lesson with an English- or Spanish-speaking instructor. Teachers such as Martin, Joshua, Gabriela, Luciano, and Beatriz work with complete beginners, couples, families, and private groups. Your studio may be in Palermo, downtown, or another available neighborhood.

“Great basic tango lesson. We had so much fun! Highly recommended”

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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour - Starting with Escobar’s grave at Montesacro Cemetery
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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

12.Private Pablo Escobar and Comuna 13 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 233 reviews · from $81

Spend five hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Escobar’s grave, his final rooftop, the Inflexión memorial, and Comuna 13. Guides such as César, Daniel, Andrés, Juan, and Mauricio are praised for clear storytelling and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup, a private car, water or coffee, and drop-off are included.

“The activity was more than amazing! At first the Guide picked us up, directly in front of our hotel then we drove Communa 13. He showed us the most amazing places. Our Guide was so friendly, endeavoring and educated. He matched the tour to our benefits and left us at the place we wanted. Furthermore, he made some local suggestions which we went to. He always tried his best to make us the best day. Because we were going by car we were able to see a lot of great places which you normally don’t see, like Escobar’s grave. I absolutely recommend this tour, the mix of Communa 13 and…”

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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride - Inflexión Memorial Park and the 46,612 victims
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Medellín: Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

13.Private Pablo Escobar Tour with Cable Car Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 228 reviews · 4h 30m · from $73

Spend 270 minutes with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Inflexión Memorial Park, Montesacro Cemetery, Pablo Escobar’s former neighborhood and Los Olivos. You’ll hear the local story behind Medellín’s cartel years, then ride the Juan XXIII cable car for broad city views. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and metro tickets are included.

“It was the best decision to make this Trip. We had a great time!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour - What the private car adds
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Rio de Janeiro: Private Guided City Tour

14.Private Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 207 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $56

Explore Rio in a private vehicle with a guide who adjusts the day to your interests. Choose 4, 6, or 8 hours and combine beaches, Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, Santa Teresa, the Botanical Garden, city landmarks, or local neighborhoods. Guides including Dario, Meilin, Jacqueline, and Riccardo have helped visitors fit major sights and personal interests into one flexible day.

“Meilin was an amazing guide. We found her extremely knowledgeable, very friendly. She made sure that everything that we had wanted to see she took us to, and then added some things that we didn’t even know existed. The whole day was relaxed and fun. She even took me to a record store that sold Vintage albums because I collect records all over the world. Highly recommended.”

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Salento: Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour - Walking among Cocora’s wax palms
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Salento: Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour

15.Salento: Private Cocora Valley, Salento & Coffee Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 202 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $157

Spend 8 to 10 hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide in Cocora Valley and at a working coffee farm. You’ll hike among wax palms, learn why they matter, pick and process coffee, and taste the finished brew. Guides such as Pedro, Juan Camilo, Davide, and Laura are known for adapting the pace and itinerary.

“We spend amazing day with our guide Jorge! Cocora valley is really amazing place and the coffee at the farm was great.”

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