Guatavita Excursion + Casa al Revés
Day Trip Details
After departing from Bogotá, we'll make a stop in the town of La Calera in the department of Cundinamarca.
The first place we'll visit is the emblematic Casa al Revés, an icon of Guatavita. This curious house is located on the Vereda Santa María and its name says it all: it's built upside down!
After a 30-minute wait, we'll enter the house and check out all its rooms, which are inverted in the same way as the building. You'll be able to take loads of fun photos!
Following the visit to this whimsical house, we'll visit the town of Guatavita, where we'll learn about the sacred rites of the Muisca, an Indigenous People known for using various gold objects in their ceremonies. This fact gave rise to the famous legend of El Dorado, whose fame attracted numerous conquistadors in search of these precious treasures.
The legend of El Dorado has inspired movies, books, TV series, and even video games, but... What's actually true? Is it true that pre-Columbian civilizations possessed a large number of gold pieces? What exactly did the Spanish conquistadors expect to find? We'll answer all these questions during the tour!
We'll then take a break for you to grab some lunch and afterward, we'll return to the Colombian capital. Here, you'll be dropped off at our initial starting point after 8 to 8.5 hours.
Schedule & Pickup Points
Tour on Monday, Saturday, & Sunday
Please note that this tour includes pickup at your hotel at 8 am.
Tour from Tuesday to Friday
This option includes pickup at the following locations in Bogotá at the indicated times:
- Las Aguas Station in the city center at 7:30 am
- Hippies Park in Chapinero at 7:50 am
- Calle 72 with Carrera Séptima, at the Fernando Mazuera building at 8:15 am
During the booking process, you can choose which meeting point you want us to pick you up from.
More Information
Duration
8h - 8h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup & drop–off (depending on the day)
Round–trip transportation
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets
Not included
Breakfast and lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 1 hour before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Vamos Con Nathy
Corporate name: A COLOMBIA CON NATHY SAS
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De Excursion Por Colombia - Viajes De Ensueño
Corporate name: Deisy Paola Paez Celis
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
