Pasto Private Tour
Pasto Private Tour
We'll meet at 2 pm at your hotel to start a private tour of Pasto in which we'll discover the main attractions of the so called 'Surprise City' of Colombia.
Firs, they'll be a brief introduction about this town and start walking through the historic centre. Throughout the walk, we'll observe the typical architecture of the area. We'll pay special attention to the churches that can be found in every corner of the city and that are true architectural jewels.
We'll visit the Cathedral of Pasto, which was inaugurated in the early 1920's. Did you know that it replaced a church that was demolished at the end of the 19th century? We'll be able to see that relics from the original church of San Francisco are preserved inside, such as a wooden cross and a carving of Jesus crucified.
Then, we'll continue our tour to the church of San Juan Bautista, which was the first cathedral in the city. Afterwards, we'll go to the Cristo Rey church and enter the Sanctuary of La Merced, the patron saint of Pasto.
We'll continue to getting to know the historical and cultural part of the city by visiting the Plaza de Nariño and the famous Carnival Museum. Have you heard about the Carnival of Blacks and Whites? We'll tell you all about the biggest folkloric festival of Pasto!
Next, we'll visit a varnish workshop. There we'll discover this unique handicraft technique which has been declared Cultural Heritage of Colombia. To finish the tour, we'll see how the typical paila ice cream is made.
Finally, we'll end the private tour at your hotel in Pasto at 6 pm.
Advantages of booking a private tour
By booking a private tour you'll have a much more personalised service and, in addition, you'll have an exclusive English-speaking guide, just for you.
More Information
Duration
4 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Pick up at the hotel and return transfer by bus or minibus, English speaking guide, private and exclusive tour, no other people in the group.
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours 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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Tapiz De Retazos
Corporate name: Henry Lopez Unigarro
Pets
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.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
