La Paz, Bolivia

15 Best La Paz City & Cable Car Tours

The city circuits at 3,650 meters: the teleferico network riding over the bowl, the witches’ market explained respectfully and Moon Valley’s eroded spires on the longer loops. La Paz commutes by cable car; the tours use the commuter’s view.

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

Explore La Paz and El Alto on this 2.5-hour tour featuring cable car rides and walking through markets and historic sites. Perfect for first-time visitors.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Even though we booked the tour at the very last minute, just a few hours before it started, it was absolutely wonderful! Our guide, Nickey, provided engaging and detailed information about the traditions and sights, and answered all our questions. The tour lasted even longer…”

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2.La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour

Discover La Paz’s highlights on a 2.5-hour walking tour led by friendly guides. Visit Plaza Murillo, the Witches’ Market, and uncover local secrets.

★ 4.8

“It was a fun tour. Daniel did a great job of keeping the tour fun and informative. We also had a good group of people which makes a huge difference. I enjoyed the factual information provided by Daniel as it brings everything we saw to…”

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3.City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz

Discover La Paz from above and below on this 3-hour city tour featuring scenic cable car rides, vibrant markets, and cultural highlights for just $10.

★ 5.0

“I really wanted to love this tour - normally I love female tour guides. And maybe she was having an off day. She was on her phone a lot, very inattentive, she got her backpack strap stuck on the turnstile of the teleférico - and…”

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

Explore La Paz with this private tour including Moon Valley, cable car rides, and city highlights like Plaza Murillo and Witches' Market for $40.

★ 4.9

“The tour was excellent. Each part was worth experiencing in its own right. The moon valley with weird and wonderful shapes carved into the terrain due to erosion. The cable car rides were a great way to see just how expansive La Paz and El…”

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5.La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets

Discover La Paz’s vibrant culture and history on this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour, visiting markets, iconic sites, and offering authentic insights.

★ 5.0

“This was a great introduction to, and first full day of our visit to La Paz, and Bolivia. Rem was a great guide, and we really learned a lot from him. We visited an outdoor produce market, and got to try a local fruit. We…”

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6.Private City tour, Cable Car and Moon Valley

Discover La Paz with a private tour exploring the Moon Valley, riding the cable car, and visiting iconic sites like Plaza Murillo and the Witches Market—all for just $40.

★ 5.0

“Great overview of La Paz. We covered a lot of ground during the tour - and the experience was both fun and informative. Our guide was excellent.”

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7.Be a Local – La Paz Walking Tour

Discover La Paz on this private walking tour for $8, exploring key landmarks, local markets, and hidden gems with expert guides. Ideal for culture seekers and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“The company didn’t tell me it would start at 3pm instead of 2pm, however the guide Charlie was great and very knowledgeable on all things political, historical, etc, and made the tour very enjoyable. I was the only person on it so we could chat…”

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8.La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars

Discover La Paz on a 3-hour walking tour with cable car rides, exploring iconic sites, quirky markets, and hidden stories—perfect for curious travelers.

★ 5.0

“Highly recommend this walking tour. Our guide is very passionate about his city and very knowledgeable of the local history. The view from the cable cars are amazing!”

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

Discover La Paz’s vibrant culture, stunning views, and local traditions on this 3-hour tour featuring cable cars, cemeteries, a shaman, and El Alto.

★ 4.7

“This was one of the best walking tours I have ever been on. (As a history teacher I am very fussy). Max shared so much insight into the Aymara culture and their place in modern day Bolivia. He carefully answered all our questions and we…”

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

Discover Bolivia’s stunning landscapes and vibrant culture on a half-day tour from La Paz, exploring Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, and Killi Killi viewpoints for just $85.

★ 4.9

“We had an amazing time in La Paz thanks to Roxy. She was one of the kindest, most thoughtful tour guides we’ve ever had and truly cared about making sure we were comfortable and enjoying ourselves the entire time. She took us to Valle de…”

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11.Cable Car, Cementery, Shaman and El Alto Adventure in La Paz

Explore La Paz with this 3-hour guided tour featuring cable cars, a cemetery, a shaman, and El Alto market—great for first-timers seeking authentic culture.

★ 4.5

“Only me on that day but the tour was still running. I had a great time and it's worth. The guide was friendly and reliable.”

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

Discover La Paz’s stunning natural landscapes and vibrant culture on this private day tour, including Valle de las Animas, Moon Valley, and Witches Market.

★ 5.0

“This tour was excellent, I would highly recommend it! Valle de las Animas was amazing, even though we didn’t really see the sunrise because it was so cloudy, it was a great experience to see it so cloudy - very atmospheric. The landscape is stunning,…”

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

Discover El Alto’s vibrant architecture and culture on this small-group tour, including cable car rides, inside a traditional Cholet, and local insights for $25.

★ 5.0

“An interesting insight into El Alto, local culture and cholets. I had visited the Sunday market but I wouldn’t have been able to find my way around without a guide and wouldn’t have understood the definition and purpose of a cholet.”

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14.Customizable Private City Tour – La Paz

Discover La Paz’s highlights with this private, customizable tour featuring iconic sites, stunning views, and engaging guides for a personalized experience.

★ 5.0

“Using a tour guide is a good idea when visiting La Paz of Bolivia. This city is in developing, there are lots of people and lots of traffics. My tour guide saved my time. Operations: Pickup and drop off was on time, visited the places…”

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More La Paz City & Cable Car Tours

5.0Valle de Las Animas, Moon Valley and Killi Killi half day tour4 to 5 hours (approx.)$85.00 4.2La Paz City Tour and Moon Valley6 hours$40 5.0El Alto and Aymara Mansions4 hours (approx.)$25.00 3.9Walking city tour La Paz3 hours$2.50 4.5Cholets, Andean Architecture of El Alto Tour4 to 5 hours (approx.)$48.00 4.5Private Cholets, Andean Architecture of El Alto Tour4 to 5 hours (approx.)$48.00 4.5Private Tour: La Paz City Sightseeing and Moon Valley3 hours (approx.)$128.00 4.9La Paz: Private Vehicle & Guide. City Tour + Moon Valley3 hours$35 5.0Walking Tour on the Political History of La Paz Bolivia1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$30.00 5.0Discovering Kollasuyo, Moon Valley, Telefericos, Private4 to 5 hours (approx.)$42.00 5.0Moon Valley Cable Cars and Cultural Insights Tour4 to 5 hours (approx.)$43.00 5.0Smells like La Paz spirit: Walking & artistic city tour1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)$30.00 4.5Private City Tour La Paz-Bolivia6 hours (approx.)$97.00 4.5Half Day Guided Tour in El Alto City3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$19.00 4.2From La Paz: El Alto and Cholets Guided Day Trip3 hours$30 5.0Live Virtual City Tour – La Paz1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)$10.00 3.3La Paz: Street Food Walking Tour4 hours$19 5.0La Paz City – Cable Car4 to 5 hours (approx.)$47.00 4.2La Paz: Cable Car Ride Tour with Food Tasting4 hours$88 4.5Private City Tour of La Paz6 hours$150 5.0Private City Tour In La Paz (fullday)8 hours (approx.)$102.57 1.8Tour moon valley and rich areas La Paz city4 hours$25 4.5Half Day – CITY TOURS – La Paz4 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0La Paz Foodie Tour with Cable Cars4 hours (approx.)$65.00

Explore La Paz, Bolivia

Cable cars over the bowl and the Death Road plunging below.