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

“Abraham was a very nice guide and lead us through the city and cable cars telling us important facts about La Paz and Bolivia history and also gave us some to tips about places to eat, museums… It was a very nice tour.”

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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

“Denise was excellent. Spoke very good English. Made it entertaining and informative. Really enjoyed it.”

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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

“A mix of urban tour, politics, socio-economics of the city, as we traversed above the various neighbourhoods, in what's now the largest teleferico system in the world. It gave us a glimpse of how connectivity plays a great role in bridging the wealth gap. To…”

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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

“Andrea was an excellent guide. She was very informative, friendly and answered all our questions. She kept the tour running smoothly and showed us lots of interesting sites. If this is your first time in La Paz I would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

“One of the best walking tours I've ever been on. Our tour guide, Max, was incredibly passionate, knowledgeable, funny, and relatable. Personally, I loved learning about Bolivian history, culture, and politics. Highly recommend signing up for this tour next time you visit La Paz!”

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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

“We saw Moon Valley and the entire city. Moon Valley was interesting but small. It does not take much time to see, and our guide spent the appropriate amount of time there. Then we went all around the city using the cable cars which was…”

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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

“Charlie was our guide for the walking tour. He was polite, engaging, observant, and above all very knowledgeable. We had a comprehensive overview of La Paz in about 3 hours that left us wanting to learn more. Charlie was passionate about the indigenous culture and…”

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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

“Christian was one of the most caring professionals knowledgeably guides I have ever had. I had just flown to LA PAZ and was having trouble with altitude sickness. He was so kind to help me get around so I could still take the tour with…”

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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

“Christian led a wonderful tour and showed us a neat side of La Paz/ El Alto! My favorite part of the tour was all the interesting facts and traditions he shared with us. I wouldn’t have learned any of that on my own and now…”

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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

“The guide Daniel was great and told the history of everything. We got to ride public transport and also the cable cars which was brilliant. Time was given to take photos and answer a lot of questions. I will definately do this again.”

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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

“We had a fantastic time exploring La Paz! Our guide, Sergio, went above and beyond to tailor the tour to our needs and schedule. His communication was excellent, and his explanations were clear, insightful, and engaging. Our driver, David, was also wonderful—safe, friendly, and reliable…”

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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

“I wanted to visit El Alto with a local guide and learn about the traditions and culture behind the cholets. I also wanted to ride the Teleférico. Max was a great guide and good company.”

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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

“This was exactly what we were looking for as we had an 8 hour layover in La Paz. Edson took us around seamlessly and easily through all means - cable car, public buses and walking. Would absolutely recommend it!!”

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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.