Free tour Cable cars and reading fortunes on coca leaves
3 hours
English and Spanish
Description
The city of La Paz, with an altitude of 3,600 meters above sea level, and the city of El Alto, with an altitude of 4,100 meters above sea level, have a rich tradition and culture that makes them unique.
Both cities are also connected by cable cars, which are used for local transport and are also listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the longest cable car in the world.
Throughout the tour we will take six cable car lines. Ticket price: 21 bolivianos (about €2.74).
By cable car we will go up to the highest city in Bolivia, the city of El Alto, where we can visit the witches' market and if you would like to take part in the reading of your fortune on the sacred Coca leaf, for this reading you will need to pay the Shaman 10 or 20 bolivianos.
In addition, on Thursdays and Sundays you can enjoy the largest flea market in South America, known as the 16 de Julio Fair.
Afterwards, we will begin the journey through the different cable cars so that we can have spectacular views from different perspectives and appreciate the city of El Alto and La Paz from another perspective, while you listen to the explanation with valuable and very interesting information.
For this and many other things that both cities have to offer, we invite you to take part in this fantastic tour.
Hello everyone and welcome to La Paz - Bolivia. I am Cristian, a tour guide with more than 7 years of experience in the field. I speak 4 languages and I am fascinated by being able to show my city to all the travelers who come to discover it. I will show you the notable and not so prominent sites as well as tips and recommendations to make your stay in the city the best possible.
Meeting point:Central Cable Car StationI will be at the main entrance to the red cable car with a green umbrella and a green cap.Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
July 16 Cable Car Station
2
Outside visit
Silver Cable Car Station - Mirador
3
Outside visit
Yellow and Green Cable Car Lines
5
4 reviews
Professionalism
4.75
Entertainment
4.75
Communication
4.75
Quality
4.75
Route
5.00
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 100 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 1 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Cristian was a great guide, enthusiastic, engaging and friendly. The tour was a great way to see a whole lot of La Paz. Would highly recommend.
Jackelyn
1 Review
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Liz
10 Reviews
Guided by Cristian
Ditzan
45 Reviews
Booking verified
Meegan
4 Reviews
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
6 days ago
Cristian was a great guide, enthusiastic, engaging and friendly. The tour was a great way to see a whole lot of La Paz. Would highly recommend.
Jackelyn
1 Review
L
Liz
10 Reviews
Guided by Cristian
Ditzan
45 Reviews
Booking verified
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
September 2026
I highly recommend this tour to explore more of La Paz out of the city centre. I had already done a walking tour in the centre and this tour complemented it very well, adding to my understanding and knowledge of Bolivia, while visiting some amazing areas that I hadn’t yet been. Christian is a great guide - knowledgeable, friendly and easygoing. I was the only one on the tour today, I was able to ask lots of questions and we had great conversations. It felt less like a guided tour and more like friends hanging out!
Traveled alone
December 2025
I recently took a walking tour in La Paz on December 28, 2025, with our guide Christian, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Christian was both educational and personable, making the entire tour engaging and memorable.
One of the highlights of the tour was our visit to a shaman, which offered a unique insight into local traditions and culture. Christian provided thoughtful explanations and answered every question with enthusiasm, making the experience feel authentic and connected to the history of La Paz.
The tour felt well-paced, and Christian’s friendly personality made it easy to interact and ask questions. Overall, I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting La Paz.
Rating: 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Traveled alone
June 2025
Increíble ver La Paz desde las alturas. Vale muchísimo la pena! Super recomendado.
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
6 days ago
Cristian was a great guide, enthusiastic, engaging and friendly. The tour was a great way to see a whole lot of La Paz. Would highly recommend.
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
September 2026
I highly recommend this tour to explore more of La Paz out of the city centre. I had already done a walking tour in the centre and this tour complemented it very well, adding to my understanding and knowledge of Bolivia, while visiting some amazing areas that I hadn’t yet been. Christian is a great guide - knowledgeable, friendly and easygoing. I was the only one on the tour today, I was able to ask lots of questions and we had great conversations. It felt less like a guided tour and more like friends hanging out!
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
December 2025
I recently took a walking tour in La Paz on December 28, 2025, with our guide Christian, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Christian was both educational and personable, making the entire tour engaging and memorable.
One of the highlights of the tour was our visit to a shaman, which offered a unique insight into local traditions and culture. Christian provided thoughtful explanations and answered every question with enthusiasm, making the experience feel authentic and connected to the history of La Paz.
The tour felt well-paced, and Christian’s friendly personality made it easy to interact and ask questions. Overall, I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting La Paz.
Rating: 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Booking verified
Traveled alone
June 2025
Increíble ver La Paz desde las alturas. Vale muchísimo la pena! Super recomendado.
Guided by Cristian
Traveled in group
1 week ago
Guia mtttt bom ....
Adoramos todas explicações,,maravilhoso..
Mt divertido ...
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
September 2026
I highly recommend this tour to explore more of La Paz out of the city centre. I had already done a walking tour in the centre and this tour complemented it very well, adding to my understanding and knowledge of Bolivia, while visiting some amazing areas that I hadn’t yet been. Christian is a great guide - knowledgeable, friendly and easygoing. I was the only one on the tour today, I was able to ask lots of questions and we had great conversations. It felt less like a guided tour and more like friends hanging out!
Traveled alone
December 2025
I recently took a walking tour in La Paz on December 28, 2025, with our guide Christian, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Christian was both educational and personable, making the entire tour engaging and memorable.
One of the highlights of the tour was our visit to a shaman, which offered a unique insight into local traditions and culture. Christian provided thoughtful explanations and answered every question with enthusiasm, making the experience feel authentic and connected to the history of La Paz.
The tour felt well-paced, and Christian’s friendly personality made it easy to interact and ask questions. Overall, I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting La Paz.
Rating: 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Traveled alone
June 2025
Increíble ver La Paz desde las alturas. Vale muchísimo la pena! Super recomendado.
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
6 days ago
Cristian was a great guide, enthusiastic, engaging and friendly. The tour was a great way to see a whole lot of La Paz. Would highly recommend.
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
September 2026
I highly recommend this tour to explore more of La Paz out of the city centre. I had already done a walking tour in the centre and this tour complemented it very well, adding to my understanding and knowledge of Bolivia, while visiting some amazing areas that I hadn’t yet been. Christian is a great guide - knowledgeable, friendly and easygoing. I was the only one on the tour today, I was able to ask lots of questions and we had great conversations. It felt less like a guided tour and more like friends hanging out!
Guided by Cristian
Traveled alone
December 2025
I recently took a walking tour in La Paz on December 28, 2025, with our guide Christian, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Christian was both educational and personable, making the entire tour engaging and memorable.
One of the highlights of the tour was our visit to a shaman, which offered a unique insight into local traditions and culture. Christian provided thoughtful explanations and answered every question with enthusiasm, making the experience feel authentic and connected to the history of La Paz.
The tour felt well-paced, and Christian’s friendly personality made it easy to interact and ask questions. Overall, I would highly recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting La Paz.
Rating: 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Booking verified
Traveled alone
June 2025
Increíble ver La Paz desde las alturas. Vale muchísimo la pena! Super recomendado.
Guided by Cristian
Traveled in group
1 week ago
Guia mtttt bom ....
Adoramos todas explicações,,maravilhoso..
Mt divertido ...