Free tour

Bogotá: Gold Museum, In-Depth Tour of the Pre-Hispanic World

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Bogotá

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Pacha Turismo

PRO

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Registered on 2 November 2023

At Pacha Educational Tourism, we believe that every trip is an opportunity to discover, learn, and enjoy. We are a growing travel agency that combines playfulness, games, and innovation to design unique, dynamic, and memorable tourism experiences. Our goal is to showcase the cultural, natural, and historical richness of our city and Colombia through immersive, itinerant tours, where every visitor, both national and international, finds a moment of learning, entertainment, and authentic connection with their surroundings. We are characterized by our kindness, commitment, and creativity. We enjoy sharing knowledge in a friendly, fun, and eloquent way, using various tools that enrich each tour and turn it into a unique experience that lasts over time. At Pacha, more than just guiding, we connect people with knowledge, culture, and adventure. We invite you to experience with us a different kind of tourism, full of positive energy and experiences that make a difference.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

The Gold Museum is a cultural jewel that safeguards the memory and legacy of pre-Hispanic peoples, with more than 34,000 pieces made of gold, tumbaga, copper, and other precious metals.

In this free tour, you will learn about the stories, myths, and meanings behind each piece, exploring how ancient cultures transformed metal into sacred art.

1. Metals Room: The art of transforming metal, you will discover the techniques mastered by indigenous goldsmiths.

These pieces were offerings intended for the gods, symbols of authority, and elements used in ceremonies that marked the cycle of life and death.

2. Pre-Columbian Peoples Room: Cultural diversity and worldview

We will explore the works of the Muisca, Tairona, Calima, Quimbaya, Zenú, San Agustín, and Tolima cultures, among others.

3. Offering Room: An encounter with the sacred

Amidst enveloping lights and sounds, we will relive the indigenous offering rituals that took place in sacred lagoons, caves, or temples.

Here, the Muisca Raft stands out, the most famous piece in the museum, representing the mythical El Dorado rite.

4. Treasure Room: Shine, power, and symbolism

The last part of the tour immerses us in a dazzling collection of ceremonial jewelry, breastplates, nose rings, and necklaces that reflect the mastery of ancient goldsmiths.

General information

Duration: Approximately 3 hours - Suggested fee $20

Suitable for all audiences

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Punto de encuentro

📍 How to find me? We will meet in front of the main entrance of the Gold Museum, located at Carrera 6 #15-88, right in front of the fountain in Santander Park. I will be wearing a white t-shirt with the Pacha Pedagogical Tourism logo and a cap. If you arrive by TransMilenio, get off at the Museo del Oro station on the eastern side; when you exit to the north side, you will see the museum building in front of you. Please arrive 10 minutes early to register, greet, and start this experience on time, which will connect you with the ancestral memory and spiritual richness of the Colombian people. The guide will be wearing a representative t-shirt of the Pacha Pedagogical Tourism agency and a cap at the main entrance of the Gold Museum.

Entry not included

Gold Museum

Entry not included

Museo del Oro - Segundo Piso

Outside visit

Museo del Oro - Tercer Piso

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).