La Paz is a city unlike any other on Earth. Its’ staggering height (3,600m/11,800ft) is only surpassed by its’ incredible beauty. Sprawling over a gorgeous valley and surrounded by massive mountains, one’s first sight of a Paz is unforgettable, but its lasting mark on those who visit is the life it olds within the valley walls.

Our city walking tour will bring this complex, busy, and incredibly interesting city to life! The people, history, and customs that makeup La Paz are truly fascinating and give an insight into the life that makes up one of the world’s most vibrant cities. A visit to La Paz is hardly complete without walking her narrow alleys, meeting her people, and getting to know the past that makes her what she now is.

Please make sure your guide is with a Red Cap. Red Cap guides wear an "I heart La Paz" t-shirt, a red cap with our logo, and have guiding credentials.

Meeting point:every day in Plaza San Pedro
Meeting time: 10:00 hrs or 14:00 hrs
Physical level: moderate

10:00 / 14:00

Meeting point at San Pedro Plaza

- Rodriguez Market

The vibrant street market alive in the colours, textures, bartering and Aymaran traditions. Try new and exotic local produce!

- Witches Market

Colourful stalls where ancient Aymaran beliefs are still practiced. Get your fortune read in leafs of coca!

- San Francisco Church / Plaza

The gorgeous cathedral which symbolizes the city, old and new.

- Plaza Murrillo

The centre of the city, Bolivian politics and all the dramatic history therein.

13:00 / 17:00

End of the tour in Plaza Murillo

- English and Spanish speaking guide

- Snacks
- Tips

- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Camera
- Cash

Cancellation or changes to this tour:

CHANGES: Any changes to the tour date need to be done before 5:00 p.m. (La Paz time) the day before the tour begins.

NO SHOWS & CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel or do not assist the tour 100% fee will be applied.

You must email bookings@findlocaltrips.com (including the reservation number) to cancel this tour or to make any changes.

1. How can I recognize the guide from Red Cap Tours?

   The guides wear an “I heart La Paz” t-shirt, red caps with our logo, and have guiding credentials to make it easier to identify them.

2. What should I bring to the tour?

   A camera, a jacket (for cool temperatures in the shade), sun glasses, a hat (for high sun radiation), water, extra money for food and souvenirs, and comfortable shoes.

3. Will my kids like the tour?

   Generally, all our tours are suitable for children. Our tours are designed to be suitable for people of all ages.

4. Will I have problems with altitude sickness on this tour?

   Altitude sickness can catch many travellers a little bit off guard. Not everyone gets sick in high altitudes, and it is difficult to predict who is likely to be badly affected by it. For most people, it is nothing more than a headache and a dizzy sensation that diminishes over a short period of time, 1 to 2 days for most people. If you want to limit your chances of getting sick, there are a few things you can do. Firstly, do not fly directly into high altitude - proceed slowly, allowing your body time to acclimatise as you ascend gradually. However, for many that is not possible, so it’s important to drink lots of water, and to slow down! This sounds simple, but both of these things are very important. Your body is struggling because you don’t have enough oxygen, so avoiding any strenuous activity is a good idea. Chew some coca leaves - the native people of South America have been chewing coca for centuries, thanks to its ability to alleviate mild altitude sickness symptoms. Coca leaves can be bought in any supermarket, and even souvenir shops or street stalls. Take altitude sickness pills (Soroche): these are sold over the counter all over Peru and Bolivia, and are just a few dollars. If you are flying straight into altitude over 2500 metres without spending any time at an intermediate elevation, and you’re worried about getting sick, you can ask your doctor for more specific and stronger altitude sickness medication in advance. In the rare case that your symptoms are more severe than a headache and mild dizziness, you should descend in altitude and seek medical assistance.

5. Why book with FindLocalTrips.com?

   Apart from our low price guarantee, with us, you can be 100% assured that your booking is made. We provide instant email confirmation and have live spaces and availability for each tour. You are in the capable hands of our team here on the ground of 20 local experts who speak perfect Spanish and English, always ready with a quick response to any and all questions you might have. Tour operators are experts at operating their tours...we are the experts at reservations, organization, and assistance with your plans for these tours.