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Name: Free Walking Tour of Potosí
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 8.8 (80 reviews)

We had a great tour with Miriam today! We really appreciated the amount of time she spent with us in the museum, and how...

Elisabeth

Explore every inch of the Villa Imperial on our free walking tour of Potosí. We'll see churches, colonial streets and squares bursting with history during our tour of this Bolivian city.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 45 minutes in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes, you must attend with a carer

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Casa de la Moneda.

Where does the activity end?

Plaza 10 de Noviembre.

Reviews of our customers

8.8

Excellent 1,140 Travelers·80 reviews

December 1, 2025
Elisabeth
United Kingdom
We had a great tour with Miriam today! We really appreciated the amount of time she spent with us in the museum, and how she shared with us some of th...
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October 22, 2024
Jacqueline
Switzerland
The walking tour was great. Not only did we learn about the history of Potosí, but Julio made sure we also get a glimpse of the culture and traditions...
As a couple
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June 17, 2024
Noemi
Switzerland
Our guide Myriam was so sweet! we very much enjoyed the tour, visited a very traditional saltina shop where we could buy some, they were amazing! Myri...
With friends
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May 20, 2024
Anonymous
Montréal, Canada
Julios our guide, a miner as well as a guide, showed us around Potosi and its main buildings. We entered several public buildings and he was generous ...
With friends
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April 16, 2024
Tracey Wiles
United Kingdom
The tour was very interesting. Julio took us to the market, the high school & introduced us to locals who were happy to interact with us & show us the...
Traveling solo
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June 7, 2023
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Really fun and interesting tour with Julio and Meden (sorry for spelling) - took me to and inside various buildings, through the markets, sharing lots...
Traveling solo
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March 29, 2023
Timothy Maxwell
Largo, United States
We had not one, but two excellent guides! The tour was very unique in the sense that not only did we get to learn some history of the town, but we act...
Traveling solo
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January 26, 2023
Vrignaud
Nantes, France
the visit was not like the others, we were able throughout the course with the Bolivians on their activities in addition to the sites. the visit to th...
As a couple
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December 8, 2022
Imogen
Kenya
5 stars! Julio was a really great guide, very fun, informative and friendly. We stopped to talk to many locals that we passed in the street, hearing a...
Traveling solo
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November 27, 2022
Ufuomanefe
United Kingdom
Enthusiastic tour guides who complemented each other and gave additional information where possible. Since we were just 2 walkers, they were beery fle...
Traveling solo
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Explore every inch of the Villa Imperial on our free walking tour of Potosí. We'll see churches, colonial streets and squares bursting with history during our tour of this Bolivian city.

Free Walking Tour of Potosí

At the scheduled time, we'll meet in front of the Casa de la Moneda and start our free walking tour of Potosí. This building is the National Mint of Bolivia and is one of the most iconic buildings in the country. We'll begin by observing the façade of this famous institution while discussing the history of the most important mint in the Americas during the viceroyalty.

Afterwards, we'll explore the streets of the Villa Imperial and pass by religious buildings such as the churches of San Lorenzo and San Bernardo. Almost all of the city's religious buildings were built during the colonial period when the city was at the height of its wealth.

We'll then stroll along the streets where conquistadors and viceroys once walked, such as Passage of Heroes and the Street of Caesars. When we get to La Paz Street, we'll head into one of its buildings. This building is a charming hotel with a viewpoint from which we'll see incredible views of Potosí. After we've taken lots of photos, we'll head to the house of Francisco Rocha, who was one of the city's most famous coin forgers.

Next, we'll visit the viewpoint of San Marcos and see the cárcamos here. These are old mills that were once used to process minerals. We'll then visit the Church of San Francisco, which is one of the city's architectural treasures.

From here, we'll move on to 10th November Square. We'll finish our free walking tour of Potosí here and say our goodbyes after 2 hours of exploring the city.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you are a larger group, you can book our private tour of Potosí.

8.8

Excellent 1,140 Travelers·80 reviews

December 1, 2025
Elisabeth
United Kingdom
We had a great tour with Miriam today! We really appreciated the amount of time she spent with us in the museum, and how she shared with us some of th...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 22, 2024
Jacqueline
Switzerland
The walking tour was great. Not only did we learn about the history of Potosí, but Julio made sure we also get a glimpse of the culture and traditions...
As a couple
Is this useful?
June 17, 2024
Noemi
Switzerland
Our guide Myriam was so sweet! we very much enjoyed the tour, visited a very traditional saltina shop where we could buy some, they were amazing! Myri...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 20, 2024
Anonymous
Montréal, Canada
Julios our guide, a miner as well as a guide, showed us around Potosi and its main buildings. We entered several public buildings and he was generous ...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 16, 2024
Tracey Wiles
United Kingdom
The tour was very interesting. Julio took us to the market, the high school & introduced us to locals who were happy to interact with us & show us the...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
June 7, 2023
Anonymous
United Kingdom
Really fun and interesting tour with Julio and Meden (sorry for spelling) - took me to and inside various buildings, through the markets, sharing lots...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
March 29, 2023
Timothy Maxwell
Largo, United States
We had not one, but two excellent guides! The tour was very unique in the sense that not only did we get to learn some history of the town, but we act...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
January 26, 2023
Vrignaud
Nantes, France
the visit was not like the others, we were able throughout the course with the Bolivians on their activities in addition to the sites. the visit to th...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 8, 2022
Imogen
Kenya
5 stars! Julio was a really great guide, very fun, informative and friendly. We stopped to talk to many locals that we passed in the street, hearing a...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
November 27, 2022
Ufuomanefe
United Kingdom
Enthusiastic tour guides who complemented each other and gave additional information where possible. Since we were just 2 walkers, they were beery fle...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?

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Explore every inch of the Villa Imperial on our free walking tour of Potosí. We'll see churches, colonial streets and squares bursting with history during our tour of this Bolivian city.

Free Walking Tour of Potosí

From here, we'll move on to 10th November Square. We'll finish our free walking tour of Potosí here and say our goodbyes after 2 hours of exploring the city.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you are a larger group, you can book our private tour of Potosí.

Free Walking Tour of Potosí