Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá

4.9 (1,767 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

This is the best way to get to know the historic center of Bogotá, we will travel in time from the beginnings of our indigenous ancestors through the colonization period to the present.
This is a shared tour, it is a fun and informative tour full of fun facts about history, culture, gastronomy, architecture, places to visit, art and cultural offer.
This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!

Options

Tour in Spanish

Shared Tour

English Tour

Shared Tour

What's included

  • Certified professional guide and Free Tour Map.
  • Lunch and tips.

What to expect

  1. Museo del Oro
    15m
    This will be our meeting point. Here we will welcome the group and introduce the historical context of Bogotá before starting the tour. Museum admission is not included.
  2. 15m
    A key point of the financial and historical center, where we will talk about the urban transformation of the city and its daily life.
  3. Museos del Banco de la Republica
    15m
    From abroad, we will learn about the importance of this institution in the Colombian economy and its cultural impact.
  4. Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Monument
    15m
    We will stop at the monument to Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, a political leader assassinated in 1948. We will tell you about its history and its impact on the history of Colombia.
  5. 15m
    Vibrant space surrounded by universities, ideal to talk about student life and the social dynamics of the center.
  6. 15m
    We will immerse ourselves in the bustle of La Concordia Market Square, a place where the smells and tastes of the city mix. Here, you can find a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, meats and local products. We will taste traditional chicha drink (subject to availability)
  7. 15m
    Considered the place of founding of the city, where you will know its origins.
  8. 10m
    The University of La Salle is an educational institution with a long history. We will tell you about its history and its importance in the training of professionals in various areas.
  9. 15m
    We will know the importance of this cultural space and the artist Fernando Botero, without entering the museum.
  10. 10m
    The Teatro Colón is one of the most important theaters in Latin America. We will admire its beautiful architecture and tell you about its history.
  11. Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
    15m
    The political heart of the country, surrounded by important government buildings and scene of historical moments.
  12. 10m
    From the outside, we will know this emblematic place and its importance in local gastronomy.
  13. Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia Marquez
    15m
    We will finish our tour at the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, a space dedicated to the life and work of the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us in front of the Bogotá Gold Museum, where you will find your guide with the red Beyond Colombia umbrella.

End point

This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value that you pay through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for your guide's job. This amount that you pay in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the Viator commission). We hope you enjoy our experience!

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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