Shared Walking Tour of Bogotá's Historic Center Candelaria

5.0 (2 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

This walk through the center of Bogotá, in the company of our guide who will tell you all our history from our ancestors to today.
In addition to this you can enjoy a delicious cup of Colombian coffee, considered the softest in the world and try our diversity of fruits.

What's included

  • Bilingual guide
  • Fruit Tasting
  • Health insurance
  • Coffee Tasting
  • Lunch
  • Pick up and return to Hotel.
  • Entrance to the Colon Theater

What to expect

  1. Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo
    15m
    We start our tour in the emblematic Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo, considered the place where Bogotá was founded. Here you will discover the stories and legends surrounding the birth of the city, in an environment full of urban art, colonial architecture and the bohemian atmosphere that characterizes La Candelaria.
  2. Plaza De Mercado La Concordia
    20m · Admission ticket included
    La Concordia Market Square – Exotic Flavors of Colombia
    We will head to the traditional La Concordia Market Square, a space that fuses local cuisine with cultural expressions. Here you will have the opportunity to taste a variety of exotic Colombian fruits while learning about their origin, nutritional value and their importance in the country’s gastronomy.
  3. Barrio La Candelaria
    1h
    Tour of La Candelaria
    We will continue our walk through the picturesque cobblestone streets of La Candelaria, surrounded by colonial houses with wooden balconies, street art and cafés that keep stories. Each corner reveals aspects of Bogotá’s cultural and literary identity.
  4. Plazoleta del Rosario
    10m · Admission ticket included
    Park of Journalists
    We will arrive at the Parque de los Periodistas, a meeting point of critical thinking, surrounded by historic buildings and with a privileged view towards the eastern hills. Here you will learn about the role this place has played in the intellectual and political life of the city.
  5. Plaza de Santander
    10m
    Plaza Santander – Culture and Heritage
    Our next stop will be Plaza Santander, located in front of the Gold Museum and the Bank of the Republic. This space combines history and financial culture, and we will tell you how these institutions have influenced the economic and cultural development of the country.
  6. Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
    15m
    Bolivar Square – The Political Heart of Colombia
    We arrive at the political and symbolic epicenter of Bogotá: the Plaza de Bolívar. Surrounded by the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, the Primate Cathedral and the Liévano Palace, you will learn how this space has witnessed key moments in the country’s republican and contemporary history.
  7. Teatro Colon Bogota
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Columbus Theatre and San Carlos Palace
    We will continue to the majestic Teatro Colón, an architectural and cultural icon of Colombia, where the Peace Treaty was signed with FARC guerrillas, marking a before and after on the road to national reconciliation. Nearby is the Palacio de San Carlos, the country’s first presidential headquarters, whose stories reveal the evolution of executive power in Colombia.
  8. 25m · Admission ticket included
    Final stop: Sensory Experience with Colombian Coffee
    We close our tour with a unique experience: a cup of Colombian coffee prepared by a professional barista. You will know the preparation process, the unique characteristics of Colombian coffee and its importance in the culture and economy of the country.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at the fountain in the Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo.

End point

We finish our tour at the Café Varietale where we will have a Colombian coffee tasting experience, which is characterized as the softest in the world.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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