La Candelaria Walking Tour Bogota 3Hr

4.9 (29 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour is the best way to discover the oldest town of Bogotá, La Candelaria. Walk the historic part of the city and one of the most vibrant districts in Bogota. While learning about the city's foundation, the diversity of the country, its independence, and the modern times we will try some of our most delicious fruits, meals, and coffees. The perfect introduction to the city and the country's culture, in a mix of food, culture, history, and art.

Options

Walking Tour Candelaria 3H

Pickup included

Walking Tour + 2 Musseums 5H

Gold museum + 1 you choose: Learn our history at the Gold museum, and choose a other museum of You interest.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Condor Tour guide
  • Fruit and Chicha tasting
  • Lunch

What to expect

  1. Plaza De Mercado La Concordia
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Our meeting point and the introduction to Candelaria. In the market, you will have fruit and juice tasting and a look into the many different varieties of fruits.
  2. Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo
    40m
    Here our guide will tell you the story of the native people of the territory that today is Bogota, the Muiscas. We will also talk to you about the foundation of Bogota by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada and the first Spanish people that arrived. Also, you will learn about the importance of this place today and why it is the heart of Candelaria.
  3. Plazoleta del Rosario
    30m
    The guide will tell you about the statue of Bogota's founder, and why it was removed from this small square. In addition, you will see one of Colombia's first universities and learn about Emeralds, the most valuable precious stone in the country.
  4. Plaza de Santander
    40m
    Our guide will tell you about one of the leaders of independence, Francisco de Paula Santander. We will show you where the Gold Museum is, introduce you to it, and explain its significance.
  5. Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
    50m
    This is the main square of the country, Simon Bolivar the leader of independence, and while our guide shows you around and tells you the importance of the place, why it was built that way, and what are the government buildings you will see some of the most stunning sights of the city.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Our guide, who has a red umbrella or hat , will look for you at the pickup point.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Gold Museum is closed on Mondays, and Botero Museum is closed on Tuesdays. We give you different options for these days.

Cancellation policy

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

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