Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá

4.9
(1,611 reviews)
Bogotá, Colombia

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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!

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Gold Museum

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

End point
Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center

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!

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museo del Oro

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    A key point of the financial and historical center, where we will talk about the urban transformation of the city and its daily life.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Museos del Banco de la Republica

    From abroad, we will learn about the importance of this institution in the Colombian economy and its cultural impact.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Plazoleta del Rosario

    Vibrant space surrounded by universities, ideal to talk about student life and the social dynamics of the center.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo

    Considered the place of founding of the city, where you will know its origins.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Botero Museum

    We will know the importance of this cultural space and the artist Fernando Botero, without entering the museum.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota

    The political heart of the country, surrounded by important government buildings and scene of historical moments.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    From the outside, we will know this emblematic place and its importance in local gastronomy.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia Marquez

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Beyond Colombia Free, Group & Private Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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