Colombian Emeralds Private Tour

1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Spanish and 2 more

On this tour you will learn about the fascinating world of Colombian emeralds, as they are renowned for their quality, value and beauty, and also how they have influenced the trade of the city center. You will also live the experience from its extraction with a representation of a real mine in the international emerald museum to its commercialization. You’ll have an income to a unique demonstration on the carving of these gemstones, how to recognize them and how they are sold for jewelry.
You can also buy unique products and we will give you a small detail in representation of this tour.

What's Included

BROCHURES
GIFT
DEMONSTRATION OF EMERALD CARVING
TICKETS TO MUSEUM
FACE-TO-FACE GUIDE
PURCHASES IN ESTABLISHMENTS
TIPS
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Avianca Building is located at Calle 16 y Carrera Séptima, on the north side of Santander Park, in this same park is the Gold Museum.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museo Internacional De La Esmeralda

    They will enter the world of emerald mines, learn how they are mined, how to recognize them, the types of emeralds that exist in the world and in Colombia.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    There you will see how the emeralds are marketed, you will see how they reach from the mine to the market in the city center and the characteristics that make possible the trade of these precious stones.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Afterwards we will enter an office to demonstrate how the carving of emeralds is done, you will be able to know in person the tools and techniques for the transformation of the raw losers, explained by an artisan of the guild.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Here tourists will be able to observe the crafts and enter a trusted and certified jewelry store and those who wish to purchase jewelry products, purchases made in this establishment are NOT included in the tour. Free time

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by ESMERALD TRAVEL AGENCY

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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