La Candelaria Neighborhood Walking Tour

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

Get ready for the most authentic walking tour of the city, wearing comfortable shoes. The 3-hour journey through La Candelaria goes beyond the conventional tourist experience, exploring local lifestyle, food, and hidden gems. An expert guide will lead you to lesser-known places, addressing current issues, social and economic dynamics, and sharing historical anecdotes.

You will start near the Gold Museum, heading to the Environmental Axis, where you will learn about the reconstruction and social integration carried out by architect Rogelio Salmona. Then, you will explore La Candelaria, visiting the Plaza de la Concordia and the local market. Passing through Chorro de Quevedo street, you'll taste chicha, a traditional corn beverage. You'll visit the Botero Museum, reach Plaza de Bolívar, home to important administrative buildings and the Primatial Cathedral. Discover a secret alley with handcrafted kitchen utensils and conclude with a delicious Colombian snack.

What's Included

Explore Pasaje Rivas where you can buy typical handicrafts.
Get to the heart of the city and learn about Colombian history at Plaza de Bolívar.
Snacks
Bilingual Guide
Meet the controversial yet fascinating work of one of the most recognized Colombian artists
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: Main entrance of the Gold Museum. Your guide will be waiting for you outside the main entrance of the Gold Museum holding a sign with your name on it.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    Start the tour with the Environmental Axis, where you will learn about the impressive work of reconstruction and social integration carried out by architect Rogelio Salmona at the turn of the century

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    It is a local market where fruits and vegetables from the region are traded daily.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo

    You will have a stop to try a glass of chicha, a traditional fermented corn-based beverage whose preparation was inherited from our native indigenous ancestors.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Museos del Banco de la Republica

    Through a series of drawings, paintings, and sculptures that reflect the evolution of the artist's work over time, as well as some of the motifs that served as inspiration for several of his creations, you will admire the beauty and complexity of one of the works that inspired the entire world.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota

    This central square hosts the country's most important administrative buildings and the legendary Primatial Cathedral. Going a few streets further, you will enter a secret alley filled with handcrafted traditional kitchen utensils. This experience will end with a delicious typical Colombian snack, providing a perfect finishing touch.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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