Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

4.7
(171 reviews)

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join one of our expert guides on this amazing bike tour around downtown Bogotá and learn about the history and culture of the city.

Bogotá is packed full of history. From its foundation to modern times, the city has sprawled around its vibrant and ever-changing downtown. And just walking can’t ever do it justice. Our bike tour was designed to show a bigger face of this massive city and its more than 500 years of history. You will discover so much more on a bike that you would do on foot or bus!

Visit the city’s founding three plazas to understand how the city has changed over time. From its indigenous beginnings to Spanish colonialism, independence and modern times, learn how each place has symbolically transformed over time.

What's Included

All-risk insurance
Bike, helmet and technical assistance
Tours Guide
Extra purchases
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Fins us next to the fountain at Chorro de Quevedo Square. Just look for the yellow umbrella!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet our guide holding the company’s yellow umbrella, and the rest of the group at Chorro de Quevedo Square. He and the technical assistant will hand you the bikes with their helmets.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Barrio La Candelaria

    Once everything is set, the adventure will start. The guide will first take you to the three founding plazas in La Candelaria to understand how the city has changed over time. From its indigenous beginnings to Spanish colonialism, independence, and modern times. Then, you will cycle along the seventh avenue, originally a salt road in indigenous times that now gathers Colombians of all walks.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Stop by the National Park, half forest-reservoir, half-cultural hub. A typical weekend gathering spot for Bogotá’s denizens, where we will discuss broader changes in Colombia as a whole.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Afterwards you will take the bike roads to the Parkway Boulevard, part of La Soledad’s neighborhood, a natural path full of trees, before crossing El Dorado Avenue, the road that takes you to the airport.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Before going back to La Candelaria, you will have the chance to cycle through hidden neighborhoods where graffiti has become a way of facing social issues.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is imperative travelers know how to ride a bike
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Be aware you are paying the tip of the tour in advance.
  • Be aware this tour can be in English and Spanish at the same time depending on the group.
Supplied by Gran Colombia Tours

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Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Bike Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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