Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá
Description
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!
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
A key point of the financial and historical center, where we will talk about the urban transformation of the city and its daily life.
From abroad, we will learn about the importance of this institution in the Colombian economy and its cultural impact.
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.
Vibrant space surrounded by universities, ideal to talk about student life and the social dynamics of the center.
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)
Considered the place of founding of the city, where you will know its origins.
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.
We will know the importance of this cultural space and the artist Fernando Botero, without entering the museum.
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.
The political heart of the country, surrounded by important government buildings and scene of historical moments.
From the outside, we will know this emblematic place and its importance in local gastronomy.
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1,647)
Great tour this morning with Jeffrey. Lots of interesting information, history of Bogota & got to see some great places! Stopped off at a market for an amazing fruit juice. Jeffrey is very knowledgeable & friendly. Highly recommended.
Natalie’s tour was very informative, she spoke clearly and gave excellent history lessons at each stop. I learned so much about Columbian culture and political indifferences. Natalie did an amazing job!!!
Very nice tour given by the guide Nicolas
Angie/Angelica was a great tour guide and it was a great experience to get a solid overview of the downtown and candelaria areas along with an introduction to Colombia, Bogota, and it's history
Natalia is a great guide for the visit in English!!
Fantasist morning with Leo. Just the right pace and loads of interesting information. 100% recommend booking this tour.
Nicolás Reyes, great guide, everything was very entertaining.
Highly recommended.....the guide was excellent, very well informed, and the tour was very complete and enjoyable.
When a tour starts with the evacuation of the museum of gold (don't worry, it was a planned drill), you'd think the day would just be boring in comparison; however, the tour we had with Rafa somehow managed to be even more amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city and honestly, the three hour tour felt more like an hour and a half. We highly recommend this tour at the start of your time in Bogota, as it really sets the scene and provides a good historical context for the museums, architecture, and typical foods you will encounter during your trip.
The tour is excellent. Our guide, Erik, was great!
