Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá





Description
Join us in this amazing free walking tour through Bogotá's downtown district and learn all about the city's history and culture, making friends along the way. La Candelaria is a creative hot-spot of Bogotá. There’s nothing like it anywhere else in this sprawling city. Art-deco and colonial houses, with baroque churches behind them; the old and the new intermingled in this walking tour Bogotá. Join one of our guides in the heart of Bogotá and discover what this neighborhood has hidden away. Inscribed in graffiti and mixed in the drinks, you’ll discover Bogotá’s colonial and indigenous past, the roots of Colombian history. A confluence of culture and conflict can be felt all around, as you follow a trail of graffiti through old city streets. Learn about the impact of Colombian drug trafficking, emerald mafia, and how all lines up with its +50 year old armed conflict. State, drugs, war, guerrillas, trade: a volatile mixture that has often blinded us to the better side of Colombia.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet new people and our guide at Chorro De Quevedo Square and let him show you what La Candelaria has hidden away.
Dive into Bogota’s heart through the old streets of La Candelaria and make friends along the way.
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Plazoleta del Rosario
Learn there about the complex but quite interesting history of how state, guerrillas, and even drug trafficking lines up with the armed conflict.
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Teatro Colon
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Botero Museum
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Gold Museum
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Plaza de Santander
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Emerald Museum
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Casa de la Moneda
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What's included
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we will provide an umbrella in case it rains.
- Be aware this tour can be in English and Spanish at the same time depending on the group.
- Be aware you are paying the tip of the tour in advance.
- If you wish, you can add a Bike Tour and enjoy both activities on the same day.
Reviews(890)
Fruit and coffee/coca tea tasting, and walking in La Candelaria. Good presentation of the places to visit, the country's history, and safety tips.
The tour was fun and interesting, our guide was very informative and helpful which made it easy for us to learn about the history and culture
I enjoyed experience of coffee tasting and learning about the battles that columbia inccurred
This was a fantastic and very detailed tour of Colombia, especially the beautiful La Candelaria area. Our guide, Maria, was exceptional. She shared so much fascinating history about Colombia, its rich culture, incredible biodiversity, and even its current social and political situation. Her knowledge and passion made the tour truly engaging. It’s a walking tour, and along the way you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about Colombian coffee and sample a variety of delicious local fruits, which was a wonderful experience. Thank you so much, Maria, for such an informative and memorable tour. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Bogotá!
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience exploring La Candelaria with María. It’s wonderful to know that her passion, knowledge, and engaging storytelling helped you discover Colombia’s history, culture, biodiversity, and contemporary life in such a meaningful way. We’re also thrilled that you enjoyed the coffee experience and tasting our delicious local fruits. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with María—they will mean a great deal to her. Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Colombia!
Great! Enjoyed Myra’s deep knowledge. Also enjoyed the coffee tasting and fruit tasting. And of course… Asavache!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Myra. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed her extensive knowledge, as well as the coffee and fruit tastings. We’re also glad you had the chance to experience one of Bogotá’s unique local spots! Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Colombia!
We had a lovely time walking through La Candelaria and visiting hidden treasures. Sara shared fun and important facts and gladly answered our questions. Totally recommend.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring La Candelaria and discovering its hidden gems with Sara. It’s fantastic to know that her knowledge, enthusiasm, and willingness to answer all your questions made the experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Colombia!
I am from Bogotá and I know this city; I always wanted to take a tour of La Candelaria to understand more about the history of Bogotá. I was very disappointed by the tour; the Venezuelan guide, although very kind, does not have much of an idea about Bogotá beyond what any person could read on the internet. They had us try fruits and coffee; the fruits were almost rotten, it was noticeable by the state of the peel, and we made stops at spots in La Candelaria that were dirty, smelled bad, and had no special relevance. There were 4 of us from Bogotá and we took the tour with foreigners (Italians, Swiss, and North Americans); it is a shame that they take away such a poor concept of what the center of Bogotá is—nothing interesting, nothing relevant, nothing was said about the architecture, the customs, absolutely nothing. A poor, improvised tour. I am writing this review with the intention that the organizers of this tour improve it 100% or preferably stop offering it.
A very nice experience with our guide, who is both knowledgeable and full of humor. He also prepares the coffee very well before letting us taste it!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that your guide’s knowledge, sense of humor, and coffee preparation made the tour even more special. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Colombia!
Fantastic walk about the city. Mayra has excellent English and was so interesting to listen to
Thank you so much for this review! We love hearing that you enjoyed exploring the city with Mayra. It’s wonderful to know her excellent English and engaging storytelling made the experience so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Colombia soon!
It was a great experience. There were unexpected things like the fruit tasting and a lot of interesting information even for me, who am from Colombia. The guide Gerald was very attentive, pleasant, and focused on creating an experience. Definitely a recommended plan for those who enjoy walking and learning beyond the obvious about a city.
Muchas gracias por esta reseña. Nos alegra mucho saber que incluso siendo colombiano encontraste información interesante y nuevos detalles sobre la ciudad. Qué bueno que Gerald ayudó a que la experiencia fuera tan agradable y que el tasting de frutas le diera un toque especial al recorrido. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos!



