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(882)
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!
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!
Thank you Sarah for an amazing tour!! I had a great time and truly enjoyed it. Definitely recommend it .
Thank you so much for this review, we love hearing that Sarah helped make the experience such a great one for you. So happy you had a good time, and thanks for the recommendation!
It was fabulous! Our guide spoke English well & knew the neighborhoods! I came away knowing how to find my way thru Candelaria & adjacent neighborhoods. She shared info about the culture as we strolled thru all of it. Myra is an excellent guide well versed in the culture of Bogota.
We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic and insightful experience. It’s great to know Myra’s knowledge and guidance helped you feel confident exploring the area. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you again soon.
I had a great time and I learned a lot! definitely would recommend to anyone! Juana was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive and made sure we all had a good time.
We’re glad you had such a fun and enriching experience. It’s wonderful to know that Juana’s care and knowledge made the tour so enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Great communication from the team. The fruit tastings was good. Overall an informative tour, but was hard at time because there were a few demonstrations with lots of noise... outside everyone's control and part of Bogota's life.
We’re glad you had a positive and informative experience overall, and that you enjoyed the fruit tastings and communication from the team. We appreciate your understanding regarding the external noise, as it can occasionally be part of the city’s dynamic environment. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Luis was a wonderful guide! Personable and knowledgeable. Wonderful way to spend an afternoon and acquaint yourself with the area.
We’re glad you had such a great experience and that Luis made the tour so enjoyable and insightful. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you again soon.
Our experience with this tour was outstanding from start to finish. After we had issues with our hotel and missed the tour on our first day, the team kindly rescheduled us without any hassle, which we truly appreciated. Our guide was incredibly accommodating, making sure everyone was comfortable, and his knowledge brought every stop to life. You could tell he genuinely cared about giving us a great experience. The combination of flexibility, professionalism, and insight made this tour unforgettable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a well-run and enjoyable experience!
Thank you for your wonderful and thoughtful review! We're truly delighted to hear your experience was outstanding from start to finish. It’s great to know your guide made everyone feel comfortable and brought each stop to life with his knowledge and care. Your kind words about our professionalism and commitment mean a lot. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
What made this experience special was our guide, Juana. She was authentic, down to earth, and extremely knowledgeable about bogota, the county, current and hospital events. Would highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear Juana made your experience so special with her authenticity, warmth, and deep knowledge of Bogotá and Colombia. It’s great to know you enjoyed her insights into both the city and its current and historical context. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
