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(1,699)
I just finished the history tour of La Candelaria with Leo and it was very interesting and informative! Highly recommended.
Very good for getting a general perspective
We took a tour with Nicola; it was very interesting and everything was very well told and explained. Thank you very much for this experience! 😊
Nicolas was our guide. He was very great. we really appreciated his communication style and his willingness to answer all our questions. It was fantastic, I recommend him 100%.
Great guide Nicolas, tells lot about great facts about colombia
Was a wonderful tour Definitely recommend it to all
The guide, Patricia, was very good. She knows what she is talking about and makes it very enjoyable.
Luz is a perfect guide! She explains very well and is kind
a truly beautiful tour and I recommend Angelica as a guide. She was very good and explained the whole history of La Candelaria in English. Highly recommended indeed
We have spent a wonderful morning with Luz's friendliness and knowledge about the city of Bogotá and part of the country. Highly recommended.
