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.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
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
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Excurgo comparison of 841 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $16 per person for this Bogota experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Find us next to the fountain at Chorro de Quevedo Square. Just look for the yellow umbrella! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 900 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gran Colombia Tours.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
The tour did not match the description on the website. A lot of time wasted in uninteresting places. The guide seemed uninterested. We would have liked to learn about the history of La Candelaria and Bogota, and about the architecture.
Fantastic few hours exploring the history of La Candelaría. I’d highly recommend if you want to learn about the history of this part of the city!
Thank you so much for your recommendation! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring La Candelaria and learning about the history of this iconic part of Bogotá. We hope you took home some wonderful memories of the city!
It was an excellent tour. I want to make a special mention of our guide, a great speaker, with historical and charismatic stories that make this experience something unique.
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste tanto del recorrido y, especialmente, de nuestra guía. Qué bonito saber que su carisma y su manera de contar la historia hicieron que la experiencia fuera única y memorable. ¡Gracias por acompañarnos!
We had the best guide - very knowledgeable. It is nice to have a Guide who loves her city, is enthusiastic about sharing historical facts and local stories, and is simply very warm and personable.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to know that your guide's passion, knowledge, and warm personality made the tour so enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear that her love for the city and enthusiasm for sharing its history and local stories made the experience even more special. Thank you for joining us!
Great tour with our wonderful guide Bernardo. We had just arrived in Bogota and this was a great introduction to the city. Bernardo took the time to point out places of interest and discuss the history and other interesting information. He also made great recommendations for the rest of our stay which made our whole stay more enjoyable.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're glad the tour was the perfect way to start your visit to Bogotá. It's wonderful to know that Bernardo's knowledge, attention, and recommendations not only made the tour special but also helped you enjoy the rest of your stay even more. We'll be happy to share your kind words with him!
I booked this walking tour for my parents and my grandmother, and they absolutely loved it. They told me it was an excellent experience from beginning to end. The guide, Mayra, was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, and wise, with a wonderful way of sharing everything she knew. They felt like they learned so much, even more than they would in a history class. She explained everything patiently, used great examples, and made the history and stories easy to understand and interesting. The tour was also very well paced. They were not walking nonstop, and there were plenty of moments to rest, ask questions, and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed. I honestly have major FOMO for not joining them! After hearing how much they enjoyed it, I know that when I come back, I will definitely be doing this tour myself. They would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. It was educational, enjoyable, and very well organized. Mayra was truly an exceptional guide!
Thank you so much for sharing such a thoughtful review! We're delighted your parents and grandmother had such a wonderful experience with Mayra. It's great to know her patience, knowledge, and engaging way of sharing history made the tour both comfortable and memorable for them. We hope you get to join us and experience the tour yourself on your next visit!
Bernardo is a guide 5☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Great trip with Luis! Small group and he allowed for our interests and questions to drive the conversations. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Luis and that the small-group setting made the experience more personal and tailored to your interests and questions. Thank you for joining us!
Our guide Jose was perfect. Very kind. Thank you Jose. We have learned all the history. We had a fruit and coffee tasting.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Jose and appreciated his kindness and knowledge. It's great to know you also enjoyed the fruit and coffee tastings. We'll be happy to share your kind words with him!
Highly recommended tour, our guide Jose was very knowledgeable and engaging, available for any questions and advice. We recommend it especially if it is your first time in Bogotá, you will not be disappointed!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted José made your experience in Bogotá so engaging and informative. It's great to know his knowledge, helpful advice, and willingness to answer questions made such a difference. Thank you for recommending us, especially to first-time visitors!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá | 3 hours | 4.8 (900) | $16 | |
 La Candelaria, Monserrate and Museums Bogotá Private City Tour | 5–7 hours | 4.9 (1,787) | $60 | View |
 Private City Tour Bogota + Monserrate, Gold, Botero and Candelaria. | 6h 15min | 5.0 (1,180) | $57 | View |
 Bogotá: True Colombian Walking Tour + Local Snacks | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (294) | $8 | View |
 Bogota City Private Tour - Monserrate, Museo del Oro, Candelaria | 4–6 hours | 4.9 (233) | $140 | View |
 Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá | 3 hours | 4.9 (71) | $63 | View |
 Private Bogotá City Tour: La Candelaria, Monserrate & Gold Museum | 7h 30min | 5.0 (38) | $46 | View |