Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Beyond Colombia Free, Group & Private Tours

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified professional guide and Free Tour Map.

Not included

Not included: Lunch and tips.

Itinerary

Museo del Oro

15 min

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.
Stop 2

15 min

A key point of the financial and historical center, where we will talk about the urban transformation of the city and its daily life.
Museos del Banco de la Republica

15 min

From abroad, we will learn about the importance of this institution in the Colombian economy and its cultural impact.
Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Monument

15 min

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.
Stop 5

15 min

Vibrant space surrounded by universities, ideal to talk about student life and the social dynamics of the center.
Stop 6

15 min

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)
Stop 7

15 min

Considered the place of founding of the city, where you will know its origins.
Stop 8

10 min

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.
Stop 9

15 min

We will know the importance of this cultural space and the artist Fernando Botero, without entering the museum.
Stop 10

10 min

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.
Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota

15 min

The political heart of the country, surrounded by important government buildings and scene of historical moments.
Stop 12

10 min

From the outside, we will know this emblematic place and its importance in local gastronomy.
Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia Marquez

15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet us in front of the Bogotá Gold Museum, where you will find your guide with the red Beyond Colombia umbrella.

End point

This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value that you pay through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for your guide's job. This amount that you pay in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the Viator commission). We hope you enjoy our experience!