Colombian Emeralds Private Tour

1–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

On this tour you will learn about the fascinating world of Colombian emeralds, as they are renowned for their quality, value and beauty, and also how they have influenced the trade of the city center. You will also live the experience from its extraction with a representation of a real mine in the international emerald museum to its commercialization. You’ll have an income to a unique demonstration on the carving of these gemstones, how to recognize them and how they are sold for jewelry.

You can also buy unique products and we will give you a small detail in representation of this tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 1–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Audio guide: Spanish
Guide: Spanish
Written guide: Spanish
Operated by: ESMERALD TRAVEL AGENCY

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: GIFT
Included: DEMONSTRATION OF EMERALD CARVING
Included: BROCHURES
Included: FACE-TO-FACE GUIDE

Not included

Not included: PURCHASES IN ESTABLISHMENTS
Not included: TIPS
Not included: Snacks
Not included: Admission to museum

Itinerary

Museo Internacional De La Esmeralda

45 min Admission included

They will enter the world of emerald mines, learn how they are mined, how to recognize them, the types of emeralds that exist in the world and in Colombia.
Plazoleta del Rosario

15 min

There you will see how the emeralds are marketed, you will see how they reach from the mine to the market in the city center and the characteristics that make possible the trade of these precious stones.
Stop 3

30 min

Afterwards we will enter an office to demonstrate how the carving of emeralds is done, you will be able to know in person the tools and techniques for the transformation of the raw losers, explained by an artisan of the guild.