La Candelaria Bogotá: Explore the Culture, History, and Graffiti Art on a Free Walking Tour
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731 Ratings
La Candelaria
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, rich history, and captivating graffiti art of La Candelaria, Bogotá. Join our free walking tour to uncover the hidden stories of this unique neighborhood.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo - Meet new people and our guide at Chorro De Quevedo Square and let him show you what La Candelaria has hidden away.
What's Included
  • Coffee tasting session
  • Tasting of exotic fruits and fresh juices
  • Experienced Gran Colombia Tours guide
  • Comprehensive all-risk insurance
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra purchases
Additional Information

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 free 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.

  • 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.
Location
Plaza Del Chorro de Quevedo
Find us next to the fountain at Chorro de Quevedo Square. Just look for the yellow umbrella!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sasha_o
Jun 21, 2024
I loved the entire tour.... - I loved the entire tour. Christian was the best tour guide I've had yet. And the coffee was outstanding. I could go for more. I loved learning about the history of Colombia and how the country came to be. And la Candelaria has a lot of great food spots to round out the end of the trip.
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Brian_p
Jun 17, 2024
Fun and worthwhile - Great character, fun and educational. Loved the fruit tasting and historical notes. I had a free afternoon in Bogotá and this was the perfect choice
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180soledads
Jun 12, 2024
Excellent - Great tour! The very motivated guide, giving information in an entertaining and dynamic way, took us to various parts of the gastronomic tour and we managed to do everything and more! Highly recommended
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Kristina_m
Jun 11, 2024
Highly recommend! - Excellent tour of La Candelaria. Whether you are new to Bogota or know some of its history, there is something new for you to discover in this tour. The tastings along the way were also delicious.
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Giulia_n
Jun 11, 2024
Our guide Leslie was... - Our guide Leslie was really good, friendly and knowledgable all the time. Thank you Leslie for the great morning in Bogota
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Jeanmarc_m
May 23, 2024
A really great tour - Luis was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and amicable. This tour really explains the rich history of Bogotá, Colombia and leaves you with a greater appreciation for the city. The fruit and coffee tasting included were the icing on top for me.
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Jesus
May 19, 2024
Great experience and tour - This was an amazing tour where we got to see lots of the candelería área in Bogotá and learned lots about the culture of the city. Liz was very knowledgeable and super friendly. The tour was also very interactive with fruit tastings and a coffee tasting workshop. I highly recommend this tour!
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Rita_c
Jun 4, 2024
Good tour - Would have liked a few more details. It was fun tasting all the different fruits at the market But would have liked to see the inside of the fruit for the ones we did not get to taste. Some tours also had a little juice tasting and would be a good addition
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James_j
May 22, 2024
Informative La Candelariatour - Good tour of the district. Tasted some local fruit and coffee. Learned where to go and what sections to avoid in the district.
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Mikefield1000
May 14, 2024
Comprehensive tour - Chilled, informative, tour. Pleasant guide, lots of info. Sometimes the info comes a bit fast, but the guy was able to answer any question.
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