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La Candelaria Bogotá: Private 3H City Tour and Transfer in Colombia's Art and Culture Hub
4.9
132 Ratings
Bogota
Embark on a private 3-hour city tour and transfer in La Candelaria, Bogotá's art and culture hub. Discover the history, art, culture, and cuisine of Colombia's capital while exploring colonial houses, baroque churches, and art deco architecture. Learn about the intricate relationship between the state, drug trade, and guerrillas at Simón Bolívar Square, and immerse yourself in coffee culture at a local café.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Barrio La Candelaria - Historical landmarks in downtown Bogota and local experiences of traditional food tasting: chicha, fruits, sweets and coffee
- Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica - A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Botero Museum
- Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) - A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Gold Museum
- Teatro Colon Bogota - A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Teatro Colon
- Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota - A thorough lesson on Colombian recent history: armed conflict, state and peace process
- Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo - A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Chorro de Quevedo Square
What's Included
- Coffee tasting experience
- Tropical fruit and juice tasting
- Expert Gran Colombia Tours guide
- Comprehensive all-risk insurance
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Traditional chicha tasting
What's Not Included
- Extra purchases
Additional Information
Embark on an adventure through the nooks and corners of Bogotá’s La Candelaria district in this guided expedition, traversing through the city’s rich history, art, heritage, and cuisine.
Embark on a private exploration of the storied past of Colombia’s capital, amidst colonial residences, intricate baroque chapels and stylized art deco structures in La Candelaria.
Accompany one of our knowledgeable guides in the vital core of Bogotá to unearth the secrets that this locale has to offer. Etched in graffiti and blended into the beverages, the colonial and native past of Bogotá, the very crux of Colombian history will unfold before you.
Make a visit to the Simón Bolívar Square, where we will espouse the complex ties between the government, drug trafficking, and rebel groups. Lastly, join us at a local coffee house, where an expert will walk you through the coffee culture and the art of brewing.
- Be aware this tour is walking.
- If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Location
Barrio La Candelaria
Calle 10 # 0 15 Bogota, Colombia, Llegando por avenida circunvalar preferiblemente.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(132 Ratings)
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721alfredm
Jun 11, 2024
Highly recommended! - Saraí was an amazing guide. She offered a range of historical and cultural facts on each stop. We were blessed with good weather during the tour, so we were able to do everything. Highly recommended!
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Pioneer792314
Jun 7, 2024
Highly recommend for long layovers!!! - We had a long layover in Bogota and signed up for this tour only a few days prior. Lorena reached out over WhatsApp a day in advance to confirm our flight info. She picked us up at the airport and did a fantastic job showing us (family of 4) around the Candelaria area. She thoroughly answered all our questions both in car and on the ground. We tried Colombia coffee and empanadas while walking around. She also gave us tips on what else to go see after the tour was over. Loved it!
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Daydream51761845542
May 7, 2024
Bogotá Experience - Everything was very well organised and interesting. Our guide, Yelitza, was really sympathetic, nice and flexible. We saw a lot of beautiful places with lots of background information. Thank you very much again for the experience. Br, Marc & family
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553kristofere
Apr 25, 2024
Excellent guidance! - Such a nice guide by July! Incredibly interesting to learn more about Colombia's rich and complex history. 3h with our guide gave us so much more than if we had wandered around on our own. Thanks! Highly recommended!
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198marianay
Mar 27, 2024
Brilliant - We went with the private tour, we had Camila, a genius. She explained everything perfectly to us and she was very cool.
The center of Bogotà is very beautiful and the reality is that it is not advisable to do it yourself, and in this case with the tour you save yourself a problem and learn a little bit of history.
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P5728zklarissaa
Mar 19, 2024
Candelaria Tour with Liz - I took the Candelaria tour with Liz Beltran and left extremely satisfied.
The tour passes through important points of the neighborhood, introduces us to fruits from the country, and ends with an experience in Colombian coffee.
Liz is very attentive and gave us tips throughout the journey.
On my next visit to the country, I want to do more tours with them.
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Dhalia85
Mar 3, 2024
Excellent Experience with Natalie - Wow, Natalie was amazing. She is so knowledgeable about the history and culture of bogota. I love history and she was just the right person to fill me in. She was kind and considerate and picked me up at the
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Erica_a
Feb 19, 2024
Perfect layover trip if you want a taste of the history of the area. - My your guide was awesome and knowledgeable. I felt like a got know the real par tof the area and the coffee was great!
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Raluca_m
Feb 12, 2024
Captivating tour with plenty of information about Colombia's history, economy and culture - The walking tour in downtown Bogota was a fantastic experience. The convenience of the pick-up at El Dorado airport was a great start to the tour. Nataly Espino, the tour guide, was not only professional but also punctual, arriving well before the designated pick-up time.
Throughout the tour, Nataly provided a wealth of information on Colombia's history, economy, culture, and current challenges. What stood out to me the most was her focus on sharing lesser-known facts, which added an extra layer of depth to the experience.
One of the highlights of the tour was the opportunity to taste four different types of maracuja. As a big fan of maracuja, I was delighted to discover new flavours that I was not aware of. Additionally, the samples of artisanal Colombian chocolate and coffee were very tasty and showcased the country's rich gastronomic culture.
Overall, I highly recommend this walking tour for anyone with a short stopover in Bogota.
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Sudhendus2019
Feb 5, 2024
Great tour - Great tour. Leslie is a wonderful guide. We tasted fruits and had some excellent coffee. Lots of interesting tidbits about colombia and Bogota
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