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.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
BROCHURES
GIFT
DEMONSTRATION OF EMERALD CARVING
TICKETS TO MUSEUM
FACE-TO-FACE GUIDE
PURCHASES IN ESTABLISHMENTS
TIPS
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Cl. 16 #6-66
The Avianca Building is located at Calle 16 y Carrera Séptima, on the north side of Santander Park, in this same park is the Gold Museum.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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.
Highlights
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 2 hours
Offered in Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
BROCHURES
GIFT
DEMONSTRATION OF EMERALD CARVING
TICKETS TO MUSEUM
FACE-TO-FACE GUIDE
PURCHASES IN ESTABLISHMENTS
TIPS
Snacks
Meeting Points
Departure
Cl. 16 #6-66
The Avianca Building is located at Calle 16 y Carrera Séptima, on the north side of Santander Park, in this same park is the Gold Museum.
Return
Itinerary
1
Museo Internacional De La Esmeralda
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.
45 minutes
2
Plazoleta del Rosario
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.
15 minutes
3
Plazoleta del Rosario
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.
30 minutes
4
Cl. 16 #5-22
Here tourists will be able to observe the crafts and enter a trusted and certified jewelry store and those who wish to purchase jewelry products, purchases made in this establishment are NOT included in the tour. Free time
