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Shared Walking Tour of Bogotá's Historic Center Candelaria
(2) Reviews
La Candelaria
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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This walk through the center of Bogotá, in the company of our guide who will tell you all our history from our ancestors to today. In addition to this you can enjoy a delicious cup of Colombian coffee, considered the softest in the world and try our diversity of fruits.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bilingual guide
Fruit Tasting
Health insurance
Coffee Tasting
Lunch
Pick up and return to Hotel.
Entrance to the Colon Theater
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Del Chorro de Quevedo
We meet at the fountain in the Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo.
Return
Varietale La Candelaria
We finish our tour at the Café Varietale where we will have a Colombian coffee tasting experience, which is characterized as the softest in the world.
Shared Walking Tour of Bogotá's Historic Center Candelaria
(2) Reviews
La Candelaria
About
This walk through the center of Bogotá, in the company of our guide who will tell you all our history from our ancestors to today. In addition to this you can enjoy a delicious cup of Colombian coffee, considered the softest in the world and try our diversity of fruits.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bilingual guide
Fruit Tasting
Health insurance
Coffee Tasting
Lunch
Pick up and return to Hotel.
Entrance to the Colon Theater
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza Del Chorro de Quevedo
We meet at the fountain in the Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo.
Return
Varietale La Candelaria
We finish our tour at the Café Varietale where we will have a Colombian coffee tasting experience, which is characterized as the softest in the world.
We start our tour in the emblematic Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo, considered the place where Bogotá was founded. Here you will discover the stories and legends surrounding the birth of the city, in an environment full of urban art, colonial architecture and the bohemian atmosphere that characterizes La Candelaria.
15 minutes
2
Plaza De Mercado La Concordia
La Concordia Market Square – Exotic Flavors of Colombia
We will head to the traditional La Concordia Market Square, a space that fuses local cuisine with cultural expressions. Here you will have the opportunity to taste a variety of exotic Colombian fruits while learning about their origin, nutritional value and their importance in the country’s gastronomy.
20 minutes
3
Barrio La Candelaria
Tour of La Candelaria
We will continue our walk through the picturesque cobblestone streets of La Candelaria, surrounded by colonial houses with wooden balconies, street art and cafés that keep stories. Each corner reveals aspects of Bogotá’s cultural and literary identity.
1 hour
4
Plazoleta del Rosario
Park of Journalists
We will arrive at the Parque de los Periodistas, a meeting point of critical thinking, surrounded by historic buildings and with a privileged view towards the eastern hills. Here you will learn about the role this place has played in the intellectual and political life of the city.
10 minutes
5
Plaza de Santander
Plaza Santander – Culture and Heritage
Our next stop will be Plaza Santander, located in front of the Gold Museum and the Bank of the Republic. This space combines history and financial culture, and we will tell you how these institutions have influenced the economic and cultural development of the country.
10 minutes
6
Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
Bolivar Square – The Political Heart of Colombia
We arrive at the political and symbolic epicenter of Bogotá: the Plaza de Bolívar. Surrounded by the National Capitol, the Palace of Justice, the Primate Cathedral and the Liévano Palace, you will learn how this space has witnessed key moments in the country’s republican and contemporary history.
15 minutes
7
Teatro Colon Bogota
Columbus Theatre and San Carlos Palace
We will continue to the majestic Teatro Colón, an architectural and cultural icon of Colombia, where the Peace Treaty was signed with FARC guerrillas, marking a before and after on the road to national reconciliation. Nearby is the Palacio de San Carlos, the country’s first presidential headquarters, whose stories reveal the evolution of executive power in Colombia.
10 minutes
8
Varietale La Candelaria
Final stop: Sensory Experience with Colombian Coffee
We close our tour with a unique experience: a cup of Colombian coffee prepared by a professional barista. You will know the preparation process, the unique characteristics of Colombian coffee and its importance in the culture and economy of the country.