Free Walking Tour Bogota
Overview
We are the largest group of expert local Free Tours guides in Colombia with 12 original tours created by ourselves and also the most awarded tours in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice, and the Top 3 in Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín, and Cali.
We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 10 years of sharing passion at every step!
We aim with this walking tour to let you discover and experience our city through the eyes of the locals, to bring to life our cultural expressions, historical and representative institutions, our gastronomy, our tragedies that have changed the city, and of course to have fun.
We will cover some topics, such as the story of Chicha, the El Dorado Myth, Bolivar Plaza, the Courthouse, the Foundation of Bogotá, The Bogotazo, the Black Emerald market, the False Door, and more!
We will take you through a time when the Spaniards came and started a new civilization. Discover with us what Bogotá offers to you and feel the ambiance of the best-preserved city center in Latin America.
OUR TOUR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS
At a glance
- Explore the city center of Bogotá through a walking tour that covers the foundation of the city, local gastronomy, and the tragedies that shaped its history.
- Visit notable landmarks including the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, Plaza de Bolívar, and the Teatro Colón Bogotá.
- Learn about local stories and cultural topics such as the El Dorado Myth, the Black Emerald market, and the history of Chicha.
- This experience is suitable for families with children and people with reduced mobility.
This activity includes:
- Botero Museum
- Plaza de Bolívar
- La Puerta Falsa Restaurant
- Santander Park
- Teatro Colón Bogotá
- Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
- District Market Square La Concordia
- Plazoleta del Rosario
- Gold Museum
- Central Bank of Colombia
- Conjunto Residencial Calle del Sol
- Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Museum
- Fondo de Cultura Economica
- Golden One Myth
- Shooting Square
- “Tuqui Tuqui Lulu” expression
- Bogotá´s Independece Heroes
- Jorge E. Gaitan Complot
- Cultural Avenue
- Scars of Bogota Railway Company
- Policarpa Salavarrieta Heroine
- Jose Cuervo Secret
- Antonio Nariño – French Revolution
- Watchmaker Myth
- Pablo Escobar in Bogotá
- The 7th Wonder of Colombia
- Foundation Square
- Illegal Market of Emeralds
- Gastronomic District
On arrival
FREE WALKING TOUR BOGOTA
MEETING TIME: 10am (we start at 10:10am)
LANGUAGE: English & Español
MEETING POINT: Museo del Oro Entrance (at Santander Park).
ADDRESS: Carrera 6 # 15 - 88 WEATHER: Our Tour is NEVER canceled due to rain. Bogotá has a bipolar climate so it changes all the time, so if it rains don't worry ;)
BRING: Runners, Sun Screen, Umbrella, Money, Rain Gear, and Sunglasses.
Look for the guide with the RED UMBRELLA, he will be waiting for you ;)
Things to note
IMPORTANT:
1) If you decided NOT TO PARTICIPATE anymore, we kindly ask you to "CANCEL MY BOOKING" at the bottom part of the email you received from Freetour.com.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
FAQ
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
