Two and a Half Hour Candelaria Walking Tour & Local Experiences

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Provided by: bogota city bus
Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
plaza de la Concordia
Languages
English
From €15.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.

Overview

Immerse yourself in the colonial soul of Bogotá with a guided walking tour through La Candelaria, where 500 years of history come to life amidst vibrant street art and cobblestone alleys.

Your journey begins at the Plaza Concordia, close to the city's birthplace, where you’ll delve into the stories of Spanish foundations and indigenous roots. As you wander past colorful facades and landmark squares like Plaza de Bolívar, the experience transitions into a sensory celebration of Colombian culture: you will visit a traditional local market to savor exotic native fruits, enjoy a coffee tasting to discover the nuances of the world's finest beans, and step into an exclusive emerald workshop to learn the secrets behind Colombia’s most famous gemstone.

This tour perfectly balances the grand narrative of the nation's past with the authentic flavors and crafts that define Bogotá today.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Salento
  • Circasia
  • Bilingual coordinator (Spanish and English)
  • Walking tour of the main attractions of La Candelaria: Carrera Septima, Plaza de Bolivar, Coliseo Street, Chorro de Quevedo, La Concordia Market Square
  • Colombian coffee tasting
  • Insurance
  • Fruit tasting
  • emerald workshop

Our Guides

andres alvarez — Guide of Two and a Half Hour Candelaria Walking Tour & Local Experiences, Colombia
andres alvarez

Meeting point

plaza de la Concordia

On arrival

Recommendations:
We will meet at Hotel Salento Real.
At each starting point, you will see the vehicle with the City Bus logo.
Arrive at the meeting points at the indicated time; otherwise, you will miss the tour.
We will wait 10 minutes at the meeting point.

Things to note

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
In case a place is closed unexpectedly, it will be changed to a similar one.
To cancel or modify the date of a tour, it must be done 24 hours before, otherwise there will be no refund.
Taking into account that it is a group tour, the established itinerary must be followed.
As an agency, we recommend the use of masks and biosafety protocols, however, currently in Colombia, the use of masks is not required in establishments, restaurants, outdoor places, transportation, and attractions.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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