Free Historic Bogota’s Downtown Walking Tour (La Candelaria) – Bogotá, Colombia

EXPERIENCE

Discover the places that have shaped the history of the city, and the country!

In this a walking tour in La Candelaria, you ll visit the beautiful historic center of Bogota, where you ll learn about the history of the city while exploring it. Get in touch with the local culture, seeing the history come to life with stories from past and present.

We ll make sure to give you all the recommendations you may need to continue exploring Bogota on your own, whether you want to see all the museums, or eat in the best restaurants. This is a fun and informative walking tour full of curious facts about history, culture, gastronomy, architecture, places to visit, art and cultural offerings.

Important info: this Tour is a shared experience called “Free Walking Tour” and our job is based on tips, which means that you are the one who decides how much your Guides deserve for their work. We suggest $50,000 COP per person which we consider is a fair value for your Freelance Guide considering the cost of a regular Walking Tour. This voluntary tip that you give to your guide is their way of making a living and maintaining this exciting job.

HIGHLIGHTS

The origin of Bogota as the capital of the country
The great Bolivar Square and the history of its buildings
The controversial Bogota’s Riot of 1948, known as El Bogotazo
The Chicha as an ancestral drink, and as a heritage, in the Concordia market
Iconic graffitis of Candelaria in El Embudo alleyway

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