Bogotá: 3-Hour Private Tour of La Candelaria
ID: GYG341981-609126
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Come explore the history of Colombia’s capital in a private tour of its historic downtown. Admire colonial houses, baroque churches, and art deco architecture in La Candelaria before tasting typical drinks at a local café.
Discover what Bogotá’s Candelaria neighbourhood has hidden away. Inscribed in graffiti and mixed in the drinks, you’ll discover Bogotá’s colonial and indigenous past, the roots of Colombian history.
Explore the Chorro de Quevedo Square before continuing on to La Concordia Marketplace where you'll taste local fruits and juices. Visit Santander Square, located in between old and new Bogotá, and admire the skyscrapers on 7th Avenue, among them the impressive Avianca building.
Visit the Simón Bolívar Square where you'll hear the stories of the intricate relationship between the state, drug trade, and guerrillas. Finally, visit a local café to learn about coffee culture and brewing from an expert.
Open to groups of any size, this private group tour offers hotel pick up, drop-off, and transfers in an air-conditioned car.
Highlights
- Visit historical landmarks in the downtown area
- Learn Bogotá's colonial and indigenous past through history and local graffiti
- Enjoy chicha, Colombian coffee, and fresh juices
- Explore Colombia's complicated relationship between the state, the drug trade, and guerrillas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
Pick up is available for hotels in central Bogotá. Please confirm your hotel name and address upon booking.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
