Bogota's Historic Downtown Walking Tour (La Candelaria)
ID: GYG857984-1354395
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Everything you need to know about the historic center of Bogota! We will travel in time from the beginning of our indigenous ancestors through the period of colonization to the present day!
Welcome to Colombia and Bogotá, the cultural capital of the country!
We are Beyond Colombia, the largest group of Expert Local Free Tours guides in Colombia with 14 original tours created by ourselves and also the most awarded in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 3 in Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín and Cali.
We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 11 years sharing passion in every step!
During our walking tour we want you to discover and experience our city through the eyes of the locals so that you can give life to our cultural expressions, historical and representative institutions, our gastronomy, the tragedies that have changed the city and of course you have fun .
We will touch on some topics, such as:
- The history behind our "Chicha"
- Local Graffitis and Murals: influence, technique and resistance
- Myth of "El Dorado"
- Simón Bolivar Main Square
- Justice Palace Siege
- Local gastronomic alley
- Chorro de Quevedo foundation square
- The Bogotazo Riot - Jorge E. Gaitán
- Informal emerald market
- The False Door
- Botero's Museum + Cultural Square
- And much more!
We will take you through the time when the Spanish came and started the new civilization, to the current organization of the city.
Discover with us what Bogotá offers you and feel the atmosphere of one of the most colorful historical centers in Latin America .
Experience our impressive, magnificent, romantic, charming, fun and friendly city!
Copy and paste this link into your browser to learn about our experience: https://youtu.be/IMJyl_mp4vY
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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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
An open mind to comprehend all our history.
Umbrellas or capes. Please bring your favorite rainproof coat or umbrella, we can’t control the weather yet.
Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.
Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 7 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.
Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. We’ll visit some crowded areas, so don’t give papaya!
Keep in mind that we have reserved your guide who will receive you and carry out this Walking Tour with you. If you are no longer going to participate, please let us know to cancel the Tour and notify your guide, thank you.
Find us right in front of the Museo del Oro with our red umbrellas by Beyond Colombia!
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
