Bogotá: 3-Hour Private Tour of La Candelaria
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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.
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
Description
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.
Includes
Guide
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Private group transportation
Chicha tasting
Fruit and juice tasting
Coffee tasting
All-risks insurance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund