The Septimazo Walking Tour Bogotá

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On this walking tour, you'll discover Bogotá's living history while interacting with iconic cultural spaces. You'll get to know traditional neighborhoods and connect the past and the present

Highlights

  • You're not just walking through Bogotá, you're experiencing ElSeptimazo as an active cultural scene
  • You'll combine history, art, memory, and everyday life in a single tour.
  • The tour is led by a local expert who interprets the city through their experience.
  • You'll follow a carefully designed route that integrates neighborhoods, museums, and squares.

Description

You'll start the tour in the heart of the Las Nieves neighborhood, where your local guide will welcome you and introduce you to the history of Carrera Séptima as an ancient indigenous road and the social axis of Bogotá. As you move forward, you'll discover iconic cultural spaces like the National Library and the Museum of Modern Art, understanding how art and knowledge have shaped the city's transformation. Continue to the Bicentennial Park, the Planetarium, and the Plaza de Toros La Santamaría, a key point where tradition, science, and urban memory converge. The tour then takes you to the International Center, a symbol of Bogotá's modernization and architectural contrast. Later, you'll relive the golden age of theater at the Pasteur Terrace and the Jorge Eliécer Gaitán and Faenza theaters. Along the way, you'll interact with street artists, musicians, and urban characters, and take a break to taste tropical fruits and Colombian coffee. Before finishing, you'll visit the Church of San Francisco and the commemorative plaques of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán, remembering one of the most important events in national history. The tour wraps up at Plazoleta del Rosario, where you'll understand why the Seventh isn't just a place to visit, but a place to experience. General Info Operating days: Tuesday to Saturday. Hours: 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Language: Spanish (certified local guide). Policies, Safety, and Accessibility The tour will take place if there are at least 5 participants. Weather conditions: +In case of heavy rain, the operator may reschedule or delay the start of the tour for safety reasons. Alternate routes: +If we find closed sections, marches, or mobility restrictions during the activity, we'll adapt the route using alternate routes without affecting the overall experience. Accessibility: +Due to stairs, uneven platforms, and areas with high pedestrian traffic, the tour isn't suitable for wheelchairs or baby carriages. Substance use: +No alcohol or hallucinogenic substances are allowed. Minors: You must attend accompanied by your responsible guardian. Cancellations: If you can't make it, please let us know in advance so the guide doesn't have to wait. Child protection – Law 679 of 2001: Ae Colombia Travel S.A.S. rejects and denounces all forms of commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents, in compliance with Law 679 of 2001. Any case will be reported to the authorities. +You'll get a refund if the tour doesn't happen due to low attendance or bad weather.

Includes

Guided walking tour of Carrera Séptima (Septimazo). Certified local guide with a cultural and historical focus. A route structured by neighborhoods, squares, and emblematic cultural spaces of Bogotá. Historical and urban narration about the city's transformation. Interact with historical characters Tasting of Colombian tropical fruits. Colombian coffee tasting during the tour. Local food and culture recommendations at the end of the tour.

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