Bogotá Sightseeing Tour + Monserrate, Museums, Food, Small Group.

La Candelaria, Colombia



Discover Bogotá by visiting Monserrate, La Candelaria, the Emerald Museum, the Botero Museum, and Plaza de Bolívar. Includes exotic fruit tasting, Muisca tea, and a typical snack.

Highlights

  • Discover the history and culture of Bogotá on a small-group guided tour
  • Visit the Emerald Museum and learn about the process behind these stunning jewels.
  • Climb up Monserrate and enjoy unique views of the entire city
  • Tour the Catedral Primada and the historic Chorro de Quevedo

Description

If you're traveling to Bogotá, this is one of the best experiences to discover the history, culture, and flavors that make our city unique. Accompanied by our expert guides, you'll start the tour at one of the capital's most iconic landmarks: Monserrate. You'll climb to over 3,100 meters above sea level to admire the beautiful basilica and enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Bogotá. We'll then head to the Emerald Museum, where you'll learn about the history of one of Colombia's greatest natural treasures, its importance to the country's economy, and the fascinating process that transforms these precious stones into true jewels. Then we will venture into La Candelaria, the historic heart of Bogotá. There, we will visit the Botero Museum, which hosts an extraordinary collection of works by maestro Fernando Botero and renowned international artists. We will also visit iconic places such as Plaza de Bolívar, the Primada Cathedral, La Casa de Nariño, the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, and other places full of history and tradition. During the experience, you will enjoy a food tasting of exotic Colombian fruits in Plaza de La Concordia, try a traditional Muisca tea in Chorro de Quevedo, and taste a typical Colombian snack to get even closer to the flavors of our culture. It will be a tour full of history, art, architecture, traditions, and gastronomy, perfect for those who want to get to know the essence of Bogotá in an authentic and memorable way.

Includes

Expert English or Spanish speaking guide Admission to Monserrate Hill (Admission Not Included) Entrance fee to Museo de la Esmeralda Traditional snack (fried) Plaza de la Concordia Tour with Fruit Tasting Tea Tasting (Typical Indigenous Tea) or Chicha Botero Museum (Closed on Tuesdays) Tour of La Candelaria, Historic Center Plaza de Bolivar Tour

Excludes

Entrance to Monserrate Hill '12 dollars per person' Lunch Private transportation Breakfast Extra Purchases

Important Information

  • In the event of rain, the sightseeing tour still runs The Botero Museum is closed only on Tuesdays. The Emerald Museum is closed on Sundays and public holidays

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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