Highlights
- The historical origins of 20th-century Bogotá
- The Bogotazo of 1948 and its historical significance
- Liberals vs Conservatives: a historical political rivalry
- How the city transformed and remembers its past today
Description
Welcome to Colombia and Bogotá, a capital city whose history helps us understand the country's political and social transformation!
OUR TOUR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS
We are Beyond Colombia, the largest group of Expert Local Free Tour guides in Colombia with 14 original tours created by ourselves and also the most awarded in the country!
We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 11 years sharing passion in every step!
Colombia, a country known for the joy and kindness of its people, has often been misunderstood because of difficult chapters in its past.
On this educational walking tour, and always from a historical perspective, you will understand the causes and developments that have shaped the country's history up to today. Some of the topics we explore are:
The independence process
The Bogotazo and its historical significance
Political changes throughout the 20th century
The origins of the country's internal conflict
The peace process and reconciliation
Join us for a respectful and interactive experience through some of the places that hold the memory of these events. You will learn how Bogotá lived and processed key moments of the country's history, and how the city remembers them today.
By the end of this experience, you will have a more complete and balanced understanding of Colombia's history, its key moments and its path toward peace.
Includes
English-speaking tour guide
Accurate and objective knowledge of Colombian history. We promise not to take sides
Sightseeing of essential places in the historic center of Bogota, all framed in the history of the conflict
Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show the wristband we give you at the end of the tour, exclusive for our participants
Recommendations of material you can check out to keep yourself informed
Excludes
Drinks, food or souvenirs
Transportation to and from your hotel. We’ll be walking and taking resting stops
Tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply
Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people
Important Information
- An open mind to comprehend all our political 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 9 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
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
