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Historical tour Bogota | 3 hours

65 Reviews | Bogotá
From $17.95 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Historical tour Bogota
2 Adults x $17.71
$35.42
Approx Total
$35.42

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Tourist guide
  • Tour of the areas of interest in the center
  • Drinks, meals or purchases that clients want to make.

Overview

On our essential Free Tour we offer you an extensive historical and cultural introduction to our beautiful city. During the tour you will walk through the streets of Candelaria, La Concordia and Las Aguas. During the tour we will talk about the beginnings of the capital, the indigenous tribe that inhabited Bogota, the legend of El Dorado, the colonization, the independence of Colombia, the most important events for the country as the Bogotazo and the violence in Colombia; we will talk about important celebrities such as Fernando Botero and Gabriel García Márquez; besides knowing how a Colombian lives in Bogota, education, art, gastronomy, architecture and different essential tricks for the stay in the capital. This walk will last approximately 3 hours. *The tour will not be cancelled due to bad weather, so we recommend bringing an umbrella.

Meeting points

The meeting point will be at the Plaza de Bolivar in front of the church, the Catedral Primada. Our guide will be holding a green umbrella with the name of the company, Oaca Colombia.

End point

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The tour ends at Rosario Square

Itinerary

  • Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota

    You will understand how the city of Bogota began and get to know the most important buildings in the country.

    30 minutes

  • Teatro Colon Bogota

    At this stop, you will be able to contemplate one of the wonders of Colombia, as well as the place where Simón Bolívar lived.

    15 minutes

  • Museos del Banco de la Republica

    From outside the museum, you will get to know the cultural block of La Candelaria and learn about its importance. Additionally, we will talk about the life of the artist Botero.

    15 minutes

  • Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo

    You will visit the foundation square of Bogota and learn about its importance. You will also learn why the drink of Bogota, chicha, was prohibited.

    20 minutes

  • Plaza De Mercado La Concordia

    Inside this market square, you can drink the traditional drink of Bogota (chicha), or have a typical Colombian juice, or buy a souvenir.

    20 minutes

  • Eje Ambiental

    At this stop, you will have a nice view of Monserrate and you will know how to get to this beautiful hill. You will also know the square where Gabriel García Márquez used to go to have social meetings.

    15 minutes

  • Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Monument

    At the monument to Gaitan, you will learn who he was and why he was so important to Colombia. You will also learn about the Bogotazo and what it has to do with the violence in Colombia.

    20 minutes

  • Plazoleta del Rosario

    This square is characterized by its emerald market. At this stop, you will know what we are talking about and perhaps see how we market this somewhat informal stone. There in our final stop, we will give you recommendations for your stay in our beautiful city and we will recommend which restaurants to visit.

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

October 26100% refund
October 27No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

65 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 63 reviews with 5 stars

Totally recommended!!

Published on Nov, 2024

I really enjoyed the tour! All the information provided was very interesting and not tiring at all. About 3 hrs tour thu La Candelaria, it was really nice and fun.

Worth it

Published on Sep, 2024

The tour was very informative! Please take this tour if you get the chance. You’ll learn all about Bogotá’s historical events

Exceptional Walking Tour with Paula in Bogotá!

Published on May, 2024

Paula is a phenomenal tour guide, brimming with knowledge about Colombia's history and politics. Her tour included a memorable stop at the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, enriched by her insightful commentary and love of literature. Paula is also a skilled photographer, capturing beautiful moments throughout our journey. She patiently answered all our questions, making our experience both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn about and explore Bogotá!

Fantastic tour

Published on Mar, 2024

Paula’s tour was excellent, so interesting and a lot of history covered in the tour. Was a great way to see La Candelaria area.

Informative, enjoyable, friendly atmosphere

Published on Feb, 2024

The tour was amazing! I would definitely recommend it if you want to learn about Colombian/Bogotánian history in different fields like politics, culture and society. Our guide asked us questions about what he have been telling us before and also about ourselves so we were an active part of the tour. That's why the tour felt more like a friendly walk throughout the city than an actual city tour.

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