Top Experiences in La Candelaria (Historic Old Town)

Discover Bogotá's urban spirit by visiting the city's most exotic corners in our off-the-beaten-path tour. Join us to live a day like a local, walking thru the iconic colors, flavors & senses of Colombian culture.

Start the day with the exotic variety of Colombia’s tropical fruits and local cuisine at the Paloquemao Farmer's Market. Next, get in touch with Bogota’s vulnerable communities in a guided tour at the Barrio Egipto and meet the ex-gang members day-to-day who decided to change their lives to show all travelers the beauty of this iconic neighborhood.

Close the day with an exciting Tejo game, one of the most original games that came straight from the indigenous traditions, while tasting a local craft beer, schnapps cocktails, and a traditional “Picada”

The history of corn and our ancestral our ancestral cultures, economic impact and industrialization industrialization in the country, the resurgence of the technified the artisanal. A journey through history and industry.

This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Taste your way through ancient and contemporary alcoholic beverages and discover how they can narrate decisive centuries of Colombian history and identity.

If you’re visiting the capital of Colombia for the first time, opt for a sightseeing tour that reveals the best of Bogota on this full-day tour. Ideal for visitors with limited time, this tour transports you between highlights—which include Mount Monserrate and La Candelaria (Historic Old Town)—with ease and provides local intel that you won’t find in the guide book. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Sensory experience of 100% Colombian Origin Coffee, by sensitizing the senses, a pleasant chat, recognizing its aromas and flavors, knowing the history and the way to prepare a good coffee; with this experience you are supporting the field and Colombian companies.

Embark on an exciting journey and travel back in time from the past to the future of Bogotá. Explore places full of stories, art, culture, and local gastronomy in a conceptual tour designed to portray the contrast between the classic and contemporary styles that make our city so beautiful and vibrant.

Photography is not just a hobby, it’s a passion and a way of expression. It doesn’t matter if you are a rookie or a professional photographer, Bogotá will show you hidden places that will seduce your lens.

✓ Discover the best that the city has to offer during this in-depth sightseeing half-day tour, whose history-themed focus unveils a comprehensive array of the must-see places in the town's historic center, La Candelaria.

Stroll through cobbled streets and gaze at the architecture still standing from the Spaniard colony as your guide allows you insights into the historical center of the city. Visit flagship museums. Enjoy the fascinating contrast between traditional old houses and amazing graffiti, which will give you an authentic experience of the local culture. Try the local gastronomy—a typical Bogotanian brunch. Gaze at the stunning views of Bogota from the 2nd highest lookout spot in the city—Mount Monserrate.

Experience Bogotá’s most unique attractions. This tour highlights the culture of Bogotá from its pre-Hispanic goldworking to its colonial old town and Botero’s 20th century art. Come to enjoy with us in a totally relaxed atmosphera. No rushes, time for coffee and snacks or lunch. Feel free to choose wich attractions add or skip. Our personal will be happy to fullfill your expectations.

This Tour Graffiti will teach us the urban art in the streets of Bogota. We will walk through several sectors where they will show us all their colors through paintings around the city.

The perfect option to escape from the tedious airport and have the opportunity to take a look at one of the most important capitals of Latin America.

One of the tours in Colombia that should not be missing are the cultural tours, these allow us to know, interpret, live a little the culture of each region through its stories and representative museums.

Bogotá has become a world reference in graffiti. It boasts impressive murals and street art that place it above cities like Miami, Amsterdam, Río, and México City. Its rise as one of the key city-canvases in Latin America has made it an attractive destination for the curious tourist and the bold artist. Would you have guessed?

As with graffiti everywhere else, Bogotá’s history with the art has often been tense. But great art can overcome negative labels. Right now, no one would call it vandalism. It has struggled but has earned its place and the city is better for it. The mixture of social and political commentary with a twist of local and foreign styles make Bogotá’s graffiti truly a sight to behold.

Join us in this tour not only of Colombia’s history as told by art but a tour of Bogotá as a curated museum of amazing artists!

Make the most of your visit to Bogota and uncover with us the best of the Colombian capital. We will do a 360º tour in which you will be able to know the modern part that attracts all the visitors, as well as its historical part that invites you to have a new perspective of its culture and traditions.

The city tour starts in the modern neighborhood that surrounds Calle 93 and runs through the emblematic places in the north of the city such as Usaquén Park. Then we will uncover the main attractions of Bogotá until we reach the center of the city where we will visit the historic streets of La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolívar to end at sunset on Cerro Monserrate.

This tour takes place in the historic center of Bogotá, also known as La Candelaria. During the tour you will visit emblematic places and highly appreciated by Bogota citizens, which will make you feel like an inhabitant of Bogotá instead of a tourist.
Your guide will use all of his knowledge of the city to take you through colonial streets and other places of interest, which hold unexpected secrets and have witnessed the transformation of Bogotá. This tour is ideal for those who do not want conventional tours and prefer to know the city hand in hand, more than a guide, from a local adventure partner

Ciudad Bolívar is an emerging destination located south of Bogotá, it offers a unique experience for those visitors who seek to explore cultural diversity through art. Visitors can take a tour of the iconic Calle del Color and appreciate the talent of the artists. local artists.

From there you can appreciate Bogotá from the largest viewpoint in the city and take a graffiti workshop led by a local artist. It is an ideal destination for those looking for a more authentic cultural experience outside the conventional tourist circuits.

Important information:
* Since April 1st. you may have included a ROLO TICKET for FREE in Hop On Hop Off Bogota. Please contact City Bus Bogota after buying this product.
*This tour begins and ends in Candelaria.
*Arrival times for this tour depend on traffic.
*Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
*The itinerary takes place regardless of weather conditions.

Discover some of the best stones in Colombia and get to understand every aspect around precious legitimate gems and all the trade that occurs at the country´s main exchange market which is Bogota.

While in between flights at the Bogotá airport, why not venture into the Colombian capital for some sightseeing while you wait? Even if you are just visiting Bogotá for a few hours, you can make the most of your stay with our tour. This experience is designed for everyone who has a layover in Bogotá and doesn’t want to miss the chance of discovering the Andean capital.

You will know the place from the hands of experts and professionals, you will do it in private service, both the guide and the transport, so you will only depend on your time and interest. You will have the tranquility and security of having a high quality service.

let's enjoy the essence of salsa while we learn, the idea is to understand why people in Latin America dance; even when there are problems and much more in the joys; The Latin people dance.
Get ready to learn and come with an open mind. the salsa is not in the blood the sauce is in our hearts.

Breakfast is considered the most important meal for Colombians, and problaby you have heart the expression "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper" so in this tour you will become a Colombian king! 5 different traditional restaurants offering specialities of the regional breakfast of this exotic country. You will delighted by delicious food having the hole historical background of each plate. Come and learn with us about the breakfast culture in Colombia while you are filling your belly!

All the restaurants chosen by us are a mix of local, traditional, family atmosphere and authenticity. The tour is located in the Center of Bogotá, all the spots are in a walking distance, no more than 10 minutes between them. We will try the traditional plates from the Capitals region, caribbean region, Antioquia region and pacific coats region. All plates are included and have in mind you will eat as a king, so dont make plans for lunch, we think you cant handle it ;)

Tour the historic center, the old part of the city, the Barrio La Candelaria and learn the stories of this place.
> Visit to the Minas de Colombia Gallery where they will learn about the Emerald process, visit the Botero Museum, Military Museum, Plaza de Bolivar, Monserrate, Environmental Axis and other places of interest.

We will make a tour of the old structures of the Colonial Bogota. We will meet and make a tour of the "Candelaria", historical and cultural center of Bogotá, Walk through the park of Bolívar to know the "Primada Cathedral", the Palace of Lievano, Archbishop’s Palace, Chapel of the Sagrario, Capitol, House of Communards and House Museum 20 July and Sanctuary "Divino Niño".

In this Candelaria Tour, you will get to know Bogotá’s historic center, where it all began. Witness the development of this cosmopolitan city. La Candelaria is the place that keeps the magic of the colonial era, when South America was just a seed of what it is today.

The best way of really knowing a place’s culture and customs is by trying its food. Complete your trip in Bogota with this 3-hour tour around its downtown and taste tons of new and delicious flavors of our joyful and rich cuisine. Chocolate, arepas, obleas, almojabanas, coffee and more. Let our guide take you to the best sites, where locals will offer their best for you to try and enjoy. A gastronomic experience to remember.

• 3-hour downtown tour along its important spots
• A brief introduction to Colombia’s history through its gastronomy
• Samples and samples of typical foods and drinks of the region (appetizers, desserts, finger foods, beverages)
• An incredible chance to get in touch with locals and their stories
• Memories full of senses about colors, smells and flavors of Colombia and its capital

Bogotá is a city full of art and culture, you can’t say goodbye to the Colombian capital city without taking this art tour around the most important galleries, and why not acquire a piece of art as a unique souvenir?

If you are interested in architecture, you can’t miss the opportunity to explore the urban diversity that Bogotá offers. From the Colonial to the Renaissance style, and from the New Gothic to the Modern, the city doesn’t stop surprising us with its uncountable architectural jewels.

If you want to travel Bogotá more than touristic areas, you may take this Panoramic City Tour.

Enjoy a tour of our capital with specialized routes with comfortable cars and sightseeing around the city. During this tour, you visit the most important areas like downtown, Parque de la 93. Zona T, the International Center, Monserrate, and many others. Come and live Bogotá!

Bogota is a global icon for promoting the use of bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation. Cycle through the city streets on this group bike tour. Discover the network of 376 kilometers of bike routes that allow the city to do the Car Free Day, Sunday bike routes and Night bike routes in December.

When you book this tour, you are getting the support and guidance of a professional historian, borned and raised in Bogotá, and with experience as a certified trilingual tour guide (Spanish, English and Portuguese) since 2016. All the details included were specifically designed to provide you with a complete, comfortable and comprehensive experience during your first discovery of the city.

On top of that, you will receive the same high-quality service that I provide for the most exclusive tour companies in the country, that I also normally work with, but for a very convenient fraction of the price.

The tour is also totally flexible and can be modified to better suit your specific needs and interests, so don't hesitate about sharing them from the very beginning.

Take a tour around Bogota and visit the highlights of the city including Monserrate Sanctuary, La Candelaria, Plaza de Bolivar, Gold Museum, and Usaquén

If there is something characteristic of Colombia, it’s the local gastronomy. Embark on this tour to discover a wide variety of fruits, recipes and dishes. Immerse yourself in this interactive experience by trying everything culinary that this country can offer.

Enjoy a private tour of Bogota's historic city center with a local guide and get to know the most important places and their history.

You’ll be picked up at your lodging and head to Monserrate to enjoy a great view of the city (VIP tickets to skip the line included). Then you’ll walk around La Candelaria neighborhood where you’ll visit a traditional market recently renewed (Plaza de La Concordia), Chorro de Quevedo, Botero’s Museum, Columbus Theater, Palacio Nariño and Plaza de Bolívar.

Finish the tour at the Gold Museum, the largest collection in the world of prehispanic goldsmithing pieces.

Explore the vibrant heart of Bogotá on this enriching culinary journey. Delve into Colombia's diverse culture and history as you walk through its historic neighborhoods, tasting iconic regional dishes and experiencing the unique blend of architectural styles. From traditional empanadas to controversial chocolate with cheese, each flavor tells a story of Colombia's rich heritage. This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel.

Explore the Historic Center of Bogota on a 3-Hour sightseeing walking tour whose history-themed focus reveals a wide array of the must-see places in La Candelaria as you hear in-depth commentary on their history and their cultural importance. Visit flagship museums such as the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, or the Archeological Museum.

✓ Just perfect if you just a few hours in the city or have a sort of long flight connection.

La Candelaria is undoubtedly one of the most artistic spots in Colombia and in South America as a whole. This is due to the amazing street artists who have been creating some amazing graffiti in that famous spot of Bogota. Walking in those streets will give you the feeling of attending an art exhibition. Many tourists come here every day to admire those fantastic artworks. So if you are an art fan or you just want to experience something different, join us on this tour where you get to choose between the morning itinerary or the afternoon one.

To take a stroll around the streets that are a reflection of the rich history of the capital of Colombia is a journey that no one should miss. Let’s explore the secrets of Bogota’s past.

This experience is unique, because you can enjoy a unique and unique tour where you will discover a different face of the city of Bogotá.
In the same way, you will have the opportunity to meet and live with a resilient community that seeks to leave violence behind through art and tourism.
Thus, during the tour of our Egypt neighborhood hosts, you can see around 32 graffiti by local artists, and you can also enjoy the panoramic view of the city of Bogotá from the different viewpoints that this place offers.
On the other hand, members of this neighborhood will also learn about the history of the neighborhood and some words and jargon used, through stories of anecdotes and life stories.

Being the largest city in Colombia, Bogota offers a unique     atmosphere at night that you can enjoy at no other city. Get an intro to the city´s most spectacular views just a few minutes away at La Calera, perfect place to watch the sunset while enjoying a soothing Canelazo drink on the house.

We invite you to explore with us a city of flavors, colors and cultural expressions. A city that is part of the second most biodiverse country in the world, so you will surely find a juice or a fruit that you have not tried in the world, from curubas, lulos, cherimoyas, chontaduros, loquats, among hundreds of others, that will make an explosion of flavors in your mouth.

Then we will explore old Bogotá, and among its streets of colorful colonial houses, we will find stories not only of historical data, but also stories of love, wars, Knights Templar, ancestors and a culture that we have been recovering little by little.

To remember the times of our grandparents, we will try in gratitude to them some of the most iconic dishes of Bogotá and some nearby regions, and we will end the day as my grandfather did with his friends, with a good cold beer and playing shuffleboard!

Welcome to Bogotá - Colombia!

This tour is unique, because it is based on the Legend of El Dorado, which was the reason for the existence of the cities of Colombia, which were founded in search of Gold.
The Gold Museum, the largest in the world of its kind, with all the pre-Columbian wealth.
The Church of San Francisco, a work of art with its altars plated in 24 carat Gold Sheet, in the Baroque style.
A custody of the Colony with 150 precious stones of which 1450 are emeralds.

La Candelaria:
The old Santa Fé de Bogotá, capital of the New Kingdom of Granada, which was made up of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. At this site, you will visit the House of the Marquis of San Jorge.

The Botero Museum
The great artist from Colombia, famous for his sculptures that have toured the great capitals of the world and his paintings, in a wonderful collection.

Gastronomy
Typical foods from Bogotá and fruits unknown to tourists from other countries will be enjoyed and tasted.

Bogota will surprise you! It is a cosmopolitan, bustling, modern and colonial city at the same time, which houses 8.5 million cheerful, kind, friendly, sociable and fun inhabitants. From the sector of large avenues and modern shopping centers in the north of the city to the colonial Bogota in La Candelaria, at the south center, it is a box of surprises! 

There is a lot to see in Bogotá: Make sure you have all the time you need to make a pleasant trip, that allows you to appreciate what the city looks like, what it tastes like, what it smells like, what everyday life is like ...

BOGOTA, 2600 METERS CLOSER TO THE STARS!!

From Monserrate hill, at 10,500 feet above sea level, you will see one of the most impressive cities in Latin America. It is a cosmopolitan, bustling, modern and colonial city at the same time, which houses 9.5 million of cheerful, kind, friendly, sociable and fun inhabitants. Let's go to the place where Santafé de Bogotá was founded on August 6, 1538 and walk down the very first street of Bogotá.

Let's look at the market for the finest emeralds in the world.

Let's walk through the streets of the center of Bogotá, in a multicolored merriment from Santander Park to Bolívar's square, to see the institutional center of Colombia, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Colegio de San Bartolomé (1604), the National Congress , the Mayor's Office, the Palace of Justice, the Presidential Palace and the Candelaria neighborhood, with its Spanish architecture, where we will drink an exquisite Colombian coffee!

Bogota is a box of surprises!

✓ Enjoy a thoroughly designed-all-included experience that unveils a comprehensive array of the must-see places in La Candelaria, Bogota's Old Town.

Plus, you will visit the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral—a globally-recognized attraction and the First Wonder in Colombia, known as the Jewel of Modern Architecture. A savvy guide will let you in on its enthralling history.

12 Fantastico days in Colombia with some amazing archaeological, cultural, and nature experiences!
Starting in Bogotá you’ll explore the oldest neighborhood of La Candelaria.
Next, it’ll be off to the Desert of Tatacoa to marvel at the amazing landscape.
Day 4 will see you arriving into the archaeological zone of San Agustin, and some fantastico tours in this area.
Following this, it’s off to the white city of Popayan, and then to visit the indigenous village of Guambia.
Next, it’s off to Cali, the Salsa Capital of the world. Where you’ll enjoy a night and a wonderful tour before heading to the East of Colombia, and to the protected area of El Guaviare.
Here you’ll visit sites of rock paintings dating back 12500 years BP, swim with pink dolphins, walk through the jungle spotting monkeys and birds, explore natural rock tunnels, natural rock bridges, caves, colored rivers, enjoy the hospitality of the Familia Tukano Oriental, and relaxing in a setting hundreds of years old.

Looking for a personalized experience in Bogota?
Forget all about the tight itineraries and get ready to experience our city besides a local friend.

With this private tour, in Zebra Fisgona Tours we create a customized plan for you to discover Bogota or its surroundings, based on your interest. From visiting our city highlights, going to special events or concerts, enjoying a nice dinner or bar hopping, to walking around hip areas; your new local friend is always ready to share the best of Bogota, her passion and knowledge with you!

Thinking of changing plans on the run? No problem, this tour is extremely flexible, we can do it!

*This service includes the time of your local friend and tour insurance. During this experience, you are in charge of all the expenses for you and your local friend. If you want private transport, we can include it for an additional fee.

What are you waiting to meet your new local friend? Book now!

The tastiest walking tour in Bogotá, we explore the old town through delicious local cuisines that you would never find in your typical “things to do in Bogotá” This vibrant, colorful, and fascinating neighborhood gives you the best of what Bogotá has to offer - culture, food, and fun!

Join our intimate adventure that allows you to interact on a personal level with locals as we take a deep dive into the history, culture and cuisine of Colombia. You'll experience traditional treats such as empanadas and arepas, as well as the unique Colombian flavors of ajiaco, chocolate santafereño, and chicha.

We also explore a colorful neighborhood market and taste the exotic and mouthwatering fruits and fresh-squeezed tropical fruit juices. We have taken the time to find the tastiest examples of food and most fascinating stories of the people to ensure you get a true sense of Bogotá!

If you travel to Bogotá, this is the best option to get to know, learn and enjoy its beauty and its history.

This tour, accompanied by our expert guides, begins in an emblematic place: Monserrate hill. You will climb to more than 3100 m high and you will see the beautiful Basilica of Monserrate and the best panoramic image of the city.

You will then go to the Gold Museum, you will learn about a collection of gold pieces and their history in Colombia and the relationship with the Muisca culture that also give rise to the legend of El Dorado.

This trip is made in the Candelaria neighborhood, you will arrive at two unmissable places, the Botero Museum, named in honor of the renowned Colombian painter Fernando Botero; and the Plaza de Bolívar, where the Palace of Justice, the presidential palace, the mayor's office, the Primada Cathedral, and more are located!

Finally, you will walk to the area called Chorro de Quevedo to learn about different traditions that mix between the new generations and the past.

This gourmet tour will guide you through the world of the highest quality soft coffee in Colombia. This tour will consist of two parts: first a theoretical talk about the cultivation process and later a guided visit through the threshing and roasting rooms. After fully understanding the production process of coffee, you will pass on to a tasting experience. You will be offered different varieties of Colombian coffees, and understand exactly from what area in the country they come from. This tour will finish with a demonstration of latte art.

Experience Bogotá’s La Candelaria neighborhood and the mountaintop Monserrate Monastery (If your select this option)  during this 7 or 8 hour excursion. Wander the narrow streets of Bogotá’s La Candelaria area as you visit the city’s Gold Museum, Botero Museum and more. you will have free time to have lunch before you ascend by cable car to Monserrate to enjoy stunning views of the Colombian capital. Museum entrance fees and your cable car ride are all covered. You will have the oportunity to decide if you visit  Monserrate or not.

There is nothing that can define a city better than its urban food and markets, and this tour will take you on a visit to all the most important ones in Bogota. Historically, markets have been an intersection for farmers and citizens, they are the place where the country side and the industrial world meet. In this particular city, markets developed as the place there the history of Bogota was woven. You will visit La Plaza de la Perseverancia, a market that dates back to 1910, when the city was only beginning. After this, you will follow to the Paloquemao Market, the most important place for exchange in the city nowadays. This tour will help you understand both history and the cultural significance these places have had for the Bogota.

During our city tour you will learn about the development that Bogotá, Colombia has had in terms of security and infrastructure since the beginning of the 20th century, we will share real stories of experiences and events in Bogotá and Colombia.
THE CANDLE.
The client will have the opportunity to visit the place where Bogotá was founded, this place has spectacular colonial architecture, where a historical legacy is preserved combined with a bohemian atmosphere on the tour you will visit; The Cultural Block (Botero Museum, Casa de la Moneda Museum, Luis Ángel Arango Library and Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center).
BOLIVAR PLAZA
It is the administrative center, the epicenter of the activity of the powers and public bodies. This being the most important square in Colombia. Where the following palaces and attractions are located (National Capitol, Lievano Palace - Bogotá City Hall, Palace of Justice, Catholic Street and the monument to Simón Bolivar).

To Travelers who are seeking unique and authentic experiences. One way to achieve this is by connecting with a local friend in the destination city to personalize one's travel experience. Sharing with locals not only ensures a more personalized experience but can gain an understanding of their destination through a bogotan expert

We are local experts

When visiting Bogotá, if you don't get out to explore the surrounding countryside you're missing half the story and most of the views. Come with us and explore two prominent hills during this full-day tour partly done by horseback. Begin in Guadalupe to learn of Colombia's colonial past, then hop on your trusty steed and ride through the forest to Monserrate. Return to the city via cable car. A completely different experience you will never regret.

• Visiting Monserrate and Guadalupe viewpoints with a tour that is one of a kind
• A fun and exciting horseback riding through rugged and natural paths
• Historical landmarks of peasant traditions, indigenous and colonization
• Experiencing the transition from the countryside to the hilly borders of Bogotá

Are you interested in knowing more about the history of Bogota? If yes, then, you are in the right place. Bogota is a city full of amazing history with a lot of iconic places to see. Those places have helped shape the history of the city and the whole country of Colombia. We are offering you the chance to tour amazing spots such as La Plaza de Santander, Simon Bolivar, Seventh Avenue, and the Colonial neighborhood, where you will hear a lot about the facts that shaped the history of the city and the whole country in general. We will pick you up an hour before the start of the tour and drop you off 1 Hour after it has ended.

Bogota is one of the most dynamic cities in Latin America, with a variety of activities for all ages and genders at any time of the day. In this tour, we will have a panoramic visit of the city touring the most representative places.

Bogota is one of the most dynamic cities in Latin America, with a variety of activities for all ages and genders at any time of the day. In this tour, we will have a panoramic visit of the city touring the most representative places.

INCLUDES:
Guide (bilingual English - Spanish), Private transportation, Medical assistance, Hydration, Entrance fees.

DURATION: 5 hours

Let our guides orient you in our dynamic, diverse capital with this half-day tour that takes you to all of the Bogotá essentials. La Candelaria neighborhood, our historical district, acts as a walkable treasure trove of Bogotá’s beginnings. Next door sits the Gold Museum, which boasts the world’s largest collection of golden artifacts. These two attractions are just a couple of the stops on our city-wide tour.

Forget about long boring layovers at the airport. Make the most out of your time in Bogotá and get to see the main sights

Our goal is to help visitors make the most out of Bogotá, even if we are talking about a few hours stay. This tour was designed by our team for travelers with a layover in Bogotá and those who don’t want to miss the chance of seeing the Andean capital.

Join us in this amazing free walking tour through Bogotá's downtown district and learn all about the city's history and culture, making friends along the way.

La Candelaria is a creative hot-spot of Bogotá. There’s nothing like it anywhere else in this sprawling city. Art-deco and colonial houses, with baroque churches behind them; the old and the new intermingled in this free walking tour Bogotá.

Join one of our guides in the heart of Bogotá and discover what this neighborhood 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.

A confluence of culture and conflict can be felt all around, as you follow a trail of graffiti through old city streets. Learn about the impact of Colombian drug trafficking, emerald mafia, and how all lines up with its +50 year old armed conflict. State, drugs, war, guerrillas, trade: a volatile mixture that has often blinded us to the better side of Colombia.

This Layover City Tour is perfect for those short on time wishing to see the main points of interest in this fascinating city, additionally it is a perfect option for those in-transit to another destination, come and explore Bogota with us!

Historically, graffiti has served as a form of urban expression, which has allowed societies to decorate their city walls with messages of social and political statements in the form or murals or words. Join us and appreciate the work of local and international artists, letting them tell you their stories and those of the city, sharing with us the characteristics that make Bogota unique.

Visit the graffiti district, it is our second option to have a walking graffiti tour. In this case, the meeting point will be the Transmilenio station Ak53A. Let us know if you wanna take this one.

 Do not miss the opportunity to take this private Walking Tour here in Bogota and fall in love with its amazing history and architecture! The meeting point is the Reception of the Botero Museum. Private tour extended to a maximum of 15 travelers.

In this Candelaria Tour in Bogota you will explore all the famous historic centre has to offer, a truly remarkable testament to architecture and Bogotá’s colonial past. This makes the perfect setting to experience the food, culture, storytelling and street art of Colombia. Learn all about the troubled and fascinating history of this remarkable city and its development from the colonial era to a truly cosmopolitan setting.

The tour is 3 hours of duration and includes: bilingual guide, private transportation, entrances for one Museum and snack. 

Those seeking an unforgettable experience in Bogota, a day of immersion in the culture and its customs, this tour will give you a unique insight into our city.

This phenomenal package brings the best of Colombia so you can admire in a bit over a week, with all accommodation included as well as day tours in every city. From arrival to departure, enjoy the best sceneries Colombia has to offer and interact with locals from every region:

Breakfast x 11
Lunch x 1
 2 nights accommodation with breakfast (double bed, mini bar, AC) Hotel...
 Full day Cartagena City Tour
 Full day Rosario Islands and Baru Tour
 4 nights accommodation (double king size bed, mini bar, AC) Hotel Dorado...
 Full day Medellin City Tour
 Full day Guatape tour (entrance to Peñol rock included)
 Full day coffee tour (lunch included)
 2 nights accommodation with breakfast (double twin bed, mini bar) Hotel...
 Full day Bogota City Tour
 Full day Zipaquira salt cathedral and Villa de Leyva
 Round private airport transportation in every city

Tour and get to know Bogotá in an ecological and calm way. Riding a bicycle you can visit historical and magical sites of this great city. Marvel at colonial streets, with urban landscapes loaded with history, with buildings whose names rumble in the ears of all Colombians, buildings with neoclassical architecture and delight yourself with exquisite food and coffee that will accompany you throughout this wonderful journey and your great adventure through the Streets of a cosmopolitan city.

This tour was specially designed for those bike lovers who want to experience the city riding a bike. Have the chance of strolling through sightseeing the capital city as you learn about its history, urban art movement, as well as diving into local culture and more. Depending on your interests, you will be taken to different locations making this tour personalized.

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Get a full day of experiences getting to know Bogotá and visiting the Zipaquirá Salt Cathedral. This combo tour will show you the most characteristic Bogotá scene, and then take you to a town nearby to an underground Cathedral full of history

Bogotá has become a world reference in graffiti. It boasts impressive murals and street art that place it above cities like Miami, Amsterdam, Río, and México City. Its rise as one of the key city-canvases in Latin America has made it an attractive destination for the curious tourist and the bold artist. Would you have guessed?

As with graffiti everywhere else, Bogotá’s history with the art has often been tense. But great art can overcome negative labels. Right now, no one would call it vandalism. It has struggled but has earned its place and the city is better for it. The mixture of social and political commentary with a twist of local and foreign styles make Bogotá’s graffiti truly a sight to behold.

Join us in this tour not only of Colombia’s history as told by art but a tour of Bogotá as a curated museum of amazing artists!

Join one of our expert guides on this amazing bike tour around downtown Bogotá and learn about the history and culture of the city.

Bogotá is packed full of history. From its foundation to modern times, the city has sprawled around its vibrant and ever-changing downtown. And just walking can’t ever do it justice. Our bike tour was designed to show a bigger face of this massive city and its more than 500 years of history. You will discover so much more on a bike that you would do on foot or bus!

Visit the city’s founding three plazas to understand how the city has changed over time. From its indigenous beginnings to Spanish colonialism, independence and modern times, learn how each place has symbolically transformed over time.

Adventure is just around the corner in Bogotá's La Candelaria district in this guided tour through the city's history, art, culture, and cuisine.

Come explore the history of Colombia’s capital in a private tour of its historic downtown among colonial houses, baroque churches and art deco architecture in La Candelaria.

Join one of our guides in the heart of Bogotá and discover what this neighborhood 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.

Visit Simón Bolívar Square where we’ll tell you all about the intricate relationship between the state, drug trade, and guerrillas. Finally, join us at a local café to learn about coffee culture and brewing from an expert.

Join this 6-hour tour of La Candelaria with private transfer and enjoy a delicious lunch at the end of your tour.

Go ahead and enjoy this great opportunity to live unique experiences and take fascinating memories on your palate, the Colombian flavor in the Plaza de Mercado in Paloquemao, having this square more than 50 years old with varieties of fruits, vegetables, medicinal herbs, flowers , typical food among others, also live the experience of knowing the history of Bogotá through Graffiti with our local guides, which covers part of the Candelaria, Parque de la Concordia and the Chorro de Quevedo, in which you can learn about the techniques used in the Graffiti, the stories that each of them represents and some Biographies of the Graffiti artists, you will be part of the best adventure in Bogotá.

Take this comprehensive city tour and experience the best Bogota has to offer. In just half day, your private guide will show you around the most representative places on a fully narrated tour.

During your visit to Bogotá, Colombia Tours and Travel offers you an unforgettable experience so you can get to know Bogotá and enjoy the most representative and important attractions of the Colombian capital. Additionally, during this tour, in the company of our team you will meet and learn the most relevant events that over the years have marked the history and culture of our country.

You will live an extraordinary day touring the different points of interest of our city.

Notes:

1- Due to the great gastronomic proposal during the tour, we do NOT include food so you can choose the proposal that best suits your tastes and budget.

2- The Gold Museum DOES NOT open on Mondays, it is replaced by the visit to another attraction of interest according to availability).

3- The Museums of Botero and Casa de la Moneda do not open on Tuesdays, it is replaced for more time in another attraction of the itinerary.

During your visit to Bogotá, Colombia Tours and Travel offers you an unforgettable experience so you can get to know Bogotá and enjoy the most representative and important attractions of the Colombian capital. Additionally, during this tour, in the company of our team you will meet and learn the most relevant events that over the years have marked the history and culture of our country.

You will live an extraordinary day touring the different points of interest of our city.

Notes:

1- Tour NOT available on Sundays and holidays.

2- Due to the great gastronomic proposal during the tour, we do NOT include food so you can choose the proposal that best suits your tastes and budget.

3- The Gold Museum DOES NOT open on Mondays, it is replaced by the visit to another attraction of interest according to availability).

4- Botero Museums and Casa de la Moneda do not open on Tuesdays, it is replaced for more time in another attraction of the itinerary.

Take this half day tour and go back in time to experience the foundations of Bogota, available every day of the year.

Take this vibrant graffiti tour and experience the most colorful Street art as you get to know emblematic places around the city.

Spend a whole day seeing it all: Colonial houses, fruits, coffee, drug trade and peace process, museums, the whole nine yards! With our private city tour you will have the most complete experiences one could have in Bogotá. Get personalized insights from our expert guide and explore top landmarks of your choice. You’ll be able to choose whether you want it to last 5 or 7 hours with Monserrate, Gold Museum and Botero Museum, or 5 hours with either Monserrate or museums. Join us!

• Historical landmarks in downtown Bogota
• Tick off top attractions including Botero Museum, Gold Museum and Monserrate hill (chosen according to length options)
• A thorough lesson on Colombian recent history: armed conflict, state and peace process
• Local experiences of traditional food tasting: chicha, fruits, sweets and coffee
• A day full of contrasts, experiences and memories of Bogotá

Walking just doesn't do justice to a city as big and varied as Bogotá, so hop on and join us in our amazing downtown bike tour and learn all about the city's history, development and culture.

Bogotá is packed full of history. From its foundation to modern times, the city has sprawled around its vibrant and ever-changing downtown. And just walking can’t ever do it justice. Our bike tour was designed to show a bigger face of this massive city and its more than 500 years of history. You will discover so much more on a bike that you would do on foot or bus!

Our Bogota Bike tours are guided by LOCAL bilingual tour guides. It take you to the best places to visit as well as Bogota best secrets and less tourist attractions (Mix). Our local professional guides will bring you through Bogota historical places, administrative center and places where tourist never go. But the guide will share with you real experiences lived during the armed conflict of Colombia.

Also you will learn the security evolution made since Pablo Escobar´s time, the guide will tell you the political and social development. Look and enjoy the real Bogota street art and places that the books, Google or Wikipedia never shows.

It is a city tour where you will visit the Bogota best Highlights of the Down town and around guided by local guide. The all attractions will be visited by foot, getting out of the vehicule being guided in each place to visit and explained in tailored way. Permanently offered with friendly service.

Our Bogota Full City tour is a great way to see the highlights of the city. You will see over 10 best attractions in Bogota where you will learn the social organization in Bogota, the customs of our region, important and interesting political stories. See from the colonial oldest area to the modern places in Bogota which both are now the business, party and food places of the city.

Explore places full of stories to tell in a limited time, art, culture and fascinating flavors, in a tour that will show you the perfect contrast between the classic and the modern that embellishes our city.

You’ll be taken on a guided excursion, where you’ll encounter the most important historical locations within La Candelaria; such as buildings where the first plans of the revolution were written and traitors to the revolution were hung; the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, the Plaza Chorro de Quevedo, Plazoleta del Rosario, Plaza de Santander, Plaza de Bolívar and the grand Church of Our Lady of Candelaria.

You will ascend almost 2,000 ft higher than Bogotá and the summit of Monserrate. For this you'll have the choice of either the teleferico (aerial tramway) or the funicular to the top, where you’ll have time to explore the artisan markets, visit a beautiful 17th century monastery and enjoy some of the most spectacular panoramic views of Bogota. You’ll learn how this mountain was sacred to the indigenous Muiscas people for hundreds of years, how during the June solstice, the sun rises exactly behind Monserrate and how hundreds of pilgrims journey to this destination every year

Welcome to a unique experience in the heart of Bogotá, a private excursion where you can discover the wonders of our capital that ranges from the views of Monserrate Hill to a walk through the historic center of the city with its cobbled streets and its variety of museums .
Enjoy tasting exotic fruits in the Plaza de Paloquemao and of course, our famous coffee.
Get to know the variety of restaurants that Zona G offers where you can have lunch or dinner in this the most select and varied gastronomic sector in Bogotá.

You can not leave the beautiful city of Bogota without meet its main comercial and shops areas where you going to find the best brands at the best prices.

If you thought El Dorado was a fairy tale, you are about to be proven wrong. With the sounds of the jungle, your expedition in search of El Dorado begins in the square of the stream of Quevedo. Your narrator is the founder of the city of Bogota, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. He will take you as never before into the stories behind the founding of the city and its beginnings. The obsession to discover El Dorado will be evident as you walk the streets of El Palomar del Principe and learn the secrets of the native Chibchas and Muiscas who inhabited this city before the colonists arrived. You will admire the church that gives its name to the neighbourhood of La Candelaria and discover the history of the beginnings of the cathedral and the story of Vasquecito, one of the most important painters of his time.

Discover the most emblematic places in Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. A large, diverse and multicultural city. We will start touring La Candelaria, the historical and cultural center of Bogotá with a walk through the Plaza de Bolívar to see the Primada Cathedral, the Liévano Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Sagrario Chapel, the Capitol, the Casa de los Comuneros and the House museum 20 July, the Gold Museum (closed on Mondays), Casa de la Moneda and Botero Museum (closed on Tuesdays).

We will finish by ascending the Monserrate hill, located at 3152 meters above sea level to appreciate the best view of the city, it houses the sanctuary of the fallen Lord of Monserrate, a place of pilgrimage for religious.

This tour is for the brave who dare to discover the paranormal acts and the stories behind these poor souls. Be prepared for your narrator to send a shiver down your spine as he tells you the various legends that haunt downtown Bogotá. The tour begins in front of the house of the poet Silva. As you continue to stroll through the old streets and admire the colonial architecture, the legend of the witch and her lost boy will come to life. You will explore the Street of the Sun and Palomar Street. The walk will take you to Quevedo stream, where you will hear the legend of the laundress. The special sound effects and the narrator's voice will make you live the story of Vasquecito and General Sardá like never before, while admiring the houses of Gregorio Arce and Ceballos and Rosa Florida. You will end this tour in front of the Gilber-to Alzate Avendaño Foundation, where you will learn the legend of the Ghost of the Green Cap and the Lovesick Widow.

Visit the highest point in Bogotá on this 6-hour private tour to the mountaintop monastery of Monserrate. Standing at 10,300 feet (3,150 meters) above sea level, the site attracts a high volume of both Colombian and foreign visitors who come to worship at this landmark and take in the beautiful landscape. Enjoy a more personalized experience with a private guide.

Don't miss the chance to be surprised, and visit the highest point in Bogotá. On this 8-hour private tour to the mountaintop monastery of Monserrate, you can look out at the city from 10,300 feet (3,150 meters.) This site is a pilgrimage destination for Catholics from Colombia and abroad but wows everyone with its lovely setting and spectacular panoramic views. Enjoy a more personalized experience with a private guide and transportation.

This walk through the center of Bogotá, in the company of our guide who will tell you all our history from our ancestors to today.
In addition to this you can enjoy a delicious cup of Colombian coffee, considered the softest in the world and try our diversity of fruits.

Experience our Bogotá Private Tour to La Candelaria, Monserrate and Gold Museum!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Colombia as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Bogotá.

The Bogota city tour provides a comprehensive overview of the city, including visits to museums, sampling local food, and learning about Colombia's economy through a coffee tasting. Additionally, the tour offers the option to include a round-trip ticket to the Monserrate funicular for added value.

We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Visit the hidden face of Bogotá, transit through its cobbled streets in history, go through mysterious passages and you will know another facet yet to be discovered from this huge capital city.

Experience Bogotá’s La Candelaria neighborhood and the mountaintop Monserrate Monastery. Wander the narrow streets of Bogotá’s La Candelaria area as you visit the city’s Gold Museum, then you’ll ascend by cable car to Monserrate to enjoy stunning views of the Colombian capital.

After a typical lunch,enjoy an incredible journey to colombia's pre-hispanic past visiting Zipaquira and its marvellous Cathedral made of salt, 180 meters below the surface.

Calling all foodies. Come and join our small-group Bogota food tour and get to grips with the capital's cuisine. While on the surface Colombian cuisine seems like a mystery, those whose delve deep into its underbelly will find some of the most complex and nuanced fare in South America. Join our food-obsessed (and fully licensed) local guide on a feasting extravaganza through the streets of downtown.

Stop en-route to sample around 13+ different tastings including exotic fruits, lechona (roasted suckling pig), ajiaco soup, tamale at an historic bakery, Colombian sweet desserts and much, much more. Visit a truly local chicheria. Later play a round of explosive tejo, Colombian's national pastime - all washed down with a local beverage. Sign off the tour with an immersive coffee workshop to get to grips with why Colombia roasts some of the finest beans in the world.