Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

4.8(903)3 hFree cancellationBy Gran Colombia Tours

About this activity

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 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.

What's included

✓Gastronomic experience
✓All-risk insurance
✓Tours Guide

Not included

✕Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✕Extra purchases

Meeting and pickup

Find us next to the fountain at Chorro de Quevedo Square. Just look for the yellow umbrella!

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we will provide an umbrella in case it rains.
Be aware this tour can be in English and Spanish at the same time depending on the group.
Be aware you are paying the tip of the tour in advance.
If you wish, you can add a Bike Tour and enjoy both activities on the same day.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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