Free Tours
Free Walking Tour Downtown Bogota
- 3 hours
- Bogotá
- English / Spanish
- Small groups
Everything you need to know about the historic center of Bogota is here! We will travel in time from the beginning of our indigenous ancestors through the period of colonization to the present day.
This is the best walking tour in La Candelaria. You'll visit Bogotá's beautiful historic center, where you'll learn about the city's history while exploring. Connect with the local culture and see how history comes alive with stories from the past and present.
This is a historical and cultural tour through Bogotá's historic center, where you'll have the opportunity to learn about the events that have changed and transformed the city and the country. We'll begin in front of the Gold Museum, the largest pre-Hispanic gold collection in the world, where you'll understand how and why Bogotá was born.
From there, we'll move through a timeline, passing by the most representative squares and institutions in downtown Bogotá, such as Plaza de Santander, Plazoleta del Rosario, Avenida Jiménez and Séptima, Chorro de Quevedo, the Cultural Block, La Candelaria Church, Calle del Coliseo, Teatro Colón, Plaza José Cuervo, Plaza de Bolívar, Gastronomic Alley, and the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, among others.
We'll pass by the Botero Museum and the Mint. We'll take a break midway through the tour to share the importance of indigenous culture and its relationship with ancestral beverages.
We'll be sure to give you all the recommendations you need to continue exploring Bogotá on your own, whether you want to see all the museums or dine at the best restaurants.
This is a fun and informative walking tour filled with fun facts about history, culture, gastronomy, architecture, places to visit, art, and cultural offerings. You'll learn more about our culture from a local, an experience you won't soon forget.
Meeting point
Find us right in front of the Museo del Oro with our red umbrellas! GMaps
Finishing point
Centro Cultural Gabriel García Márquez
Included
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English-speaking tour guide
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Accurate and objective knowledge of Colombian history. We promise not to take sides.
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Sightseeing of essential places in the historic center of Bogota (Candelaria).
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Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show our Free Walking Tour Map in our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bcbogota
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Chicha tasting (when available).
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Recommendations of local allies where you can have lunch, buy coffee, souvenirs, and more.
Not included
- Drinks, food or souvenirs.
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Transportation to and from your hotel.
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Transportation on the tour. We’ll be walking and taking resting stops.
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Tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!
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Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
Recommendations
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An open mind to comprehend all our history.
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Umbrellas or capes. Please bring your favorite rainproof coat or umbrella, we can’t control the weather yet.
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Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.
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Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 5 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.
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Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
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Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. We’ll visit some crowded areas, so don’t give papaya!
