Unforgettable La Candelaria: Bogotá's Vibrant Culture Walk
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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.
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manuelabR9590IP, 12/11/2025 10:40:51 AM
Liseth was a Great Guide. She told us so much about the history, the Culture from the ‘Musicas’and so many other things about Bogota. She showed us a lot of interessting Places and the wonderful Streetart. The Tour was very informativ and we are glad, that Liseth was our Guide.. We had a wonderful time with her. Thank you very much Liseth. Manu and Chris
Just_M, 11/22/2025 6:34:10 PM
This was a great introduction for someone who has never been to Bogota. Learned some things and got to see some historical things. It was a nice little walking tour. The guide was very good and I’m so sorry. I forgot his name. It was a 2 PM tour on November 22 but he was ex.
steve_b, 11/17/2025 5:22:56 PM
Good tour, guide knew his stuff, wish we took the early tour to visit the museums. Saw quite a few places
784caeciliar, 11/16/2025 4:10:20 AM
I really enjoyed the walking tour - it included a range of significant places in La Candelaria, including cultural, political and historical aspects from the past and recent times. Our guide Chris was helpful and friendly and it was nice to be able to taste some Colombian food & drinks along the way.
Tara_B, 11/8/2025 8:50:55 AM
For someone who knows little about Colombia or Bogotá, it is a good introduction. We had to leave 2/3 of the way through the tour to catch a plane. While we were there, the tour touched on local fruits, gold, coffee, and basic history. The difficulty was that the tour operator spoke very fast and with a thick accent. I am a good listener and tried to concentrate and understand, but I was only able to understand about half of what he was saying. And I am from New York, so I am used to people talking with accents. This was too much. It sounded like Spanish, not English.
stephaniegF9174NV, 11/4/2025 9:20:04 PM
Our tour guide, Leslie, was awesome. She shared so much knowledge with us at each stop in an approachable engaging way. I really enjoying learning so much about Bogota and Colombia’s history. I found myself relaying as much as I could remember to my colleagues who couldn’t make it. It was great value for the money and I highly recommend it.
Stay09695159580, 10/4/2025 4:59:08 PM
Luis did a great job, we had a lovely tour through Candelaria. He explained the graffiti’s as well as numerous historical insights.
John_Q, 9/27/2025 10:13:05 PM
Very informative, great guide! So much history, really covers a lot of ground. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready to take plenty of photos.
Elaine_M, 9/16/2025 1:46:26 PM
I enjoyed the tour, learned a lot of things about Bogota. It was worth it, will recommend it also. This tour was also recommended to me.
Stephen M, 9/16/2025 10:54:40 AM
José was a welcoming and enthusiastic ambassador for Bogotá and Colombia, with impressive local knowledge of both ancient and modern history all described sensitively and yet proudly. The area itself is fascinating, but this tour brought it to life and revealed way more depth than you would otherwise appreciate. Do yourself a favour and book this.
- 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.
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Find us next to the fountain at Chorro de Quevedo Square. Just look for the yellow umbrella!Return details
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.No redemption information available
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