Unforgettable La Candelaria: Bogotá's Vibrant Culture Walk

Luis did a great job, we had a lovely tour through Candelaria. He explained the graffiti’s as well as numerous historical insights.

Very informative, great guide! So much history, really covers a lot of ground. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready to take plenty of photos.

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.

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.

Bernardo was an amazing tour guide. He was super knowledgeable, very attentive, and made sure we had a great time throughout the entire experience. His insights and personality brought the tour to life. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bogotá!

This was my first day in Bogota and I booked the walking tour at 2pm. I got there early and following the instructions looked for a Yellow Umbrella near the fountain at Chorro de Quevedo. There were people seated below umbrellas of other colors but there was no yellow! While I was getting worried, a little before 2pm, a lady walks up holding a yellow umbrella and confirmed she was tour guide. However she took care a small group who spoke Spanish and I got Lizeth who speaks fluent English and is super knowledgable and kind. I ended up being her only tourist for the afternoon but she patiently showed me around and shared a lot of rich history of the city and the country. She was surprised that three of my favorite people came from Columbia - Simon Bolivar, Gabriel Garcia and Fernando Boterp. It was a great start to my trip to an amazing city. *******Highly recommended ************

Very interesting tour with Luz. She was knowledgeable and polite and I enjoyed it a lot. I think the whole group enjoyed it.

We booked the tour via Viator and it was advertised as a street art tour. Whilst this wasn’t what the tour was, the tour we went on was miles better! Lorena (our guide) was fantastic and took us through a cultural and historical journey through Colombia. We were taken to a market that showcased the culture of Colombia and were taken through a tasting of national fruits and their significance for the country. We were then taken around the centre of Bogotá and were given a comprehensive insight into the city and country’s history. Finally, we ended by doing a coffee tasting which was really informative. We cannot emphasise just how amazing Lorena was! The only feedback we would have is that the tour advertises itself accurately, as this wasn’t a street art tour (again, it was so much better than this so we were very happy with the outcome). ¡Muchas gracias Lorena!

Sara was such a wonderful guide! Very sweet, helpful and knowledgable. One of our stops was in the old market and the men’s bathroom ran out of soap. I asked if she could pass me some soap from the women’s restroom and she did (most Americans would find that weird and I greatly appreciate this hospitality). 

I will say, we learned probably more about culture and food than history but it was great. Great group as well. Some recommendations for the tour (not to Sara but the company as a whole):

 1. When we’re in the market it would be cool to call-out getting chicha and coca tea. This is a unique experience people want just as much as the fruit tasting. I ordered coca tea for half of the group and they loved it. Not something you’ll ever get in Europe or the US. 2. Mention about how the uprising against Spain begin in the flower market next to the Cathedral. We were right there but no mention.

 3. Maybe show some photos of what Bogota looked like pre-Spanish influence and more about the native culture. Seeing old photos or pictures of dioramas are amazing.

The tour provides an indepth overview of the history, culture, and people of Colombia. I highly recommend