Things to Do in Bogotá
Welcome to Colombia and Bogotá, the cultural capital of the country!
This is the best way to get to know the historic center: La Candelaria! We will travel back in time from the beginnings of our indigenous ancestors, through the period of colonization and up to the present day.
OUR TOUR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 3 HOURS
On our tour you will learn about the history of the city as you explore it. Get in touch with the local culture and see how history comes to life with stories from the past and present.
This is a fun and informative walking tour full of fun facts about history, culture, food, architecture, places to visit, art and cultural offerings.
We'll cover topics such as:
- The history behind of our "Chicha"
- Local Graffitis and Murals: influence, technique and resistance
- Myth of "El Dorado"
- Simón Bolivar Main Square
- The Justice Palace Siege
- Local gastronomic alley
- Chorro de Quevedo foundation square
- The Bogotazo Riot - Jorge E. Gaitán
- Black market of emeralds
- The "False Door"
- Botero's Museum & Cultural Square
- And much more!
We'll take you through time when the Spanish came and started the new civilization, all the way to the current organization of the city.
We'll make sure to give you all the recommendations you might need to continue exploring Bogotá on your own, whether you want to see all the museums or eat at the best restaurants.
Discover with us what Bogotá has to offer and feel the atmosphere of one of the most colorful historical centers in Latin America so that you can bring to life our cultural expressions, historical and representative institutions, our gastronomy, the tragedies that have changed the city and of course have fun.
Experience our impressive, magnificent, romantic, charming, fun and friendly city!
Copy and paste this link into your browser to learn about our experience: https://youtu.be/IMJyl_mp4vY
We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 12 years sharing passion in every step!
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Discover two magical places with this combo tour from Bogotá. Lake Guatavita and the famous Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá await!
Bogotá is a Graffiti Capital! Uncover the stories behind the art, the country's complex past and its aspirations for a better future!
Our free walking tour will take you through Downtown Bogotá and some of the best walls the city has to offer. Immerse yourself in this open-air gallery and gain a deeper understanding of how urban art has become an integral part of Bogotá's identity. This is not just a tour; it's an opportunity to connect with the power of art, its links with History and Politics, and its ability to shape societies. At the end, you will never see graffiti and the city - any city - the same way.
We are Capital Graffiti Tours, the only tour company in Bogotá run by artists and promoters directly involved with the local street art scene.
With 10 years of expertise, we are the most experienced graffiti guides in the city and the only ones who give back to the local community. Part of your donations will be used to finance social projects and new street art interventions!
Welcome to Colombia and Bogotá, the capital city with the most resounding memories of our political and conflict history!
Colombia , a country known for the joy and kindness of its people, has been affected by its bad reputation due to various negative situations.
Today, this has changed a lot, and during our tour you will understand the causes, development and resolution of Colombian conflicts that have shaped our history to the present.
Some of the total topics you will learn about are:
- Colombian independence process
- Bogotazo Riot and the "time of violence"
- The military dictatorship
- Creation of the guerrillas: FARC, ELN, M-19
- Peace processes
- Current political situation
- And much more!
Join us for a real, interactive experience through some notable places and scars from the past. Learn about the development of the Colombian conflict in Bogotá that changed our history, its links with the drug cartels and the "Patrón" behind this and the violence it imposed on the country.
At the end of this experience, you will have a more complete understanding of our political history, the war, its key actors, the fight against national and international drug trafficking, among others.
Join us on a ride through old and new times!
Copy and paste this link into your browser to learn about our experience: https://youtu.be/8zbXOoqw3bM
We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 12 years sharing passion in every step!
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Welcome to Colombia and Bogotá, the diverse and cosmopolitan capital of the country!
In this experience we will take you through the city center to different food places so you can explore the capital in a delicious way, in addition to discovering the national cuisine .
Discover our cultural mix with our authentic creations such as:
- Ajiaco
- Empanadas
- Obleas
- Arepa
- Chigüiro
- Aguardiente
- Chocolate with cheese
- Origin coffee
- And much more!
While you walk and eat, you will understand the background of our gastronomy when the Colombian territory was dominated by our indigenous ancestors.
Throughout this experience, you will have the opportunity to get closer to our Colombian culture , walk through non-touristy places and discover the secrets of our gastronomic legacy.
Join and be encouraged to live an afternoon full of new flavors, fun stories and enjoy our culture from your palate. Remember that there are vegetarian options.
Copy and paste this link into your browser to see our experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yI7NnrxJ5Iw
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Do you want to know the fascinating history of the oldest and most interesting neighborhood in Bogotá? Join us on this tour of La Candelaria where you will discover several of the emblematic places of this charming place. Our tour mixes history, art, adventure and the best tips so you can enjoy your visit to Bogotá to the fullest with the best company of local and professional guides!
We will visit (Among other places 😉) the following places:
- Plazoleta de la Concordia : A place that combines art, culture and tradition. Here you will find a peasant market and craft shops
- Callejón del Embudo : A funnel-shaped cobblestone street, which used to be the edge of the old Quebrada de San Bruno
- Chorro de Quevedo : Place where Bogotá was founded in 1538 by the Spanish conquistador Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada.
- House of “La Pola” : Residence of Policarpa Salavarrieta, heroine of the liberation campaign
- San Carlos Palace : Former official residence of the President of Colombia
- San Ignacio Church : Religious temple of Catholic worship, built in the 17th century
- Plaza de Bolívar : The heart of Bogotá, surrounded by emblematic buildings such as the Palace of Justice and the National Capitol.
- Cultural Block: Place that houses 3 of the most important museums, including the Botero Museum.
If you are looking for an experience that combines the ancient with the modern, the cultural with the adventurous, this is your trip! 🌎✨ Get ready to be surprised and immerse yourself in a unique experience. 🌟🌿🎨
Hello, we are Oaca Colombia and on our essential Free Tour we offer you an extensive historical and cultural introduction to our beautiful city.
During the tour you will walk through the streets of Candelaria, La Concordia and Las Aguas. During the tour we will talk about the beginnings of the capital, the indigenous tribe that inhabited Bogota, the legend of El Dorado, the colonization, the independence of Colombia, the most important events for the country as the Bogotazo and the violence in Colombia; we will talk about important celebrities such as Fernando Botero and Gabriel García Márquez; besides knowing how a Colombian lives in Bogota, education, art, gastronomy, architecture and different essential tricks for the stay in the capital. This walk will last approximately 3 hours.
In the free tours, there is no established price. Participants can evaluate the guide's performance and, at the end of the tour, contribute with the amount they consider convenient according to their experience and level of satisfaction.
*The tour will not be cancelled due to bad weather, so we recommend bringing an umbrella.
If for any reason you cannot attend we recommend canceling the reservation at the end of the confirmation email.
Join us on this amazing walking tour through the historic center of La Candelaria , located in the center of Bogotá, where you will learn all about the city's history and culture, making friends along the way. La Candelaria is a creative hot spot in Bogotá, there is nothing like it in the entire city. Art-deco and colonial houses with baroque churches behind them ; the old and the new intermingle on this walking tour in 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 drinks, you will discover Bogotá's colonial and indigenous past , and the roots of Colombian history. The perfect confluence of culture and conflict can be felt everywhere, as you follow a graffiti trail through the streets of the old city.
Learn about the impact of Colombian drug trafficking, the emerald mafia , and how it all aligns with its more than 50-year armed conflict. State, drugs, war, guerrilla, trade: a volatile mix that has often blinded us to the best side of Colombia.
Have you ever wondered why Colombia has some of the best coffee in the world? End your adventure in the city center with a warm cup of coffee and learn about its history. What's included in the tour?
- La Candelaria neighborhood
- La Concordia Market Square
- Santander Park
- Seventh Avenue
- Simon Bolivar Square
- Peace process and presidential palace
- The Bogotazo
- Siege of the Palace of Justice
- Pre-Hispanic urban art Includes
- Gran Colombia Tours Guide
- Fruit and juice tasting
- Tasting of single origin coffee
Additional information:
- Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop-off (Meeting point common to all travelers)
- This tour has a suggested entry fee of $10.
Discover the most characteristic flavours of Colombia with this free food tour of Bogota. Taste local specialities from empanada paisa to Colombian coffee!
Join one of our expert guides in this amazing free 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 free 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. Then, join us at Seventh Avenue, the commercial lifeline that connects north and south. It was originally an important salt road in indigenous times, it now gathers Colombians of all walks of life in trade, culture, politics and, protests. We’ll then go to Independence Park: the oldest in the city. Around it, Bogotá’s cosmopolitanism can be better explored through the adjacent Planetarium, Santamaria Bullring, Modern Art Museum and surrounding neighborhoods. Science, art, history, and culture clash and mingle in this often-controversial space. Then, visit the National Park, half forest-reservoir, half-cultural and, science hub. A typical weekend gathering spot for Bogotá’s denizens, where we will discuss broader changes in Colombia as a whole. We will then make our way back through the Parkway, part of La Soledad Neighborhood. Bogotá’s first boulevard and another of its cultural and artistic hubs where. Here artists celebrate the White Night, a gathering of artists that fills the boulevard with sculptures, performances, paintings and more. This tour has a suggestion of USD 10. Visita - La Macarena & Teusaquillo district - Independence Park - Santamaría Bullring - Park Way Boulevard - Seventh Avenue - National Park Included - Gran Colombia Tours Guide - Bike technical assistance - Bike and helmet - Exotic juices - Agua panela, a Colombian refreshing beverage - Tree-planting experience - El Dorado Legend Not included - Pick-up and drop-off