Historical tour Bogota

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Bogotá, Colombia

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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.

*The tour will not be cancelled due to bad weather, so we recommend bringing an umbrella.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

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You will understand how the city of Bogota began and get to know the most important buildings in the country.
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At this stop, you will be able to contemplate one of the wonders of Colombia, as well as the place where Simón Bolívar lived.
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From outside the museum, you will get to know the cultural block of La Candelaria and learn about its importance. Additionally, we will talk about the life of the artist Botero.
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You will visit the foundation square of Bogota and learn about its importance. You will also learn why the drink of Bogota, chicha, was prohibited.
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Inside this market square, you can drink the traditional drink of Bogota (chicha), or have a typical Colombian juice, or buy a souvenir.
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At this stop, you will have a nice view of Monserrate and you will know how to get to this beautiful hill. You will also know the square where Gabriel García Márquez used to go to have social meetings.
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At the monument to Gaitan, you will learn who he was and why he was so important to Colombia. You will also learn about the Bogotazo and what it has to do with the violence in Colombia.
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This square is characterized by its emerald market. At this stop, you will know what we are talking about and perhaps see how we market this somewhat informal stone. There in our final stop, we will give you recommendations for your stay in our beautiful city and we will recommend which restaurants to visit.

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Posted By : Y3239OGcarlost
Paula gave us a great tour, she knows a lot about history, was very friendly and really enjoys her job. 100% recommendable
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Posted On : 2024-06-03 14:06:42

Posted By : roses138
Paula is a phenomenal tour guide, brimming with knowledge about Colombia's history and politics. Her tour included a memorable stop at the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, enriched by her insightful commentary and love of literature. Paula is also a skilled photographer, capturing beautiful moments throughout our journey. She patiently answered all our questions, making our experience both educational and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn about and explore Bogotá!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 21:59:14

Posted By : 110oph_liep
Very entertaining, we leave this tour with a lot of knowledge about Colombia. A good introduction to the Colombian city and culture. It deals with both history and the most current era. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 19:12:06

Posted By : R9138BJcarolinap
The tour was quite entertaining, a lot of information about Colombia; We visited many historical places in Bogotá
The Paula Franco guide a 💯 Recommended
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 18:15:25

Posted By : Navigate719099
Very good tour with guide Ricardo. We were a group of friends and he answered all the questions we asked (which were quite a few). Excellent way to get to know the historic center and make the most of the hours. Recommended :)
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 13:46:33

Posted By : O906MBdanielap
Excellent tour, very complete and the guide Ricardo is very cultured and attentive. 100% recommended. To get to know the city it is perfect!
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Posted On : 2024-04-18 13:44:44

Posted By : danielamarianaa
Ricardo was a great guide, with a lot of information...worthy of recommending!!!!
The tour lasted more than 2 hours and included only historical questions, but also gastronomic suggestions. Applause for him.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04 21:53:18

Posted By : jensbaldurl
We did a tour with Ricardo, it was really nice and interesting and we enjoyed the tour. We can recommend the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-04 14:14:48

Posted By : Freedom00802323413
We did the free tour of La Candelaria with Paula and I can only say that it was highly recommended. He explained everything to us great and gave us many recommendations for our visit to Bogotá. I would repeat without a doubt. Thank you Paula
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 17:57:54

Posted By : 526jmf
Great attention from Paula, a very professional person and with whom we have learned a lot, knowing the history of the capital. Totally recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-03-29 17:57:36