Historical tour Bogota
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.
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Historical tour Bogota
What's included in Historical tour Bogota
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
You will understand how the city of Bogota began and get to know the most important buildings in the country.
Teatro Colon Bogota
At this stop, you will be able to contemplate one of the wonders of Colombia, as well as the place where Simón Bolívar lived.
Museos del Banco de la Republica
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.
Inclusions
- Tourist guide
- Tour of the areas of interest in the center
- Drinks, meals or purchases that clients want to make.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point will be at the Plaza de Bolivar in front of the church, the Catedral Primada. Our guide will be holding a green umbrella with the name of the company, Oaca Colombia.
End Points
- The tour ends at Rosario Square