Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria
This tour goes from the Plaza de Bolívar to the Museo de Oro and passes by some of the most important places in Bogotá. You’ll visit the Palacio de Nariño which is the president’s house and you’ll get to see the first observatory built on the American continent. Wander churches and see their collections of religious art, check out the international art collection at the Museo Botero and see exhibits at the Casa de la Moneda - Bogota’s currency museum.
See where the legendary Simón Bolívar escaped death and have a coffee at the Gabriel Garcia Márquez centre. Learn about “El Bogotazo”, a people’s revolt caused by the assassination of Jorge Eliecer Gaitán. Finish at the Gold Museum where you’ll learn about “El Dorado” and see the art of indigenous tribes that lived in Colombia before the Conquistas.
The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
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Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria
What's included in Colonial Bogotá: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of La Candelaria
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Catedral Primada de BogotaPass-by Only
La Catedral Primada was built between 1807 and 1823. This is the most important church of Colombia and is where the most significant Catholic celebrations of the country are held.
Museo de la Independencia Casa del FloreroPass-by Only
The Casa del Florero is where Colombia’s push for independence from Spain began. The house was built at the end of the 16th century, and belonged to one of the families of the founders of the city. The house is now a museum and is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday.
Palacio de JusticiaPass-by Only
The Palacio de Justicia was rebuilt after being burned down during a battle in 1985. Marxist guerrillas invaded the palace and kidnapped the supreme court judges and many civilians. The armed forces and police regained control of the palace after 3 days.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to Colonial Bogotá, La Candelaria tour
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
