Complete Walking Tour in Bogota's Downtown
ID: GYG439034-791053
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Bogota in this tour through the city center and get to know this interesting city, its different contrasts and the historical events that have transformed Bogota into what it is today
In this tour through the center of Bogotá you will get to know this interesting city, its different contrasts and the historical events that have transformed Bogotá into what it is today. At the beginning of the tour you will learn about the legend El dorado, the Spanish colonization and the founding of Bogotá. We will go to Plaza del Rosario where you will learn about the informal emerald market in Colombia. We will walk along Carrera 7ma and you will learn about El Bogotazo, an uprising that wreaked havoc in the city in 1948. Then, you will visit Plaza de Bolívar, which is home to important government buildings. We will walk through the neighborhood of La Candelaria, a colonial neighborhood that houses old architecture, here you will get to know an interesting drink present since pre-Columbian times called Chicha, you will learn about the urban art of Colombia and at the end of the tour we will have a fruit tasting in the market La Concordia.
Highlights
- Learn about El Dorado Legend and the immense collection of golden pieces
- Visit to the main Square of the city
- Enjoy a Fruit Tasting experience of Colombian exotic fruits
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bogota's weather changes really fast and can turn into rainy, it's recommended to bring an umbrella.
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
