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La Candelaria Unveiled: Insightful Exploration to Landmarks and Hidden Gems
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La Candelaria
Uncover the secrets of La Candelaria in Bogota with a local guide. Explore landmarks, hidden gems, and learn about the history, culture, and current social and political situation of this vibrant neighborhood.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plazoleta del Rosario - Take a look at one of the first universities in the country, known for being a jail during the colony! Reconstruct our colonial history from the stories of our greatest heroes and heroines.
- Carrera 7 - Witness the corner where Colombia’s biggest murder mystery took place. Listen the story behind it and understand the way it shaped our future and marked the beginning of a new era!
- Carrera 7 - Walk through the most important commercial street in Bogota since colonial times and be amazed by the crafts and creativity of Colombian street vendors.
- Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota - Walk around the most important square not only in Bogota but in Colombia! Known for the Justice Palace Siege that took place in the 90’s.
- CASA DE NARINO - Take a look at the presidential house of Colombia! Residence and office of every Colombian president since the early 1900s.
- Church of San Agustin - Go inside this beautiful baroque church, keeper of colonial secrets and hidden gems.
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Museo Nacional de Colombia Fragmentos - Wondering about Colombian conflict? Let’s have an intimate talk about it at this powerful place design by the Colombian artist Doris Salcedo and built by female victims of the Colombian conflict.
*Please note that Fragmentos is closed on Tuesdays. - Santuario Nuestra Senora del Carmen - Take a picture at the only Gothic Sanctuary of La Candelaria, house of the beloved Virgen del Carmen.
- Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo - This hidden square is one of the most vibrant places in the city. Mostly known for its local & social atmosphere and it’s awesome graffiti art!
What's Included
- Tour insurance
- Zebra Fisgona Tour Guide
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Additional purchases
- Tips
Additional Information
Our perspective of travel revolves around the connections and interactions with the locals. So, we’ve chosen to disregard traditional guidelines and offer you a rich experience through La Candelaria. We kick-off by exploring the major attractions in La Candelaria, uncovering the secrets they hold. Next, we venture off the beaten track to showcase our top 4 concealed treasures. View the most popular district from the viewpoint of native residents, while we discuss our history, customs, present social and political scenarios, and share unique personal tales. As part of this adventure, we’re prepared to answer any questions and provide excellent local recommendations, making this an ideal introductory tour to Bogota. Look at us as your new friends from Colombia! We can’t wait to share our experience with you. ;)
Location
Plazoleta del Rosario
Our local host will meet you in front of the coffee shop "Café Pasaje"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mayra
Jul 16, 2024
Candelari Tour and Sal Cathedral Visit - We booked with “Rent a local friend” system two days: one day to visit La Catedral de Sal and the town of Zipaquirá (8) hours and the other day 6 hours of Rent a Friend in La Candelaria. Tours exceeded our expectations
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Gutolll
May 28, 2024
Unforgettable!! - Our tour was with Juani, as she said herself, our friend from Bogotá. What a wonderful day! We are Brazilians, it was our first morning in Colombia, and it was essential for us to immediately get to know the best of Colombia and Bogotá. A tour with a lot of history, a lot of culture, a lot of typical Bogotá experiences. And most of all, it was SO much fun! Juani has a lot of knowledge and is a sweet person! If we fell in love with Colombia on our trip, that first day with Juani certainly contributed a lot to that! And Aleja was super attentive from the moment we made the reservation online. We recommend a tour with them to anyone who wants to fall completely in love with a real Bogotá! Thanks for the tips and teachings! We wish you much success! ❤️
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Jimdw3720vz
Jan 19, 2024
Historical Candelaria tour - This was an awesome tour. Our tour guide Juanita is amazing. We learned a lot about the history of Bogota. She kept us interested in the topic and answered all our questions. Bring water and comfortable shoes to walk in. She also took us to a local coffee shop to taste genuine Colombian coffee. Delicious! We highly recommend it!
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E6968etgregb
Dec 2, 2023
Fun tour of La Candelaria - We had an incredible experience walking around La Candelaria and the old town in Bogota. I would highly recommend this tour company if you’re looking for an engaging, safe, and professional experience
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E9744cgangelas
Oct 12, 2023
Unique and Special - It would be hard to find a tour that was a more perfect blend of entertaining, educational, and engaging. The company has a clear commitment to ethical and responsible tourism which you can see in the stories they tell, the places they visit and the other businesses they support. We cannot recommend their tours enough. It was a wonderful day thanks to them.
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Q5722ghlaureng
Feb 23, 2023
Amazing!!! - I had an amazing tour with Alejandra. She was so informative and personable and I felt engaged the entire time!! 10/10 would recommend.
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Lauraz1137
Jan 31, 2023
A great way to learn about colombian history in a fun way while visiting the hot spots - A couple of friends and I joined this tour and it didn’t disappoint at all. Aleja showed us some spots that you definitely don’t want to miss if you visit Bogota and while doing that she was able to tell us a little bit of the Colombian history in an entertaining and understandable way. This tour is definitely an must if you are visiting the city.
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862yajairat
Jan 31, 2023
La Candelaria tour 10/10 - I definitely recommend this tour to everyone going to Bogotá. She made locals feel like tourists. She is very knowledgeable and kept our attention the whole time.
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Plattigoal
Oct 13, 2022
Super interesting with good and friendly company! - My guide Aleja was very friendly and told a lot of the history of Bogotá and Colombia.She showed me the importend placed and some hidden gems of Bogotá. I really enjoyed, so thank you do much for this experience!
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R7752cfar
Jul 19, 2022
Best Bogotá Tour! - This is a fantastic tour! Aleja is a wonderful guide who can answer all of your questions about Bogotá. She was both kind and able to explain Colombian history and culture with ease. This tour includes many big landmarks of Candelaria as well as places that I would have never found on my own. It was truly a great experience!
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