Top Experiences in Botero Museum (Museo Botero)

If you believe that the best way to really get to know a new place is by walking around, then this private tour is perfect for you! On this Grand Candelaria Private Walking Tour you will discover the true Candelaria, its main sights, hidden gems and our favorite spots. Be amazed by the largest collection of pre-hispanic figures at the Gold Museum and enjoy the art of one of the most prominent living artist at the Botero Museum and even visit a heart moving museum that is not listed (yet) in guide books.

But 8 hours in one place is a lot...
Trust us, is not! La Candelaria is the most important neighborhood of Bogotá. Therefore, most of the landmarks are located there, plus it is full with cool hidden gems.

Would you like to try great local food?
We will have lunch at Origen Bistro, an awarded restaurant known for its unique approach to local gastronomy and our personal favorite restaurant to have traditional dishes.

Monserrate Hill, located in the Candelaria district of Bogota, is a must-visit destination for tourists seeking stunning views and a glimpse into Colombian culture. At an elevation of 3,152 meters above sea level, the hill provides panoramic views of the city. The hill is home to a beautiful church that attracts thousands of religious pilgrims every year. Monserrate constitutes one of Bogota's most famous landmarks and represents a unique blend of nature, religion, and history—the perfect place to experience authentic Colombian culture at its finest.
There is no better complement than the route to the oldest and most colorful neighborhood called: La Candelaria. This place hides the most incredible stories, anecdotes and secrets of our ancestors and even our former rulers. You will know the main government buildings of the country and to where the city was founded.

If you’re visiting the capital of Colombia for the first time, opt for a sightseeing tour that reveals the best of Bogota on this full-day tour. Ideal for visitors with limited time, this tour transports you between highlights—which include Mount Monserrate and La Candelaria (Historic Old Town)—with ease and provides local intel that you won’t find in the guide book. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

If you travel to Bogotá, this is the best option to get to know, learn and enjoy its beauty and its history.

This tour, accompanied by our expert guides, begins in an emblematic place: Monserrate hill. You will climb to more than 3100 m high and you will see the beautiful Basilica of Monserrate and the best panoramic image of the city.

You will then go to the Gold Museum, you will learn about a collection of gold pieces and their history in Colombia and the relationship with the Muisca culture that also give rise to the legend of El Dorado.

This trip is made in the Candelaria neighborhood, you will arrive at two unmissable places, the Botero Museum, named in honor of the renowned Colombian painter Fernando Botero; and the Plaza de Bolívar, where the Palace of Justice, the presidential palace, the mayor's office, the Primada Cathedral, and more are located!

Finally, you will walk to the area called Chorro de Quevedo to learn about different traditions that mix between the new generations and the past.

“The greatest gift that a Colombian has given to his country.” These were the words of a local newspaper when Botero donated a magnificent art collection to the Banco de la República. The collection is composed of Botero’s artwork and other renowned artists.

Fernando Botero is a Colombian artist that has enchanted the world with his famous proportionally exaggerated characters that suggest an element of political criticism and a refined sense of humor.

Botero is a figurative artist and sculptor from Medellín, Colombia. He is known for his unique style, also called by some as ‘Boterismo.’ He’s considered as one of the most recognized living artists in Latin America, being the most acclaimed Colombian artist. He exhibited his pieces in 1948 for the first time and became a national eminence in 1958 when he won an award at the Salón de Artistas Colombianos (Hall Colombian Artists). From 1966 to 1975, he divided his time among Europe, New York, and Colombia.

Take a 5-hour tour in Bogota and visit highlights of the city such as La Candelaria, Botero Museum, Chorro de Quevedo, Plaza de Bolivar, and Gold Museum.

Enjoy the best experience in Bogotá, you will learn about our culture and history, as well as emblematic places such as Monserrate, Chorro de Quevedo, museums and much more.

Experience Bogotá’s La Candelaria neighborhood and the mountaintop Monserrate Monastery (If your select this option)  during this 7 or 8 hour excursion. Wander the narrow streets of Bogotá’s La Candelaria area as you visit the city’s Gold Museum, Botero Museum and more. you will have free time to have lunch before you ascend by cable car to Monserrate to enjoy stunning views of the Colombian capital. Museum entrance fees and your cable car ride are all covered. You will have the oportunity to decide if you visit  Monserrate or not.

The center of Bogotá and the hill of Monserrate tells the story of Colombia, in the activity it will be understood why Bogotá was founded on this site, as was the original population in the pre-Columbian era, how were the country's independence processes and how This led to many buildings that we currently have. You will also appreciate the city from the hill of Monserrate, we will observe the way of expressing yourself through graffiti, and the art of the most important artist of Colombia Fernando Botero, the local gastronomy. The pre-Columbian gold representations to which they refer and because they attracted the conquerors will also be understood.

You do not want to spend hours and hours awaiting your connecting flight in the airport El Dorado in Bogota. Get to know the most important attractions of the capital of Colombia and enjoy the beauty of Bogotá on this narrated tour. Learn about recent history and actual politic situation of the country visiting the historic center and get a first impression of this colored huge city.

The center of Bogotá tells the story of Colombia, in the activity it will be understood why Bogotá was founded on this site, how the original population was in the pre-Columbian era, how the country's independence processes were and how this led to many buildings we currently have. You will also appreciate the way to express yourself through graffiti, the art of the most important Colombian artist Fernando Botero, the local cuisine and how many Colombians currently live through being able to find a way to work through sales in the Street.

✓ Discover the best that the city has to offer during this in-depth sightseeing half-day tour, whose history-themed focus unveils a comprehensive array of the must-see places in the town's historic center, La Candelaria.

Stroll through cobbled streets and gaze at the architecture still standing from the Spaniard colony as your guide allows you insights into the historical center of the city. Visit flagship museums. Enjoy the fascinating contrast between traditional old houses and amazing graffiti, which will give you an authentic experience of the local culture. Try the local gastronomy—a typical Bogotanian brunch. Gaze at the stunning views of Bogota from the 2nd highest lookout spot in the city—Mount Monserrate.

On this 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, and the most important events for the country as the Bogotazo and the violence in Colombia; we will talk about important people like 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.

The tour takes 3 hours approximately.

*The tour will not be canceled due to bad weather, so we recommend you bring an umbrella.

The tour is in Spanish at 10 am and 2 pm, and in English at 10 am.

With a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. Bogotá is the capital city of Colombia, one of the busiest cities in the country, and that is loved by adventurous tourists. Who found Bogotá and shaped it into the livable city it is today? You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. What language did the locals speak before Spanish? What was the original tribe residing on Bogotá’s land before? Is it true that a renowned Modernist was born in Bogotá? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Bogotá. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those visiting the city for the first time and wanting to get the most out of it!

Embark on a unique journey through the charming alleys and historical secrets of La Candelaria with our exclusive scooter tour. Discover the essence of Bogota as you ride through its cobblestone streets, gliding past ancient monuments and vibrant murals that tell the rich history of this iconic area.

Our historic scooter tour will immerse you in La Candelaria's past in an exciting and comfortable way. From experiencing the world of exotic coffee at the Jaguar Coffee House to exploring every corner of this colonial treasure and tourist sites in the Historic Center of Bogota, experiencing the fascinating history of Bogota while enjoying the freedom and excitement of riding our own scooters.

What are you waiting for? Book now and be part of this historic scooter adventure that will leave an indelible mark on your trip to Bogota. Get ready to experience history like never before!

During our city tour you will learn about the development that Bogotá, Colombia has had in terms of security and infrastructure since the beginning of the 20th century, we will share real stories of experiences and events in Bogotá and Colombia.
THE CANDLE.
The client will have the opportunity to visit the place where Bogotá was founded, this place has spectacular colonial architecture, where a historical legacy is preserved combined with a bohemian atmosphere on the tour you will visit; The Cultural Block (Botero Museum, Casa de la Moneda Museum, Luis Ángel Arango Library and Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center).
BOLIVAR PLAZA
It is the administrative center, the epicenter of the activity of the powers and public bodies. This being the most important square in Colombia. Where the following palaces and attractions are located (National Capitol, Lievano Palace - Bogotá City Hall, Palace of Justice, Catholic Street and the monument to Simón Bolivar).

This tour takes place in the historic center of Bogotá, also known as La Candelaria. During the tour you will visit emblematic places and highly appreciated by Bogota citizens, which will make you feel like an inhabitant of Bogotá instead of a tourist.
Your guide will use all of his knowledge of the city to take you through colonial streets and other places of interest, which hold unexpected secrets and have witnessed the transformation of Bogotá. This tour is ideal for those who do not want conventional tours and prefer to know the city hand in hand, more than a guide, from a local adventure partner

Agencia Citytour Bogotá - el Original
Obtén un tour completo de Bogotá combinado con atención personalizada, city tour completo, transporte privado ida y vuelta. Su guía del conductor desarrollará un itinerario de acuerdo con sus intereses y le enseñará sobre la cultura y la historia locales. Vista general de Bogotá, ideal para quienes visitan por primera vez, muévase a su propio ritmo y haga preguntas.
Más que un Guía es un amigo en Bogotá

Visitara uno de los museos
museo del oro no disponible los lunes.
Museo Botero no disponible martes.
Teleférico y funicular de Monserrate no disponible el domingo , el viaje se realiza en el carro por la montaña.

While in between flights at the Bogotá airport, why not venture into the Colombian capital for some sightseeing while you wait? Even if you are just visiting Bogotá for a few hours, you can make the most of your stay with our tour. This experience is designed for everyone who has a layover in Bogotá and doesn’t want to miss the chance of discovering the Andean capital.

Join us in this amazing free walking tour through Bogotá's downtown district and learn all about the city's history and culture, making friends along the way.

La Candelaria is a creative hot-spot of Bogotá. There’s nothing like it anywhere else in this sprawling city. Art-deco and colonial houses, with baroque churches behind them; the old and the new intermingled in this free walking tour Bogotá.

Join one of our guides in the heart of Bogotá and discover what this neighborhood has hidden away. Inscribed in graffiti and mixed in the drinks, you’ll discover Bogotá’s colonial and indigenous past, the roots of Colombian history.

A confluence of culture and conflict can be felt all around, as you follow a trail of graffiti through old city streets. Learn about the impact of Colombian drug trafficking, emerald mafia, and how all lines up with its +50 year old armed conflict. State, drugs, war, guerrillas, trade: a volatile mixture that has often blinded us to the better side of Colombia.

Discover the essence of Bogotá in just half a day on our e-bike city tour.

Join us for an exciting adventure through Bogotá's top attractions and hidden gems. From the popular Chorro de Quevedo to the impressive Botero Museum, and the historic Bolivar Plaza to the lively Bogotá Time Square, each stop reveals a unique side of the city's character.

We'll also visit impressive architectural wonders like the towering Colpatria Building, explore vibrant neighborhoods like La Soledad and the Parkway area, and treat you to a local coffee shop experience that offers a fresh perspective on this famous drink.

Throughout the tour, our electric bikes will effortlessly transport you from one landmark to another, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the city's charm while enjoying a comfortable ride. Our knowledgeable guide, fluent in both English and Spanish, will share fascinating insights about each site, providing a deeper understanding of Bogotá's past, present, and future.

Private panoramic tour of the historical sector of the city, passing by the Colon Theater, the Palace of San Carlos, where the Chancellery is located, the Church of San Ignacio, the Presidential Palace of Nariño, the Plaza de Bolivar, the Capitol, the Mayor's Office and the Cathedral. Visit the famous Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. At the end of the tour, cable car ride to Monserrate Hill, from where you will have an excellent view of the Colombian capital.

We will take you through different gastronomic stops to experience Bogotá in a delicious way. Discover our cultural mix with our authentic foods; while we walk and eat you will understand the context of our gastronomy. Through this experience you will have the opportunity to get closer to our Colombian culture.
The tastings of food, drinks, among others, are not included: each participant will be able to choose what they want to try, the value of all meals is approximately 9 USD.
This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!

Get to know one of the most vibrant and thriving cities in Latin America. A place with near a 10 million population mixes with the contrast of the mountain, its ancestral memory that rests on the hills and a city that expands in a vibrant scene, a bridge capital between the colonial, the urban and the worldwide.

Keep in mind for your reservation that on Mondays and some holidays the Gold Museum is not in operation and on Tuesdays the Botero Museum is not in operation, as well some holidays, these points will be replaced by another of the many museums available in the area :)

In this Candelaria Tour, you will get to know Bogotá’s historic center, where it all began. Witness the development of this cosmopolitan city. La Candelaria is the place that keeps the magic of the colonial era, when South America was just a seed of what it is today.

In this Candelaria Tour in Bogota you will explore all the famous historic centre has to offer, a truly remarkable testament to architecture and Bogotá’s colonial past. This makes the perfect setting to experience the food, culture, storytelling and street art of Colombia. Learn all about the troubled and fascinating history of this remarkable city and its development from the colonial era to a truly cosmopolitan setting.

The tour is 3 hours of duration and includes: bilingual guide, private transportation, entrances for one Museum and snack. 

Colombia has amazing stories and characters. From the old inhabitants who walked through its territory during pre-Hispanic times, to the hikers’ portraits walking through their modern cities, every one of them is at the Bogotan museums. There it is preserved objects whit an immense symbolic value. All kind of art pieces can be found at the corridors of Golden Museum, Bogotá Museum, Art Museum, Museo Santa Clara and the downtown streets of this capital city. Come with us!

Those seeking an unforgettable experience in Bogota, a day of immersion in the culture and its customs, this tour will give you a unique insight into our city.

Want to see the best of Bogotá in one day? It is possible in this private city tour! Join us and discover what this city has to offer. Uncover some hidden gems at La Candelaria, be amazed by the largest collection of pre-hispanic figures at the Gold Museum and enjoy the art of one of the most prominent living artists at the Botero Museum. Personalize this private tour to your likings and choose between a great panoramic view from the hilltop of Monserrate or a taste of fruits at an incredible Fruit Store!

Would you like to have great traditional food?
You will enjoy a delicious lunch at Origen Bistro, an awarded restaurant known for its unique approach to local gastronomy and our personal favourite restaurant to have traditional dishes. We love to spoil our customers, so you will enjoy an open menu lunch that includes an appetizer, main dish, soft beverage and coffee.

Please note that Gold Museum is closed every Monday and Botero Museum every Tuesday.

Enjoy the first architectural wonder of Colombia: The Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira, then discover Monserrate Located at 3,152 meters above sea level in the Eastern Hills, it can be reached on foot, by cable car, or funicular. Learn about the recent history and the real political situation of the country by visiting the historic center and enjoying a walking tour of "La Candelaria" and visit the Plaza Simon Bolivar, the Presidential House, the Fernando Botero Museum, or the Gold Museum of Bogota which has a beautiful display of the important legend of El Dorado. Surprise yourself with the oldest square in Bogota: "El Chorro de Quevedo" where you will find a colorful place with murals and graffiti, full of magic and extraordinary beings that coexist with the bohemian atmosphere, finally we take you to your hotel or place of accommodation.

When you book this tour, you are getting the support and guidance of a professional historian, borned and raised in Bogotá, and with experience as a certified trilingual tour guide (Spanish, English and Portuguese) since 2016. All the details included were specifically designed to provide you with a complete, comfortable and comprehensive experience during your first discovery of the city.

On top of that, you will receive the same high-quality service that I provide for the most exclusive tour companies in the country, that I also normally work with, but for a very convenient fraction of the price.

The tour is also totally flexible and can be modified to better suit your specific needs and interests, so don't hesitate about sharing them from the very beginning.

Get to know the city of Bogotá, visit the most iconic sites of the city with Vango tours tour operator. Our tours are in private service providing a unique experience with a certified guide, we offer security, comfort, everything to have a pleasant experience.

Our boutique travel agency is dedicated to providing you with the ultimate customer experience during your travels. Our unique city experience in Bogota offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore some of the city's most iconic and fascinating attractions. You'll start your journey by visiting Mount Monserrate, where you'll take in breathtaking views of the city from 3,152 meters above sea level. Next, you'll head to the Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica to see an impressive collection of art by one of Colombia's most famous artists, Fernando Botero. After that, you'll visit the Gold Museum, home to an extensive collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts. You'll also have the chance to explore Plaza de Bolivar, a historic square that is the site of many important political events in Colombian history. Finally, you'll visit Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo, a popular gathering place in Bogota's historic center. Our service makes this city experience unforgettable.

With ColTrips the time you can spend doing long lines, you will use it to take advantage of each visit to the most important attractions of the historical center of Bogotá. With our benefit skip-the-line, you are the owner of your time and how to spend it. On Tuesdays the Botero museum is closed instead you will visit the Quinta Bolivar House Museum

We will explore walking by the historical center of Bogota and discuss its social and political history as a capital city. We will learn about Bogotazo and the pre-Colombian ancient cultures, as well as gastronomy and nature unique to Colombia. We will try dishes from many regions of the country. This tour gives you an opportunity to interact with locals and culture through food, history and museums, as well as support local and family-owned businesses. Guests will have the choice between visiting the Gold Museum or the Botero Museum. Welcome and enjoy.

Get ready for the most authentic walking tour of the city, wearing comfortable shoes. The 3-hour journey through La Candelaria goes beyond the conventional tourist experience, exploring local lifestyle, food, and hidden gems. An expert guide will lead you to lesser-known places, addressing current issues, social and economic dynamics, and sharing historical anecdotes.

You will start near the Gold Museum, heading to the Environmental Axis, where you will learn about the reconstruction and social integration carried out by architect Rogelio Salmona. Then, you will explore La Candelaria, visiting the Plaza de la Concordia and the local market. Passing through Chorro de Quevedo street, you'll taste chicha, a traditional corn beverage. You'll visit the Botero Museum, reach Plaza de Bolívar, home to important administrative buildings and the Primatial Cathedral. Discover a secret alley with handcrafted kitchen utensils and conclude with a delicious Colombian snack.

Enjoy a private tour of Bogota's historic city center with a local guide and get to know the most important places and their history.

You’ll be picked up at your lodging and head to Monserrate to enjoy a great view of the city (VIP tickets to skip the line included). Then you’ll walk around La Candelaria neighborhood where you’ll visit a traditional market recently renewed (Plaza de La Concordia), Chorro de Quevedo, Botero’s Museum, Columbus Theater, Palacio Nariño and Plaza de Bolívar.

Finish the tour at the Gold Museum, the largest collection in the world of prehispanic goldsmithing pieces.

This unique city experience in Bogota offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore some of the city's most iconic and fascinating attractions. You'll start your journey by visiting Mount Monserrate, where you'll take in breathtaking views of the city from 3,152 meters above sea level. Next, you'll head to the Museo Botero del Banco de la Republica to see an impressive collection of art by one of Colombia's most famous artists, Fernando Botero. After that, you'll visit the Gold Museum, home to an extensive collection of pre-Columbian gold artifacts. You'll also have the chance to explore Plaza de Bolivar, a historic square that is the site of many important political events in Colombian history. Finally, you'll visit Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo, a popular gathering place in Bogota's historic center. With so much to see and do, this city experience is truly an unforgettable one. In this experience, you will also try our delicious coffee with some typical food.

Adventure is just around the corner in Bogotá's La Candelaria district in this guided tour through the city's history, art, culture, and cuisine.

Come explore the history of Colombia’s capital in a private tour of its historic downtown among colonial houses, baroque churches and art deco architecture in La Candelaria.

Join one of our guides in the heart of Bogotá and discover what this neighborhood has hidden away. Inscribed in graffiti and mixed in the drinks, you’ll discover Bogotá’s colonial and indigenous past, the roots of Colombian history.

Visit Simón Bolívar Square where we’ll tell you all about the intricate relationship between the state, drug trade, and guerrillas. Finally, join us at a local café to learn about coffee culture and brewing from an expert.

Explore the Historic Center of Bogota on a 3-Hour sightseeing walking tour whose history-themed focus reveals a wide array of the must-see places in La Candelaria as you hear in-depth commentary on their history and their cultural importance. Visit flagship museums such as the Gold Museum, Botero Museum, or the Archeological Museum.

✓ Just perfect if you just a few hours in the city or have a sort of long flight connection.

Join this 6-hour tour of La Candelaria with private transfer and enjoy a delicious lunch at the end of your tour.

Take this half day tour and go back in time to experience the foundations of Bogota, available every day of the year.

Spend a whole day seeing it all: Colonial houses, fruits, coffee, drug trade and peace process, museums, the whole nine yards! With our private city tour you will have the most complete experiences one could have in Bogotá. Get personalized insights from our expert guide and explore top landmarks of your choice. You’ll be able to choose whether you want it to last 5 or 7 hours with Monserrate, Gold Museum and Botero Museum, or 5 hours with either Monserrate or museums. Join us!

• Historical landmarks in downtown Bogota
• Tick off top attractions including Botero Museum, Gold Museum and Monserrate hill (chosen according to length options)
• A thorough lesson on Colombian recent history: armed conflict, state and peace process
• Local experiences of traditional food tasting: chicha, fruits, sweets and coffee
• A day full of contrasts, experiences and memories of Bogotá

Let's start by getting to know Monserrate Located 3,152 meters above sea level in the Cerros Orientales, in charge of guarding the city, it can be reached on foot, by cable car or funicular. Learn about the recent history and the real political situation of the country by visiting the historic center and enjoy a walking tour of "La Candelaria" and visit the Plaza Simon Bolivar, the Presidential House, the Fernando Botero Museum or the Gold Museum of Bogota which has a beautiful display of the important legend of El Dorado. Discover the oldest square in Bogota: "El Chorro de Quevedo" where you will find a colorful place with murals and graffiti, full of magic and extraordinary beings that coexist with the bohemian atmosphere, then taste a delicious cup of Colombian coffee, finally we take you to your hotel or place of accommodation.

Travel to all of Colombia in one day with a private tour of museums, local handicrafts, and exotic rhythms of the Caribbean. Optional Amazonian lunch along with a tasting of ancestral distillates

Knowing the heart of Bogotá from the hand of a local guide makes this tour a unique and incomparable experience, since you will not only meet a local character, but you will also have the opportunity to visit Monserrate, the Gold Museum and the Botero Museum and the old neighborhood of "La Candelaria" from the hand of an expert, who will introduce you to Bogotá and Colombia in the best Colombian way.

Come and discover more about the historic center of the Colombian capital and enjoy different gastronomic samples along the way, such as tropical fruits, chicha and Colombian coffee among others, while you let yourself be surprised by the beautiful colonial streets and graffiti samples of different artists

If you are looking for a specialized service, with us you will live the best personalized experience.

Explore places full of stories to tell in a limited time, art, culture and fascinating flavors, in a tour that will show you the perfect contrast between the classic and the modern that embellishes our city.

Are you looking to spend a fun afternoon learning and getting to know about the city and its places? This experience is much more than a photo shoot! I want to show you the most beautiful places in the city, I want you to taste the delicious Colombian coffee and have a fluent conversation in English or Spanish, but what I want the most is for you to take home a beautiful and memorable memory of your time in Bogota, Colombia; and I also want you to make a new Colombian friend :)

Professional photo session along the streets of Bogota, we will walk through beautiful and historical places and you will learn a little more about this beautiful city; you will have 15 professional photos as a souvenir of your visit. I will retouch and improve the photos you choose, I will use Adobe software like lightroom and photoshop.

We will be walking around downtown after having a delicious coffee and we can have a fluent conversation in English or Spanish

We invite you to explore with us a city of flavors, colors and cultural expressions. A city that is part of the second most biodiverse country in the world, so you will surely find a juice or a fruit that you have not tried in the world, from curubas, lulos, cherimoyas, chontaduros, loquats, among hundreds of others, that will make an explosion of flavors in your mouth.

Then we will explore old Bogotá, and among its streets of colorful colonial houses, we will find stories not only of historical data, but also stories of love, wars, Knights Templar, ancestors and a culture that we have been recovering little by little.

To remember the times of our grandparents, we will try in gratitude to them some of the most iconic dishes of Bogotá and some nearby regions, and we will end the day as my grandfather did with his friends, with a good cold beer and playing shuffleboard!

Welcome to Bogotá - Colombia!

This is the best way to get to know the historic center of Bogotá, we will travel in time from the beginnings of our indigenous ancestors through the colonization period to the present.
This is a shared tour, it is a fun and informative tour full of fun facts about history, culture, gastronomy, architecture, places to visit, art and cultural offer.
This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!

This tour is unique, because it is based on the Legend of El Dorado, which was the reason for the existence of the cities of Colombia, which were founded in search of Gold.
The Gold Museum, the largest in the world of its kind, with all the pre-Columbian wealth.
The Church of San Francisco, a work of art with its altars plated in 24 carat Gold Sheet, in the Baroque style.
A custody of the Colony with 150 precious stones of which 1450 are emeralds.

La Candelaria:
The old Santa Fé de Bogotá, capital of the New Kingdom of Granada, which was made up of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela. At this site, you will visit the House of the Marquis of San Jorge.

The Botero Museum
The great artist from Colombia, famous for his sculptures that have toured the great capitals of the world and his paintings, in a wonderful collection.

Gastronomy
Typical foods from Bogotá and fruits unknown to tourists from other countries will be enjoyed and tasted.

Bogota will surprise you! It is a cosmopolitan, bustling, modern and colonial city at the same time, which houses 8.5 million cheerful, kind, friendly, sociable and fun inhabitants. From the sector of large avenues and modern shopping centers in the north of the city to the colonial Bogota in La Candelaria, at the south center, it is a box of surprises! 

There is a lot to see in Bogotá: Make sure you have all the time you need to make a pleasant trip, that allows you to appreciate what the city looks like, what it tastes like, what it smells like, what everyday life is like ...

If you thought El Dorado was a fairy tale, you are about to be proven wrong. With the sounds of the jungle, your expedition in search of El Dorado begins in the square of the stream of Quevedo. Your narrator is the founder of the city of Bogota, Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. He will take you as never before into the stories behind the founding of the city and its beginnings. The obsession to discover El Dorado will be evident as you walk the streets of El Palomar del Principe and learn the secrets of the native Chibchas and Muiscas who inhabited this city before the colonists arrived. You will admire the church that gives its name to the neighbourhood of La Candelaria and discover the history of the beginnings of the cathedral and the story of Vasquecito, one of the most important painters of his time.

✓ Enjoy a thoroughly designed-all-included experience that unveils a comprehensive array of the must-see places in La Candelaria, Bogota's Old Town.

Plus, you will visit the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral—a globally-recognized attraction and the First Wonder in Colombia, known as the Jewel of Modern Architecture. A savvy guide will let you in on its enthralling history.

Experience our Bogotá Private Tour to La Candelaria, Monserrate and Gold Museum!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Colombia as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Bogotá.

The Bogota city tour provides a comprehensive overview of the city, including visits to museums, sampling local food, and learning about Colombia's economy through a coffee tasting. Additionally, the tour offers the option to include a round-trip ticket to the Monserrate funicular for added value.

We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Experience Bogotá’s La Candelaria neighborhood and the mountaintop Monserrate Monastery. Wander the narrow streets of Bogotá’s La Candelaria area as you visit the city’s Gold Museum, then you’ll ascend by cable car to Monserrate to enjoy stunning views of the Colombian capital.

After a typical lunch,enjoy an incredible journey to colombia's pre-hispanic past visiting Zipaquira and its marvellous Cathedral made of salt, 180 meters below the surface.