Free Walking Tour Bogotá

Free Walking Tour in La Candelaria

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.

Ever wondered why Colombia has one of the best coffees in the world? Finalize your downtown adventure with a warm cup of the best coffee around and learn its story.

This tour has a suggestion of USD 10.

Recommendations

• Bring comfortable shoes and water. The activity requires a 3 hours walk
• Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
• Remember all safety indications from the tour guide before the tour in order to avoid problems
• Do not walk away from the group

Highlights

• Historical landmarks in the downtown area
• Indigenous history and graffiti
• Tasting and history of chicha (local alcoholic beverage)
• Tasting and health benefits of local juice mixes
• History of the national drug trade
• Retelling of the attack on the Justice Palace
• Tasting and coffee brewing lessons