A journey between the colonial and modern Bogotá
Nestled in the majestic Andes Mountains, the city of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, is a cosmopolitan and diverse city full of secrets and stories to tell.
Discover the fascinating local culture on our tour of La Candelaria. Walk through Bogotá's most iconic and emblematic places, exploring its historic center and the streets of La Candelaria with our expert local guides, while traveling safely and comfortably in our private transportation. You will visit Bolívar Square, the historical and political center of the country since the Hispanic era.
From this point, you can observe Monserrate Hill and the Primatial Cathedral of Colombia. On our tour of La Candelaria, you will travel back in time, diving into the mysteries and legends of pre-Columbian indigenous cultures at the Gold Museum of Colombia, considered one of the best museums in the world according to Tripadvisor.
You will later visit the Botero Museum of the Banco de la República de Colombia, home to one of the most important art collections on the continent, in addition to works by the master Fernando Botero.
Bogotá and its secrets await to be discovered. Tour of La Candelaria, a unique experience designed for you.
Duration: 4 to 8 hoursDifficulty: LowSuggested departure time: 8:00 a.m.
Price per person in US dollars for a tour of 2 travelers. Discounts apply for more people.
What restrictions and recommendations are in place to handle Covid 19 in Colombia?
- As of September 6 2021 you don't need to have a negative covid test nor be vaccinated to enter the country.
- You should wear a facemask in public places and specially inside most museums.
- As much as it is possible you should distance yourself at least 2 meters from other people.
- All our guides and private transportation have the necessary biosecurity measures.
Available tour durations
- 4 hours
- 5 hours: 1 museum
- 6 hours: 2 museums + lunch
- 8 hours: 2 museums + Monserrate + lunch
Itinerary and route map of La Candelaria Bogotá tour
The following are our suggested sights. You can tailor make your tour according to your interests and time availability, or let us suggest our top picks for your experience:
- Pick at your hotel or address
- La Concordia square (Cl. 12c #1-40)
- La Concordia park (Cl. 12c #1-40)
- Callejón del Embudo (Cra 2)
- Chorro de Quevedo (Cl. 12b #22)
- Nuestra Señora del Carmen church (Cra. 5 #8-36)
- San Agustín church
- Claustro de San Agustín
- Palacio Presidencial (Cra 7)
- Observatorio Astronómico
- Claustro de Santa Clara
- Palacio de Lievano (Cra. 8 #10-65)
- Capitolio Nacional (Calle 10)
- Palacio de Justicia
- Catedral Primada
- Casa del 20 de Julio
- Bolívar square (Cl. 11 #4-41)
- Gabriel García Márquez cultural center ( Cl. 11 #5-60)
- Museum of Fernando Botero
- Casa De La Moneda
- Luis Angel Arango library
- 7th street: pedestrian way
- El Rosario's square
- Santander square
- Museum of gold
- Return to your hotel or address
Dates and times
- La Candelaria Bogotá tour available every day
- Suggested departure time: From 8:00 a.m.
- All museums are closed on Mondays except for the Botero museum.
- The entrance to the museums is subject to availability by capacity.
La Candelaria Bogotá tour includes
- Private bilingual guide
- Museums and sights entrance tickets
- Private transportation
- Water bottles
- Snack
- The 6-hour tour additionally includes lunch with a non alcoholic drink.
- Does not include tips.
Important information
- Travel light and use a small backpack.
- Available for people with disabilities.
- Level of physical requirement - Rating from 1 to 5 (1 super easy - 5 very demanding): 1
- Available tour guide languages:
- Spanish
- English
- French
- Mandarin
- Italian
- Japanese
- German
- Russian, japanese, chinese and korean available for additional cost.
- Recommended for children over 2 years.
Frequently asked questions
Is the La Candelaria tour private or shared?
Private.
Can you modify the tour itinerary and the duration time at each stop?
The tour can be totally modified according to the client preference.
How long in advance can a tour be booked?
Minimum three hours in advance.
How to book La Candelaria Bogotá tour?
You can book this experience, using our secure booking engine.
La Candelaria tour price list
Tour prices per person in US dollars.
| Pax. | 4 hrs | 5 hrs | 6 hrs | 8 hrs |
| 1 | $109 | $129 | $179 | $249 |
| 2 | $69 | $79 | $109 | $179 |
| 3 | $59 | $69 | $99 | $149 |
| 4 | $49 | $59 | $89 | $139 |
| 5 | $39 | $49 | $79 | $119 |
| 6 or more | $39 | $39 | $69 | $119 |
Payment method and cancellation policy
- Payment method: You can pay the La Candelaria Bogotá tour in cash (COP or USD) or by credit card.
- All foreign customers must show a copy of their passport to be exempted from the VAT tax.
- The service must be canceled at least 48 hours before the client's pick-up time. If you do not notify in advance, 30% of the total value of the service is charged.
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