Explore Bogotá’s vibrant history on “El Septimazo” walking tour. Discover iconic sites, urban stories, and cultural expressions with a local guide.
Explore Bogotá’s vibrant history on “El Septimazo” walking tour. Discover iconic sites, urban stories, and cultural expressions with a local guide.
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Sculptures: The Ages of Bogotá - Sculpture “The Ages of Bogotá” – Meeting Point
The sculpture “The Ages of Bogotá” is a symbolic monument that illustrates the historical evolution of the city from its colonial beginnings to its modern urban identity, highlighting its cultural, social, and architectural transformations.
Located in the Las Nieves…
- Sculptures: The Ages of Bogotá - Sculpture “The Ages of Bogotá” – Meeting Point
The sculpture “The Ages of Bogotá” is a symbolic monument that illustrates the historical evolution of the city from its colonial beginnings to its modern urban identity, highlighting its cultural, social, and architectural transformations.
Located in the Las Nieves area, it is strategically positioned to connect academic, cultural, and historical zones, making it an ideal meeting point for walking tours due to its visibility and easy access.
Meeting point:
Sculpture The Ages of Bogotá
Carrera 3 with Calle 21 – Plaza Tadeo Sector (near CAI Las Nieves)
It is recommended to arrive 10 minutes early for a welcome and introduction to the tour.
- National Library - National Library of Colombia and MAMBO – Cultural Axis of the Seventh
The National Library of Colombia, established in 1777, is one of the country’s oldest cultural institutions. It preserves the nation’s written memory through books, maps, and historical documents that reveal how Colombia was conceived, governed, and documented over time. Its location on this urban axis highlights the intellectual and academic character of Carrera Séptima.
Nearby is the Museum of Modern Art of Bogotá (MAMBO), a reflection of the city’s cultural transformation during the 20th century. Its collections of modern and contemporary art demonstrate how Bogotá evolved from a traditional city to a hub of artistic expression, innovation, and critical thinking.
- Santamaría Bullring - The Santamaría Bullring is one of Bogotá’s most iconic cultural landmarks. Opened in 1931, it is notable for its Neo-Mudéjar architecture and strategic location in the International Center. Over time, it has become a space for debate, transformation, and cultural expression, hosting not only bullfighting events but also concerts and artistic activities, reflecting the city’s social evolution. The Bogotá Planetarium, inaugurated in 1969, is a major scientific and cultural landmark. It is part of the cultural complex surrounding Bicentennial Park and features spaces dedicated to astronomy, science, and knowledge dissemination. Bicentennial Park is a contemporary urban space that connects Bogotá’s Historic Center with the International Center. Opened as part of the Bicentennial of Independence commemoration, the park integrates green areas, walkways, and cultural spaces.
- International Center - English
The International Center of Bogotá is the city’s main financial and business district, developed in the mid-20th century as a symbol of urban modernization. This area combines skyscrapers, hotels, and institutional buildings, marking Bogotá’s transition into a contemporary capital. It is also home to the San Diego Church, one of the city’s oldest temples, built in the 17th century, preserving its historical and spiritual value in contrast with the modern surroundings. The Colpatria Building stands out as a landmark of Bogotá’s skyline and, for many years, was the tallest building in the country, symbolizing the city’s vertical and economic growth.
- Church of Our Lady of Las Nieves - Church of Our Lady of Las Nieves, Market Square, and Cultural Corridor
The Church of Our Lady of Las Nieves is one of Bogotá’s oldest temples and gave rise, during the colonial period, to the historic Las Nieves neighborhood. Around it developed the old Las Nieves Market Square, a traditional space of popular commerce that reflects the daily life, gastronomy, and social dynamics of the city center.
Over time, this sector has become an important cultural corridor, housing historic theaters such as the Jorge Eliécer Gaitán Theater and the Faenza Theater, key venues in Bogotá’s artistic life since the 20th century. Together, the area illustrates the transformation of the sector into a meeting point between tradition, commerce, and culture.
- Santander Plaza - Santander Park, Church of San Francisco, Gold Museum, and Avianca Building
Santander Park is one of the most traditional public spaces in downtown Bogotá and a historic meeting point for citizens. Surrounding it are some of the city’s most representative landmarks.
Nearby stands the Church of San Francisco, Bogotá’s oldest temple, built in the 16th century, preserving a valuable artistic and religious heritage, a testament to the colonial era.
In the same area is the Gold Museum, one of Colombia’s most important cultural institutions, internationally recognized for its collection of pre-Hispanic gold pieces that reveal the worldview and legacy of indigenous cultures. Completing the landscape is the Avianca Building, an icon of Bogotá’s modern development and for decades one of the tallest structures in the city, symbolizing the financial and architectural consolidation of the historic center.
- Rosario Square - Rosario Square – End of the Tour
Rosario Square marks the end of the tour as one of the most historically significant spaces in downtown Bogotá. Located next to the University of Rosario, it has been a key point of academic, political, and social life in the city since colonial times.
A few meters away is the site where Jorge Eliécer Gaitán was assassinated in 1948, an event that triggered the Bogotazo and profoundly transformed Colombia’s urban, social, and political history. This sector invites reflection on historical memory, social conflict, and the lasting impact of this event on contemporary Bogotá.

- Personajes HIstoria Bogotá
- Degustación Gastronomica
- Guía Profesional
- Personajes HIstoria Bogotá
- Degustación Gastronomica
- Guía Profesional
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Carbonated beverages
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Carbonated beverages
Explore the iconic Carrera Séptima and witness the transformation of Bogotá through its historic neighborhoods, squares, museums, and cultural expressions. With the guidance of a local expert, enjoy an authentic experience that bridges the city’s past and present.
Throughout the tour, savor tropical fruits, traditional coffees, and meet live historical…
Explore the iconic Carrera Séptima and witness the transformation of Bogotá through its historic neighborhoods, squares, museums, and cultural expressions. With the guidance of a local expert, enjoy an authentic experience that bridges the city’s past and present.
Throughout the tour, savor tropical fruits, traditional coffees, and meet live historical figures, perfect for a memorable selfie.
- Not recommended for people with claustrophobia
- Nota Importante: Nos encontramos en fase de lanzamiento, por lo que estamos manejando una tarifa especial, destinada únicamente a cubrir gastos administrativos y garantizar su cupo en la experiencia. En caso de cancelación, el reembolso se realizará conforme a nuestras condiciones y políticas vigentes. Este tour se concibe como una experiencia cultural viva. Por ello, al finalizar, podrán realizar un aporte voluntario, como forma de apoyo al equipo logístico y artístico que hace posible este recorrido y contribuye a que el Septimazo siga creciendo. Gracias por ser parte de este inicio y por caminar con nosotros la historia. Aporte Sugerida $10USD
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.