Bogota Tour: Explore Historic La Candelaria

Explore Bogotá’s rich history on a 3-hour walking tour. Discover legends, key events, and cultural insights. Available in Spanish and English.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Plaza de Bolívar de Bogotá - This iconic square serves as the historical and political heart of Bogotá, where visitors can admire some of the city’s most significant buildings. From the outside, one can view the Congress of Colombia, the Primate Cathedral of Bogotá, the Mayor’s Office, and the impressive Palace of Justice.
    During the visit, the…
What's Included
  • Tourist guide
  • Tour of the areas of interest in the center
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

This tour offers an ideal opportunity to explore the essence of Bogota.
Participants will visit the lively neighborhoods of La Candelaria, La Concordia, and Las Aguas, gaining insights into the city’s origins, the history of its indigenous communities, the legend of El Dorado, and significant events like Colombia’s independence and the Bogotazo.
Enjoy…

Location
Cra. 7 #11-10
Carrera 7
The meeting point will be at the Plaza de Bolivar in front of the church, the Catedral Primada. Our guide will be holding a green umbrella with the name of the company, Oaca Colombia.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mirypm
Feb 24, 2026
100% recommended:) - Dianne is a very good guide and you can tell she knows what she's talking about. Very interesting tour and 100% recommended if you come to Bogota:)
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Exploration565536
Jan 31, 2026
Excellent!! - Ricardo made us the tour and the truth we loved! I knew a lot about history, curiosities led us to the market and try typical things like chicha. We recommend it 100%
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Lapajarito
Jan 29, 2026
Highly recommended, the guide very friendly and attentive, knows a lot.. Dianne a genius! - Highly recommended, the guide very friendly and attentive, knows a lot..the tour are very nice too. Dianne a genius! ............................
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Fernandoaz226sc
Jan 29, 2026
Excellent experience - Dianne is very friendly, she has taught much of the history of downtown Bogotá, the tour is quite complete. 100 recommended
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Gabgiusti
Jan 14, 2026
Excellent visit to the historic center of bogota thank you ricordo for all the knowledge provided thanks - Five out of five all excellent.. the very attentive rich guide and good oratory!!! Everything perfect and clear! Thank you so much!!
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W9395fefernandop
Jan 14, 2026
EXCELLENT! - Excellent experience, he touched us with Ricardo who is a genius, knows a lot and gave us a very bearable tour full of joy. Along the way we tried chicha and other local things, all very beautiful 🤩
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Irenedf3866kq
Jan 14, 2026
The best tour - Ricardo was an excellent guide! He showed us the beautiful side of Bogota with lots of history and excellent data. The best experience
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Vivianay2026
Jan 14, 2026
Excellent tour - Bogota with Ricardo - Ricardo is the best guide, he gave us a close and thoughtful look at the city. It provided us with valuable information and made our visit to Bogotá a beautiful experience.
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Haide_naa2026
Jan 14, 2026
Ricardo the best guide - Ricardo was my guide and the treatment was friendly as well as he has a lot of knowledge about Bogotá, was very enlightening and fun with many tips to visit Bogotá, I would definitely take it again.
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Antonellalx2925ke
Jan 9, 2026
Guided tour - Very good experience received by Ricardo, very complete and interesting, full of information ideal for foreigners and local people. Super recommended
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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).