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 center 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 tour, 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.
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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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Mab1a
Sep 22, 2025
Wonderful engaging tour - As someone with a passing interest in history, Paola F presented an excellent and engaging tour. While I thought 3 hours seemed like a lot, Paola did a nice job of style and substance. She blended walking sitting, talking, facts, stories and even gave the much enjoyed appreciated stop a coffee and bathroom break. I went away with a greater appreciation of Colombia’s tumultuous history underlined with a sense of hope for the future and a recognition of the great advances that have been made in the last 30 years. Don’t forget to tip!
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170ainaf
Sep 19, 2025
100% essential. - We did this tour as a first adventure, newcomers. Thanks to Dayana, he introduced us to the history of Bogotá, both in buildings, society and culture. Always super attentive, answering our doubts or interests. The truth is that it's a 100% must. Thank you so much Dayana, for sharing your wisdom and city.
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D5539immariar
Sep 2, 2025
Bogota Historic Town Tour - Dianne was an exceptional, very charismatic guide who made the road very enjoyable and interesting. Fully recommended.
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Carlosok2594jf
Aug 22, 2025
Thanks to Diana the tour was great despite the problem with the Plaza bolivar - A highly recommended tour. The shame is not being able to enter the square bolivar for an event but all great. Thank you Diana for so many interesting facts
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Aalamos89
Aug 21, 2025
Great experience - We loved knowing La Candelaria with Ricardo. Perfect balance between history, society, current affairs and curiosities. A charming person too:)
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Pedropa1729wb
Aug 21, 2025
Great Experience - Guide Ricardo did an excellent job teaching and explaining the city. He showed us many beautiful places and guided us in the markets.
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Zetamar
Aug 15, 2025
10 out of 10 - Paula a great professional, we... enjoyed it. We have walked through the center and it has given us clear historical-social references. Thank you very much
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Sebastianma3684na
Aug 13, 2025
Un tour agradable - The tour was with Dayan and it was very nice the way of counting and the tour, there is really a lot of information that gives importance to the places. In addition, it was evidenced that he is always learning, giving information that has been found more recently and not only the most "common" or traditional. It is also appreciated the tips around the city and possibilities to continue enjoying it.
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U4895lhcamilap
Aug 3, 2025
excellent tour - We took the tour on 03/08 in the morning, we touched the Diana guide that is super loving and explains everything very easily, shows us before and after photos, how she also gave us tips for our stay in Colombia and punctually in Bogota, I recommend the tour very good 🫶🏻
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217lolag
Jul 16, 2025
recommended tour - It was a very complete tour of the bogota. Our guide, Diana, put us in context of the history of Colombia and specifically of many things that happened in Bogotá. 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).