La Candelaria : The Best Tour of the Historic Center
A tip-based walk through La Candelaria, La Concordia and Las Aguas, telling the story of Bogotá's origins.
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 out of 5 from 121 reviews
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guided in
- Spanish
- Price
- From £10 per person
- Group size
- Up to 30 people
- Fitness level
- Moderate
- Run by
- Free Tour Bogota - Agencia de viajes Oaca Colombia
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before
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Where the tour goes
- Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota30 min
- Plaza Ruffino de Cuervo20 min
- Teatro Colon Bogota20 min
- Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia Marquez10 min
- Museos del Banco de la Republica20 min
- Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo10 min
- Plaza De Mercado La Concordia20 min
- Eje Ambiental15 min
- Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Monument15 min
- Plazoleta del Rosario20 min
Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.
What to know before you book
Included
- Tourist guide
- Tour of the areas of interest in the center
Not included
- Drinks, meals or purchases that clients want to make
Access
- Pushchairs welcome
- Public transport nearby
How it compares in Bogotá
- Price: from £10. 8 of the other 10 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £12.
- Reviews: 9 of the other 10 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
- Group size: up to 30 people. None of the other 9 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.
Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.1 km in about 28 minutes of walking, not counting stops.
From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.
Walking in Bogotá
Bogotá's historic La Candelaria district, with colonial churches, street art and the Gold Museum, sits at the foot of Monserrate mountain, high in the Andes.
Altitude. At about 2,600 metres, you may tire quickly; walk slowly the first day.
Weather. Cool all year, often around 14 to 19°C, with frequent rain; bring a layer and an umbrella.
Read the full Bogotá walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.
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