Free tour

Free historical and gastronomic tour in Bogotá (La Candelaria)

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Bogotá

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Elvira

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Registered on 19 April 2022

I have traveled the world and now live and experience Bogotá every day as a citizen and tour guide. I know its secrets and its flavors. And I want to immerse you in an experience full of Colombian tradition and culture so that your trip is unforgettable. As a professional journalist, with 17 years of experience, I have dedicated myself to researching and learning about the history of Colombia and I want to show you the reasons why everyone who comes enjoys and loves Bogotá. My walks are deep and fun, full of anecdotes and curiosities. I wait for you for an unforgettable adventure!

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Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

What does a metropolis like Bogotá taste like? This is what you will discover on this historical and gastronomic tour (with more than 15 tastings), which combines 2 tours in one.

Join me for a walk through the heart of the city in the colorful neighborhood of La Candelaria. Here are the main historical sites and places where you can eat delicious and exquisite traditional Bogota and Colombian food.

This is a walking tour full of the typical flavors, stories and secrets of the city. It is a fully immersive experience in the culture of Bogotá and Colombia.

You will walk through the local market, taste sweet flavors and discover why Colombia is the country of fruits.

You will live a "coffee experience", full of smells and flavors in a beautiful coffee shop in La Candelaria with expert baristas who will show you why the Colombian bean is so famous and appreciated.

You will learn how Colombian emeralds are carved (the so-called "green charm") and other pieces that distinguish Colombia in the world.

You will be in iconic places like Plaza Bolívar and you will be able to take unforgettable photos with the pigeons that abound in this traditional meeting place for Bogota residents.

After walking through the ancient stone streets, you will try the famous ajiaco, the most native dish of the city, in a place with more than 200 years of history.

What will you try and visit on this historical and gastronomic tour?

La Concordia Market
Colombian fruits
Funnel Street
Fritters
Funnel Street
Santafereño chocolate
indigenous chicha
Chorro de Quevedo Square
Colombian empanadas
Coffee experience
Coca tea
Colombian emerald experience
Dishes from the Colombian plain
Arepa from Boyacá
Patacon
Bogota sweets
San Carlos Palace
Bolivar's balcony
Bolivar Square
Ajiaco
And many more historical and gastronomic secrets of Bogotá...

This is a very complete 5-hour tour through the heart of Bogotá so you can have a complete experience of the Colombian capital, full of flavor and history to delight your palate and increase your cultural heritage.
I'll wait for you!

IMPORTANT: All expenses for more than 15 food tastings add up to approximately $9. This tour is suitable for vegetarians. You can always choose what to eat and you can share.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Cl 12c #1-40, Bogotá, Colombia

📍 I'll be inside La Concordia market (big yellow building), in the place called Doña Carmen fruits and vegetables. 😉 Recognize me by the microphone or by the blue cap. 🕜Arrive 15 minutes early (1:15 pm). We start at 1:30 pm sharp. 📍This is the Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zxFeUc4Uxxtv6Jpb6

Outside visit

La Concordia Market District Square

Outside visit

Quevedo's fountain

Outside visit

Plaza Bolivar

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).