Nariño Palace (Casa de Nariño)

This is the best way to get to know the historic center of Bogotá, we will travel in time from the beginnings of our indigenous ancestors through the colonization period to the present. This is a shared tour, it is a fun and informative tour full of fun facts about history, culture, gastronomy, architecture, places to visit, art and cultural offer. This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!

In this Candelaria Tour, you will get to know Bogotá’s historic center, where it all began. Witness the development of this cosmopolitan city. La Candelaria is the place that keeps the magic of the colonial era, when South America was just a seed of what it is today.

Dare to visit the wonderful Villa de Leyva, a charming place for its colonial architecture. The trip is adorned by beautiful landscapes and historical places, you will learn about the customs, typical dishes and much more. On the way you will also visit places like the Boyacá bridge, the place where the battle to obtain our independence took place. In Villa de Leyva you will visit the Plaza Mayor, famous for its size and stone floor; museums, churches, convents and attractions such as the blue wells, the infiernito, archaeological and fossil museum, vineyards, monastery santo eccehomo (you can choose 2 attractions. It does not include Casa Terracota, this is additional). On the way back to Bogota, we pass through the towns of Sutamarchan and Ráquira, the latter is a picturesque place famous worldwide for its long tradition of ceramic work. And finally, we will arrive at the starting point in Bogota and the place of your choice.

This tour goes from the Plaza de Bolívar to the Museo de Oro and passes by some of the most important places in Bogotá. You’ll visit the Palacio de Nariño which is the president’s house and you’ll get to see the first observatory built on the American continent. Wander churches and see their collections of religious art, check out the international art collection at the Museo Botero and see exhibits at the Casa de la Moneda – Bogota’s currency museum. See where the legendary Simón Bolívar escaped death and have a coffee at the Gabriel Garcia Márquez centre. Learn about “El Bogotazo”, a people’s revolt caused by the assassination of Jorge Eliecer Gaitán. Finish at the Gold Museum where you’ll learn about “El Dorado” and see the art of indigenous tribes that lived in Colombia before the Conquistas. The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Walk through downtown Bogotá and its history! Start your trip through Bogotá with an exclusive tour of the capital's historic city center in the company of a certified local guide. Explore and experience up close the most iconic places in history and the heart of the city. Our knowledgeable guide will pick you up and you’ll head to the first stop: Monserrate. Here you can admire the impressive panoramic view of Bogotá and learn about the history of the place. From there you will head to the La Concordia Market, a historical heritage site of the city. Here you can discover the variety of fruits and vegetables and enjoy a natural juice. We'll continue our tour through the picturesque streets of La Candelaria neighborhood, visiting iconic places such as Chorro de Quevedo, Botero Museum and Bolívar square, among others. Finally, we will conclude our cultural day at the Gold Museum, home to the largest collection of pre-Hispanic goldsmithing pieces in the world.

1 day tour outside Bogota, private transportation, this place is very famous for the legend of "dorado", very green mountains, we will visit different villages outside Bogota and in this way we will know more places on our tour

Get ready to kickstart your trip to Bogota with a tour that combines the best of two worlds: the most iconic neighborhood in the city: La Candelaria; with a coffee and cacao crawl to taste Colombia's finest products! La Candelaria is the heart of Bogota, where our main landmarks and government buildings are located, it is also known for its lively streets, colorful graffiti art and colonial architecture. Explore the streets of La Candelaria as your local guide shares juicy stories, fun facts and the best coffee & chocolate shops. This isn’t just a tour, it’s a flavor-packed journey! Here’s what’s waiting for you: – 3 Coffee bean tasting. – Traditional Colombian Tinto (coffee). – Cold brew. – Flat white. – 3 Chocolate tasting. – Chocolate bonbon with bold, exotic flavors. – Pre-hispanic cacao beverage. – Traditional hot chocolate with cheese. NOTE: For groups of +15 travelers we will arrange a private coffee and cacao tasting in one store.

The sightseeing tour will show us all the amazing illumination at Bolivar square, where the Prime Cathedral, The Justice Palace and Casa de Nariño will be the best sights. We will see the best view from above in Monserrate, a hill that is close to the Bolivar square, and that offers a stunning night time landscape view over the city.

Your guide will pick you up in the morning directly at your hotel in Bogotá. Drive for approximately 2 hours to get to the Chicaque Natural Park, located southwest of the Sabana de Bogotá, in the municipality of San Antonio del Tequendama. Once you arrive to the Park, you can enjoy its majestic viewpoint which on clear days allows you to observe the snow-capped peaks of the Tolima, Santa Isabel and Ruiz volcanos. Your guide will take you to a magnificent hike of approximately 3 hours through this natural reserve that is home to 214 species of birds (some of them endemic to the area), 20 species of mammals, a variety of reptiles, amphibians and arthropods; to more than 3,000 plant species, 7 types of forests, 20 km (12.5 miles) of ecological trails and 3 streams of crystalline waters that make Chicaque a unique place in the world.

Live the magic of the First Wonder of Colombia! Let us accompany you on this fantastic private tour with one of our driver-guides, who will make your trip an unforgettable experience. The Cathedral is an enclosure built inside the mines, completely carved out of salt, discover the imposing architecture of this great cultural and religious heritage, in this tour you will learn about history, customs, folklore and the typical food of our region, you will know the Historic center of Zipaquirá and you will be able to admire its colonial architecture, places like the Plaza de los Comuneros, Plaza de la Independencia, the school where our Nobel Prize for Literature (Gabriel Gracia Márquez) studied, the train station, time for lunch (optional) and return to Bogota. In this experience we will also take a tour of the town and you will taste a delicious coffee accompanied by almojábana, empanada, among other surprises that we have for you. We are waiting for you!

Your reservation is confirmed if it is for at least two (2) people. The most complete experience you can enjoy in Bogotá Optimize your visit to Bogotá and discover the best in one day It combines the most important and diverse museums such as the Gold Museum, the Master Fernando Botero's, Regional Typical Costumes (not open on weekends or holidays), and the Esmeralda, where you can also buy jewels with this gem at excellent prices and certified for leave Colombia. We will visit La Candelaria neighborhood where we will find colonial houses, magical passages, beautiful graffiti, and the Plaza del Chorro de Quevedo, the founding place of the city of Bogotá. As if that were not enough, the Plaza Bolívar is the place where we find all the public buildings of the highest powers of the state: Casa de Nariño or Casa Presidencial, Palacio de Liévano, seat of the mayor's office of Bogotá, the Prime Cathedral of Colombia, Palace of Justice and Courthouse. Want more: Cerro Monserrate with cable car included.

Do you have a few free hours in the city while you wait for your flight to your final destination? Take advantage of it and get to know it selectively because Bogota is called the Athens of South America! Reception at the airport on the flight of origin and transfer to the historic center of the city, known as La Candelaria, where you walk through the old neighborhoods, squares and parishes surrounding the Primada Cathedral of Colombia, including Bolivar Square, National Capitol, Nariño Palace, Mayor's Office and Palace of Justice. Next, we visit the Botero Museum, which houses a large collection of works donated to Colombia by the artist Fernando Botero with the intention of spreading the arts and culture of the country. Another option is to tour the Gold Museum to appreciate its more than 53,000 pre-Columbian and goldsmith pieces. Visit to the Quevedo Jet. Time to purchase crafts to finish back at El Dorado airport to take connecting flight.

Experience Bogotá’s La Candelaria neighborhood and the mountaintop Monserrate Monastery (If your select this option)  during this 7 or 8 hour excursion. Wander the narrow streets of Bogotá’s La Candelaria area as you visit the city’s Gold Museum, Botero Museum and more. you will have free time to have lunch before you ascend by cable car to Monserrate to enjoy stunning views of the Colombian capital. Museum entrance fees and your cable car ride are all covered. You will have the oportunity to decide if you visit  Monserrate or not.

You don’t have to go too far to enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature, just 1 hour away from Bogota there is one of the closest location where to experience spectacular water rafting activities. If you are with a group of minimum 6 persons, this can be done any day of the week. And if you are by yourself or less than 6 persons, the weekend is the best time to join an existing group lead by a certified instructor and the ride lasts around 90 minutes along this 7 km river.

Visit two of the historical landmarks in Colombia: the Tourist Train and the Salt Cathedral, take a ride through the savannah, travel back in time and then visit the heart of the mountain where awaits the only underground church in the world, located in what constitutes a monumental work of engineering, architecture, and design.

This travel plan is designed for all those travelers looking for a greater autonomy and flexibility compared to a completely organized trip. Would you like to discover a new country, traveling with freedom? With us, THIS IS POSSIBLE! We offer you: the entire structure of the trip that includes accommodation in 4 stars hotels (depending on your budget) with breakfast included and all transfers (local flights and private land transportation). Are you looking for something special or different? We will be happy to create a tailor-made itinerary for you. We can create a customized tour for you, to accommodate to your availability, needs and desires.

You’ll be transported back in time as you enter the famous Gold Museum (Museo de Oro). Full of thousands of spectacular gold artworks, the museum displays artistry and crafts created by the indigenous peoples of the Andes mountains. You will continue to the neighborhood of the Candelaria, home to some of Bogota’s most famous universities and the city’s most popular walking streets. As you walk the historic streets, learn about Bogota’s culture and the importance of the city’s street art. As you come to Plaza Bolívar, the civic heart of the country, you’ll see a variety of architectural styles. Here you’ll find the city’s expansive cathedral and the local and federal government buildings, all nestled against the presidential palace, La Casa de Nariño. Finish your tour as you take the cable car up to the famous viewpoint of Monserrate, which features some of the finest views of Bogotá.

Take a full-day trip to Villa de Leyva to experience a place that has the calm mood of the countryside, as well as beautiful colonial architecture. The beauty of this town makes it an exceptional place: its architecture, the kindness of the people, the nice weather and the sightseeing diversity make this place impossible to forget. In Villa de Leyva you will find all kinds of restaurants, but the tour will focus on local gastronomy that offers a wide menu full of typical ingredients.

Private panoramic tour of the historical sector of the city, passing by the Colon Theater, the Palace of San Carlos, where the Chancellery is located, the Church of San Ignacio, the Presidential Palace of Nariño, the Plaza de Bolivar, the Capitol, the Mayor's Office and the Cathedral. Visit the famous Gold Museum and the Botero Museum. At the end of the tour, cable car ride to Monserrate Hill, from where you will have an excellent view of the Colombian capital.

This is a complete 3-week tour of Colombia, that will fill you with wonderful memories that will last you a lifetime! You’ll voyage back in time to discover the culture of Bogotá, the magnificent Andes, and the most beautiful town in Colombia; Barichara. You’ll stay in an ecolodge within the Amazon jungle, where you’ll explore during the day and in the pitch darkness of the night; venturing out by boat and on foot. Furthermore, you’ll discover the untouched beauty of the Pacific Coast; with whale watching, waterfalls, and thermal pools. You’ll uncover the simplicity of wonderful mountain ranges, colorful buildings, fantastic architecture, and coffee in the heart of the Colombian Coffee Zone! Cartagena will be waiting to show you the beauty of this ancient city, along with a day on a Tropical Island and the unbelievable experience of a mud bath in a Volcano!