Tour Description:
La Candelaria is the heart of Bogota. This neighborhood is located right in the center of the city and holds more history than any other area of the city.
Additionally, it is the best sample of the colonial architecture that you can find in Colombia’s capital city.
All streets are dotted with colourful houses that have been well preserved. Also, some streets are still cobblestoned and connect some gorgeous plazas with each other.
Nowadays, most of the colonial houses of this neighborhood have been converted in hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars. Luckily, they all maintain their original facade and structure.
Walking the streets of this neighborhood will take you back in time and make you feel you were living during the times of the colony.
Moreover, this neighborhood is full of life. During the day, thousands of locals come to this area to work, eat, shop and sell.
In la Candelaria, you can witness the ideal mix of colonial architecture with a lively local day-to-day activity.
By taking this Candelaria Walking tour, you will discover the best places of this colorful area in a 3.5 hours-long private tour.
Your expert, English-speaking guide, will take you to visit iconic places such as the Plaza Bolivar (Bogota’s main square) and Chorro de Quevedo (where the city was born).
Along the way, your guide will give you plenty of explanations and facts about the history of Bogota, as well as its current situation.
It is the best way to start a trip to Colombia and the most efficient way to discover the best of Bogota.
