La Candelaria (Historic Old Town) Tours and Tickets

Discover the best of Bogotá's tourist attractions, covering its most famous neighborhoods, museums and sights on this tour with optional 5-hour or 8-hour itineraries. Explore the cobblestoned streets of the La Candelaria neighborhood, see the city's historic district and La Catedral Primera (Prime Cathedra), view gold artifacts at the famed Museo de Oro and take a cable car to the famous Mount Monserrate. Your trip also includes a guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees and lunch (with the 8-hour tour option).

The historic center of Bogotá, called Candelaria, is rich with history and culture from pre-Columbian times and beyond. Tour the neighborhood with a private guide to learn how the core developed and how it remains a vibrant cultural center. This 6-hour tour takes you to the neighborhood's must-see attractions and gives you the option to customize the second half of your trip after lunch.

Discover Bogotá's remarkable architecture with a 6-hour, private tour of the city's buildings, from historic to cutting-edge. Step back in time at elegant mansions that blend European and Latin styles, and see how local architects have adapted classic designs in Colombia. See colonial-era gems, New Gothic and Modernist work, and learn about city planning and change. Trace a route through a series of vibrant districts, from Quinta Camacho to El Nogal and Teusaquillo, then finish the day with lunch at a local restaurant.

Delve into Bogotá's rich history on a private half-day tour of the Colombian capital's historic center, La Candelaria. Alongside your guide, you'll stroll along beautiful colonial streets while customizing your itinerary according to your interests. See arresting landmarks like Justice Palace and La Catedral Primera; browse fascinating exhibits in the Museo Botero or the glittering Museo de Oro (Gold Museum); and be seduced by the grand architecture of the Main Town Hall and Congress. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

With even a short layover in Bogotá, you can explore artistic graffiti, local markets, or historic landmarks, then head to the summit of Monserrate for sweeping views across the city. Make the most of a Bogotá layover with a fully flexible, private tour that's customized to your interests and schedule, and ensures that you'll arrive back at the airport in time for your departing flight.

Delve into the rich history of Colombia's capital on a half-day walking tour of Bogotá. Alongside a guide, you'll stroll the cobbled streets of La Candelaria - the historical heart of Bogotá - and absorb the vibrant atmosphere of Plaza de Bolivar. Gain unique insight in Bogotá's culture and heritage as you explore El Chorro de Quevedo downtown district and browse exhibits in XIX Centruy Museum and the Museum of July 20th. Round-trip transport from your Bogotá hotel is included on this tour.

Explore the unsolved mysteries and secret treasure of Colombia's ancient people during this 7-hour trip to Guatavita Lake and Bogotá's Gold Museum. Journey one hour from Bogotá to Guatavita Lake, a natural reservoir used as a sacred site by the indigenous Muiscas and famed for the numerous gold artifacts recovered from its deep. Then travel back to Bogotá to explore the 'Museo del Oro' (Gold Museum) housing thousands of gold objects collected at the lake and nearby. Your gold-themed trip also covers entrance fees, snacks, a driver-guide and round-trip hotel transport.

Get a taste for all Bogotá has to offer during this 3-hour comprehensive walking tour. Step into Bogotá history by visiting attraction-laden public plazas like La Candelaria's 'El Chorro de Quevedo,' and Bolivar Square. Then see modern side of the Colombian capital, savoring a few tastes of the local cuisine and home-grown coffee. Finish your day with a 'bang' by playing 'Tejo,' a game that involves throwing metal discs at targets packed with tiny gunpowder charges. A guide, local transport, food and drink and game fees are covered.

Experience Bogotá's colonial architecture and illuminated streets on this 5-hour guided night tour. Begin at the La Calera lookout for views over the city, and enjoy a local drink called a 'Canelazo.' Then head downtown with your guide and visit La Macarena, Centro Internacional, and Plaza de Bolivar. Round-trip transportation from your hotel is included.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Bogotá on a half-day tour of the Colombian capital. From a guide, you'll receive an interesting overview of the city as you visit the verdant Simon Bolivar Park and the historical neighborhood of La Candelaria. Absorb the lively atmosphere of Zona G, an area replete with coffee shops and trendy bars, and admire gastronomic hotspots in Usaqu en. Coffee samples and round-trip transport from your Bogotá hotel are included.

Make the most of your Bogotá layover with this sightseeing tour of the city, modified to fit your flight schedule and accompanied by private guide. Have a chance to experience some of the Colombian capital's top sights, including the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, the Botero Museum, Monserrate Sanctuary, a Colombian shopping mall or lunch at an authentic local restaurant. You choose the places to visit based on your interests and connecting flight times. Your tour also includes round-trip transportation to and from the airport, plus all entrance fees.

Visit the major attractions of Bogotá's historical area during this half-day guided tour. First, climb to the top of Cerro de Monserrate, which overlooks the city center, to catch aerial views. Following that, wander around the colonial neighborhood of La Candelaria, learning about the city's history from your guide along the way. Plus, you'll be able to visit a museum of your choosing such as the Military Museum of Colombia, the Botero Museum, the Gold Museum, and others.

Get the most out of your trip to Bogotá with the Bogotá Pass, offering a more than 50% discount off regular prices at 10 of the city's top attractions and activities. This convenient, money-saving pass provides access to fun Bogotá activities like a walking tour of the historic Candelaria district and a premium Colombian coffee tasting, plus entrance at popular attractions like the Botero Museum and the Monserrate mountaintop monastery. Your pass can be purchased for 1- and 2-day access and also includes skip-the-line access at several sites plus special shopping discounts at city businesses and eateries.

Gain an intimate knowledge of the atmospheric streets of Bogotá on this half-day, small-group tour of the city's main neighborhoods, limited to just 9 participants. Start with a wander through the picturesque streets of La Candelaria, Bogotá's colonial area, before checking out the iconic Plaza de Bolívar (Bolívar Square), stopping at a selection of the city's top museums, and finishing with time for shopping in Zona Rosa. Your city tour includes the services of a guide, admission at Casa de la Moneda and Botero Museums and round-trip transportation to your hotel.

Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation's unique fruits. Also visit caf es for insight into Colombian coffee and coca leaves, and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

Ensure you capture the best images of Colombia's vibrant capital on a private 5-hour tour of Bogotá, ideal for first-time visitors and photographers of all abilities. Alongside a photographer guide, you'll focus your lens on photogenic areas such as La Candelaria (Historic Old Town), Plaza de Bolivar, and Mount Monserrate. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this tour, which involves a moderate amount of walking.

Explore Colombia on a 12-day tour, visiting Santa Martha, Cartagena, Bogotá, Medellín, Tayrona Park, and the coffee region. Private transportation, overnight accommodations, and a dedicated guide are included as well as enough free time so you will have the flexibility to wander around by yourself as well.

Explore the historic center of the Colombian capital on this guided tour. Visit colonial-era landmarks and significant sites such as the Plaza de Bolivar, Parish of Santa Clara, Museum of the Master Fernando Botero, and the Gold Museum in the La Candelaria neighborhood. Plus, ride up the mountain of Monserrate in a cable car and catch aerial views of the city.

Learn about Bogotá's thriving emerald industry during this 4-hour tour of the process of mining, finishing and carving these beautiful gemstones. Colombian emeralds are renowned around the world for their unique color, purity and size. offering you a unique opportunity to learn about the stone's role in the country's cultural traditions. Check out an emerald trade center in La Candelaria, one of the city's oldest areas, discovering how the stones are mined and carved. You'll also get to visit several sites selling one-of-a-kind rough stones and ornate jewelry. Your trip also includes entrance fees, coffee, a driver-guide and round-trip hotel transport.

If you've got limited time in Bogota, get a comprehensive overview of Colombia's capital on a full-day tour of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town), Mount Monserrate, and Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). In a small group limited to five people, you'll explore the mountaintop neighborhood of Monserrate; admire landmarks such as Parque Santander and Plaza Bolivar in La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city; and admire glimmering exhibits at Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). Hotel pikcup and drop-off are included.