La Candelaria Neighborhood Walking Tour
Get ready for the most authentic walking tour of the city, wearing comfortable shoes. The 3-hour journey through La Candelaria goes beyond the conventional tourist experience, exploring local lifestyle, food, and hidden gems. An expert guide will lead you to lesser-known places, addressing current issues, social and economic dynamics, and sharing historical anecdotes.
You will start near the Gold Museum, heading to the Environmental Axis, where you will learn about the reconstruction and social integration carried out by architect Rogelio Salmona. Then, you will explore La Candelaria, visiting the Plaza de la Concordia and the local market. Passing through Chorro de Quevedo street, you'll taste chicha, a traditional corn beverage. You'll visit the Botero Museum, reach Plaza de Bolívar, home to important administrative buildings and the Primatial Cathedral. Discover a secret alley with handcrafted kitchen utensils and conclude with a delicious Colombian snack.
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La Candelaria Neighborhood Walking Tour
What's included in La Candelaria Neighborhood Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Museo del Oro
Start the tour with the Environmental Axis, where you will learn about the impressive work of reconstruction and social integration carried out by architect Rogelio Salmona at the turn of the century
Plaza De Mercado La Concordia
It is a local market where fruits and vegetables from the region are traded daily.
Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo
You will have a stop to try a glass of chicha, a traditional fermented corn-based beverage whose preparation was inherited from our native indigenous ancestors.
Inclusions
- Explore Pasaje Rivas where you can buy typical handicrafts.
- Get to the heart of the city and learn about Colombian history at Plaza de Bolívar.
- Snacks
- Bilingual Guide
- Meet the controversial yet fascinating work of one of the most recognized Colombian artists
- Private transportation
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point: Main entrance of the Gold Museum. Your guide will be waiting for you outside the main entrance of the Gold Museum holding a sign with your name on it.