Bogotá · LA CANDELARIA OLD TOWN WALKS
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La Candelaria is Bogotá’s colonial heart: painted balconies, the great Plaza de Bolívar, and steep cobbled lanes that repay a good guide. Below are the best walking tours of the old town, which mix the murals with the history, which add coffee or a chicha stop, and which set out early enough to beat the afternoon rain.
Walk La Candelaria with a local guide, taste local fruits, spot street art and standout architecture, and learn Colombia’s modern history.
“Jose was friendly and knowledgeable, a pleasure to have as a guide.”
Walk Bogotá’s La Candelaria street art with a guide, learn the politics and indigenous roots, and end with coca tea in a local café.
“Incredible experience to learn about the art of La Candelaria. We had a amazing guide, Juana! Don’t hesitate to book the tour.”
Walk Bogotá’s La Candelaria in 150 minutes. Learn Bolívar Square, El Bogotazo, chicha, street art, plus great local tips for $13.
“The tour guide Byron was great. We received a lot of detailed information.”
Private 3-hour graffiti walk in La Candelaria, Bogotá with hotel/airport pickup, tea tasting, and context behind street murals.
“Luis was an outstanding guide on our Bogotá graffiti tour. His English is excellent, he was punctual, polite, and very knowledgeable, tailoring the experience to our interests. Beyond the tour, he proved incredibly helpful by assisting us with a flight issue, which shows his genuine care for his guests. Highly recommended!”
A private Bogotá day mixing markets, street food tastings, top museums, La Candelaria, and Monserrate views with included tickets.
“Luis Felipe es muy buen guia,ameno y servicial. Pasamos un excelente dia y aprendimos lo mas importante de Bogota:”
Private La Candelaria Bogotá food tour with hotel pickup and tastings of chocolate Santafereño, coffee, arepa, almojábana, and obleas.
“Sarai was a wonderful guide, who gave my wife and I a delicious introduction to Colombian cuisine. From more well-known arepas (despite their disputed origins with Venezuela) and empanadas (a beautiful representation of all three cultures - African, Indigenous and Spanish) to very local foods like buñuelos (a popular Christmas delicacy) and ajiaco (delicious stew) and a small taste of a massive cornucopia of 430 endemic fruits, we overindulged ourselves in the best ways possible. Thank you again, Sarai - we wish you an amazing future as you embark in your nascent career in the tourism industry!”
Walk Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a bilingual guide. Entrance fees included, no lines, and small-group attention for 3 hours of culture.
“I had a great time with Maria my guide . Very informative and thorough history of the area. Also acted as my photographer, recommended local places to eat . Not to be missed. I felt like I had a local friend to show me around .”
VIP Bogotá layover tour with a private bilingual guide. Monserrate views, Candelaria streets, top museums, and coffee for $44.
“Luis Felipe and Alejandro made our layover fun, insightful, and reassured we feel safe. They were helpful in showing us as much as they can, showing us the beauty of Bogata and Colombia especially through their local lense. We loved it and hearing about Luis' experiences. We definitely recommend booking with them if you need airport transportation, layover experience, and or even just reach out for your travel in Colombia! We will definitely be back to travel in through Colombia again!”
Private 6-hour La Candelaria tour in Bogotá with hotel pickup, lunch, Museo del Oro, Banco museums, street history, flexible stops.
“We were pleasantly surprised by the beauty of Bogotá, made even more special through our guide, Maria Paola. She is incredibly knowledgeable and explained history and fun facts in a clear, engaging way. Maria was easy to be with, professional, and thoughtfully adjusted each tour to our interests.”
Private Bogotá tour with Monserrate views, Museo del Oro and Botero, La Candelaria strolls, and Plaza Bolívar in 6 hours.
“Edwin was a fantastic guide, he even bought me pandebono! the tour was great, I only spent one day in Bogota and this tour took me to all the nice spots. also, when I went to the stores, there is no pressure to buy unlike in other countries. I like that they respect my space as well. definitely recommend this tour!”
A 2.5-hour Bogotá Teusaquillo walking tour with a national history museum, old beer-industry buildings, street art, coffee, and craft beer.
“A neighborhood that feels like you're elsewhere. Daniel was so knowledgeable about not only the sights, but also the political and sociocultural significance of this neighborhood. Skip a museum and do this tour instead!”
Small-group Bogotá tour with hotel pickup: skip-the-line Monserrate views, Museo del Oro, La Candelaria streets, market break, and Plaza Bolívar.
“We spend a great tour and a great guide with Lina. Thanks for made us feel great!”
A 3-hour Teusaquillo walking tour in Bogotá with art, history, and tastings, starting at Museo Nacional and ending at ParkWay.
“The tour was very good. We got a great impression of the neighborhood and its history. Our tour was accompanied by Appa, a very sweet and friendly dog. I would recommend this tour to anyone staying in Bogotá.”
La Candelaria graffiti tour with private transport, coca tea, and expert stories behind Bogotá street art. 3 hours from Chorro de Quevedo.
“Gerald sent us a message ahead of time on WhatsApp and we were able to confirm that he’d be meeting us at the hotel. He was so incredibly informative about the street art, discussing the symbolism behind the images. He seemed to know the artists’ work well and could talk knowledgeably about their artistic influences, intentions and process. He took some photos of us and sent them to us after which I really appreciated because it’s hard to get couples photos when you aren’t travelling with someone who can take the photo for you. After our tour, he also sent us restaurant recommendations for the area we were staying in…”
Private 3-hour La Candelaria walk in Bogotá with coffee, chicha, street-art history, and a state-versus-conflict story.
“Our guide Sarai was great. Her English was excellent , she was very knowledgeable about a range of topics and, she was passionate in her storytelling. I strongly recommend her!”
