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Free tour

Free historical tour Bogota

Duration: 3h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Oaca
Quality Verified Registered on September 03, 2019

Oaca Colombia is a travel agency located in the city of Bogota. We focus on providing quality experiences in Colombia with certified guides. We offer natural, cultural, religious, gastronomic and historical tours.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

 

Hello, we are Oaca Colombia and on our essential Free Tour we offer you an extensive historical and cultural introduction to our beautiful city.

During the tour you will walk through the streets of Candelaria, La Concordia and Las Aguas. During the tour we will talk about the beginnings of the capital, the indigenous tribe that inhabited Bogota, the legend of El Dorado, the colonization, the independence of Colombia, the most important events for the country as the Bogotazo and the violence in Colombia; we will talk about important celebrities such as Fernando Botero and Gabriel García Márquez; besides knowing how a Colombian lives in Bogota, education, art, gastronomy, architecture and different essential tricks for the stay in the capital. This walk will last approximately 3 hours.

In the free tours, there is no established price. Participants can evaluate the guide's performance and, at the end of the tour, contribute with the amount they consider convenient according to their experience and level of satisfaction.

*The tour will not be cancelled due to bad weather, so we recommend bringing an umbrella. 

If for any reason you cannot attend we recommend canceling the reservation at the end of the confirmation email.


 



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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Cl. 11 #731, Bogotá, Colombia
    Cl. 11 #731, Bogotá, Colombia
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    Our meeting point is the Plaza de Bolivar in front of the church doors. You will recognize us because our guide will be holding a green umbrella that says Oaca Colombia. There are always too many people in the square and other people pretending to be guides, if you don't see us contact us

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Bolivar plaza
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Congress of Colombia
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Bogota Mayor's Office
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Legend of El Dorado
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Palace of Justice: The siege of the palace by M19
  • 6
    Outside visit
    President's house: Visit to the presidential gardens
  • 7
    Outside visit
    The oldest school in Bogota
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Bolivar's house
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Colon Theater Bogota
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Botero Museum
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Gabriel Garcia Marquez Cultural Center
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Candelaria Church
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Quevedo's fountain
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Heroine of Independence (La Pola)
  • 15
    Outside visit
    La Concordia Market District Square
  • 16
    Outside visit
    Park of the journalists
  • 17
    Outside visit
    Bogotazo: Gaitan monument.
  • 18
    Outside visit
    Rosario square

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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