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The first Free Tour to take when you arrive in Bogotá

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 we want to invite you to this Free Tour, we call this tour as the first tour you should do when you arrive to Bogota because we offer you an extensive historical and cultural introduction of our beautiful city. 



This walk will last approximately 3 hours. I know, It seems quite long, but we assure you that it will pass very quickly, however, if for any reason you have to leave early, you can do it just let our guide know at the beginning of the tour and that's it. 


On this 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 people like 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.

 


*Remember that our tour is NOT free. At the end, each person gives a monetary contribution according to the satisfaction of the tour.


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



If for any reason you can not attend we recommend to cancel the reservation.


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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
    Plaza de Bolívar
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Presidency of the Republic of Colombia
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé

    The first school in Bogota

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Congress of the republic
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Alfonso Reyes Echandia Palace of Justice
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Palacio Liévano

    The mayor's office in Bogota

  • 7
    Outside visit
    Teatro Colón Bogotá

    The seventh wonder of Colombia

  • 8
    Outside visit
    San Carlos Palace
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Botero Museum
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria

    The church that gives its name to the neighborhood

  • 11
    Outside visit
    Rosario square
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Journalists Park
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Environmental Axis
  • 14
    Outside visit
    Chorro de Quevedo

    The place where Bogotá was founded

  • 15
    Outside visit
    Plaza Distrital de Mercado La Concordia

    You will learn about recommended food and products

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).

Tour opinions

267 ratings
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4.81
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4.47
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4.72
Quality
4.75
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Héctor Antonio 06 Apr 2024
Panama City

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Muy buen recorrido, muy completo y seguro.. gracias al guía Ricardo
Eduardo 31 Mar 2024
Bogotá

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
This walking tour was really good! What I most like was that the guide Ricardo was truly concerned in our understanding because we are learning spanish. Also the places that we visit was so beatiful and the tips that Ricardo gave to us was so great that we still walked around like 3 hours after the tour.
Zuleyka 24 Mar 2024
San José

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Travelled in group - Mar 2024
Excelente . Paula muy profesional y siempre dispuesta a aclarar nuestras dudas . Súper recomendado
Silvia 17 Mar 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in group - Mar 2024
The tour covered the main interest points and exceeded my expectations. Paula has been a great guide!
Sandra 15 Mar 2024
Buenos Aires

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Ricardo fue un excelente guía, con gran conocimiento de la historia de Colombia y Bogotá. Recorrimos los lugares emblemáticos y nos fue contando diversos aspectos de la vida aquí. Nos dio además recomendaciones gastronómicas, otros lugares de interés para ir por nuestra cuenta, etc. En definitiva, nos abrió la puerta de su cultura e identidad.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
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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