What You Will Do
We will walk around Candelaria district, the oldest and most important neighborhood in Bogotá. We will talk about history, culture, and the current social and political situation in Colombia. We will start off by sampling a variety of local fruits in the second oldest market of Bogotá. Then we will enjoy chicha, the most traditional fermented drink in the city, which is part of our indigeneous heritage. After that we will try some local snacks. At the end of the tour, we will play the gunpowder game, better known as Tejo, a funny drinking game played in the pre-Hispanic times.
This tour will give you an enticing introduction to Colombia's capital. You will be able to take in the artsy and colorful streets and alleys we walk through while we talk about a variety of topics, visit the most important spots in the city, and interact with locals.
Join us on the oldest walking tour in the city! Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet at... The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia
***Once you arrive inside of the hostel, go to the reception desk and say that you are here for the tour.***
1
The Cranky Croc Hostel
15 minutes
First we start out at the hostel The Cranky Croc
2
District Market Square La Concordia
15 minutes
we go to a local market to try local fruits
3
Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo
25 minutes
square of culture and one of the oldest places in bogota
4
Santuario Nuestra Senora del Carmen
15 minutes
we will pass by one of the most beautifull colombia church its a new gotic style church. that one that look like a candy cane.
5
Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
30 minutes
we pass by the most important square in bogota and colombia the bolivar square and learn about colombia culture and political situation and enjoy the beautifull and changing arquitecture of bogota.
6
Catedral Primada de Bogota
30 minutes
also we pass by the most important church of the country the first cathedral.
7
Carrera 7
15 minutes
we walk by the longest pedestrian street in latin america
la septima and we enjoy the only city in the world; where if we put a coin it moves
8
Eje Ambiental
15 minutes
we walk by the channeled river where the city is divided into the old part and the new part
9
Casa Magola
30 minutes
for the end of the experience we will go inside the coffe place magola buen dia and we will play the colombian gunpowder game the TEJO.
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