Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center Tours

The center of Bogotá tells the story of Colombia, in the activity it will be understood why Bogotá was founded on this site, how the original population was in the pre-Columbian era, how the country's independence processes were and how this led to many buildings we currently have. You will also appreciate the way to express yourself through graffiti, the art of the most important Colombian artist Fernando Botero, the local cuisine and how many Colombians currently live through being able to find a way to work through sales in the Street.

This is an alternative tour to get to know the center of the city. We visit the must-see places around the capital, but also some less touristy places that makes this city unique. We have guides that are very knowledgeable in specific themes around history, politics and culture.

If you believe that the best way to really get to know a new place is by walking around, then this private tour is perfect for you! On this Grand Candelaria Private Walking Tour you will discover the true Candelaria, its main sights, hidden gems and our favorite spots. Be amazed by the largest collection of pre-hispanic figures at the Gold Museum and enjoy the art of one of the most prominent living artist at the Botero Museum and even visit a heart moving museum that is not listed (yet) in guide books. But 8 hours in one place is a lot... Trust us, is not! La Candelaria is the most important neighborhood of Bogotá. Therefore, most of the landmarks are located there, plus it is full with cool hidden gems. Would you like to try great local food? We will have lunch at Origen Bistro, an awarded restaurant known for its unique approach to local gastronomy and our personal favorite restaurant to have traditional dishes.

Live one of the most important areas for the city, where all the secrets of independence are kept and where we find a great legacy of Bogota and the Country. An area full of museums, places of interest, the government, houses with more than 200 years and magical places, among others, makes La Candelaria an unmissable destination. We will visit the Gold Museum, Botero museum and emblematic streets of the area. We invite you to discover this great place accompanied by our local experts. There is no better complement than the route to the oldest and most colorful neighborhood called: La Candelaria. This place hides the most incredible stories, anecdotes and secrets of our ancestors and even our former rulers. You will know the main government buildings of the country and to where the city was founded.