La Candelaria & Gold Museum Walking Tour

On this guided tour, you'll visit the Gold Museum and explore La Candelaria, a historical neighborhood in Bogotá.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the entrance to the Gold Museum to start the guided tour of the museum and La Candelaria. The tour begins with a visit to the church of San Francisco, the Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge, and the Gold Museum of Bogotá, showcasing collections from ancient pre-Colombian civilizations such as the Muiscas and Calimas.

Next, we will explore the Plaza de Bolivar, popular for its impressive architecture, including the Primatial Cathedral of Bogotá, the Capitolio Nacional, and the Lievano Palace, which houses City Hall.

Then, we will head to La Candelaria, visiting the 10th Street of the Colony, where notable sites include the Colegio San Bartolomé and residences of Manuelita Saenz, Bolívar, and Viceroy Sámano.

Our final destination will be the Botero Museum, featuring works donated by Fernando Botero.

After 4 or 5 hours of sightseeing, we will conclude the tour.

Itinerary Changes

Please note that, due to organizational reasons, the order of the visits may change and the itinerary may slightly vary.