La Candelaria (Historic Old Town) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit La Candelaria in 2026?

It’s free to visit La Candelaria, as it’s a public neighborhood in Colombia’s capital, Bogotá. However, there are plenty of affordable tours that help you delve deeper into local culture and history. Walking and street art tours start from US$15, while food tours with tastings start from US$55.

Q: What are the main attractions in La Candelaria?

The main attractions in La Candelaria include Plaza de Bolivar, the cultural center of Bogotá surrounded by government buildings, and the Gold Museum (Museo de Oro), which displays around 6,000 glittering artifacts from pre-Hispanic civilizations. Another highlight is the Gabriel García Márquez Cultural Center, dedicated to the Colombian author.

Q: Is La Candelaria safe?

Yes, La Candelaria is one of Bogotá's safer areas during the day, as its high concentration of tourists demands a greater police presence. However, petty crime is common, so keep an eye on your belongings and avoid walking alone at night. Carry a securely zipped bag to protect against pick-pocketing.

Q: What kind of food can you try in La Candelaria?

La Candelaria is a great place to try arepas (maize flat breads), one of Colombia’s favorite street foods. They're typically served with melted butter, cheese, or lashings of avocado. Caldo de costilla (beef rib soup) is another must-try dish to help you banish Bogotá’s chill.

Q: Is La Candelaria good for nightlife?

No. La Candelaria is more of a daytime destination rather than somewhere to dance the night away. The historic buildings look better in the daylight, when it's also safer to explore the area. For nightlife, head to Zona T, where options range from sleek cocktail bars to all-night clubs.

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La Candelaria, Monserrate and Museums Bogotá Private City Tour

This Bogota city tour offers much more than an in-depth overview of the city. Pick up tickets to museums, sample local fruits and food specialties, and learn first-hand about Colombia’s economy through a coffee tasting—all in between checking out top landmarks with your guide. This tour packs in the value even more with a round-trip ticket to the popular Monserrate funicular if option is selected. You’ll be able to choose between a 7-hour tour including Monserrate, Gold Museum and Botero Museum, or a 5-hour tour which includes only Monserrate or museums. Join us!

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La Candelaria, Monserrate and Museums Bogotá Private City Tour

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Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation’s unique fruits. Also visit cafés for insight into Colombian coffee and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

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Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

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Bogota + Monserrate Private City Tour, Museums, Candelaria.

If you travel to Bogotá, this is the best option to get to know, learn and enjoy its beauty and its history. This tour, accompanied by our expert guides, begins in an emblematic place: Monserrate hill. You will climb to more than 3100 m high and you will see the beautiful Basilica of Monserrate and the best panoramic image of the city. You will then go to the Gold Museum, you will learn about a collection of gold pieces and their history in Colombia and the relationship with the Muisca culture that also give rise to the legend of El Dorado. This trip is made in the Candelaria neighborhood, you will arrive at two unmissable places, the Botero Museum, named in honor of the renowned Colombian painter Fernando Botero; and the Plaza de Bolívar, where the Palace of Justice, the presidential palace, the mayor's office, the Primada Cathedral, and more are located! Finally, you will walk to the area called Chorro de Quevedo to learn about different traditions that mix between the new generations and the past.

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Bogota + Monserrate Private City Tour, Museums, Candelaria.

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Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá with Transportation

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La Candelaria, Mount Monserrate and Museo del Oro in One Day in Bogota

If you’ve got limited time in Bogota, get a comprehensive overview of Colombia’s capital on a full-day tour of La Candelaria (Historic Old Town), Mount Monserrate, and Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). In a small group limited to five people, you’ll explore the mountaintop neighborhood of Monserrate; admire landmarks such as Parque Santander and Plaza Bolivar in La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city; and admire glimmering exhibits at Museo del Oro (Gold Museum). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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La Candelaria, Mount Monserrate and Museo del Oro in One Day in Bogota

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Bogotá: Discover Local Breakfast Traditions & Tastings

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Bogotá Layover: Private 4-6 Hour Flexible City Tour

Rather than getting bored in the airport, make the most of your Bogotá layover on this sightseeing tour of the city, modified to fit your flight schedule and accompanied by a private guide. Experience some of the Colombian capital’s top sights, including the historic La Candelaria neighborhood, the Botero Museum, Monserrate Sanctuary, a Colombian shopping mall or lunch at an authentic local restaurant. You choose the places to visit based on your interests and connecting flight times.

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Bogotá Layover: Private 4-6 Hour Flexible City Tour

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During your visit to Bogotá, Colombia Tours and Travel offers you an unforgettable experience so you can get to know Bogotá and enjoy the most representative and important attractions of the Colombian capital. Additionally, during this tour, in the company of our team you will meet and learn the most relevant events that over the years have marked the history and culture of our country. You will live an extraordinary day touring the different points of interest of our city. Notes: 1- Due to the great gastronomic proposal during the tour, we do NOT include food so you can choose the proposal that best suits your tastes and budget. 2- The Gold Museum DOES NOT open on Mondays, it is replaced by the visit to another attraction of interest according to availability). 3- The Museums of Botero and Casa de la Moneda do not open on Tuesdays, it is replaced for more time in another attraction of the itinerary.

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6-hour private city tour of Bogotá

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Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings

Colombian cuisine features dishes and ingredients unfamiliar to many visitors, even foodies. This small-group experience unlocks the secrets of some of the most complex and nuanced fare in South America. In the company of one food-obsessed guide, you'll embark on a feasting extravaganza through the streets of the old town and afterward take part in a coffee workshop to get familiar with some of the finest beans in the world.

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Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings

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Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

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Bogota City Private Tour - Monserrate, Museo del Oro, Candelaria

Explore the highlights of Bogotá with a local guide by your side on this private tour of the Colombian capital. The main points of interest include a trip by cable car or funicular up the hill of Monserrate, a walk through the La Candelaria neighborhood and the opportunity to take a look at the art in the Botero Museum of the Bank of the Republic and the treasures of the Museum del Oro, all in one day.

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Bogota City Private Tour - Monserrate, Museo del Oro, Candelaria

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Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

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La Candelaria Bogotá Private City Tour 3H with Transportation

Explore the streets of La Candelaria with this private walking tour. Discover street art in El Chorro de Quevedo, sip chicha in a nearby bar, sample tropical fruits in a local market, and visit a café to taste coca-leaf tea. Learn about the emerald trade in Plaza del Rosario and delve deeper into national history in Plaza Simón Bolivar. Try a cup of Colombian coffee before your tour concludes.

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La Candelaria Bogotá Private City Tour 3H with Transportation

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Rent a local friend in Bogota

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La Candelaria Bogotá Private Tour. (4 Hrs.)

Delve into Bogotá’s rich history on a private half-day tour of the Colombian capital’s historic center, La Candelaria. Alongside your guide, you’ll stroll along beautiful colonial streets while customizing your itinerary according to your interests. See arresting landmarks like Justice Palace and La Catedral Primera; browse fascinating exhibits in the Museo Botero or the glittering Museo de Oro (Gold Museum); and be seduced by the grand architecture of the Main Town Hall and Congress. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this private tour.

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La Candelaria Bogotá Private Tour. (4 Hrs.)

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One Perfect Day in Bogotá: Private Tour of Must-See Highlights

Want to see Bogotá’s must-see highlights in one perfectly planned day? This private, all-in-one journey blends history, flavors, art, and breathtaking views so you can experience the city’s essentials without missing a beat. Wander the cobblestone streets of La Candelaria, taste authentic Colombian flavors, and unlock stories hidden behind murals and monuments. Glide up Monserrate by cable car or funicular for sky-high panoramas, skip the lines at the Gold Museum to marvel at treasures older than the city itself, and finish surrounded by Botero’s whimsical art and global masterpieces. Along the way, your expert local guide turns each stop into a living narrative — mixing heritage, humor, and insider access. Every detail is designed to maximize your limited time without rushing: private pickup, skip-the-line entry, curated tastings, and a guide who knows how to make Bogotá shine. Book now and experience the city not like a tourist, but like a guest of honor.

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One Perfect Day in Bogotá: Private Tour of Must-See Highlights

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Food Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

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Bogotá Private Bike Tour with Transportation

The best way to see a city is from above. The best way to feel a city is on a bike. As a cultural center since pre-Columbian times with an emerging art scene backdropped by beautiful architecture, Bogata is a treat to explore on two wheels. With so much history packed into its labyrinth of vibrant streets, a local guide to lead you safely through is crucial to discovering all this Andean city has to offer.

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Bogotá Private Bike Tour with Transportation

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La Candelaria Walking Private Tour (3 Hrs.)

Get a deeper insight into the history and culture of Bogotá than is possible alone on this guided walking tour with a maximum of 15 people. After exploring the Botero Museum, dedicated to Colombia's most famous sculptor, stroll through the historic center and hear stories of Bogotá's beginnings. Learning also about controversial moments in the city's history, visit Congress, the Prime Cathedral, The Palace of Justice, and the City Hall.

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La Candelaria Walking Private Tour (3 Hrs.)

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Take your exploration of Bogotá to new heights during this full-day private tour of the mountaintop monastery of Monserrate with lunch. Enjoy sky-high views of the Colombian capital from the top of this 10,300-foot (3,150-meter) religious complex, journeying by your choice of aerial tramway, funicular or walking path. At the top you’ll also have time to check out the 17th-century cathedral, enjoy some Colombian cuisine and shop at the collection of souvenir stands.

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Bogotá Full Day City Tour. (8 Hrs.)

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La Candelaria Private Tour Bogotá + Local Lunch + 2 Museums (6 Hrs.)

The historic center of Bogotá, called Candelaria, is rich with history and culture from pre-Columbian times and beyond. Tour the neighborhood with a private guide to learn how the core developed and how it remains a vibrant cultural center. This 6-hour tour takes you to the neighborhood’s must-see attractions and gives you the option to customize the second half of your trip after lunch.

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La Candelaria Private Tour Bogotá + Local Lunch + 2 Museums (6 Hrs.)

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Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.)

With even a short layover in Bogotá, you can explore artistic graffiti, local markets, or historic landmarks, then head to the summit of Monserrate for sweeping views across the city. Rather than sitting in the airport for hours, make the most of a Bogotá layover with a fully flexible, private tour that’s customized to your interests and schedule, and ensures that you’ll arrive back at the airport in time for your departing flight.

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Layover Bogotá Private Tour + Transfer in & Out (4 Hrs.)

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Bogota city tour private, flexible and exclusive. Transportation and guidance

Discover Bogotá on a private and flexible city tour, designed to get to know the city at your own pace and with the accompaniment of a local guide. This experience allows you to explore the main attractions of the capital with an itinerary adaptable according to your interests, the time available and the conditions of the day. During the tour we will visit emblematic places such as La Candelaria, the historic center of Bogotá, the renowned Museo del Oro and the Cerro de Monserrate, representative viewpoint of the city, as well as other important areas of the historic center. Unhurried stops; walk, take pictures and understand the cultural and historical context Being a private tour, you do not join large groups or rigid tours. Whether traveling alone or accompanied, the tour is tailored to make the most of the experience. Your local guide will share history, anecdotes and recommendations so that you can authentically connect with Bogota and live the city beyond the touristic.

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Bogota city tour private, flexible and exclusive. Transportation and guidance

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Embark on a full-day exploration of Bogota's top attractions on a private day tour. Follow your guide as you discover the city's rich history and culture, visiting highlights such as the Gold Museum and Bolivar Square. You'll also see the traditional roasting process of Colombian coffee at Cafe de la Fonda and take in spectacular views from Monserrate. This excursion is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive and informative experience in Bogota.

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Bogotá City tour 8 hours

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What are people saying about La Candelaria (Historic Old Town)

Bogota City Private Tour - Monserrate, Museo del Oro, Candelaria

Steven_L, May 2026

my tour guide was the...

my tour guide was the best tour guide I ever had. which word do the entire city going to the gold museum? Show me the square in the phenomenal tourist attractions

La Candelaria Bogotá Private City Tour 3H with Transportation

Ryan_G, Mar 2026

This tour was a great way...

This tour was a great way to see the old city center of Bogata. Our tour guide Maria was very knowledgeable about the area and showed us a good time.

La Candelaria Bogotá Private City Tour 3H with Transportation

Jill_H, Mar 2026

Great tour

We loved our tour around the old town seeing all the graffiti Our guide gave us lots of information about the history and suggestions of restaurants etc We even tried the traditional cheese with hot chocolate Camillo was very friendly and s as great guide very patient with us as we can’t walk to far

Bogota City Private Tour - Monserrate, Museo del Oro, Candelaria

Debbi_K, Mar 2026

Private City Tour

The experience with this tour was great. Fabio was so knowledgeable and diverse in the topics he discussed. He managed the tour efficiently and used all of our time wisely. He was professional and personable.

La Candelaria Bogotá Private City Tour 3H with Transportation

Anita_G, Jan 2026

Wet but worth it

Good tour with Andreu. It started raining about 10 minutes into the tour and it rained the entire time. Despite the adverse conditions, Andreu did his best to keep us comfortable and share his vast knowledge of the Candalaria area. He shared a lot of history of the country in general and the Bogota region. We walked to many of the area highlights and had a delicious cup of coffee at a wonderful little cafe. He pointed out restaurants, coffee shops, etc that we might want to try on our own. Good tour.

La Candelaria Bogotá Private City Tour 3H with Transportation

Tania_W, Sep 2025

private tour of La Candelaria

excellent walking tour of La Candelaria in Bogota. We were picked up from our hotel they are guide and a driver. Our guide Gerald was very knowledgeable, personable, and gave us an excellent introduction to the old historical part of Bogota. We got to try excellent coffee, a variety of fruits, tea, some ice cream.

La Candelaria Bogotá Private City Tour 3H with Transportation

Mary_B, Jul 2025

What a great private...

What a great private walking tour of La Candelaria! Andres was so knowledgeable and friendly. The driver was great and I felt safe and well taken care of. Andres put thought and research into this tour and I so much appreciate it. He is very personable and I learned a lot about the artist murals, architecture and the history of the area. I would highly recommend this tour!

Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

Steve_P, Jan 2025

Fun and informative way to see the old city

The tour was very informative and we got to see a small but interesting portion of the city. (Only 10% according to our guide!) The bikes are single gear and in good shape. There are some portions towards the end where the uphill climb may be slightly tough if you are out of shape/older but not too hard. Pro tip: bring plenty of water, we ran out halfway through and didn’t have a chance to stop along the way for a refill.