Colombian Emeralds Private Tour. ( 4 Hrs.)

Bogotá, Colombia

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Bogotá is the perfect place to purchase emeralds, but finding high-quality gems can be a challenge for less experienced buyers. Get an insider’s look at emeralds from local mines on a 4-hour private tour of Minas de Colombia, where you can learn to identify the finest stones and explore emerald processing in a gallery setting. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at your Bogotá hotel.

Shop for emeralds in a secure, gallery setting
Multiple departure times throughout the day
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bogotá
Private tour for a personalized experience

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Let us know, where you are staying so we can pick you up.

Itinerary

Choose a departure time that suits your schedule (tours are available throughout the morning and early afternoon) and meet a private driver at your hotel in Bogotá. Travel to the “Minas de Colombia” gallery, which is based in a Colonial-style house in central Bogotá.

With more than 30 years of experience in the emerald business, Minas de Colombia is the perfect venue to explore Colombian emeralds, and the gallery sources emeralds from a wide variety of suppliers in the region of Boyacá.

Learn about the origin of the gemstones, find out how experts identify the finest stones, and discover the nuances of cutting, setting, and polishing. If desired, you may also shop for emeralds in the store’s extensive collection of stones and jewelry. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Bogota.

International Emerald Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Emerald trade center

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.5

based on 2 reviews

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Great guide and...

Christopher_V, Jul 2024

Great guide and experience, highly recommend!! Worth it if you are in Bogota. I learned a lot about emeralds

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Dear Christo Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it is very valuable for us. We are very happy to know that our guide did an excellent job being an ambassador of our beautiful country and city. It is exciting for us to know that our clients give us the opportunity to show them the best of Bogota with its history and culture. We hope you come back soon to our city, thank you for recommending us! We send you our best wishes!

Great tour of the museum and emerald district

Richard_H, Aug 2023

The guides were knowledgeable and understandable. The tour was supposedly 4 hours but actually barely more than 3 with delays in guides being available. Fascinating history and many opportunities to buy gorgeous art work.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Richard_H, Thank you very much for taking the time to write us your opinion, it is very valuable to us. We are glad that you were able to enjoy so many aspects of our city. We are glad to hear that our guides met your expectations in service and that made this a great tour. We hope you return soon to our city. We send you our best wishes!