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La Candelaria Private Walking Tour: Hotspots & Hidden Gems

Go deeper into La Candelaria than a standard city tour, with chicha, coca-leaf tea, and the real story of Bogota's emerald trade.

Private tour — just your group 3 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private 3-hour walking tour of La Candelaria covering street art, a chicha bar, a local fruit market, and the historic emerald district.

This private walking tour is built for travelers who've already seen (or plan to separately see) Monserrate and the museums, and want real depth on La Candelaria itself: street art at El Chorro de Quevedo, chicha (a traditional fermented corn beverage) at a neighborhood bar, tropical fruit tasting at a local market, coca-leaf tea, the real history of Colombia's emerald trade around Plaza del Rosario, and Plaza Simon Bolivar.

Highlights

  • El Chorro de Quevedo See street art at what's considered the founding site of Bogota, with real local legends attached.
  • Chicha bar Try chicha, a traditional fermented corn drink, at a real neighborhood bar.
  • Local fruit market Sample tropical fruits unique to Colombia at a market your guide knows well.
  • Plaza del Rosario Learn the real history of Bogota's emerald trade, historically centered around this square.
  • Plaza Simon Bolivar Walk through this central square as your guide connects it to Colombian national history.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Meet your guide in La Candelaria.

1

El Chorro de Quevedo

See street art at what's considered the founding site of Bogota, with real local legends attached.

2

Chicha bar

Try chicha, a traditional fermented corn drink, at a real neighborhood bar.

3

Local fruit market

Sample tropical fruits unique to Colombia at a market your guide knows well.

4

Plaza del Rosario

Learn the real history of Bogota's emerald trade, historically centered around this square.

5

Plaza Simon Bolivar

Walk through this central square as your guide connects it to Colombian national history.

D

Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some landmarks are shared, but this tour spends far more time specifically in La Candelaria and adds stops (chicha bar, fruit market, emerald district history) the flagship combo tour doesn't cover.
A traditional fermented corn beverage with deep roots in Colombian indigenous culture, still served in a handful of traditional bars in La Candelaria.
It's a walking tour over cobblestone streets with some gentle hills — moderate fitness is enough.
Yes, coca-leaf tea (mate de coca) is a legal, common beverage throughout Colombia, distinct from the refined substance derived from the same plant.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private 3-hour walking tour of La Candelaria covering street art, a chicha bar, a local fruit market, and the historic emerald district. This private walking tour is built for travelers who've already seen (or plan to separately see) Monserrate and the museums, and want real depth on La Candelaria itself: street art at El Chorro de Quevedo, chicha (a traditional fermented corn beverage) at a neighborhood bar, tropical fruit tasting at a local market, coca-leaf tea, the real history of Colombia's emerald trade around Plaza del Rosario, and Plaza Simon Bolivar.

Chicha, a fermented corn drink, predates the Spanish conquest and was central to Muisca life. In the 20th century it was heavily regulated and displaced by beer in Bogota, so today's chicha bars are a deliberate revival of an older tradition.

The emerald trade clusters near Plaza del Rosario and Avenida Jimenez, where dealers have long traded stones from mines such as Muzo, Chivor and Coscuez. El Chorro de Quevedo, a small plaza, is traditionally tied to the city's founding story, though that tie is a matter of local tradition. Plaza Bolivar is the formal center, with the cathedral on its east side.

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