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Bike Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá
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3 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English, Spanish
Overview
Join one of our expert guides on this amazing bike tour around downtown Bogotá and learn about the history and culture of the city.
Bogotá is packed full of history. From its foundation to modern times, the city has sprawled around its vibrant and ever-changing downtown. And just walking can’t ever do it justice. Our bike tour was designed to show a bigger face of this massive city and its more than 500 years of history. You will discover so much more on a bike that you would do on foot or bus!
Visit the city’s founding three plazas to understand how the city has changed over time. From its indigenous beginnings to Spanish colonialism, independence and modern times, learn how each place has symbolically transformed over time.
What's Included
- All-risk insurance
- Bike, helmet and technical assistance
- Tours Guide
- Extra purchases
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Fins us next to the fountain at Chorro de Quevedo Square. Just look for the yellow umbrella!
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Meet our guide holding the company’s yellow umbrella, and the rest of the group at Chorro de Quevedo Square. He and the technical assistant will hand you the bikes with their helmets.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Barrio La Candelaria
Once everything is set, the adventure will start. The guide will first take you to the three founding plazas in La Candelaria to understand how the city has changed over time. From its indigenous beginnings to Spanish colonialism, independence, and modern times. Then, you will cycle along the seventh avenue, originally a salt road in indigenous times that now gathers Colombians of all walks.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stop by the National Park, half forest-reservoir, half-cultural hub. A typical weekend gathering spot for Bogotá’s denizens, where we will discuss broader changes in Colombia as a whole.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Afterwards you will take the bike roads to the Parkway Boulevard, part of La Soledad’s neighborhood, a natural path full of trees, before crossing El Dorado Avenue, the road that takes you to the airport.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Before going back to La Candelaria, you will have the chance to cycle through hidden neighborhoods where graffiti has become a way of facing social issues.
25 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is imperative travelers know how to ride a bike
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Be aware you are paying the tip of the tour in advance.
- Be aware this tour can be in English and Spanish at the same time depending on the group.
Operated by Gran Colombia Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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