Stopover Bogotá: Express City Tour Of Bogotá In One Stop
Highlights
* Ideal for layovers: see Bogotá without missing your flight
* Walk through La Candelaria and see Bogotá's colonial core
* Visit Chorro de Quevedo, the birthplace of Bogotá
* Learn how Colombian emeralds are cut and polished
* Add an optional guided ascent to Cerro de Monserrate
included with
* Pick-up at the Fairfield Hotel Embassy
* Bilingual guide (Spanish-English)
* Panoramic bus tour to the Historic Center
* Guided walking tour of La Candelaria
* Exotic fruit tasting at Plaza de la Concordia
* Traditional Colombian snacks and specialty coffee
* Visit to a Colombian emerald workshop
* Guided visit to Monserrate Hill (if this option is selected)
* Medical assistance card during the tour
excluded by
* Lunch
* Entrance to Monserrate, if this option is not selected
* Return transportation to the airport (the passenger must arrange their own transfer)
* Gratuities
* Unspecified personal expenses
Essential
Information
* This activity does not operate on Sundays or holidays
* Allow extra time for your connection: This tour is designed for layovers, but it is your responsibility to confirm that the schedule allows you to return to the airport on time.
* Bogotá is at an altitude of 2,600 meters (8,900 feet) — walk at your own pace and stay hydrated during the hike.
* The weather can change quickly: be prepared for sun and rain in the same morning.
* Bring your passport with you, especially if you are in international transit
Detailed Description
The tour begins at 10:00 am with pickup at the Fairfield Hotel Embajada, designed specifically for passengers with a layover in Bogotá who want to make the most of their time in the city without risking missing their connecting flight. From there, the panoramic bus tour heads towards the city center, showcasing some of the landmarks that define Bogotá`s modern side before entering the Historic Center .
Once in the city center, the guided walking tour of La Candelaria begins. This colonial neighborhood is the heart of the city`s founding history. The tour starts at Plaza de la Concordia , a traditional market where you can sample exotic and tropical fruits—lulo, granadilla, feijoa—before continuing along the cobblestone streets to Chorro de Quevedo , the site where Bogotá was founded in 1538 and now one of the most photographed spots in the city center thanks to its street art.
The walk continues amidst history and flavor: you`ll sample traditional Colombian snacks and a cup of specialty coffee, while the guide recounts how this area transformed from the administrative heart of the colonial era into the cultural epicenter it is today. The tour culminates at Plaza de Bolívar , the political and historical heart of the country, and concludes with a visit to a Colombian emerald workshop, where you`ll learn why these stones are world-renowned for their color and geological origin.
Those who book the extension to Monserrate Hill ascend accompanied by a guide, who stays with the group for approximately an hour, sharing the history and significance of this hill for the people of Bogotá. The activity ends at the top: travelers can stay for lunch or explore on their own, or descend with the guide, in which case the tour concludes at the ticket office below.
An efficient and authentic way to get to know Bogotá without leaving your travel itinerary
