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Bogota Kickstart Tour: Explore Candelaria and Enjoy Cacao & Coffee Workshop in 4 hours
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15 Ratings
La Candelaria
Embark on a 4-hour private tour of Bogota’s historic district, La Candelaria. Explore its colonial streets, colorful houses, and hidden stories. Indulge in a cacao & coffee workshop and tasting for a truly immersive experience. Discover the best of Bogota in just 4 hours!
Embark on a 4-hour private tour of Bogota’s historic district, La Candelaria. Explore its colonial streets, colorful houses, and hidden stories. Indulge in a cacao & coffee workshop and tasting for a truly immersive experience. Discover the best of Bogota in just 4 hours!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plazoleta del Rosario - Take a look at one of the first universities in the country, known for being a jail during the colony! Reconstruct our colonial history from the stories of our greatest heroes and heroines.
- Carrera 7 - Witness the corner where Colombia’s biggest murder mystery took place. Listen the story behind it and understand the…
- Plazoleta del Rosario - Take a look at one of the first universities in the country, known for being a jail during the colony! Reconstruct our colonial history from the stories of our greatest heroes and heroines.
- Carrera 7 - Witness the corner where Colombia’s biggest murder mystery took place. Listen the story behind it and understand the way it shaped our future and marked the beginning of a new era!
- Carrera 7 - Walk through the most important commercial street in Bogota since colonial times and be amazed by the crafts and creativity of Colombian street vendors.
- Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota - Walk around the most important square not only in Bogota but in Colombia! Known for the Justice Palace Siege that took place in the 90’s.
- CASA DE NARINO - Take a look at the presidential house of Colombia! Residence and office of every colombian president since the early 1900s.
- Church of San Agustin - Go inside this beautiful baroque church, keeper of colonial secrets and hidden gems.
- Museo Nacional de Colombia Fragmentos - Wondering about Colombian conflict? Let’s have an intimate talk about it at this powerful place design by the Colombian artist Doris Salcedo and built by female victims of the conflict in Colombia.
- Cacao & Coffee House Bogotá - Discover the secrets behind the world of Colombian cacao & coffee! Try different sub-products of both beans, taste different beverages and even learn how to prepare the perfect cup in a barista style!
- Santuario Nuestra Senora del Carmen - Take a picture at the only Gothic Sanctuary of La Candelaria, house of the beloved Virgen del Carmen.
- Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo - This hidden square is one of the most vibrant places in the city. Mostly known for its local & social atmosphere and it’s awesome graffiti art!
What's Included
- Coffee and Cacao Workshop
- Zebra Fisgona Tour Guide
- Tour Insurance
- Coffee and Cacao Workshop
- Zebra Fisgona Tour Guide
- Tour Insurance
What's Not Included
- Additional Purchases
- Tips
- Additional Purchases
- Tips
Additional Information
Welcome to Bogota! Start your trip in our city in the best possible way. This private tour acquaints you with the hotspots and hidden gems of La Candelaria, our historic district, its colonial streets, colorful houses and hidden stories. Mix all of this up with a cacao & coffee workshop and tasting at a shop located in the heart of this magical place….
Welcome to Bogota! Start your trip in our city in the best possible way. This private tour acquaints you with the hotspots and hidden gems of La Candelaria, our historic district, its colonial streets, colorful houses and hidden stories. Mix all of this up with a cacao & coffee workshop and tasting at a shop located in the heart of this magical place. This private tour combines the best of what Bogotá has to offer in just 4 hours!
- Not recommended for travelers resistant to caffeine
Location
Plazoleta del Rosario
Your local host will be waiting for you in front of the coffee shop "Cafe Pasaje"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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K4187rjsues
Sep 16, 2024
Thorough and fun - Great gals, informative and entertaining. I'm from USA so it was very nice to walk and learn so much about this beautiful city.
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Travelmakesonemodest
Jul 11, 2024
Amazing tour - We had an amazing tour of La Candelaria with Juani who was incredibly knowledgeable about Colombian history and culture giving so much depth to each stop on the tour which we truly appreciated. It’s worth noting she made the tour highly customizable so even if you have zero interest in history and just want instagram pictures she can tailor your experience to best meet your needs. For example we randomly passed a restaurant grilling a variety of meats, and Juani arranged for us to taste samples of all the different varieties after seeing our interest. She was also highly professional and an excellent communicator prior to and during the tour. She and Aleja patiently answered all our questions and even recommended the neighborhood where we ended up staying in Bogota as well as numerous other points of interest. So if you want to know why a beer is called a “Pola” and learn about the seamstress/spy heroine who inspired a nation, or if you want to take your senses on a smelling and tasting journey of cocoa and coffee or even if you’re just looking for the best street graffiti or perfect souvenir gift, do yourself a favor and BOOK THIS TOUR! I guarantee you will not regret it. These super friendly and knowledgeable guides will heighten your visit and make it a truly memorable experience!
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Jason
Jul 7, 2024
Zebra Fisgona tours is a gem and the guides are not to be missed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - This is my 4th trip Colombia and my 3rd tour with Zebra Fisgona Tours. Alé & Juani are amazing guides, super fluent in English, even more awesome people. They both care about your wellbeing pre and post tour and that you really get to know Colombia and its culture. We’ve done tours in Candelaria, the Bogota farmers market & Coffee and Cacao tasting. The tours are very well organized, with great levels detail, always on time and full off fun facts. The little things that Ale does during tours, like sending a pic of her waiting for you so you know where to meet up, washing every piece of fruit we tasted, had hand wipes to wash between tastings, water, pacing tours with breaks on uphill climbs (thanks to the change in altitude), helped us choose a perfect a Uber pickup point in downtown. Ale is also like a mini celebrity, with make hugs from business owners and downtown friends. I’ve never experienced a more amazing tour in my travels around the globe, highly recommended!
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1lornie
Mar 30, 2024
Quite an Experience! - Juanita, our guide, was waiting at the entrance by the elevator for us. She even sent her photo, so we'd recognize her. She explained more of the history of Columbia and Bogota as we drove to our destination in Candelária. Her English is impeccable. She took us to the coffee and cacao shop where we were to have our informative session. The trained baristas spoke only in Spanish, but she carefully explained all so well in English. We began with the cacao plant. It was broken and the seeds exposed. We learned about sucking on the membrane covering the actual seed. We tried the different stages of development to the final product. We were included in the process which made it more fun. We went on to the coffee production. The regions of production and types of coffee were carefully explained. We helped with the pressing of the coffee and could sample the two distinct types. The variances in prices were also carefully explained. I loved that Juanita, as a woman, is the owner. There are few women that own businesses in Bogota, or for that matter in many places of the world. She loves her country and praises its advances. She is ecologically sound. IF one is to take this tour, I recommend going with her.
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Mikayla_b77
Sep 29, 2023
Great tour of La Candelaria - Juanita was my guide for this tour in La Candelaria and I couldn't be happier with the experience! It was one of my favorite tours I've done, Juanita did a great job of breaking down Colombian history which had previously been very confusing to me. The coffee and cacao shop was really great too! I tried one of the cacao drinks which was great, a very cool concept.
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Sarah
Aug 25, 2023
Great tour of Bogota - Juanita was amazing and her English is fluent. We are a family of 6, with 4 teenagers (19, 18, 16 and 14yr) and she engaged us all for 4 hours. She was full of stories about Columbia’s history and she knows a huge amount, is passionate about her country and wants to share that with others. We really enjoyed the coffee/cacao experience where we were educated about the cacao and coffee process by a woman who has set up a great coffee/cacao shop. Juanita was really generous with her recommendations and helped us navigate the city with ideas for the next few days. I would thoroughly recommend Juanita and her tour.
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I7012ukelizabethm
Aug 24, 2023
Fantastic - A wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide! Juanita made herself available at the very last minute and gave us a very interesting insight into Colombia's history and La Candelaria. And also ate LOTS of yummy street food! Highly recommend 👌
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Tikig
Oct 6, 2019
Outstanding Tour with Knowledgable, Fun, Friendly Guides - Juanita and Alejandra of Zebra Fisgona were amazing tour guides! My husband and I visited Bogota for the first time, and we did the Candelaria walking tour with Coffee & Cacao workshop. Juanita and Ale were incredibly fun, friendly, knowledgable, engaging and helpful at every step of the way. We learned so much about Colombian history and current day issues, including a moving visit to Fragmentos - an art exhibit that honors the victims of the war and violence in Colombia, and proves how art can transform the pain of the past. On a lighter note, don't miss out on the Coffee & Cacao workshop - wonderful owner Catalina and her barista Carlitos and team treated us to a delicious sensory experience with three ancestral rituals. I loved this part and learned so much about the best methods of brewing coffee, and the health benefits to cacao. Superb! Again, I highly recommend Zebra Fisgona and supporting these young and dynamic women entrepreneurs as they pursue their dream to share their beautiful country with others. They were also very responsive by email as I was booking the tour, and took time to answer my questions and provide recommendations on other activities in and around Bogota and Colombia. Thank you Juanita and Ale!
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Domdalida
Feb 28, 2019
I'd Do It Over Again - I was expecting a do-it-myself tour around La Candelaria since I'm mostly interested in street photography. But I got more what I expected with Zebra Fisgona. Not only that I was able to capture various moments and scenes in the area during the walking tour (learned more also about the historical significance of the place) but went to accept one of their recommendations to do the coffee and cacao workshop. It was totally worth it! I mean we are talking about Colombian coffee and cacao which are two of best beans in the world. I saw first hand how to handle coffee and cacao to yield distinctive tastes based on different preparation techniques. It was really cool to actually do it myself after the demonstration. Of course we end up drinking all the finished product. Yummy! We continued walking around and visiting most of the churches that are close in proximity. I think there are more than ten of them. La Candelaria boasts of many old Spanish colonial churches with gold adornment and spectacular wood ceiling. The Bogota graffiti tour highlighted amazing mural of a Wayuu by Carlos Trileras street art. Visiting this place is a must for those traveling to Bogota and want to experience the diverse aspects of life and culture there. And even better when you do it with Zebra Fisgona. Enjoy Colombia!
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Nicole
Nov 30, 2018
INCREDIBLE - best thing I did in Bogota - Juani and Ale are amazing, and so inviting. I typically don't like walking tours, but this was so personalized and interesting, and we had a lot of say in what we wanted to do. The stops along the way were great (who doesnt like taste testing while they walk around?!) and the actual workshop was a wonderful experience. Couldn't recommend more.
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