Bogota Colombian Conflict History Tour
4.9
(354)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Learn the dark and complicated history of the Colombian conflict on this group walking tour of Bogotá. Walk with your tour guide as they explain through the period of violence by visiting related landmarks. Learn the origins and context for the decades of armed conflict, its relations to drug trafficking, and the peace process that is shaping modern Colombia.
Languages:
English
📍Cra. 6 #15-88, Santa Fé, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
🏢Operated by Beyond Colombia Free Walking Tour Bogota
Highlights
- ✓Bogotá walking tour focusing on the Colombian conflict
- ✓Learn about the period's history with a licensed tour guide
- ✓Visit attractions around Bogotá and learn about their political significance
- ✓Ask questions and discuss the history on this interactive tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓We will begin our tour in Santander Park, an emblematic place of Bogotá where crucial historical moments have been experienced. We will tell you about the events that marked the beginning of the armed conflict in Colombia and how this park witnessed demonstrations and protests.
- ✓Jimenez Avenue has been a fundamental axis in the life of Bogotá. We will talk about its historical importance and how it was the scene of clashes and demonstrations during the conflict.
- ✓The assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán in 1948 marked a before and after in the history of Colombia. We will visit his monument and tell you how this tragic event triggered a series of events that influenced the armed conflict.
- ✓The Ministry of Agriculture has been the scene of important peace negotiations. We will explain the role this building has played in the search for solutions to the armed conflict.
- ✓The Murillo Toro Building has hosted different government institutions throughout history. We will tell you about its importance in Colombian political life and how it has been affected by the armed conflict.
- ✓The Palace of Justice was the scene of one of the most violent seizures during the armed conflict. We will visit the site and tell you about this tragic event and its consequences.
- ✓The Liévano Palace has been home to the Mayor of Bogotá for many years. We will explain how this building has witnessed the evolution of the city and the political changes that Colombia has experienced.
- ✓The Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé is one of the oldest educational institutions in Colombia. We’ll tell you about its history and its role in training political and social leaders.
- ✓Rufino Cuervo Square is an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Bogotá. Here you can rest and admire the monument to the illustrious Colombian philologist.
- ✓We will finish our tour in the majestic Teatro Colón, one of the most important cultural symbols of Colombia. We will admire its neoclassical architecture and tell you about its history and its importance in the cultural life of Bogotá.
What's included
- ✓Certified professional guide and Free Tour Map.
What's not included
- ✓Lunch and tips.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 9.00
Bogota Colombian Conflict History Tour
4.9
(354)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Learn the dark and complicated history of the Colombian conflict on this group walking tour of Bogotá. Walk with your tour guide as they explain through the period of violence by visiting related landmarks. Learn the origins and context for the decades of armed conflict, its relations to drug trafficking, and the peace process that is shaping modern Colombia.
Languages:
English
📍Cra. 6 #15-88, Santa Fé, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
🏢Operated by Beyond Colombia Free Walking Tour Bogota
Highlights
- ✓Bogotá walking tour focusing on the Colombian conflict
- ✓Learn about the period's history with a licensed tour guide
- ✓Visit attractions around Bogotá and learn about their political significance
- ✓Ask questions and discuss the history on this interactive tour
What you'll see & do
- ✓We will begin our tour in Santander Park, an emblematic place of Bogotá where crucial historical moments have been experienced. We will tell you about the events that marked the beginning of the armed conflict in Colombia and how this park witnessed demonstrations and protests.
- ✓Jimenez Avenue has been a fundamental axis in the life of Bogotá. We will talk about its historical importance and how it was the scene of clashes and demonstrations during the conflict.
- ✓The assassination of Jorge Eliécer Gaitán in 1948 marked a before and after in the history of Colombia. We will visit his monument and tell you how this tragic event triggered a series of events that influenced the armed conflict.
- ✓The Ministry of Agriculture has been the scene of important peace negotiations. We will explain the role this building has played in the search for solutions to the armed conflict.
- ✓The Murillo Toro Building has hosted different government institutions throughout history. We will tell you about its importance in Colombian political life and how it has been affected by the armed conflict.
- ✓The Palace of Justice was the scene of one of the most violent seizures during the armed conflict. We will visit the site and tell you about this tragic event and its consequences.
- ✓The Liévano Palace has been home to the Mayor of Bogotá for many years. We will explain how this building has witnessed the evolution of the city and the political changes that Colombia has experienced.
- ✓The Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé is one of the oldest educational institutions in Colombia. We’ll tell you about its history and its role in training political and social leaders.
- ✓Rufino Cuervo Square is an oasis of tranquility in the heart of Bogotá. Here you can rest and admire the monument to the illustrious Colombian philologist.
- ✓We will finish our tour in the majestic Teatro Colón, one of the most important cultural symbols of Colombia. We will admire its neoclassical architecture and tell you about its history and its importance in the cultural life of Bogotá.
What's included
- ✓Certified professional guide and Free Tour Map.
What's not included
- ✓Lunch and tips.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 9.00