2-Hour Bogotá Armed Conflict Walking Tour with Local Insights
About This Tour
This tour offers a deeper look at the history of armed conflict and violence in Colombia, guided by locals who share personal insights along the way. Rather tha...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Bogota · Languages: English
Know before you go: Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.; Not recommended for pregnant travelers.; Not suitable for people with heart problems or serious medical conditions.; Most travelers can participate.; This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.; This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled due to not meeting the minimum number of travelers, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.; This tour/activity can have a maximum of 20 travelers.
About Bogota
Bogota
As the cable cars scale the misty heights of Monserrate, join a local guide as they weave through the La Candelaria at Bogota’s heart ’ a place of baroque cathedrals, Spanish cottages and winding cobbled streets.
What's Included
- In-person guide who speaks Spanish and English
Not Included
- Private transport
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Walking Tour of Colombia's Armed Conflict History
Parque de los Periodistas Gabriel Garcia MarquezA park dedicated to journalists, symbolizing freedom of expression and the struggles the media faces in times of conflict. A park dedicated to journalists, symbolizing freedom of expression and the struggles the media faces in times of conflict. Plaza Del Chorro Del QuevedoHere, we will talk about the founding of Bogotá and a bit about the history of our continent. Here, we will talk about the founding of Bogotá and a bit about the history of our continent. Museos del Banco de la RepublicaWe'll talk about the Medellín and Cali cartels. We'll discuss how these powerful drug trafficking groups grew and what led to their downfall. We'll also discuss why the extradition of Cali cartel members to the United States raised questions about the constitutionality of this action. We'll talk about the Medellín and Cali cartels. We'll discuss how these powerful drug trafficking groups grew and what led to their downfall. We'll also discuss why the extradition of Cali cartel members to the United States raised questions about the constitutionality of this action. Ministry of Foreign AffairsWe continue to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This government building has been central to Colombia's diplomatic efforts and was the first presidential palace. We continue to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This government building has been central to Colombia's diplomatic efforts and was the first presidential palace. Plaza de Bolivar de BogotaWe continue the tour in Plaza Bolívar, the main square in Bogotá. This historic square is surrounded by important buildings, including the National Capitol, the Supreme Court of Justice, and the Presidential Palace. Plaza Bolívar has been the scene of numerous political events and protests, and it was also the site of a guerrilla takeover of the Palace of Justice. We continue the tour in Plaza Bolívar, the main square in Bogotá. This historic square is surrounded by important buildings, including the National Capitol, the Supreme Court of Justice, and the Presidential Palace. Plaza Bolívar has been the scene of numerous political events and protests, and it was also the site of a guerrilla takeover of the Palace of Justice. Centro Cultural Gabriel Garcia MarquezThis stop provides insight into the cultural and literary reflections of Colombia's turbulent history. This stop provides insight into the cultural and literary reflections of Colombia's turbulent history.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Parque de Los Periodistas, Bogota, Colombia
