International Emerald Museum (Museo Internacional de la Esmeralda) Tours and Tickets

Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation’s unique fruits. Also visit cafés for insight into Colombian coffee and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

BOGOTA, 2600 METERS CLOSER TO THE STARS!! From Monserrate hill, at 10,500 feet above sea level, you will see one of the most impressive cities in Latin America. It is a cosmopolitan, bustling, modern and colonial city at the same time, which houses 9.5 million of cheerful, kind, friendly, sociable and fun inhabitants. Let's go to the place where Santafé de Bogotá was founded on August 6, 1538 and walk down the very first street of Bogotá. Let's look at the market for the finest emeralds in the world. Let's walk through the streets of the center of Bogotá, in a multicolored merriment from Santander Park to Bolívar's square, to see the institutional center of Colombia, the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Colegio de San Bartolomé (1604), the National Congress , the Mayor's Office, the Palace of Justice, the Presidential Palace and the Candelaria neighborhood, with its Spanish architecture, where we will drink an exquisite Colombian coffee! Bogota is a box of surprises!

Colombia is renowned for its coffee, but not everyone knows that the country is also home to the highest quality emeralds. The purpose of our tour is to enlighten you about this gem and its significance in Colombia. You will discover the difference between a high-quality emerald and a lower-quality one, the extraction process, the art of carving this precious stone, and how to distinguish a fake emerald from a real one. Our first stop will be Rosario Square, where you'll uncover why people stand there all day – it's the hub of the informal emerald trade! Next, we'll head to a workshop where we have demonstrations of the extraction and carving process of this precious stone. Finally, we'll visit a jewelry store to witness how these exquisite jewels are ultimately sold. At the end of the tour, we'll explore the Emerald Museum, where you'll enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. Join us on this journey to delve into the captivating world of Colombian emeralds – Embark on a distinctive journey that goes beyond the well-known facets of Colombia, immersing yourself in the enchanting realm of its finest emeralds

Let Bogotá surprise you during a comprehensive full-day tour, ideal for travelers on a time budget or first timers. Don’t worry about logistics or public transport as your guide escorts you around sights such as the Monserrate Sanctuary, the Gold Museum, and several colonial churches, before a stop for lunch. Then, continue by foot through the colorful Candelaria neighborhood and historic center.