8 Days in Bogotá: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Mariana Sarmiento Verano

12 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in Bogotá, exploring ancient marvels and indulging in authentic cuisine. From fascinating museums to vibrant plazas, each day promises exciting discoveries and unique experiences. Join us on this 8-day journey through the heart of Colombia's capital city.

Trip to Bogotá

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Ceviche Delights and Historical Wonders

$138

$ 4

Hotel Dann Carlton Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

2 - 3 min

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Palace Historical Museum of the National Police

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Museum featuring exhibits & art focused on Colombia's colonial period in a 17th-century building.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Spacious city center surrounded by a cathedral & important buildings with notable architecture.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$66

4 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

Day 2Art, Museums, and Delightful Seafood

$120

$ 4

Hotel Dann Carlton Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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Museum with exhibits on the production of Colombia's currency beginning at this site in the 1620s.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Prominent museum in a colonial mansion featuring works by Fernando Botero & other global artists.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Built in the 17th century, this former church is now a museum, its walls covered in paintings.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

Day 3Tantalizing Tarts and Cultural Treasures

$135

$ 4

Hotel Dann Carlton Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

4 - 6 min

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Colombian military museum in a mansion with 9 rooms of historical exhibits & 2 courtyards.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Museum featuring exhibits focused on national independence & citizenship in a colonial building.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

7 - 10 min

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La Bruja Aquelarres Y Bebidas Espirituosas

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 4Coffee, Art, and Emeralds

$138

$ 4

Hotel Dann Carlton Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$33

12 - 17 min

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Archaeological Museum Casa del Marqués de San Jorge

Archaeological museum in a colonial mansion offering pre-Columbian pottery exhibits & a bookstore.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Local & global art from the 16th century to the present displayed in a modern environment.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$63

4 - 6 min

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Small museum in a skyscraper offering raw emeralds on display & information on the gem's history.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 5Swiss Delights and Artistic Gems

$129

$ 4

Hotel Dann Carlton Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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Contemporary structure housing exhibits on pre-Columbian gold, ceramics & stones, with a cafe.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Modern art is the focus of this sizable museum with sculpture courtyards, a library & a restaurant.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$57

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 6Oysters, Contemporary Art, and Colombian History

$123

$ 8

Hotel Dann Carlton Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

6 - 8 min

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Exhibitions of Columbian art from the 1960s to present day in a bright venue with a spiral design.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

19 - 23 min

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 7Savory Meats, Botanical Beauty, and Historical Insights

$111

$ 8

Hotel Dann Carlton Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

16 - 23 min

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Jardín Botánico de Bogotá José Celestino Mutis

Opened in 1955, this 20-acre botanical park features a waterfall, a sun clock & numerous orchids.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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15 - 18 min

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Storied cemetery founded in 1836, home to tombs of former presidents, notable writers & musicians.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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This colonial-era house where Simon Bolivar's once lived has been restored as a museum on his life.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 8Stargazing, National Treasures, and Mouthwatering Steaks

$135

$ 4

Hotel Dann Carlton Bogotá

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

4 - 6 min

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Storied planetarium offering astronomy shows, a space museum & a library, plus a gift shop & cafe.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Large museum with 20,000+ artifacts from the 16th century to modern times, plus a restaurant & shop.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$51

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Budget breakdown: $1067 In total

Activities & Food:$1029

Transport:$38