Free Tours
Free Colombian Conflict Tour: War, Drug Trafficking & Peace
- 3 hours
- Monday – Sunday at 10:00, 14:00
- Bogotá
- English
- Small groups
- Based on tips
The good and the bad: everything you need to understand about our modern day history in Colombia. Dive deep in the unthinkable stories about the Colombian armed conflict that have shaped the country, so you find all the answers to your questions.
Colombia, known as one of the happiest countries on earth, is also one of the most unequal. Globally is also famous for its bad reputation for various negative situations, such as being a huge drug producer, assassinations of political leaders, and violent conflicts between different armed groups. Today this has changed, and while on this tour, you will understand the causes, the development, and the present days of the Colombian conflict.
Join us for a real and interactive experience through some remarkable places and scars of the past. Learn about the development of Colombia’s conflict in Bogota that changed our history, its ties to drug cartels, the violence he imposed on the country and “You know who” behind it.
Highlights / What you will learn
- The origins of the so-called “Colombian Violence Era”
- The strive of the Liberals vs Conservatives supremacy
- Our influential political Heroes
- The controversial Bogota’s Riot of 1948
- The current Guerrillas and Paramilitary groups’ fighting reasons
- The ongoing Peace Agreement signed with FARC
- And much more!
Experience preview
Meeting point
Find us right in front of the Museo del Oro with our red umbrellas! GMaps
Finishing point
Outside Columbus Teathre.
Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Accurate and objective knowledge of Colombian history. We promise not to take sides.
- Sightseeing of essential places in the historic center of Bogota, all framed in the history of the conflict.
- Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show our Free Walking Tour Map in our local Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bcbogota
- Recommendations of material you can check out to keep yourself informed.
Not included
- Drinks, food or souvenirs.
- Transportation to and from your hotel. We’ll be walking and taking resting stops.
- Tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!
- Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.
Recommendations
- An open mind to comprehend all our history.
- Umbrellas or capes. Please bring your favorite rainproof coat or umbrella, we can’t control the weather yet.
- Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.
- Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 9 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.
- Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.
- Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. We’ll visit some crowded areas, so don’t give papaya!
