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title: "Jorge Eliécer Gaitán tour"
description: "Walk through Jorge Eliécer Gaitán's Bogotá with chicha, the Gold Museum, Teatro JEG, and more. A 4-hour cultural tour. Check price and book at the source."
image: "https://quehacer.enbogota.app/images/eventos/tour-jorge-eliecer-gaitan.webp"
date: "2026-01-01T00:00:00"
category: "Things to do"
source: "Civitatis"
canonical: "https://quehacer.enbogota.app/en/evento/tour-de-jorge-eliecer-gaitan"
---

# Jorge Eliécer Gaitán tour

- **When:** Every day
- **Where:** Tour de Jorge Eliécer Gaitán
- **Price:** Check source
- **Category:** Things to do
- **Organizer:** Civitatis
- **Source:** [Civitatis](https://www.civitatis.com/es/bogota/tour-jorge-eliecer-gaitan/)

## About this plan

The Jorge Eliécer Gaitán tour is a cultural route through 20th-century Bogotá. You follow the steps of the liberal leader and revisit the events of April 9, 1948, the day of the Bogotazo, an episode that changed the country for good.

You meet at Plaza de la Perseverancia, in front of the monument to the Caudillo del Pueblo, where you get a glass of chicha, the same drink Gaitán shared with his friends. The group then passes Plaza de Toros La Santamaría, reaches Teatro Jorge Eliécer Gaitán to hear parts of his last speech, visits the Gold Museum, and finishes near Plaza de Bolívar with a beer and a free backpack.

The whole walk takes about four and a half hours, with Colombian coffee and stories about politics and culture. It is a different way to get to know Bogotá, far from the usual tourist circuits.

- Walk through Bogotá's historic center
- Chicha and Colombian coffee included
- Entry to the Gold Museum
- Talk about the Bogotazo and Gaitán's legacy
- Backpack and beer at the end of the tour

## Who it's for

For fans of Colombian history, anyone curious about the Bogotazo, and travelers who want to understand Bogotá beyond the standard sightseeing routes. It also works for locals who have not taken this walking route before.

## Tips

- Get to the meeting point at Plaza de la Perseverancia 15 minutes early
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, the tour is on foot through the center
- Bring an umbrella or rain jacket, Bogotá weather shifts fast
- Confirm the tour language when you book

## FAQ

**How much does the Jorge Eliécer Gaitán tour cost?**

It is a paid experience. The price can change with the season, so check the current rate at the source before you book.

**How long is the tour?**

Around four and a half hours, with stops, talks, and tastings along the way.

**What is included in the tour?**

A guide, entry to the Gold Museum, a glass of chicha, a coffee tasting, a beer at the end, and a free backpack.

**Is this a good plan for kids?**

Given the length and the subject, it works best for ages 12 and up, though there is no formal rule against younger kids joining.

**Where does the tour start and end?**

It starts at Plaza de la Perseverancia and ends in central Bogotá, close to Plaza de Bolívar.

**Do I need to book in advance?**

Yes, especially on weekends, holidays, and the high tourist season in the city.

> Dates and prices may change. Always confirm on the source page.