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Free tour of the historic center of Tunja

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Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Esteban
Registered on 10 September 2025
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Hi, I'm Esteban ✌🏻 I'm passionate about history, architecture, and culture. I love sharing our fabulous stories about my city with travelers. I love languages and having the opportunity to interact in multiple languages. I'm courteous, patient, and eager to share my time and knowledge with our travelers. 👋🏻
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Hello travelers ✌🏻

My name is Esteban, and I'll be your guide through the historic center of Tunja, an iconic landmark, the birthplace of national independence, and a city steeped in history and colonial-era buildings.

We will begin our tour in the emblematic Plaza del Libertador, the heart of the city. We will visit emblematic buildings such as the Pila del Mono (Monkey's Fountain), which was so important during the time of Spanish rule. The Metropolitan Basilica, one of the oldest churches in the Americas, is one of the oldest churches in the Americas. Santo Domingo Chapel, a majestic work of art with its enigmatic murals dating back to the 15th century. The Founder's House, a well-preserved colonial building that housed the Spanish captain Gonzalo Suárez Rendón, founder of the city. The Martyrs' Wall, where you will learn about the sad significance of this place, which the city preserves to this day, is one of many other architectural gems.

Our tour will end at the same place where we met.

I hope you'll consider taking some time during your trip to the heart of Boyacá to experience these and many other experiences that the city of Tunja has to offer...

Welcome to Colombia 👋🏻


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Plaza de Bolivar, Tunja, plaza de, Cra 8 #18-56, Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia
I'll be next to the monument to the Liberator Simón Bolívar in the center of Plaza Bolívar in downtown Tunja. You'll be able to recognize me because I'll be carrying a GuruWalk banner and an umbrella. 😀
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Outside visit
Plaza De Bolivar
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Outside visit
Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón
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Outside visit
La Pila Del Mono
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Free tour of the historic center of Tunja
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