Private Emerald Tour in Bogota

Private Emerald Tour in Bogota

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Free cancellation available
4h
Mobile voucher
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Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the world of gemstones and highest quality emeralds in the world.

Colombian emeralds are famous for their exotic beauty and considered an important part of our cultural and geological heritage.

This Emerald Gemstone tour invites you to discover the processes of mining, production and stone carving, while touring the main emerald trade center located in La Candelaria, the oldest neighborhood of Bogotá.

We will visit several places where you'll find unique rough stones, sculptures and elegant jewelry designs, showcasing how Colombian emeralds are unique for their color, brightness, purity and size.

Activity location

Plaza de Santander
- Carrera 7 con Calle 16,
- Bogota, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Emerald Trade Center
- Avenida Jimenez # 5-43 Avenida Jiménez de Quesada
- 111711, Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

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Emerald Gemstone Tour

4h
English

Emerald tour

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time

Price details

RM 675.36 x 1 AdultRM 675.36

Total

Until Sun, 8 Mar

What's included, what's not

Professional guide
Entrances and workshop at the International Emerald Museum
Gratuities
Anything that is not mentioned as included

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Conformable shoes are recommended

Activity itinerary

Plaza de Santander

1h

Walk toward Plazoleta del Rosario, where the air vibrates with the murmur of "comisionistas" (brokers). From Monday to Friday, the market comes alive organically: men with magnifying glasses examine stones under natural light, negotiating with choreographed discretion. Move through the Eje Ambiental, surrounded by the brick architecture of Rogelio Salmona, until you enter the International Emerald Museum.

Museo Internacional De La Esmeralda

2h
Admission ticket included

Unlike conventional galleries, here you access a real workshop. The hum of the cutting disc and the mineral scent of dust greet you. Observe the cutting and polishing process up close, understanding why formations like the "oil drop" or the "trapiche" emerald are natural whims found only in Colombian soil.

Barrio La Candelaria

1h

The journey ends at a specialized gallery in La Candelaria, where you learn to decipher the purity, tone, and value of an authentic stone while enjoying a local coffee. This experience demystifies luxury to reveal the craft. By understanding the human effort behind every carved facet, you discover why the emerald is the symbol of Colombia's resilience and natural beauty. Move from being a spectator to a connoisseur who values ethical trade and the manual art that sustains a nation's prestige.

Location

Activity location

Plaza de Santander
- Carrera 7 con Calle 16,
- Bogota, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

Emerald Trade Center
- Avenida Jimenez # 5-43 Avenida Jiménez de Quesada
- 111711, Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

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