Colombian Emeralds Private Tour
Add a bit of glittering green to your time in Bogotá. Book this Colombian Emeralds Tour and learn more about this beautiful gemstone and its market. Book now!
| Type of service | Regular |
|---|---|
| Seasons | All year round |
| Type of traveller | N/A |
| Country | Colombia |
| Type of tour | Attractions |
| Associated destination | Destinations | Tours & Activities in Colombia |
Includes Colombian Emeralds Tour:
- Private transportation to and from your hotel.
- Expert bilingual guide.
- Entrance to the visited places.
- Assistance card.
Tuesday to Sunday.
Departs from 9:00 to 14:00 hs.
4 hours approx.
Itinerary Colombian Emeralds Tour
This Colombian Emeralds Tour in Bogotá will introduce you to Colombia’s emerald industry, including the extraction process, and the size and development of the final gemstone.
The tour will start at Santander Park, where you will see some emblematic buildings of the Colombian capital, such as the Bank of the Republic and the Gold Museum. Then you will go up to the 23rd floor of the Avianca building, an architectural landmark of contemporary Bogota, and enter the International Emerald Museum; you will move through a 27-square-meter tunnel containing samples of emerald deposits and real veins extracted from the mines of Boyacá. The museum's collection exhibits unique Colombian emeralds such as the Fuego Verde and the Trapiche emerald, known for its strange star shape.
The tour continues to Carrera Séptima and Avenida Jiménez, the corner of the city's main informal emerald market and the Plazoleta del Rosario. Here, the guide will explain the importance of acquiring the stones in authorized and reliable shops. This route will take you to learn all about this wonderful stone, its origin, types, quality attributes, size and commercialization. In addition, you will enjoy a workshop that will make you feel like an expert.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn more about this precious gemstone and how to recognize an original Colombian emerald and its value according to colour, clarity and carat weight. Book your Colombian Emeralds Tour online now!
For more information read our article: 10 Things You Should Know About Bogota
Important Notes
- Tour policy: You can not do this tour on national holidays in Colombia, because the museum does not open its doors.
- Recommendations: Bring comfortable clothes and shoes, warm clothes and hydration.
- Solo Traveler: This tour operates with a minimum of two people, otherwise there will be an additional cost. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team.
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