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By MZO Emeralds

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.521.415 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Cut your own emerald in a real workshop with expert guidance.
    • Create and keep the emerald as a one of a kind souvenir.
    • Learn Colombia's emerald history and culture.
    • Chance to be a gem cutter for a day.
    • Immersive gemstone experience in Bogotá.

Activity location

    • Bogotá
    • Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Cra. 7 #11-10, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia | Next to the Simon Bolivar Statue
    • Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

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Bogotá Emerald Cutting Workshop & Emerald Historic Tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
Rp1.521.415 x 1 AdultRp1.521.415
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Price is Rp1.521.415
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided introduction to Colombian emerald history and culture
  • Inclusions
    Hands on emerald cutting workshop in a professional atelier
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary traditional drink (canelazo or herbal tea)
  • Inclusions
    Selection of natural rough Colombian emerald to cut
  • Inclusions
    Use of professional gem cutting tools and equipment
  • Inclusions
    Expert guidance from emerald specialists
  • Inclusions
    Polishing and finishing of your cut emerald
  • Inclusions
    Your self cut emerald to keep as a souvenir
  • Inclusions
    Professional photos in digital format
  • Inclusions
    Small group, personalised instruction
  • Inclusions
    Safety equipment and materials

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years

What you can expect

  • The MZO Emeralds Experience is a 3-hour hands on journey into Colombia’s most iconic gem. Walk through Bogotá’s Emerald District, learn the history of Colombian emeralds, and cut a genuine emerald guided by expert gem cutters. Take home your own handcrafted emerald, enjoy traditional agua aromática or optional canelazo, and receive professional digital photos.

    This exclusive tour is not just about seeing emeralds. Guided by expert gem cutters, you will learn how to cut and shape a real Colombian emerald with your own hands. From rough stone to polished gem, you'll experience the transformation step by step and take your finished emerald home as a one of a kind souvenir.

    Meeting point: Plaza de Bolívar

    Duration: 3 Hours

    Languages: English , Spanish , French , and Italian

    Price: 270.000 COP per person

Location

Activity location

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    • Bogotá
    • Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Cra. 7 #11-10, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia | Next to the Simon Bolivar Statue
    • Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia