Bogotá: True Colombian Walking Tour + Local Snacks
Description
Step into the heart of Bogotá with the True Colombian Walking Tour—a rich cultural experience that goes far beyond sightseeing. Led by a bilingual guide, this immersive journey through La Candelaria reveals the city’s vibrant history, flavors, and legends. Explore La Concordia Market and taste exotic fruits and traditional chicha. Visit Chorro de Quevedo, stroll past colonial architecture, and enjoy Colombian coffee and coca tea. Admire Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Plaza de Bolívar, La Séptima, and the Eje Ambiental. End with a bang at a Tejo hall, playing Colombia’s explosive national game while savoring hot chocolate with cheese. This 3–4 hour tour adapts to weather and group size. Groups are ideally under 15, but our expert guides can manage up to 30 while keeping the experience personal. Join Bogotá’s oldest and most authentic walking tour—designed to deliver depth, flavor, and unforgettable memories that free tours simply can’t match.
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Itinerary
First we start out at the hostel The Cranky Croc **important: this tour can be in English and Spanish at the same time**
square of culture and one of the oldest places in bogota
we go to a local market to try local fruits
we will pass by one of the most beautifull colombia church its a new gotic style church. that one that look like a candy cane.
we pass by the most important square in bogota and colombia the bolivar square and learn about colombia culture and political situation and enjoy the beautifull and changing arquitecture of bogota.
also we pass by the most important church of the country the first cathedral.
we walk by the longest pedestrian street in latin america la septima and we enjoy the only city in the world; where if we put a coin it moves
we walk by the channeled river where the city is divided into the old part and the new part
for the end of the experience we will go inside the coffe place magola buen dia and we will play the colombian gunpowder game the TEJO.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(292)
I booked for the walking+tasting tour with Yaqueline, the tour started at 3 and lasted around 3/4 hours and was a joy from start to finish! Everything I tried was delicious but it was the deep history and knowledge of Columbia and Bogotá specifically that Yaqueline possesses that I enjoyed most. She provided endless facts on the history of the city as we walked, and each one somehow more interesting than the last! Truly and exceptional experience. I attended the tour solo, and there actually wasn't any other groups with us , just me and Yaqueline. It never felt awkward or unnatural, she is very friendly and welcoming, it felt like a walk through the city with a friend, one that happens to be a fountain of local knowledge! Her English is great, very easy to understand and everything was explained well, I feel I could talk for hours about the history of Bogotá, I really learnt so much!
Thank you for such a fantastic review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the walking and tasting tour with Yaqueline. She loves connecting history, culture, and food in a way that feels alive, and it’s wonderful to hear that her knowledge of Bogotá and Colombia made the experience so rich for you. Everything you tasted is part of our daily life here, and sharing those flavors with travelers is always a joy. You’re welcome back anytime to explore even more of the city with us.
I enjoyed the tour, which was arranged by my hostel. It was an interesting tour and I liked that it was a small group. Luis knows a lot about the places and the country's history and presents it in an interesting way. He also had tipps and ideas to other activities. I first thought the price might be a bit high but given the experience in a small group, it was okay.
Luiz was a great tourguide! A lot of information but also keeping it individual. Can totally recommend it! Was a great start and learned a lot.
Great tour with knowledgeable guide Marcela who could answer all our questions. Mykje about both history and art - recommended!
We spent an entertaining 4 hours with Nick as he guided us through the Candelaria area of Bogotá. He was energetic , friendly and explained everything in a very engaging way. We tested some amazing fruits, Chicha, unique coffees, coca tea and our favourite the hot chocolate with cheese and bread. The time went by so fast we were sad to see it end. He was generous in his help and suggestions so the rest of our experiences in Bogota were as good. Thank you for everything:)
The guide was awesome and I plan to take another one of the tours when I come back to visit. Very good sense of humor and spoke perfect English!
It was definitely worth it. Lifred was a super competent guide, He really knew a lot about the city and also a lot of little things where you might not have heard about it on other tours. I was extremely pleased. Lifred is personally also a very nice person
Instructor Nat was so helpful and understanding and made the experience so enjoyable. Highly recommend 👌
This is simply the best way to spend 3 hours in Bogota. A perfect combination of food, culture, art and history. Our guide Nick was brilliant and very generous with his knowledge and recommendations. Would highly recommend as a way to explore the old district.
Thank you for the lovely words! Nick is delighted you enjoyed the perfect mix of food, culture, art, and history in the old district. He sends his best recommendations for your next Bogotá adventure. We hope to welcome you back for more local snacks and stories!
This is an incredibly nice tour and the guide was fantastic. She shared her knowledge of Bogotá and the history of Columbia, learned a lot!
Tusen takk for din flotte anmeldelse! Vi er glade for at du likte turen og at guiden delte sin kunnskap om Bogotá og Colombias historie. Vi håper å se deg igjen for flere opplevelser og lokale smaksprøver!
