Free Graffiti Walking Tour Every Day in Bogota





Description
Bogotá's world-class street art and powerful political graffiti are ready for you to discover. Uncover the stories behind the art, the city's complex past, its present peace process, and its aspirations for a better future. Our tours are not just about sightseeing; they are pedagogical and cultural experiences that aim to educate and inspire. We collaborate closely with local artists and community leaders, reinvesting in the financing and management of new murals that continue to transform the urban landscape. Being artists themselves, our knowledgeable guides will introduce you to a diverse range of artists and their techniques, sharing their sources of inspiration and providing the political, cultural, historical, and geographical context necessary to truly understand and appreciate their work. *If you choose the Shared option: you will share this tour with other travelers. What you pay per person is equal to the amount we suggest to tip the guides and cover their work (minus the commission). At the end of the tour, you don't have to pay anything extra (even if other travelers do)*
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Itinerary
At the starting point in front of the Gold Museum, our guide will provide a warm welcome and give an overview of the tour's objectives.
We will visit an enormous mural that showcases images created in collaboration with social leaders and human rights defenders, located at la Procuraduría General de la Nación. This powerful artwork raises awareness about the violence threatening their work for food sovereignty. Expert artists skilled in social communication have metaphorically depicted the leaders' work and values in this mural.
This mural recognizes the challenges of migration and features a portrait of an indigenous girl belonging to a nomadic tribe. The artwork was commissioned by the Peruvian embassy and created by two women painters from Bogotá and Lima.
Two Distinct Salsa Culture Murals: We will encounter two murals that depict different aspects of salsa culture, located at the famous salsa club Casa Quiebra Canto. One represents the song "Lágrimas Negras" (Black Tears), while the other portrays a vibrant dance scene in a famous salsa nightclub.
The Tallest Illegal Graffiti: We'll witness the tallest illegal graffiti in the country, located on a semi-abandoned skyscraper called Torre Bakatá.
This stop features a mural with a portrait of an indigenous person placed under a hooded woman's watchful gaze. The artwork explores the contrast between aerosol and vinyl techniques.
At this stop, we can see 3 murals: first a mural created by a renowned artist from Spain who gained prominence in the 1990s. We'll encounter the works of a prominent photographer who transforms portraits from his travels into stencils. In the end, this stop showcases a mural that delves into themes of parenting and freedom, evoking deep psychological contemplation.
Venezuelan Migrant Stencil: We will observe a stencil artwork highlighting the experiences of Venezuelan migrants.
This stop features a wall adorned with graffiti letters and characters that provoke reflection on the origins of graffiti and the nuances between muralism and graffiti. It takes us on a historical journey from cave art to public space art.
We'll explore an area with political posters and stencils that address current social issues
This mural is a collaborative project involving art, science, and the environment, hosted at la Alianza Francesa Sede Centro. It raises awareness about the threats facing the Amazon rainforest.
Tribute to Indigenous Cosmovision and Cultural Heritage: We'll appreciate a mural paying homage to the Indigenous worldview and their cultural heritage.
Mural about Comuna 13 and Operation Orion: Based on powerful photographs by journalists, this mural portrays the resilience of the community in the face of false positives. It exemplifies our agency's collaboration with artists and serves as a platform for their artwork.
Stencil of the Last Indigenous Leader of the Hitnu Culture: This stop features a stencil depicting the last indigenous leader of the Hitnu culture, highlighting the tensions between development and highlighting the tensions between development and cultural preservation.
Abstract Letter Reading Game: We'll engage in a game involving abstract letters created by famous graffiti writers, promoting our aerosol workshops accessible to all.
Murals of Social Demands: Four renowned political artists from Bogotá have created murals highlighting the foundations of society and its social struggles.
The Tallest Wall in the Country: This mural showcases diversity and provides a space for reflecting on a better future based on sustainable social development and the role of sustainable tourism.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions.
Reviews(1,250)
Great tour, Camilo was an amazing tour guide, super fun and informative
Really interesting tour! A good mix between art and history.
Andrea was a great guide for the free walking tour. The meeting point was easy to find (look out for the purple umbrella) and we had a mixed group from various countries. This is a great way to learn about the history of political graffiti and see some amazing pieces, from very talented artists. The tour was 2hrs in total and does involve a lot of walking so perhaps not best for anyone with limited mobility, as some pavements were uneven in places or a little steep. If you're more agile, then they do offer a bike tour as well. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Amazing tour with Jay - great way to get an insight into Colombian culture, art and people. Highly highly recommend!
Jay was a great tour guide. Learnt alot about Colombian history to go along with the beautiful artwork. 👌
We really enjoyed this tour. Jay took us all around Bogota and showed us some of the beautiful art around the city. We also learned a lot about the history and politics of Bogota which was very eye- opening.
Jay was a fantastic guide, his explanations and the information provided were so interesting!
Awesome tour! Our guide Jay was very passionate and knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was contagious. Would highly recommend!
Top. Rabbit!!!! Very beautiful to discover what is behind it
I found the tour very interesting. Andrea the tour guide was even an artist and was therefore very passionate about telling! You end up at their studio so cool to see their work too!
Thanks so much for joining our free tour. Glad you had such a great time with a local artist.



