Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá with Transportation
Description
Bogotá has become a world reference in graffiti. It boasts impressive murals and street art that place it above cities like Miami, Amsterdam, Río, and México City. Its rise as one of the key city-canvases in Latin America has made it an attractive destination for the curious tourist and the bold artist. Would you have guessed? As with graffiti everywhere else, Bogotá’s history with the art has often been tense. But great art can overcome negative labels. Right now, no one would call it vandalism. It has struggled but has earned its place and the city is better for it. The mixture of social and political commentary with a twist of local and foreign styles make Bogotá’s graffiti truly a sight to behold. Join us in this tour not only of Colombia’s history as told by art but a tour of Bogotá as a curated museum of amazing artists!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore Bogotá's downtown through graffiti and witness the legacy muralism and urban art has given to La Candelaria and the city
Meet new people and our guide at Chorro De Quevedo Square and let him show you what La Candelaria has hidden away.
Discovering street art in La Candelaria district and its main artists’ perspectives
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Bogotá city - hotels, hostels, Air BnB, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at El Dorado International airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be aware this tour is walking.
- If you have a layover in Bogotá please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Reviews(71)
Such an amazing tour & guide. Luis, our guide, was a fountain of information about Bogota street art telling us about the history, the artists, the conflicts & the story of each mural. This tour will give you an enriched perspective of Bogota culture & the artists that created this art. We would take the tour again. Fabulous guide!
We’re delighted to hear you had such an enriching experience. It’s wonderful to know Luis’s knowledge and storytelling made the tour so engaging and meaningful. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, we hope to welcome you again soon.
Fantastic walk through the neighborhood with information about both graffiti and other street art. Lorena was very knowledgeable and friendly. Emilio (the driver) was very helpful and having transportation back and forth to the hotel included made things so much easier. It was a great way to spend an afternoon. Definitely worth it and highly recommended!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed such a great afternoon exploring the neighborhood and its street art. It’s wonderful to know Lorena made the tour engaging with her knowledge, and that Emilio helped make everything smooth and easy. Thanks for choosing Gran Colombia Tours—we’d love to have you back for more experiences in Colombia!
Lorena was a fantastic tour guide. She tailored the experience to us and our interests on the fly, which made everything more meaningful. We loved learning about graffiti as an expression of art and politics, and appreciated the country’s history she shared. We had an opportunity to visit local artisans and a small market too. We went to parts of Bogota that would not have been discovered were it not for Lorena. Amazing!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear Lorena made your experience so meaningful by tailoring the tour to your interests. It’s great to know you enjoyed learning about graffiti as both art and political expression, as well as Colombia’s history, local artisans, and hidden parts of Bogotá. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
It was an amazing and informative tour. Jay was the best tour guide, he answered all the questions! I would recommend it 100%. Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you had such an amazing and informative tour. It’s wonderful to hear Jay made it so engaging by answering all your questions. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
I did this tour on my last day in Bogota and I am so happy that I did it. Myra was my guide and she did an excellent job explaining the history of this art form, taking me all over La Candelaria and describing the symbolism behind what I was seeing. She had an excellent grasp of English and I could tell she is very passionate about what she does. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you chose this tour for your last day in Bogotá and that it was such a rewarding way to end your trip. It’s wonderful to hear Myra made it so engaging with her knowledge, passion, and clear explanations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
I did this tour on my last day in Bogota and I am so happy that I did it. Myra was my guide and she did an excellent job explaining the history of this art form, taking me all over La Candelaria and describing the symbolism behind what I was seeing. She had an excellent grasp of English and I could tell she is very passionate about what she does. I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you chose this tour for your last day in Bogotá and that it was such a meaningful way to end your trip. It’s wonderful to hear Myra made it so engaging with her passion, knowledge, and clear explanations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
An excellent tour of the graffiti with full explanations in very good English. Lorena and the driver arrived promptly and took us from our hotel to downtown Bogotá. We felt able to ask questions about anything and were taken to many interesting places. It was not just about graffiti but covered all sorts of other things like history and food.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the graffiti tour and that Lorena, along with the driver, provided a punctual and comfortable experience from start to finish. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Luis was an outstanding guide on our Bogotá graffiti tour. His English is excellent, he was punctual, polite, and very knowledgeable, tailoring the experience to our interests. Beyond the tour, he proved incredibly helpful by assisting us with a flight issue, which shows his genuine care for his guests. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed such a personalized and engaging graffiti tour in Bogotá. It’s great to hear Luis made the experience special with his knowledge and thoughtful support beyond the tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Enjoyed the tour! Interesting stories and engaging tour guide, ready to take pics and adjust the plan as needed - we got to eat best Arepas in Bogota!
Thank you for your great review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the guide made it even more engaging with interesting stories and flexibility. We're also glad you got to try the best Arepas in Bogotá! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
I did this tour with my son, and we both absolutely loved it! Sarah was our tour guide and she is full of interesting information, I never knew that a lot of the street art you see actually has meaning behind it! Do not miss this eye opening, educational tour!!
