Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
Description
Calling all foodies. Come and join our small-group Bogota food tour and get to grips with the capital's cuisine. While on the surface Colombian cuisine seems like a mystery, those whose delve deep into its underbelly will find some of the most complex and nuanced fare in South America. Join our food-obsessed (and fully licensed) local guide on a feasting extravaganza through the streets of downtown. Stop en-route to sample around 13+ different tastings including exotic fruits, lechona (roasted suckling pig), ajiaco soup, tamale at an historic bakery, Colombian sweet desserts and much, much more. Visit a truly local chicheria. Later play a round of explosive tejo, Colombian's national pastime - all washed down with a local beverage. Sign off the tour with an immersive coffee workshop to get to grips with why Colombia roasts some of the finest beans in the world.
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Itinerary
Our first stop is La Perseverancia Market, learning about exotic fruits with a food obsessed guide. Then we'll dive into a truly local chicheria. For carnivores, there's no happier place than the next hole-in-the-wall eatery, which does nothing more than lechona - stuffed suckling pig with crunchy, golden skin. Your taste buds are going to thank us later, when you then savour the innovative twists of ajiaco soup. Continue winding through the streets of old town, and try buñuelos, a deep-fried doughnut-like pastry. We'll next play a round of tejo, Colombian's rather explosive national pastime, all washed down with a cold beer (or juice!). Then we'll jump into one more seriously historic restaurant which has been serving hungry locals for 200+ years. Tuck into steamy leaf-wrapped tamale, with frothy hot chocolate. Sounds like an odd combo? It's good. Trust us.
Over the course of the tour you'll have a rich understanding of our food culture - with 13+ tastings, and the guidance of a local expert who is a bonified foodie! Sign off with a coffee workshop to find out why this country roasts some of the finest beans in the world. The tour ends at Casa Magola cafe, along Carrerra 3. It's a short walk from the Museo Botero and the Plaza de Bolívar in the popular La Candelaria district. Your guide can help you find transport back to your hotel if you wish. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Special dietary restriction or food allergy? These local joints have signature menus that don't always have alternatives but we'll find alternatives where we can! We unfortunately cannot recommend the tour to severe allergies, as street food always has a risk of traces and cross-contamination. Come take a bite into Colombia's cuisine. Buen Provecho!
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tours operate come rain or shine. Bring an umbrella if rain looks likely.
- Not recommended for severe allergies, due to risk of traces and cross-contamination.
- We recommend comfortable shoes for the walking tour.
Reviews(654)
Andres was very passionate and knowledgeable. Super cool getting to see some local places! Would highly recommend to families
Everything was delicious. Juliana was our guide; she was lovely and incredibly knowledgeable!! She made the tour a wonderful gastronomic and cultural experience. Highly recommended
The experience is great and a must do when in Bogotá! Our guide Juliana was lovely and very knowledgable, not just about the cuisine but also the sights along the way.
I’m so pleased with this tour, including the variety of food and drinks we tasted, the amount of food, the pace of the tour and the amount of history and cultural information provided. Jenny, our guide, made the experience invaluable and fun! You can tell she cares about what she does and the guests she hosts. I highly recommend this tour for an overview of Colombian food and the opportunity to go to local places you might not find otherwise. In addition, the communication around the experience and what to expect was proactive and professional.
This tour was amazing. I tried fruits I’d never even heard of before, ate and drank so many delicious things! The tour guide was so knowledgeable about Colombian history, culture, and politics in addition to the food. We had chicha made by a woman in her 90s, went to the bullfighting arena (recently closed), and really got to see the beauty of Bogotá.
We had a wonderful food tour with our fabulous guide Jenny. She was so passionate and knowledgable about Colombian food and we really enjoyed learning more about the history and culture of Bogota. Jenny was also able to make slight adjustments for us based on our dietary needs which was much appreciated! Would highly recommend this tour for anyone who loves food and wants to learn more about Bogota!
Jenny was absolutely amazing her knowledge and passion for the local community made this the standout part of my Bogota Trip! I’m a bit of a picky eater and not always eager to try foods that are outside my comfort zone but the way she described everything in such detail just made me throw away my preconceived notions and jump into it! Even the stuff I didn’t think was my favorite based on my personal preferences I was glad I tried. I would highly recommend this to anyone!
Loved Juliana, loved the food. Would a bit more about Colombia and Bogota though. But it was food orientated tour and as such it was great.
Very informative and fun food tour through three different neighborhoods in Bogota. Our guide was the best! Highly recommended!
A really great experience, with a lovely and informative guide. Would recommend to family and friends!
