Highlights
- Explore La Candelaria with a bilingual guide and rich storytelling
- Taste exotic fruits and sip chicha at Bogotá’s oldest market
- Admire gothic churches, murals, and walk La Séptima street
- Play Tejo and enjoy hot chocolate with cheese like a local
- Discover Bogotá’s soul through flavors, legends, and public art
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 through every street, story, and sip.
Start by exploring La Concordia Market, the second-oldest in Bogotá, where you’ll taste a variety of exotic Colombian fruits and enjoy a traditional chicha tasting. Depending on the day, your guide may offer the chicha either at the market or later at Chorro de Quevedo; the legendary birthplace of the city, surrounded by colorful murals and colonial charm.
Continue through the colonial streets and stop at a cozy café to enjoy freshly brewed Colombian coffee. A few steps later, you’ll discover traditional Andean herbal infusions that connect visitors to the region’s cultural heritage and indigenous traditions.
Along the way, admire the gothic architecture of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, stroll through Plaza de Bolívar to hear stories of revolution and resilience, and walk along La Séptima, Latin America’s longest pedestrian street. You’ll also explore the Eje Ambiental, a unique urban waterway lined with public art.
The tour ends with a bang—literally—at a local Tejo hall, where you’ll learn to play Colombia’s explosive national game. As you aim for the gunpowder-filled targets, enjoy a traditional snack: hot chocolate with cheese, a beloved Bogotá pairing.
The tour typically lasts 3-4 hours depending on walking pace and normal city conditions.
Join us for the oldest and most authentic walking tour in Bogotá; designed to deliver depth, flavor, and unforgettable memories that free tours simply can’t match
Includes
Exotic fruit tasting at La Concordia Market
Traditional chicha tasting
Hot chocolate with cheese (Bogotá-style snack)
Traditional herbal tea tasting
Game of Tejo at a local hall
Freshly brewed Colombian coffee
Bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
Cultural storytelling at key landmarks
Excludes
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (available for an extra fee upon request)
Personal expenses
Important Information
- Starting & Ending Point:
- The Cranky Croc Hostel — Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia
- Once inside the hostel, head to the reception desk and mention you're here for the True Colombian Walking Tour
- Before you book, please keep in mind:
- Bogotá is a vibrant and ever-changing city. If a core attraction cannot be visited due to events, weather, or availability, travelers may choose either a suitable alternative or a full refund
- We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a reusable water bottle, and an umbrella or rain jacket, especially during the rainy season
- Bogotá traffic can be unpredictable. Please allow extra time for your journey so you can arrive relaxed and ready to enjoy the experience
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
