Top Bogotá Walking Tours

Bogotá is celebrated for its street art, and while you may spot some colorful murals if you hang out in the Candelaria neighborhood, a guide can show you much more than what you'd find on your own. This tour showcases some of the finest murals in the city and includes insider commentary to help you gain a better understanding of each piece’s significance.

While the Zipaquira Salt Cathedral will always draw crowds, exploring the underground wonder on a private tour is sure to make your experience of it less stressful. This excursion includes round-trip rides from Bogota to save you from navigating public transportation and lets you explore the salt complex at a more relaxed pace than you’d get in a big group.

Get an in-depth insight in Bogotá's oldest and most eclectic district on this guided tour of La Candelaria. Your guide points out some of the most interesting street art as you walk to a chicha bar to learn about the local alcoholic beverage, then you head to a local market to taste of some of the nation’s unique fruits. Also visit cafés for insight into Colombian coffee and to the Plaza del Rosario and Plaza Simón Bolivar.

Discover the rich diversity of Colombian cuisine in Bogotá’s historic La Candelaria. On this walking tour, you’ll visit 7 carefully selected spots, each offering a unique dish from a different region of the country. From family-owned eateries to vibrant market stalls, you’ll taste authentic flavors like ajiaco, aborrajado, carimañolas, and more. Along the way, connect with locals, learn about Colombia’s cultural heritage, and enjoy storytelling that brings each dish to life. The tour is flexible; venues may change depending on weather, availability, or city events, ensuring a fresh and personalized experience every time. We accommodate vegetarian and vegan preferences; just let your guide know. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water, and allow extra time for traffic to reach the meeting point. Come hungry; this tour feels like lunch and dinner in one!

Get your bearings in Bogota and visit the hilltop area of Monserrate (if option selected) without worrying about making a wrong turn when you go with your own private guide. After visiting Monserrate by cable car or funicular, head over to the Candelaria neighborhood to check out highlights such as the Botero Museum (closed Tuesdays) and the Gold Museum.

Get a thorough overview of Bogota's most famous attraction on a group walking tour of Monserrate. The efficient excursion begins with a scenic cable car ride to the top of the mountain. There, you'll enjoy exceptional city views, gain insights into local life, and learn about Catholicism's significance in Colombia. The cultural adventure also includes a visit to the Shrine of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate.

Explore the historic La Candelaria neighborhood of Bogotá and learn all about Colombia on this shared walking tour. Follow your licensed tour guide as they lead you through this part of the city known for its many museums, past landmarks including the Jorge Eliecer Gaitan Monument and the Colón Theater. Familiarize yourself with the city on this tour so you can quickly find your way back to the museums that most interest you.

Immerse yourself in Colombian culture as you explore the historic Candelaria neighborhood on foot. You'll sample local fruits and sip on the traditional fermented drink of chicha. You'll also get to try your hand at the game of tejo, which involves throwing pucks at targets filled with gunpowder.

Get an insider’s view of the LGBTQ+ scene in Bogotá and visit bars and nightlife spots you might not find on your own when you join a guide and a small group of fellow travelers on this walking tour. Head out on the town with a guide who has experience working for an LGBTQ+ rights foundation and learn about how to make the most of the city’s scene while staying safe.

Discover Bogotá’s food culture on this guided evening tour of the Usaquén neighborhood. Visit three restaurants in the area and try different types of Colombian cuisine, including a starter, a main dish, and a dessert paired with your choice of wine, beer, or fresh juice. Vegetarian and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Visit Guatavita Lagoon and the majestic Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira in just one day—without the expense of private taxis—on this group tour from Bogotá. Meet your driver at your hotel and head out to the lagoon to learn about ancient history and beliefs. Then, visit Zipaquira to descend into its masterpiece Salt Cathedral, full of sculptures and illuminated chambers, before returning to your departure point.

Colombian cuisine features dishes and ingredients unfamiliar to many visitors, even foodies. This small-group experience unlocks the secrets of some of the most complex and nuanced fare in South America. In the company of one food-obsessed guide, you'll embark on a feasting extravaganza through the streets of the old town and afterward take part in a coffee workshop to get familiar with some of the finest beans in the world.

Head out to the Chapinero District in the northern reaches of Bogota for a bit of off-the-beaten-path exploration. You'll see fantastic architecture, explore chic neighborhoods, sample aborrajado snacks and coffee, and even play a local drinking game at a local bar, seeing a side of Colombia you wouldn't easily get to experience without a local guide.

Many Bogotá visitors don't realize how close they are to pristine nature. Escape the city and skip the hassle of finding transportation with this private tour to Chicaque Park. Spot some of the 200 species of birds that have been seen here, walk along nature trails, ride a cableway through the woods, and challenge yourself with some tree climbing and rappelling. Include lunch in the middle of the cloud forest.

Discover Bogota's local culture through fruit on a small-group walking tour to the "sweetest market on Earth." Fun for people of all ages, this adventure is perfect for hungry travelers seeking an authentic Colombian culinary experience in a respectful atmosphere. As you indulge in around two dozen fruits from various market stalls, engaging with local vendors, your guide explains the plants' culinary and medicinal uses.

Zipaquira Salt Cathedral is one of Colombia's top attractions, but reaching it without your own wheels can be difficult. This day trip saves you the stress of public transportation by taking care of round-trip rides from the capital and includes a tour of the nearby town. Tailor your experience with options that include admission tickets.

Bogota's Paloquemao Fruit Market is a fascinating place to learn about Colombia's culinary traditions, and maybe see (and try) some new-to-you fruits. However, it's hard to know what to look for and navigating can be confusing if you don't speak excellent Spanish. This food tour, designed with the input of a chef and nutritionist, makes tasting your way through the market a fun and easy experience.

When traveling to or from Bogota, hitching a ride to the airport or your hotel can be costly and you could end up waiting on your ride. Prebook this El Dorado International Airport 1-Way Private Transfer and avoid the hassle of shared transfer services or ride shares. You’ll ride in a private vehicle where you’ll be able to relax. Plus, you can choose to book from the airport to your hotel or visa versa.

With its beautiful old architecture and bucolic surroundings, Villa de Leyva is a wonderful place to spend a day away from Bogotá. However, you need a vehicle and guide to make the most of your experience. This tour makes visiting the charming town easy and includes the support of your own private guide and an exclusive vehicle just for your party.

Discover the wonderful world of coffee and learn how the elixir is made during this coffee farm experience near Bogota. Join a small group and set out for the town of Choachi, just outside of Bogota, where the farm is located. Learn about the daily life of a coffee farmer as well as the coffee manufacturing process.

Colombia’s capital is renowned for its nightlife, but knowing where to go as a tourist can feel baffling. This Saturday night bar crawl showcases Bogotá’s party hot spots in the Chapinero neighborhood, helping you explore safely after dark and visit places favored by locals rather than first-time visitors.

Embark on a sensory tour through the different flavors of chocolate in Colombia! We will sample chocolates from 5 different regions with differing percentages of cocoa. We will learn all about the chocolate production process, as well as the different tropical fruits that the Colombian cocoa is paired with. Each person will choose their favorite cocoas that they sampled and then we will learn how to make our own chocolate truffle creations out of them! Afterwards everyone will get to take home their own handmade chocolates in a small gift box. Finally we will indulge in a pastry and hot chocolate treat to wrap up our tour. You will have a choice between a traditional almojábana, carimañola, pandebono, puff pastry, empanadas, mantecada, or an arepa made of: corn, anise, cheese, boyacense, or santandereana. By joining us on this tour you are not only enjoying a unique gastronomic experience, but you´re also helping to support local Colombian businesses.

Explore the streets of La Candelaria with this private walking tour. Discover street art in El Chorro de Quevedo, sip chicha in a nearby bar, sample tropical fruits in a local market, and visit a café to taste coca-leaf tea. Learn about the emerald trade in Plaza del Rosario and delve deeper into national history in Plaza Simón Bolivar. Try a cup of Colombian coffee before your tour concludes.