Bogota Walking Tour: History, Culture & Cuisine

Immerse yourself in the rich history, diverse cuisine, and captivating museums of Bogota on a city tour. Experience local culture and support local businesses on this engaging adventure.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monserrate - We start the experience visiting the most beautifull vew of Bogota the mount of monserrate; we will get up by the cable car or the funicular and have a traditional snack up there and then get down by the same way and keep discovering the wonderfull city.
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Snacks
  • Cable car or train to Monserrate
Additional Information

Begin your day with a hearty traditional Colombian breakfast before embarking on a walking tour of Bogotá. This tour through the historical center unveils the city’s rich social and political history, including tales of the Bogotazo and Colombia’s cultural legacy.
As the tour progresses, enjoy small tastings of traditional dishes from various regions—a…

Location
The Cranky Croc Hostel
Calle 12d
Meet at the Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá, Colombia. Once you arrive, head inside the hostel and go to the reception desk and say that you are there for the tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Denise_l
Feb 12, 2026
The best option if you want to know Bogota in a short time - This tour was a fantastic experience. Guide Luis was exceptional, answered all my concerns, has extensive cultural knowledge and is a very kind young man. Thank you for this beautiful experience.
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Heikki_l
Feb 11, 2026
The tour was well worth it! - The tour operator was about to cancel the tour because it was just me. Luckily two more persons joined on the evening before the tour. Our guide Jaquelin is superb. She knows her stuff as a guide and has a charmingly joyful way of delivering it. The tour takes to see the views over Bogota from Monserrate and is a great way to learn about Bogota, Candelaria and Colombia.
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E7003zbmarkd
Jan 19, 2026
A fun day with five guys and guide, Lifred. - This was a really fun tour, with five other guys and our guide, Lifred. I had just arrived in Bogota, two days earlier, and on my first outing to La Candelaria, the day before, I'd lost my camera to a pickpocket, which unnerved me, a bit. I thought a tour would be a wise move, to hear from a local about the pros and cons of walking around Bogota, places to avoid, learn about the scams, etc. Lifred, our guide, was very knowledgeable. We convened at a bar, the morning of the tour, checked everyone in, and then hiked to the base of Montserrate, and took the "funicular" to the summit, where we got good pictures of Bogota and the surrounding mountains. We then took the tram/gondola back down, and got lunch, went to museums, had a fruit tasting/seminar, saw Bolivar square, had a coffee making/tasting demonstration, and wound up the day at another bar, for chocolate with cheese, and a game of "Tejo," a national game involving trying to hit triangles filled with an explosive powder to make them pop. It was a good day, and nice having a group of guys around, after having my camera stolen as a solo traveller, the day before. Lifred shared a lot of knowledge about the food, history, politics, and customs of Bogota, as well as some helpful safety tips. In fact, I'd have hired his company for a tour to a coffee plantation, the following week, but the last tour of that type for the time being fell on a day in which I was scheduled to move from one hotel to another, across town. Great tour, and well worth the money. MD Dec. 2026
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Lila_v
Jan 17, 2026
Take it you won't be sorry. - Fascinating. Take it. Jacqueline is a great guide. She knows a lot. She is very good at explaining and even takes great pictures. She accommodated to our likes and went beyond what she had to. I don't know if you can request a tour guide but if you can, request Jacqueline. The only thing I want much food of was the food. Soup was great but second wasn't. Maybe correct that.
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Abdul_w
Dec 21, 2025
I had a fantastic walking... - I had a fantastic walking tour in Bogota with Nat. We explored La Candelaria, visited Monserrate, the Gold Museum, and Botero, and even sampled some great local snacks. Nat is incredibly informative and knows her city inside out. What really impressed me was how she handled a setback when my phone was stolen. She went above and beyond, helping me speak with the police and taking me to a shop to buy a new phone. As a solo traveler, having her support was invaluable. Despite the incident, I had a great trip. I highly recommend Nat to anyone visiting—she truly looks out for her guests!
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Ashley_h
Dec 7, 2025
Do this tour! - Yuli was an amazing tour guide! Her expertise and love for the heritage and culture of Colombia weaved throughout the tour. We tried lots of food we otherwise wouldn’t have been comfortable ordering on our own. The food was delicious too! Highly recommend this tour, we’ll work the money. Tour was in both Spanish and English.
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Anita_c
Dec 1, 2025
Highlights of Bogota and... - Highlights of Bogota and plenty of food! Pretty good pace with some rest spots while snacking/ eating. Attentive and accommodating host.
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Maryannemaduro
Nov 29, 2025
Our tour guide, she is... - Our tour guide, she is Amazing! Yaqueline's energy and passion for her job was everything to make this tour very remarkable and memorable. Explained everything and very patient with everyone, specially us this is our first time in a different country and getting adjusted with the weather and altitude. Yaqueline's explanation in Spanish and english is very good so everyone got a chance to hear about the history, culture and cuisine. I highly recommend a tour with her for sure!
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Brian_h
Nov 26, 2025
We had a great time... - We had a great time exploring Bogota. Gaby did an outstanding job with lots of knowledge throughout the tour. We highly recommend her and this experience!
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Alexander_m
Nov 4, 2025
Luis was an excellent... - Luis was an excellent tour guide, he was watching if we were well or if we had any queries. The tour is quite complete for someone who has little time to visit the city of Bogota. The places we visited to make the tastings were very nice and with good food.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).