Coffee And Chocolate In Chapinero

Bogotá: Coffee & Fine Chocolate Tasting Tour in Chapinero

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1.5 - 2.5 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Libertario Coffee Roasters, Chapinero
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Bogota Pub Crawl

Overview

This walk pairs the two things most travellers associate with Colombia, coffee and chocolate, in a single guided tasting through Chapinero. You meet a local guide at Libertario Coffee Roasters and start with coffee rather than theory: tastings at two specialty shops, sampling coffees grown in different Colombian regions. Along the way the guide covers the basics of cupping, so you learn to talk about aroma, acidity, body and flavor notes instead of just drinking.

From there the route shifts gears. The group walks into Quinta Camacho, an English-style pocket of the neighborhood the listing describes as picturesque, and stops at an artisanal chocolate factory and shop. The tasting here uses Colombian cacao classified as Fino de Aroma, and you compare chocolates by origin and by how they were produced, which makes the differences easier to notice.

The whole thing runs roughly two and a quarter hours in practice, with the listing putting the range between an hour and a half and two and a half. It suits curious travellers more than specialists: reviewers repeatedly described it as informative and well organized, and one reviewer came away realizing how much there still was to learn about two products they already loved. Note there is no hotel pickup; everyone makes their own way to the meeting point, and the tour itself is entirely on foot.

What's Included

Included

Expert local guide
Specialty Colombian coffee tasting (at 2 specialty coffee shops)
Artisanal chocolate tasting
Guided walk between stops

Not Included

Tips (optional)
Personal purchases (coffee/chocolate to take home)
Transportation to/from the meeting point

Itinerary

Meet at Libertario Coffee RoastersThe group gathers at Libertario Coffee Roasters on Calle 70a in Chapinero. Arrive on your own; transport to the meeting point is not included.
First specialty coffee shopThe guide leads the first coffee tasting, introducing coffees grown in different Colombian regions and the basics of evaluating a cup.
Second specialty coffee shopA second tasting follows at another specialty shop, with more regional coffees to compare on aroma, acidity, body and flavor notes.
Walk to Quinta CamachoThe route continues on foot into Quinta Camacho, an English-style area of Chapinero, with commentary from the guide along the way.
Artisanal chocolate factoryAt the factory and shop you get a guided chocolate tasting built around Colombian cacao classified as Fino de Aroma, comparing flavors by origin and production style. The tour ends here; any chocolate you buy to take home is a personal purchase and not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape whether this tour fits your plans, from the walking to the tasting format.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, and transportation to and from the meeting point is excluded. You make your own way to Libertario Coffee Roasters at Calle 70a in Chapinero. Check the booking page for the exact meeting details before you set out.
Pace and footwear. The listing recommends comfortable shoes, and the route between stops is entirely walking-based. It describes the tour as suitable for most travelers. Expect a walk between the coffee stops and the chocolate factory as part of the route.
Runs on time. Several reviewers described the tour as perfectly on time and extremely well organized. The listing puts the duration at roughly two and a quarter hours. Plan any following activity with a small buffer since the stated range runs up to two and a half hours.
Food and drink. Coffee tastings at two specialty shops and an artisanal chocolate tasting are included, as is the guided walk between stops. Anything you want to take home, beans or bars, is a personal purchase and paid separately. Tell the operator in advance about any cacao-related allergies or dietary restrictions.
Language and age. The tour runs in English and Spanish. The listing recommends it for ages 12 and up because of the tasting format, so families with younger children should weigh that before booking. Reviewers frequently praised their guide as knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Eating after. One reviewer said their guide recommended nearby restaurants and they ate well within walking distance afterward. Ask the guide for a suggestion before the group disperses if you want to keep the day going with a meal.

Common issues. The main limits are straightforward. There is no hotel pickup and no transport of any kind, so you must reach the meeting point in Chapinero yourself. The tour is walking-based, which the listing says suits most travelers but rules out anyone who cannot manage time on foot. It is recommended for ages 12 and up due to the tasting format, and souvenirs, tips and anything you buy to take home are extra. One more caveat: no review or listing detail mentions accessibility provisions beyond the walking format, so travellers with specific mobility needs should ask the operator before booking.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

An expert local guide, specialty Colombian coffee tastings at two coffee shops, an artisanal chocolate tasting, and the guided walk between stops. Not included are tips, personal purchases such as coffee or chocolate to take home, transportation to and from the meeting point, and hotel pickup.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. There is no pickup of any kind, and transport to and from the meeting point is excluded. The group meets at Libertario Coffee Roasters at Calle 70a in the Chapinero area of Bogota.

How Long Is The Tour?

The listing gives a range of one and a half to two and a half hours, and states the actual tour lasts approximately two hours and 15 minutes. Reviewers described it running perfectly on time, so expect the full session rather than a quick dash.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children?

The listing recommends it for ages 12 and up because of the tasting format. Families with younger children should weigh that recommendation before booking. If in doubt, ask the operator through the booking page.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the listing does not state terms, so check the booking page if your plans might change at short notice.

What Should I Bring And Wear?

Wear comfortable shoes, since the tour is walking-based and the route moves between coffee shops and Quinta Camacho on foot. Bring money or a card if you might buy coffee or chocolate to take home, and tell the activity provider in advance about any allergies or dietary restrictions related to cacao.