Coffee Tasting, 2 Hours

Bogota: Colombian Coffee Tasting

★ 4.8 105 reviews

2 hours, free cancellation.

from $31.15 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Cra. 5 #16-42, Santa Fe
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Matuca SAS

Overview

This two hour workshop takes place inside Café Matuca, a coffee house in La Candelaria, the historic centre of Bogotá. A guide walks the group through the story of Colombian coffee, from its history to why its beans are known for balanced, rich and nutty flavours. You then move from listening to doing.

The core of the session is sensory. You run aroma and acidity tests to learn how professionals identify flavour profiles, and you taste four different Colombian coffees served with a traditional almojábana cake. There are also tastings of surprising products made from coffee, plus demonstrations of both traditional and modern filtering methods.

It ends with the practical part: you brew your own cup using what you have just learned, then drink it. Guides run the session in Spanish or English. One reviewer suggests doing it early in a stay, since the team shares tips on buying good coffee to take home. There is no hotel transport, so you make your own way to the meeting point near the Gold Museum.

What's Included

Included

Expert coffee guide
Tasting of 4 coffee varieties
Traditional almojábana cake
Historical introduction
Aroma and acidity tests
Brewing demonstrations
Special product tastings
Coffee brewing workshop
Your own perfect cup
English and Spanish-speaking tour guide

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Meet at Café MatucaArrive at Cra. 5 # 16-42 in the Santa Fé district, in La Candelaria and a short walk from the Gold Museum. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off.
Coffee history introductionYour guide explains the background of Colombian coffee and why its beans are celebrated for their balanced, rich and nutty character.
Aroma and acidity testsYou train your senses with the same style of tests professionals use to pick out distinct flavour profiles.
Tasting of four coffeesTaste four Colombian coffee varieties served with traditional almojábana cake, and sample additional surprising products derived from the coffee bean.
Brewing demonstrationsWatch and compare traditional and modern coffee filtering techniques.
Brew your own cupApply what you learned and brew your own cup, then sit back and drink it.

What To Expect From The Tour

The session runs for two hours and takes place inside the café, with everything you taste provided as part of the ticket. Here is what else to know before booking.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The meeting point is Café Matuca at Cra. 5 # 16-42 in La Candelaria, and one reviewer noted it is about two minutes on foot from the Gold Museum, so it is easy to combine with a museum visit.
Languages. Guides lead the workshop in both English and Spanish. One reviewer specifically praised the English presentation, so non-Spanish speakers can follow comfortably.
Food and drink. The tasting of four coffee varieties and a traditional almojábana cake are included, along with special product tastings. Everything listed is part of the ticket, with no food extras mentioned in the listing.
Pace and format. This is a hands-on workshop rather than a walking tour, held inside the café. One reviewer described an unhurried session where every question was answered patiently.
Who leads it. An expert coffee guide runs the session, and reviewers often mention the guides' deep knowledge and obvious passion for Colombian coffee.
Timing your visit. One traveller suggests booking this early in your stay in Bogotá, because the team shares tips on buying the best coffee to take home. That advice is easier to use with days left in the city.

Common issues. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so you need to arrange your own transport to La Candelaria. The listing does not state group size, accessibility provisions or a minimum age, so travellers with specific needs should check the booking page before reserving. No complaints appear in the available reviews.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The ticket covers an expert coffee guide, a tasting of four coffee varieties, a traditional almojábana cake, a historical introduction, aroma and acidity tests, brewing demonstrations, special product tastings, the brewing workshop itself, and the cup you brew. Guidance is available in English and Spanish.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You meet at Café Matuca, Cra. 5 # 16-42 in the Santa Fé district of Bogotá, close to the Gold Museum.

How Long Does The Coffee Tasting Last?

The workshop lasts two hours. That includes the history talk, the sensory tests, the tastings and the hands-on brewing session at the end.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes. The listing states you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Is The Tour In English?

Yes. Guides run the workshop in both Spanish and English, and one reviewer praised the English presentation specifically.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not specify a packing list. Since the whole session takes place inside the café and everything you taste is provided, you mainly need yourself and an appetite for coffee.