Craft Beer Tour With Tasting

Bogotá: Craft Beer Tour with Tasting

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3 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: The Cranky Croc Hostel, La Candelaria
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: THE True Colombian Experience

Overview

This three-hour walk from The Cranky Croc Hostel strings together several bars and breweries in Bogota and works through a generous amount of beer along the way. It opens with Tapazo, a traditional Colombian game the guide uses to break the ice, then moves to an old house where the first beer brewed by a Colombian was made. From there the story unfolds across three eras of the country, Colonial, Republican and Modern, and how each shaped the way beer is made and drunk here.

The drinking route covers real names in the local scene. A pint of tropical beer at a Huitaca brewery, further tastings at spots called Manigua and Medellin, a look inside a bar with its own working mini-brewery where after-work locals gather, and a final bar with one of the widest craft selections in the city. One bottle plus five pints or glasses, along with samples, is included in the ticket. One reviewer also mentioned being able to try traditional chicha along the way.

It suits people who want more than a pub crawl. Multiple reviewers describe it as informative and social, good for solo travellers hoping to meet people, and one noted it works well as a late-afternoon activity before dinner. The tour runs in English, and the tone leans toward games, conversation and history rather than quiet tasting.

What's Included

A bottle of beer and 5 pints/glasses of beer plus samples

Itinerary

Meet at Cranky Croc HostelThe group gathers at the hostel on Cl. 12d #346 in Bogota. No hotel pickup is provided.
Opening game of TapazoThe guide kicks things off with this traditional Colombian game so the group gets to know each other before the walking starts.
Historic first brewery houseThe tour visits an old house where the first beer brewed by a Colombian was produced, with the guide explaining the Colonial, Republican and Modern periods and their influence on beer culture.
Huitaca breweryA stop at a local Huitaca brewery for a pint of tropical beer.
Manigua and MedellinTwo more craft beer venues, each with tastings of regional flavors.
Bar with mini-breweryA trendy Bogota bar that brews its own beer, where you can see the mini-brewery in action and mix with locals having an after-work drink.
Final craft beer barThe last stop has one of the biggest craft beer selections in Bogota, so there is something for most tastes.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this fits your plans.

Meeting point. There is no hotel pickup. The group meets at The Cranky Croc Hostel on Cl. 12d #346 in Bogota, so plan your own way there.
How much you drink. The ticket covers one bottle of beer and five pints or glasses plus samples. That is a substantial amount over three hours of walking, so pace yourself and consider eating beforehand.
What to wear. The listing asks for comfortable shoes. You will be on your feet moving between multiple venues across the city.
Group feel. Several reviewers describe the tour as social and a good way to make friends, with one noting it works well for solo travellers. Expect games, conversation and a relaxed pace rather than a formal tasting.
Food. Beer is the focus, not food. One reviewer mentioned food at the final stop, but the listing does not include any food in the ticket, so budget for anything you want to eat.
Language and guide. The tour runs in English. Reviewers consistently praise the guides' knowledge of beer history and Colombian culture.

Common issues. Hotel pickup is not included, so you need to make your own way to the meeting point at The Cranky Croc Hostel. Pets, luggage and large bags are not allowed, which matters if you arrive with suitcases. The listing does not mention food being included, and one reviewer found the beers uneven, with some great and some less so. Drinking games and group socializing are part of the format, which may not suit travellers wanting a quiet, structured tasting.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The ticket includes a bottle of beer and five pints or glasses of beer plus samples at the various stops. A guide leads the tour in English for three hours. Hotel pickup is not included.

Where Does The Tour Start?

The meeting point is The Cranky Croc Hostel, Cl. 12d #346 in Bogota. There is no hotel pickup, so you need to arrive at the hostel on your own.

Is Food Included?

No food is listed as included, only the beer and samples. One reviewer mentioned food at the final venue, but you should expect to pay for anything you eat yourself.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, the listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes are recommended since the tour moves between several venues on foot. Leave pets, luggage and large bags at your accommodation, as they are not allowed. Bring money or a card if you want extra drinks or food.

Is This Tour Good If I Am Travelling Alone?

Several reviewers said it is. The opening game of Tapazo and the shared stops are designed to break the ice, and one traveller specifically recommended it for solo visitors looking to meet people.