Private Market Tour, Pickup

Bogotá: Paloquemao Market Private Tour with Tastings

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3 hours, pickup offered, free cancellation.

from $112 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Hotel pickup
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Hansa Tours S.A.S

Overview

This is a private, guided visit to Paloquemao Market, a popular and bustling community hub, run by Hansa Tours S.A.S. It runs for 3 hours and starts with pickup from your Bogotá accommodation, so there is no need to find your own way across town. The tour is conducted in English.

The core of the experience is a two hour guided walk through the market with your own guide. You move between the stalls, watch vendors going about their day, and get an explanation of regional Colombian produce along the way. Food is central: there is an exotic fruit tasting with more than 15 varieties on offer, a round of juices made from fruits that are not available at the market itself, and at least five traditional snacks and delicacies. Bottled water is provided too.

Because the group is private, the pace and the questions are yours. Travellers who enjoy markets, fruit, and everyday local life will get the most from it. Reviewers have praised the guides on this tour, with one describing their guide as very informative and fun.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Private tour guide
Fruit, juice, and snack tasting
Bottled water

Itinerary

Hotel pickupPickup from your Bogotá accommodation, listed at Av Suba #126-95 as the pickup location. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with private transportation.
Drive to the marketTravel by car to Paloquemao Market. The drive takes 30 minutes each way according to the listing itinerary.
Paloquemao guided tourA two hour guided walk through the market. You browse the stalls, talk with vendors, buy regional products if you wish, and take part in the fruit, juice, and snack tastings.
Return and drop-offRide back by car and finish at the original pickup point, Av Suba #126-95.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book this tour.

Wear comfortable clothes. The listing specifically recommends comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes. You will be on your feet for most of the two hour market walk, moving between stalls.
Bring cash. Cash is on the what to bring list. If you want to purchase regional products from vendors, as the highlights suggest, you will need it.
Private group feel. This is a private tour with your own guide and private transportation, so the pace and questions are yours.
Come hungry. The tastings are substantial: more than 15 exotic fruits to try, a selection of juices, and at least five traditional snacks. Several reviewers described the food and flavors as a highlight of the experience.
Guides vary. Different reviewers have praised different guides by name on this tour.
No pets. Pets are not allowed on the tour, with the exception of assistance dogs. Plan accordingly if you travel with an animal.

Common issues. The listing states no exclusions, and pickup, transport, guide, tastings, and bottled water are all included, so there is little in the way of hidden extras. Pets are not permitted apart from assistance dogs. The tour is a walking experience inside a busy market, so travellers who struggle with two hours on their feet should consider that.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with private transportation. The listing gives Av Suba #126-95 as the pickup location, and the tour starts from your Bogotá accommodation.

What Is Included In The Price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation, a private tour guide, fruit, juice, and snack tastings, and bottled water. The listing states no exclusions for this tour.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

The full experience lasts 3 hours. That includes a 30 minute drive each way and roughly 2 hours inside Paloquemao Market with your guide.

What Food Do You Taste?

You sample exotic fruits, with over 15 varieties available, plus juices made from fruits not sold at the market. There are also at least five traditional snacks and delicacies.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, according to the listing's cancellation terms.

What Should I Bring?

The listing recommends comfortable shoes, comfortable clothes, and cash. Cash is useful if you want to buy regional products from the market vendors.