Guide Fee Only, Tastings Extra

Bogota Shared Gastronomy Tour in the Historic Center

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3 hours, free cancellation.

from $15 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Gold Museum (Museo del Oro)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Beyond Colombia Free, Group & Private Tours

Overview

This is a pay-the-guide walking tour of Bogota's historic center with a food twist. You meet a guide from Beyond Colombia in front of the Gold Museum at 14:00, look for the red umbrella, and set off through the old center on foot. The walk strings together plazas, churches and market corners, with tastings along the way at an extra cost.

The guide fee you pay in advance goes to your guide, and the tour is part of the operator's shared free walking tour format. The food itself is billed separately, covering items like ajiaco, arepa Santandereana, empanadas, origin coffee, wafers and other bites named in the listing. Reviews describe trying all of these plus extras such as street corn, obleas and hot chocolate with cheese, and one mentions a coffee ceremony near the end.

It runs for 3 hours and caps the group at 10 travellers. Travelers with limited mobility should note the listing says it is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Included

Certified professional guide and Free Tour Map

Not Included

Tastings of Ajiaco, Arepa Santandereana, Bono bread, Origin Coffee, Empanadas, Wafers and others. (US$12.00 per person)
Ajiaco, Arepa Santandereana, Bono bread, Origin Coffee, Empanadas, Wafers and all meals (US$12.00 per person)

Itinerary

Meet at the Gold MuseumThe group gathers in front of the Gold Museum, Cra. 6 #15-88, at the listed start time of 14:00. Look for the guide with the red Beyond Colombia umbrella.
Santander Park and Central BankThe route continues past Santander Park and the Central Bank of Colombia, with roughly 12 minutes at each stop. The Gaitan Monument and Plazoleta del Rosario follow, also about 12 minutes each.
La Concordia market areaThe walk reaches Plaza de Mercado La Concordia after about 12 minutes, then Calle del Embudo and Plaza del Chorro del Quevedo, 12 minutes apiece. This is the heart of the old center.
Central sights, entry not includedSeveral stops carry no included admission: the Calle del Sol residential block, Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, the Banco de la República museums, Teatro Colón and Plaza de Bolivar, each around 12 minutes. Admission tickets are not included at these stops.
Food landmarks and finishThe tour passes La Puerta Falsa restaurant and Fondo de Cultura Economica, 12 minutes each, and ends at Arte y Pasion Café, Cl. 16 #7-76. The café serves as the endpoint of the walk.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help this tour go smoothly, from the extra tasting fee to the pace of the walk.

Budget for tastings. The guide fee covers the walk only. Tastings of ajiaco, arepas, empanadas, coffee and more are listed as an extra per-person charge. Plan for that cost in addition to the tour price.
Afternoon timing. The tour starts at 14:00 and runs for 3 hours. Reviews describe it as a full afternoon of eating, so come hungry or pace yourself.
Group feel. The group is capped at 10 travellers. One reviewer with a large group praised the guide's patience, and several describe a friendly, easy atmosphere. Expect a shared, social walk rather than a private outing.
Walking and streets. This is a walking tour through the historic center with many stops in sequence. The listing says it is not wheelchair accessible. Wear comfortable shoes.
Weather in Bogota. The tour covers a lot of ground on foot between stops. The listing does not specify what to bring, so dress for an afternoon of walking and check conditions before you set out.
Getting there. The meeting point is in front of the Gold Museum on Cra. 6, easy to reach since the listing notes the start is near public transportation. Arrive on time and look for the red umbrella.

Common issues. The main catch is the cost structure: what you pay in advance is the guide fee only, and all the food, from ajiaco to coffee, is an additional per-person charge on the day. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps, which limits some families. One reviewer mentioned being part of a large group. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 14:00 start get no refund.

Common Questions

What Does The Price Include?

It covers a certified professional guide and a free tour map. The amount you pay in advance acts as the guide's fee and goes to your guide minus the booking platform fee. Everything else on the walk is extra.

Is Food Included?

No. Tastings of ajiaco, arepa Santandereana, bono bread, origin coffee, empanadas, wafers and other dishes are not included and cost US$12.00 per person. Reviewers confirm you try a wide range of these items along the way. Bring money for them.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

In front of the Gold Museum, Cra. 6 #15-88 in the Santa Fé district, at 14:00. The guide carries a red Beyond Colombia umbrella. The walk ends at Arte y Pasion Café, Cl. 16 #7-76.

How Long Is The Tour And How Big Are Groups?

It lasts 3 hours and has a maximum of 10 travellers. The listing does not state whether pickup is offered, so check the booking page if you need transport to the meeting point.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

The listing says most travelers can participate and infants must sit on laps. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it is a walking route with many stops, so limited mobility may be a problem.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 14:00 start time. Cancel or change anything inside that 24-hour window and there is no refund. Cut-off times follow Bogota local time.