Coffee And Chocolate Tasting Walk

Coffee and Chocolate tour in Bogota

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2 hours 15 minutes, free cancellation.

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Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Meeting point: Libertario Coffee Roasters, Chapinero
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Bogota Pub Crawl

Overview

This two hour and fifteen minute walk moves between two specialty coffee shops and a chocolate shop with a guide who explains where each bean comes from and why it tastes the way it does. You start at Libertario Coffee Roasters on Calle 70A, pass through the Quinta Camacho neighbourhood, continue to Casa Café Cultor, and finish at Chuculat near Carrera 10A. Along the way there are two coffee tastings, one at each coffee stop, plus a chocolate tasting at the end.

The content leans educational. According to multiple reviewers, the guide covers how coffee growing regions shape body and flavour, how preparation changes the cup, how the artisanal coffee scene took root in Colombia, and where cacao fits into the picture. Several travellers said the walk through the neighbourhood itself was a bonus, with a bit of local history thrown in. The guide also fields questions and hands out recommendations for eating, shopping and other things to do in the city.

It suits coffee drinkers first, chocolate lovers close behind, and anyone who wants a relaxed morning structure with tastings built in. Groups are capped at ten, and at least one pair of reviewers found themselves nearly alone on a weekday, so the group feel can vary from social to almost private. Tea drinkers are not left out either, since tea is listed as an included option, and one reviewer noted the tastings may surprise people who do not drink coffee.

What's Included

Included

Coffee and/or Tea (Two coffee tastings, one at each coffee place)
Local guide
Snacks (Chocolate tasting (unless coffee tasting only selected))

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Libertario Coffee RoastersMeet at Libertario Coffee Roasters on Calle 70A #5-37 at the 10:00 start time. Ask for the coffee tasting experience table when you arrive.
Coffee tasting at LibertarioThe first stop lasts 45 minutes at Libertario Coffee Roasters, with the first of the two included coffee tastings.
Walk through Barrio Quinta CamachoA 15 minute walk through the Quinta Camacho neighbourhood, as the group moves between stops.
Second tasting at Casa Café CultorA 40 minute stop at Casa Café Cultor for the second included coffee tasting.
Chocolate tasting at ChuculatThe final stop is Chuculat at Carrera 10A #69-23, lasting 35 minutes, with the included chocolate tasting. The tour ends here.

What To Expect From The Tour

The tour is a morning walk with plenty of standing, tasting and listening, so a few practical points are worth knowing before booking.

Two tastings, then chocolate. The listing includes two coffee tastings, one at each coffee shop, plus a chocolate tasting at Chuculat. Tea is listed as an alternative, and reviewers often mention learning to notice flavours in both the coffee and the chocolate they sampled.
Small group feel. The listing caps the group at ten travellers. Reviewers repeatedly describe a friendly, conversational atmosphere, with one pair saying they felt like friends with the other guests by the end, and another pair reporting they were the only two booked on a weekday.
Pace and footwear. Expect about two and a quarter hours on your feet, walking between the stops. One reviewer described it as a fun and relaxing walking tour, and reviewers generally frame it as an easygoing morning rather than a demanding one, so ordinary city shoes are fine.
Money for extras. Tastings are included but gratuities are not, per the listing. Anything you choose to buy at the shops yourself would also be extra.
Come with questions. Reviewers again and again praise the guide's depth of knowledge and willingness to answer anything, and several also picked up dining and sightseeing recommendations for the rest of their stay. Questions about regions, processing and preparation are fair game.
Getting there. The meeting point is Libertario Coffee Roasters at Calle 70A #5-37, and the tour finishes at Chuculat on Carrera 10A, a different location. The listing notes the meeting point is near public transportation, and the tour starts at 10:00.

Common issues. A few honest limits come with the booking. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are allowed, infants must sit on laps, and service animals are permitted. The experience requires a minimum number of travellers, so if that minimum is not met you will be offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. The listing does not state whether pickup is provided, so check the booking page before assuming anything on that front.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes two coffee tastings, one at each coffee shop, tea as an alternative, the chocolate tasting, snacks, and a local guide. Gratuities are not included. Anything you buy at the shops yourself is extra.

Where Does The Tour Start And End?

It starts at 10:00 at Libertario Coffee Roasters, Calle 70A #5-37, where you ask for the coffee tasting experience table. It ends at Chuculat, Carrera 10A #69-23, so you finish in a different spot from where you began. The listing does not mention any pickup, so check the booking page if you need transport to the start point.

How Long Is The Tour?

The duration is 2 hours 15 minutes. Stops break down as 45 minutes at Libertario, 15 minutes walking through Quinta Camacho, 40 minutes at Casa Café Cultor, and 35 minutes at Chuculat.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but pushchairs are allowed and infants must sit on laps. Service animals are permitted and the listing says most travellers can participate. Since it is a walking tour between stops, anyone with mobility concerns should weigh the time on foot.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

The experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled because the minimum is not met, you will be offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Do I Need To Buy Anything At The Shops?

No purchases are required. All the tastings are included, and admission is free at every stop. Anything you might want to take home from the shops would be paid for separately.