Exotic Fruit, Local Snacks

Paloquemao Market Food Tour. Exotic Fruit. Local Snacks. /Min 2 pax

★ 4.9 71 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $82 per person, varies by group size

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Paloquemao market
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Food: Snacks included, not a full meal
Run by: El Tour de la Fruta

Overview

This three-hour walk through Paloquemao Fruit Market, run by El Tour de la Fruta, is built entirely around eating. Breakfast with cheese breads, milkshakes, fruit and juice shots is included, along with local snacks and bottled water. One reviewer counted twenty different fruits in a single morning.

The route takes in the fruit stalls as well as the flower market, which reviewers call wonderful and unique. Beyond the food itself, the tour doubles as a lesson in Colombian food production, traditions and biodiversity, told by guides who reviewers again and again call knowledgeable and warm.

It suits curious eaters who want an insider's version of a market that would be hard to decode alone. The listing describes it as a private activity for your group only, with a minimum of two travellers. Anyone with fruit allergies should stay away, as the listing warns directly, and reviewer after reviewer reports leaving full.

What's Included

Included

Breakfast
Suvenir
Bottled water
Snacks (Local snacks)

Not Included

Shopping
Tips

Itinerary

Meet at PaloquemaoThe meeting point is Paloquemao Fruit Market, Av. Ciudad de Lima #25-04, Bogotá. The tour ends back at the same spot.
Breakfast and tastingsBreakfast is included, with cheese breads, milkshakes, fruit and juice shots listed among the inclusions.
Fruit market walkGuides lead the group through the fruit stalls, with tastings and commentary on Colombian food production and traditions.
Flower marketThe flower market appears on the walk according to reviewer accounts. Guides point out the flower trade alongside the produce.
Local snacksLocal snacks are included, and one reviewer mentions empanadas among the extras tasted along the way.
Return to startThe activity ends back at the original meeting point inside the market.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour goes, from what to carry to how the group moves through the market.

Come hungry. Breakfast, fruit tastings, juice shots, snacks and bottled water are all included, and reviewers consistently say you leave full. One traveller put it simply: you will not leave hungry. Eat lightly beforehand.
Large market. One reviewer noted the market is huge, so expect a lot of ground to cover. The tasting schedule in that account was spread out rather than crammed together. Plan for time on your feet.
Private group feel. The listing describes this as a private activity where only your group participates, with a minimum of two travellers. Several reviews describe the feel as spending the morning with a friend rather than a formal tour.
Bring cash. Shopping and tips are not included, so anything you buy at the market stalls is on your own tab. Budget separately if you plan to shop or tip.
Guides rotate. Reviews name many different guides, all praised as knowledgeable and warm. Do not count on any specific guide; the standard of commentary about fruits, biodiversity and market life is the consistent thread.
Ask questions. Reviewers say guides answer questions and share information generously as the walk goes on. Bring your curiosity.

Common issues. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and it sits near public transport. Anyone with fruit allergies should not book, per the operator's own warning. The tour requires a minimum number of travellers; if that minimum is not met it may be cancelled, in which case the operator offers a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund, and changes inside that window are not accepted. The listing does not state whether pickup is offered, so check the booking page before assuming anything about transport to the market.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Breakfast with cheese breads, milkshakes, fruit and juice shots, plus local snacks, bottled water and a small souvenir are all included. Shopping at the market and tips for the guide are not included. The tour lasts three hours.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is Paloquemao Fruit Market, Av. Ciudad de Lima #25-04 in Bogotá, and the tour ends back at the same spot. The listing does not state whether hotel pickup is offered, so check the booking page if you need transport arranged.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says the tour is not wheelchair accessible but is pushchair accessible. It also notes the market is near public transportation and that most travellers can participate. If mobility is a serious concern, contact the operator before booking.

Can Children Join?

The listing states that most travellers can participate and that pushchairs are accessible. It is a private activity, so only your group takes part. Note that it is not recommended for people with fruit allergies, and the listing sets a minimum of two travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. The tour also requires a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled because the minimum is not met, you get a different date, a different experience or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Bring an appetite, since breakfast, fruit, juice shots and snacks are all included and reviewers say you leave full. Carry money for shopping and tips, which are excluded. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.