Shared Exotic Fruit Tour

Shared Tour of Colombian Exotic Fruit at Paloquemao Market

★ 4.6 32 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Paloquemao market area (Calle 19)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Beyond Colombia

Overview

Paloquemao, Bogota's largest fruit market, sits about 10 minutes from the historic center, and this shared 3-hour tour from Beyond Colombia takes travellers straight into its stalls. The focus is tasting: more than 15 exotic fruits, plus a fruit juice of your choice, all included in the price. Guides run the tour in English, Spanish or Portuguese and explain each fruit's health properties and how Colombians actually use it at home.

The walk is pitched as a cultural experience rather than a shopping trip. Beyond the tastings, guides cover why Colombia grows such a wide range of fruit, why the country has no four-season year, and how Paloquemao's vendor families have owned their stands for years. Travellers meet these stallholders directly rather than observing from a distance. Because the tour is shared, groups join other visitors on the same departure.

It is a good fit for anyone who wants a guided introduction to Colombian fruit culture with a local expert leading the way. The market visit involves plenty of standing and moving between stalls, so comfortable clothes matter. It is not a private tour and hotel pickup is not part of the package; everyone makes their own way to the meeting point on Calle 19.

What's Included

Included

Tasting of exotic fruits (+13)
Exotic fruit juice of your choice
Tour guide to show you around the market

Not Included

Additional drinks, food, or souvenirs

Itinerary

Meet on Calle 19The tour starts at Cl. 19 #25-57 in Bogota. Travellers make their own way here, as hotel pickup is not included.
Head to Paloquemao MarketThe group goes with the guide to Paloquemao, the largest fruit market in Bogota, located about 10 minutes from the historic center.
Guided market visitThe guide leads an exploration of the stalls, covering the market's history and its role in the city, with tastings of more than 15 exotic fruits along the way.
Meet vendor familiesThe visit includes interaction with the traditional families who have owned the stands for years, who share their fruits and their knowledge.
Fruit juice tastingEach traveller chooses an exotic fruit juice, which is included in the tour.
Tour ends on Avenida Ciudad de LimaThe tour finishes at Av. Ciudad de Lima #25-57, a different address from the starting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour goes, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report afterwards.

Meeting logistics. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan the trip to Cl. 19 #25-57 yourself. One reviewer found it hard to spot the guide on arrival.
Shared group. This is a shared tour, not a private one, and the listing is explicit that an exclusive guide is not included. The listing frames this as a chance to meet new people.
What to wear. The listing recommends comfortable clothes. Bring a drink as well, since the tour lasts 3 hours.
Eating pace. More than 15 fruits are tasted across the visit. A couple of reviewers felt the tasting was rushed at the end, so a spoon and napkins from your bag help.
Departure timing. The listing does not state fixed start times on the tour page itself. One reviewer on a 2:00 p.m. departure found the market closing around 3:30 to 4:00 p.m. squeezed the final stretch.
Photography. The market is colorful, and one reviewer mentioned a guide taking plenty of photos for the group. Pets are not allowed on the tour.

Common issues. The most consistent complaints concern late-day departures: one reviewer reported a rushed ending and a missed juice because the market closes mid-afternoon, and another also reported not receiving the included juice. Finding the guide at the start was difficult for one traveller. One reviewer considered the price high relative to local costs in Colombia. The listing itself notes that extra drinks, food, souvenirs and hotel pickup are not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Tour Price?

The tour includes tastings of more than 15 exotic fruits, one exotic fruit juice of your choice, and a guide who leads you around Paloquemao Market. Additional drinks, food and souvenirs are not included, nor are any extra tickets or entrances.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. The listing states hotel pickup is not included. Travellers meet the guide at Cl. 19 #25-57 in Bogota, and the tour ends at Av. Ciudad de Lima #25-57.

How Long Is The Tour And What Languages Are Available?

The tour lasts 3 hours and is offered in English, Spanish and Portuguese. Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge of fruit and Colombian culture, and one noted the guide's excellent English.

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?

The listing recommends comfortable clothes and drinks. Some travellers also suggest bringing a spoon and napkins for the fruit tasting.

Are Pets Allowed?

No, the listing states pets are not allowed on the tour.