12+ Tastings, Coffee Workshop

Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings

★ 5.0 714 reviews

4 hours, free cancellation.

from $55 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Plaza de Mercado La Perseverancia
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: A Chef's Tour

Overview

This half-day walking tour from A Chef's Tour covers 12 or more food and drink tastings across Bogota, tied together with a coffee tasting workshop and a game of tejo. Groups stay small, capped at 8 guests, and a professional foodie guide leads the way with bottled water provided.

The route begins outside the La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace, a colorful building at the corner of Carrera 5 and Calle 30a, then moves through several districts before finishing in the heart of La Candelaria, a short walk from the Botero Museum and Plaza de Bolívar. Reviews repeatedly mention the variety, with travellers naming ajiaco soup, chicharrón and local beers among the highlights. Several describe the amount of food as enough to replace a full meal, with a common refrain to arrive hungry.

It suits curious eaters who like walking and want context with their food, since guides are consistently praised for explaining the origins and history of each dish. The pace is moderate and the tour runs rain or shine, so an umbrella helps in uncertain weather.

What's Included

Included

All 12+ food tastings and bottled water
Professional foodie guide
Small group tour with a maximum of 8 exclusive guests
Coffee tasting workshop
A game of tejo

Not Included

Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded

Itinerary

Meet at La PerseveranciaYour guide meets you at the parking lot on the corner of Carrera 5 and Calle 30a, outside the La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace. Hotel pickup and drop off are not part of this tour.
Walking and tasting through BogotaThe group spends 3.5 hours moving through the city with tastings of food and drink, a coffee tasting workshop and a game of tejo along the way.
Barrio La CandelariaA 30-minute portion of the tour in La Candelaria, free to enter, winding through the historic district.
Tour ends in La CandelariaThe finish point is at the Embajada de la Coca on Carrera 3 in La Candelaria, near many hotels and close to the Botero Museum and Plaza de Bolívar. Total duration runs approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the group's pace.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from repeated reviewer comments will help you arrive prepared.

Come hungry. Travellers again and again say the amount of food is large, with reviewers advising to bring your appetite and come hungry. Several describe the tastings as a full meal rather than a snack crawl.
Walking and fitness. This is a walking tour across multiple districts, and reviewers note there is plenty of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, though one reviewer who had just arrived from near sea level found the walk relatively easy despite the altitude change.
Small group feel. The group is capped at 8 guests. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as intimate enough to feel seen and cared for, and guides are repeatedly praised for keeping the group looked after.
Weather. The tour operates come rain or shine, and the listing suggests bringing an umbrella if rain looks likely. There is no stated indoor fallback, so dress for the forecast.
Guide knowledge. Across many reviews, travellers highlight guides who explain the origins, history and context of each food and district. Expect commentary on the city and its traditions, not just a list of dishes.
Getting there. The meeting point is outside the La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace, described as a colorful building that is hard to miss. It sits near public transportation, and the endpoint is in a district where many hotels are located.

Common issues. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, so travellers make their own way to the meeting point near La Perseverancia. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or for people with severe allergies, because of the risk of traces and cross-contamination. Changes and cancellations are only accepted up to 24 hours before the start time, after which no refund is given. Rain does not stop the tour, so poor weather means walking in it.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Pickup and drop off from your hotel are excluded. You meet the guide at the parking lot on the corner of Carrera 5 and Calle 30a, outside the La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace, and the tour ends in La Candelaria near many hotels.

What Is Included In The Price?

All 12 or more food tastings, bottled water, a professional foodie guide, a coffee tasting workshop and a game of tejo are included. The small group is limited to a maximum of 8 guests.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

Plan for approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the pace of the group. The walking portion covers around 3.5 hours in Bogota plus 30 minutes in Barrio La Candelaria.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No, the listing states it is not wheelchair accessible. Pushchairs are allowed, service animals are welcome, and the meeting point is near public transportation. Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level since this is a walking tour.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time in Bogota.

What Should I Bring?

Bring comfortable shoes for the walking, an umbrella if rain looks likely, and a healthy appetite, since reviewers consistently say the tastings amount to a full meal.