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Viejo Bogota

Ajiaco crowned with capers, tamales santafereños and changua for breakfast. Bogotá eats the cool Andean plateau.

Viejo Bogota

Hosted by one of our Bogota tastemakers

Experience hosted by Andres & Jorge

What you can expect

Bogota food tour - Join our Bogota food tour curated by a leading Colombian food historian in to get to the bottom of what the city's food scene is all about.

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Support local

Every stop on this tour keeps money in the hands of the families, cooks and market traders.

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Original tours

Every route is curated hand-in-hand with our local tastemakers, not a template licensed from another operator.

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More tastings

There's more tastings on our experiences than any other food tours, offering a proper introduction to Bogota's culinary scene.

The essentials

Destination

Bogota, Colombia

Duration

3.5-4 hours

Tastings

12+ tastings

Language

English

Days of the week

Everyday

Group size

Small group up to 8 guests

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Transport

Walking tour with 7-8 stops

Included

  • More tastings than any other Bogota food tour
  • Smallest group size in Bogota
  • Led by Bogota tastemaker guides
  • Bottled water and other drinks included

Excluded

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded

Field archive

Bogota

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Bogota

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Route notes

Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.

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La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace in Bogotá is a vibrant food market known for its diverse array of traditional Colombian cuisines.

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La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace in Bogotá is a vibrant food market known for its diverse array of traditional Colombian cuisines.

You’ll try

Seasonal fruitsChicken and potato soupColombian Tuber Stew

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Chicha doña Tere is a celebrated local eatery in the heart of Bogotá, known for its authentic and traditional Colombian chicha, a fermented corn drink popular among locals.

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Located in the heart of Bogotá, Jacinta-lechona is a celebrated local eatery famed for its delectable lechona—a traditional Colombian dish made of roasted pig stuffed with rice, peas, and spices.

You’ll try

Empanada de lechona

Viejo Bogota

Field notes

1

Included

More tastings than any other Bogota food tour, Smallest group size in Bogota, Led by Bogota tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.

2

Not included

Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.

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Meeting point

Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.

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Good to know

Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

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Dietary honesty

Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.

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Cancellation

Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.

Meet your tastemakers

Andres Galan

Andres

Andres G

Andres is our head guide in Bogota, but will also be managing the tours in Cartagena and Medellin as the head guide too.

Meeting point

Where the tour starts — and where it ends up.

Start

La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace

Cra. 5 #40 30 A, Bogotá, Colombia

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End

Iconico Café

Cl. 23 #7-53, Centro, Bogotá, Colombia

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Reviews

Guest

“Food and Culture This tour was about local Columbian food and history as you walked through various neighborhoods. We got exposed to food and places we would never would have discovered on our own”

20/11/25

Guest

“Feel like a local!! The food tour with Julianna was an absolute delight, far surpassing my expectations. She was incredibly accommodating, sharing her vast knowledge and making me feel like a local. It was an incredible experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone! Picking out the fruit was also a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture. Julianna you were amazing!!”

20/11/25

Andrew Hubback

“Experience Colombian cuisine with a local guide Guided walking tour with lots of stops to try authentic local food and drink. Fun and engaging experience which takes you to places only the locals know about”

20/11/25

jalal greene

“A Great Culture And Food Experience We had a wonderful, knowledgeable and interesting guide who took us through some lovely neighborhoods and stopping to eat in local places, meeting local people and eating traditional Columbian dishes and drinking local beverages. It was such a great introduction to Bogota. We returned to one of the neighborhoods the next day to have dinner. It was relaxed and comprehensive and I would highly recommend this tour.”

20/11/25

Mark Edwards

Getyourguide

“Andreas was amazing and I look forward to seeing him again with a new set of friends.”

16/11/25

Asma Darwish

Airbnb

“Good tour to try typical Colombian kitchen”

15/11/25

Niklas Schueller

Getyourguide

“Good food, interesting route through the city and a very engaging guide. The only problem was that there was too much food at and close to the meeting point. The food spots should be spread more equally along the 4h route.”

15/11/25

Jose Eduardo

Airbnb

“"Amazing experience to get to know Colombia’s diverse food scene! Great host and great tour…As mentioned in the description rain can be a bit of a pain, but regardless worth its while!"”

15/11/25

Guest

Getyourguide

“Good sample of food, plenty to eat and drink. Does take most of the afternoon so don't plan to eat a big (or any) dinner.”

14/11/25

Tom

Airbnb

“"This tour is a MUST when in Bogotá! A deep dive into Columbian culture and tradition with the most amazing tipical food! Juliana is a great guide! So pationate, giving lots of interesting insights and doing real fun animation! Thank you Juliana for this wonderful tour! 🥭🥑🍋"”

13/11/25

steve tassi

“An wonderful afternoon in Bogota Fantastic afternoon, i would highly recommend! Knowledgeable, fun and interesting experience. Very informative”

13/11/25

Nicolas

Airbnb

“"I went on this food tour in Colombia and absolutely loved it! We walked around, tried all kinds of delicious local dishes and fresh tropical fruits, and even played a few fun games along the way. The drinks were great too — a perfect mix of flavors and local culture. The guide made the whole experience really engaging and authentic, and I got to learn a lot while just having a great time. Highly recommend it if you want to experience Colombia through its food, people, and energy!"”

10/11/25

Caroline Gomez

Getyourguide

“This food tour was hands down one of the best I’ve ever been on. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and generous. They even extended the tour time to ensure we hit every spot. Be prepared to eat a lot and indulge in a variety of Colombian foods, fruits, and drinks. As a Colombian, I learned so much and thought the tour did an amazing job showcasing some of the country’s most traditional dishes. I highly recommend it!”

09/11/25

Marie-Eve St-Cyr

Getyourguide

“Everything was more than perfect! 😇”

05/11/25

Alisa Soriano

Getyourguide

“INCREDIBLE TOUR. What a great way to experience Bogotá!!! I highly recommend this tour.”

01/11/25

Guest

“Great tour! We tried many kinds of food and drinks, including a bunch of new fruits, and played 2 typical colombian games at bars. We were full by the end! Juliana was a great tour guide, and the group was super kind and sociable so it's a great way to interact with other travelers and share recommendations. Highly recommend!”

30/10/25

Richard Mang

“fun afternoon guide was very friendly and showed us around the beautiful scenery and all the delicious foods that columbia has to offer. Definitely worth doing if it’s your first time to the country!”

30/10/25

Guest

“Great guide, food and drink. Excellent tour! Juli was great! Nice to visit markets, food and drink places off the beaten track. It felt like living like a local.”

30/10/25

Guest

“Delicious & Fun! Juliana was amazing! The tour covers a wide variety of Colombian food and drinks. It rained through the second half of our tour, but Juliana was quick to pivot (and checked in beforehand to give a heads up about bringing an umbrella). Really appreciated learning more about the different foods and some of their cultural contexts. The many tastings add up and I was full by the end (the walks in between stops was much needed even in the rain).”

30/10/25

Guest

“Must do in bogota! This was one of the best food tours I’ve done amongst many all over the world! Andres was extremely warm, knowledgeable and ensured we had an amazing day. Definitely book this if you are in bogota!”

30/10/25

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