Private Tour
Rent a local friend in Bogota
Overview
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We know every traveler is unique. Rent a Local Friend was designed for you to enjoy Bogota at your own pace. Offering flexibility, personalization and authentic local experiences.
After booking, we will create the perfect plan tailored to your interests and travel style. However, with Rent a Local Friend, you’re in control of your itinerary, spend more time at places you love or adjust your plans on the go.
You’ll have a knowledgeable local by your side, ready to guide you through everything Bogota has to offer. Whether you want to:
* Visit iconic landmarks
* Immerse yourself in Bogotá’s colorful graffiti arts scene
* Explore local markets
* Savor local cuisine
* Wander Bogota’s streets
and much more … We have you covered.
Our service is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or small groups looking for a personalized and flexible experience.
Ready to meet your new local friend? Book now!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Barrio La Candelaria
This is a recommended visit if you want to explore our historical district, visit main landmarks and explore graffiti art scene in Bogota
Plaza de Mercado Paloquemao
This is a recommended attraction if you want to taste Colombian fruits and local gastronomy
What‘s Included
Private tour
Tour insurance
Additional purchases
Options
Local friend WITH CAR x4 hours
Duration: 4 hours
With Private transportation: Starts and ends at your hotel:Comfortable car with air conditioning. Airport / Outside city transfers have an additional fee.
Pickup included
Rent a local friend x8 hours
Duration: 8 hours: Starts and ends at your hotel. You choose the mean of transportation.
Local friend WITH CAR x6 hours
Duration: 6 hours
With Private transportation: Starts and ends at your hotel:Comfortable car with air conditioning. Airport / Outside city transfers have an additional fee.
Pickup included
Rent a local friend x4 hours
Duration: 4 hours: Starts and ends at your hotel. You choose the mean of transportation.
Local friend WITH CAR x8 hours
Duration: 8 hours
With Private transportation: Starts and ends at your hotel:Comfortable car with air conditioning. Airport / Outside city transfers have an additional fee.
Pickup included
Rent a local friend x6 hours
Duration: 6 hours: Starts and ends at your hotel. You choose the mean of transportation.
Reviews
123 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Bryan Y,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great day with our private tour guide, everything went well and timely. Our guide arrived at the hotel at the time expected and catered our tour to meet our needs with us and the kids.
I really enjoyed my...
Michael A,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed my experience with my guide, one. I don’t think I would’ve felt near as comfortable traveling through the city by myself without his intimate knowledge and assistance. Highly recommend recommended tour.
Best Local Tour Ever!
I1416DEmiguela,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did two tours with Zebra Fisgona and they were absolutely both amazing experiences! The first tour was on our second day in Bogota and we did the "Rent a Friend" tour. As it being my wife's first time and second (47 years later) we wanted a personal guide to show us not only the neighbor we were staying, but also the surrounding areas as well and from a locals perspective. That is exactly what we got. We expressed our interests and our tour was curated to that. Our guide was beyond awesome and as all thing go super accommodating, patient (we had a slight mishap with losing a phone, and she saved the day!) full of knowledge and was down to make this such a special day for us. We loved how flexible the tour was and how we did not have to follow a full itinerary (which we could have)! Upon knowing that we wanted to experience Ciclovia, Aleja showed us how to download and use the app, and then proceeded to take us on an impromptu bike ride thru the city to the next stop on the tour! I think It was probably the highlight of the tour if not one of the best memories of the trip, so randomly awesome. Doing the "Rent a Friend" tour was really one of the best things we could have done not only for the experience, but to also feel that much more confident in exploring the city on our own, we highly recommend it! Zebra Fisgono Tours was the best! So happy we did the tours we did and wish we had time to do more. Both tours we knew we were in good hands, felt safe, had fun and learned a lot! Aleja & Andrea were so great and were available to chat throughout our stay, offering insight and destination tips. We plan on returning and doing one of the more extensive excursions they are planning, we can't wait!
Great Experience
J5064NLtime,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful experience. Tours were personalized and flexible with knowledgeable guides who knew the city, best places to go and history.
Best tour for a woman traveling solo!!
D3083AGheatherb,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best decision for a woman traveling solo!! I learned about this beautiful city through a truly magical experience: I had fun, I felt safe, I ate delicious food, and I learned about this city’s incredible history. I accompanied my parter on a business trip to Bogota and was concerned about touring around solo. I had never been to Bogota and I don’t speak Spanish. I booked the Rent A Local Friend 6-hour experience for 2 days, hoping to just get out of my hotel room. What I got was so much more! I left Bogota with a newfound passion for the vibrant culture, rich history, delicious food, and beautiful people. Day 1 was spent with Juani touring the Paloquemao Market and tasting the local fruit (many of which cannot be found in the US). Juani was so patient with all my questions while also helping me learn local etiquette (close car doors softly). She was flexible with our itinerary, shifting plans when I asked to taste her favorite empanadas and experience a local treat - hot chocolate with melted cheese – yum! Day 2 was spent with Aleja touring La Candelaria. I had interest in seeing the incredible art and learning about the history behind the area. Aleja was also flexible with our itinerary, selecting a lunch spot for me to experience the best Ajiaco I’ve ever tasted and pausing to let me explore local craft shops we passed along the way. Both Juani and Aleja have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the history of their city, and both share a passion for helping travelers experience this incredible place. I’ve been raving about the Rent A Friend experience to everyone I know and cannot recommend this company and these two guides enough!!
Best Private Tour Ever
Joseph T,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Aleja provided the best private tour I have ever done during my travels. Before my arrival in Bogota, the company asked me about my interests, which are in art. Then, Aleja brought me around the historic center to churches and art museums that I would not have found without her guidance. She was so fun to chat with and even brought me to a historical church within the presidential compound, which no tourist would know how to access by themselves. Thank you so much , Aleja!!
Great time!
Elyssa B,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great concept to do what you want but with someone who speaks the language and knows the city and shopping which we loved. Juani picked us up at our hotel then took us shopping, helped translate, hold my bags and give opinions about the fashion, uniqueness and also shopped for emeralds. Juani gave us a great intro into Bogota.
Enrichment <3
A2686KKalexv,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely the best thing I decided to do for my short stay in Bogota. My rent a friend/guide was Juani and she was phenomenal! I learned so much about Colombia, the city of Bogota, the culture of the city and the culture of the country and its people, etc. I love how my experience was not set in stone, it felt natural and almost go with the flow. 100% the market experience was my absolute favorite thing. I got to try so many new fruits I have never even heard of, chirimoya for life! the best fruit I have ever experienced. Juani took me around to look at murals, walk the streets, we both even tried a new cafe that was absolutely wonderful. "Fragmentos: Espacio de Arte y Memoria," blew me away and Juani went into the history of the space and installation, it was marvelous and I felt enriched by the whole experience. Honestly whenever I come back to Bogota I would absolutely book a Zebra tour again, they offer so many experiences that I want to try them all.
Excellent option to know Bogota!
KevinGuatemala,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent option to get to know Bogota, in a more authentic and enjoyable way. Aleja was my local friend, with a lot of historical, cultural and gastronomic knowledge of the city. We toured the Chapinero neighborhood, the G-zone and Usaquen market. It was a great experience!!!
Superb Experience
harrisoninjax,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour I went on was called “Rent a Local Friend” and it was one of the best experiences I’ve had. Juanita, my tour guide, is a Bogota native and was able to provide insights into recent and past social and political events. Those insights made my experiences more meaningful as we toured the old historical parts of the city, including the symbolic murals on the walls. She was able to answer any question I had and would amplify her response to include additional information that was relevant to my inquiry. It was a very satisfying experience.
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