Rent a local friend in Bogota
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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
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
Options
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 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 x4 hours
Duration: 4 hours: Starts and ends at your hotel. You choose the mean of transportation.
Rent a local friend x6 hours
Duration: 6 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
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
What‘s Included
Private tour
Tour insurance
Additional purchases
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
127 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Best Way to Experience Bogotá
leighmariel2025,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the “Rent a Friend” experience through Zebra Fisgona Tours and honestly had one of the best experiences of my trip to Bogotá. Juani showed me a side of the city that felt authentic and personal, not just the typical tourist spots. We explored La Candelaria, played tejo, tasted local fruits and chocolates, drank amazing coffee, and talked about Colombian history and culture throughout my tour. One of the most impactful parts of the experience was visiting Fragmentos, Espacio de Arte y Memoria, a museum and memorial space created from melted-down weapons surrendered after Colombia’s peace agreement with the FARC. The space focuses on the victims and lasting impact of decades of conflict, and it was incredibly powerful to walk through and learn about. It gave me perspective on a side of Colombia’s history I really wasn’t aware of before and ended up being one of the most meaningful parts of my trip. I’d highly recommend this experience for solo travelers or anyone looking for a more unique and meaningful way to experience Bogotá. Juani was an amazing host and made the entire day unforgettable. Thank you, Juani & Zebra Fisgona!
Totally worth it! Great experience!
76madisonb,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely afternoon with Aleja as our rented local friend (or "Zebra friend" as our children called her), in Bogota! We were able to see a good chunk of our Bogota priorities and still feel like we were going at a slow enough pace because we could focus on only those areas we most wanted to see and not whatever was included in a larger tour. It was so nice to have the knowledge and perspective of a local the whole time and it allowed us to try things we would not have done on our own. Aleja was so lovely and patient with our three children (ages 7-11) and truly made our time in Bogota special. We were so glad we decided to book with Zebra Fisboa and rent a local friend. It was one of the highlights of our three week trip in Colombia!
Great for solo travelers
evanf667,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went to Bogota as a solo traveler. I felt the most connected to the city and the culture when I spent time with Andrea, my friend from this service. Highly recommend!
Excellent personalized tour experience.
mebeckymacleod,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Spent 5 hours with Andrea a lovely, very knowledgeable guide from Bogotá. We visited the Gold Museum and walked in the Chapinero district. Rent a friend was excellent because I was able to pick the things I wanted to do and we were able to make adjustments on the fly. Andrea’s knowledge was excellent as well she was very open to discussing past and current life in Bogotá.
private guide
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!!
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