Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
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4 hours
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Calling all foodies. Come and join our small-group Bogota food tour and get to grips with the capital's cuisine. While on the surface Colombian cuisine seems like a mystery, those whose delve deep into its underbelly will find some of the most complex and nuanced fare in South America. Join our food-obsessed (and fully licensed) local guide on a feasting extravaganza through the streets of downtown.
Stop en-route to sample around 13+ different tastings including exotic fruits, lechona (roasted suckling pig), ajiaco soup, tamale at an historic bakery, Colombian sweet desserts and much, much more. Visit a truly local chicheria. Later play a round of explosive tejo, Colombian's national pastime - all washed down with a local beverage. Sign off the tour with an immersive coffee workshop to get to grips with why Colombia roasts some of the finest beans in the world.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tours operate come rain or shine. Bring an umbrella if rain looks likely.
Not recommended for severe allergies, due to risk of traces and cross-contamination.
We recommend comfortable shoes for the walking tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bogota
Our first stop is La Perseverancia Market, learning about exotic fruits with a food obsessed guide. Then we'll dive into a truly local chicheria. For carnivores, there's no happier place than the next hole-in-the-wall eatery, which does nothing more than lechona - stuffed suckling pig with crunchy, golden skin. Your taste buds are going to thank us later, when you then savour the innovative twists of ajiaco soup. Continue winding through the streets of old town, and try buñuelos, a deep-fried doughnut-like pastry. We'll next play a round of tejo, Colombian's rather explosive national pastime, all washed down with a cold beer (or juice!). Then we'll jump into one more seriously historic restaurant which has been serving hungry locals for 200+ years. Tuck into steamy leaf-wrapped tamale, with frothy hot chocolate. Sounds like an odd combo? It's good. Trust us.
Barrio La Candelaria
Over the course of the tour you'll have a rich understanding of our food culture - with 13+ tastings, and the guidance of a local expert who is a bonified foodie! Sign off with a coffee workshop to find out why this country roasts some of the finest beans in the world. The tour ends at Casa Magola cafe, along Carrerra 3. It's a short walk from the Museo Botero and the Plaza de Bolívar in the popular La Candelaria district. Your guide can help you find transport back to your hotel if you wish. The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Special dietary restriction or food allergy? These local joints have signature menus that don't always have alternatives but we'll find alternatives where we can! We unfortunately cannot recommend the tour to severe allergies, as street food always has a risk of traces and cross-contamination. Come take a bite into Colombia's cuisine. Buen Provecho!
What‘s Included
Coffee tasting workshop
All 12+ food tastings and bottled water
Professional foodie guide
Small group tour with a maximum of 8 exclusive guests
Tripadvisor Badge of Excellence
A game of tejo
Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
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Viejo Bogota Food Tour with 12+ Tastings
Reviews
491 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Two Beautiful Days in Bogota
Erik W,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved this tour! Jenny was such a fun, personable tour guide who helped us eat where the locals eat, drink where the locals drink, all with a little history and culture mixed in. We only had two days in Bogota, so this was the perfect way for us to really experience the city in a short amount of time. Thank you, Jenny!
Fun, Informative and Tasty
Adrian C,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres, our tour guide was pleasant, friendly. He was very knowledgeable and informative about the fruits, food and cultural history. This is a fun walking tour to different nearby locations. You will sample portions of traditional Colombian fruit, juices, food and drinks. He even sent recipes after the tour so we can prepare delicious dishes later! I would definitely recommend this tour for adults who want to learn more about local Colombian fruit and dishes!
Excellent sampling of local foods and culture
theschilla,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an excellent tour led by Juliana where we walked around eating many delicious local treats. Everything was superb and the guide was fantastic. Chicha, potato soup, rice tamales, sweets... Perfection.
Friendly and recommendable if you want to enjoy Colombian local food!! It's good not to walk too far. But if you don't want to eat more than you think, consider it!
Voyage46484747365,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The gourmet tour led by Julia was very satisfying. Above all, it was impressive to be kind to take care of one guest while doing his best. Thanks to this, we ate delicious and traditional local food in Bogota. Thank you.❤️
100% RECOMMENDED
nonS1992EX,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most amazing experience. Julianna was amazing, food was delicious and plenty of it and she explained everything in Spanish for my partner.
Best guide in the world
redbar0ness,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andreas was amazing, his enthusiasm for everything culinary and his local knowledge were fabulous. Everything we ate and drank was local and interesting. Also teaming the eating with a guided walk around town was great. Recommend
Great tour!
Elyssa B,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So informative and fun, the food was delicious and we got experience the culture in such a unique way. Our guide Juliana did a fruit demonstration that was so explanatory and yummy! Tried fruits I never would have that we don't grown in USA. Loved!!
Amazing First Tour in Bogotá
314mimif,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went last minute. They were so accommodating. Juliana was great!! Really nice and knowledgeable! I loved the spots, the different samples we got to do, and the little history behind it. It was the perfect amount of each thing!!! Come with an empty stomach! I would definitely recommend!
Do this tour.
Ryan B,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a really fun tour where we got to play games and eat lots of tasty food and drinks :) a great way to experience the local culture!
Great tour!
Shakespeare69,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a very nice time and got to try lots of tasty local foods and beverages! Definitely a great way to experience the culture.
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