Bogota Food Tour: 7 Tastings Through the Heart of La Candelaria

3 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Bogota sits high in the Andes, on a savanna the Muisca farmed long before the Spanish arrived in 1538. This walk moves through La Candelaria, the oldest part of the city, and tells its history through what you eat.

Start in a market that's fed this neighborhood for nearly a hundred years, with a syrup-cooked fig and Colombian fruit you've likely never met. A local guide then leads you through cobbled streets for a leaf-steamed tamal, a fermented drink this city once tried to ban, and a griddled arepa. Try coca tea and hear the real story behind the leaf, then warm up with ajiaco, the potato soup Bogotanos adore like family.

Your guide fills in what a map leaves out: the plaza where the city was founded and the murals covering whole buildings. It closes at a working barista school with Colombian coffee brewed in front of you, plus a secret dessert dish revealed only on the day.

7 tasting stops, a small group capped at 12, and three unhurried hours on foot.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tamal tolimense
Included: Seasonal street bites
Included: Breva con arequipe, a fig cooked in syrup with milk caramel and fresh cheese
Included: Arepa
Included: Fresh fruit tasting
Included: Our Secret Dish!
Included: Ajiaco

Not included

Not included: Guide's Gratuities
Not included: Pick-up & Transport

Itinerary

La Candelaria

45 min

Wander the cobbled colonial heart of Bogotá, the oldest neighborhood in the city.
Stop 2

45 min

Pass through one of La Candelaria's most colorful, mural-lined streets.
Catedral Primada de Bogota

Passing by

Walk by Colombia's largest cathedral, anchoring the historic main square.
Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota

45 min

Stand in the plaza where Bogotá was founded in 1538.
Museo de la Independencia Casa del Florero

Passing by

Pass the colonial house where Colombia's independence movement began.
Museos del Banco de la Republica

Passing by

Walk past the museum housing Fernando Botero's famous oversized figures.
Plaza De Mercado La Concordia

45 min

Meet the historic covered market, in operation for nearly a century.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet at the entranced of the District Market Square La Concordia

End point

We finish our tour at Arte y pasión Café: Escuela de baristas

Using your ticket

Please arrive at the meeting point, at least 15 minutes before the start time to check in with your guide.

Your Secret Food Tours guide will be holding an orange umbrella for easy recognition.

Please contact us in advance of the tour with any dietary requirements, so we can confirm with each venue what they're able to do.

This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.

The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18.

Gratuities to your guide are appreciated for excellent service.

Please note: the itinerary and menu are subject to change, based on venue availability, weather, and other circumstances.

WhatsApp support: +1 332-230-4892

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.