Best Walking Tours in Bogotá

Discover the beauty of Bogotá on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Bogotá by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Bogotá

Shared Tour of the Historic Candelaria in Bogotá in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1399 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 13.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

This is the best way to get to know the historic center of Bogotá, we will travel in time from the beginnings of our indigenous ancestors through the colonization period to the present. This is a shared tour, it is a fun and informative tour full of fun facts about history, culture, gastronomy, architecture, places to visit, art and cultural offer. This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!

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Walking Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (833 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Join us in this amazing free walking tour through Bogotá's downtown district and learn all about the city's history and culture, making friends along the way. La Candelaria is a creative hot-spot of Bogotá. There’s nothing like it anywhere else in this sprawling city. Art-deco and colonial houses, with baroque churches behind them; the old and the new intermingled in this walking tour Bogotá. Join one of our guides in the heart of Bogotá and discover what this neighborhood has hidden away. Inscribed in graffiti and mixed in the drinks, you’ll discover Bogotá’s colonial and indigenous past, the roots of Colombian history. A confluence of culture and conflict can be felt all around, as you follow a trail of graffiti through old city streets. Learn about the impact of Colombian drug trafficking, emerald mafia, and how all lines up with its +50 year old armed conflict. State, drugs, war, guerrillas, trade: a volatile mixture that has often blinded us to the better side of Colombia.

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Graffiti Tour in La Candelaria Bogotá in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (300 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 15.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Bogotá has become a world reference in graffiti. It boasts impressive murals and street art that place it above cities like Miami, Amsterdam, Río, and México City. Its rise as one of the key city-canvases in Latin America has made it an attractive destination for the curious tourist and the bold artist. Would you have guessed? As with graffiti everywhere else, Bogotá’s history with the art has often been tense. But great art can overcome negative labels. Right now, no one would call it vandalism. It has struggled but has earned its place and the city is better for it. The mixture of social and political commentary with a twist of local and foreign styles make Bogotá’s graffiti truly a sight to behold. Join us in this tour not only of Colombia’s history as told by art but a tour of Bogotá as a curated museum of amazing artists!

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Shared Tour Colombian Conflict: war, drug trafficking and peace in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (262 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 13.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Colombia, one of the happiest countries in the world, has been affected by its bad reputation due to various negative situations such as being a drug producer, and violent conflicts between different armed groups. Today, this has changed a lot, and during this Tour, you will understand the causes, the development and the Colombian conflicts that have shaped our history until today. At the end of this experience, you will have a more complete understanding of our political history, the war, the fight against national and international drug trafficking, among others. This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!

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Bogota Shared Gastronomy Tour in the Historic Center in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (241 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 13.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover the flavors of Bogota on our Shared Food Tour! A culinary journey through the heart of the city Are you a foodie and want to know the authentic Bogota cuisine? Our shared tour is perfect for you! Join a group of travelers like you and explore the most representative flavors of the city, while discovering the most charming corners of the historic center.

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Monserrate Tour in Bogotá Including Tickets in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (109 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

You can’t miss Monserrate on your trip to Bogota. And now, you can’t miss its official walking tour. Discover the best of the most touristic spot of the city with us and enjoy being guided along Monserrate Hill and having unique experiences such as tasting traditional Colombian food and flipping a lucky coin. Get amazed by the great views of Bogota, receive insights of the city and learn some interesting information about Catholicism and Colombian costumes and traditions. • A complete and very informative walk along the hill with its imposing and memorable views of the city • A visit inside the Shrine of the Fallen Lord of Monserrate and learning about the importance of Catholicism in the country • A brief lesson about Colombia’s fauna and flora • Having fun with the wishing well tradition of flipping a lucky coin

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Historical tour Bogota in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (79 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 20.32

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

On our essential Free Tour we offer you an extensive historical and cultural introduction to our beautiful city. During the tour you will walk through the streets of Candelaria, La Concordia and Las Aguas. During the tour we will talk about the beginnings of the capital, the indigenous tribe that inhabited Bogota, the legend of El Dorado, the colonization, the independence of Colombia, the most important events for the country as the Bogotazo and the violence in Colombia; we will talk about important celebrities such as Fernando Botero and Gabriel García Márquez; besides knowing how a Colombian lives in Bogota, education, art, gastronomy, architecture and different essential tricks for the stay in the capital. This walk will last approximately 3 hours. *The tour will not be cancelled due to bad weather, so we recommend bringing an umbrella.

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Bogota Walking Tour Teusaquillo, a different part of the city in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (41 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 28.00

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Out of the mainstream tourism, this tour of Teusaquillo will give you a glimpse of the local life. We visit one of the most vibrant, beautiful, and diverse districts in Bogota. We will walk through a mixture of history, architecture, drinks, culture, street art, and some of the most authentic independent projects. You will know the modern history of the country and its political formation. The buildings are going to tell us the history of the country from its independence in 1819 until the peace agreement in 2016.

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Tour de fantasmas / LaCandelaria Bogotá  in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (31 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 8.50

 

¡Atrévete a caminar entre sombras y almas en pena en el tour más aterrador de Bogotá! Explora casas malditas, escucha susurros del más allá y visita calabozos olvidados... ️️ ¡Reserva antes de que sea demasiado tarde! ️ Horarios Disponibles: Jueves Viernes y Sábado a las 7:30 PM Atentos a estas Fechas de Domingo 17 Agosto (cuando es festivo) a las 5:00 PM Ojo. ⏳ Duración: Aproximadamente 2 horas. Reservar con Tiempo / Promociones MesMadresAgosto. Incluye: ⭐ Guía profesional ‍♂️ ⭐ Recorrido de 2 horas ⭐ Bebida caliente de bienvenida ☕ ⭐ Sustos y relatos en vivo ⭐ Ticket de recuerdo ⭐ Ingreso casas Coloniales malditas y Antiguos Calabozos️ ⭐ Seguridad Más Allá

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Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (25 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Our Saturday bar crawl consists of 1 bar and 3 clubs, all located in the Chapinero neighborhood in Bogotá. Chapinero is one of the most popular nightlife areas, especially among university students and young adults, in Bogotá. We will meet for 1 hour at the first bar at 8:00 pm to congregate and converse, and then we will proceed to the next 2 bars/discos every hour, finally finishing off at the club by 12:30 am. Sometimes, locals also come on our crawls, so you will have the opportunity to connect with some Colombians and practice your Spanish!

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Friday Night Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (15 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

We are a group of local friends that host bar crawls in Bogotá. We wanted to give foreigners and tourists a unique "locals' experience", so we started these bar crawls. This bar crawl consists of 3 bars and 1 club, all located in the Chapinero neighborhood in Bogotá. Chapinero is one of the most popular nightlife areas, especially among university students and young adults, in Bogotá. We will meet for 1 hour at the first bar at 7:30 pm to congregate and converse, and then we will proceed to the next 3 bars every hour, finally finishing off at the club by 12:30 am. Normally, locals also come on our crawls, so you will have the opportunity to connect with some Colombians and practice your Spanish!

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Thursday Bar Crawl in Bogotá, Colombia in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 25.00

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

We are a group of friends (ex-pats and locals) who decided to give foreigners a very cool nightlife experience. All of us met in Bogotá in 2020, and each of us has lived an extended amount of time in Colombia. There were many times when a few of us were mistreated and overcharged for being foreigners. We decided to create these events to show off the amazing nightlife culture of Colombia in a unique and safe manner, while also providing a positive environment. All the bars and clubs on our crawls were personally selected by us to give the best nightlife experience possible in Bogotá!

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Self-Guided Audio Tour - Paranormal Candelaria in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 10.00

 

This tour is for the brave who dare to discover the paranormal acts and the stories behind these poor souls. Be prepared for your narrator to send a shiver down your spine as he tells you the various legends that haunt downtown Bogotá. The tour begins in front of the house of the poet Silva. As you continue to stroll through the old streets and admire the colonial architecture, the legend of the witch and her lost boy will come to life. You will explore the Street of the Sun and Palomar Street. The walk will take you to Quevedo stream, where you will hear the legend of the laundress. The special sound effects and the narrator's voice will make you live the story of Vasquecito and General Sardá like never before, while admiring the houses of Gregorio Arce and Ceballos and Rosa Florida. You will end this tour in front of the Gilber-to Alzate Avendaño Foundation, where you will learn the legend of the Ghost of the Green Cap and the Lovesick Widow.

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Alternative tour of Bogotá: gastronomic and cultural in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 20.32

Duration: 72 hours (approx.)

On this tour you will be able to get to know other streets in the center, some not so visited, we will go to local places, you will learn about our culture and our gastronomy; while we visit some clandestine and beautiful places for some good photographs. In the end we will end up playing Shuffleboard.

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Candelaria Ghost Tour in Bogotá

Bogotá , Colombia

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (5 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 21.34

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Bogotá is a mysterious city, in which the limit between myth and reality vanishes in the stories told in its streets, many of them about the living and some many others about dead and ghosts. We will walk the streets of La Candelaria neighborhood, in a storytelling tour, to discover the lives and tragedies of the most traditional ghosts that inhabit our city. How to participate? *Fill one form per group (please, do not fill the form if you don`t mean to attend) https://descubrebgta.weebly.com/programacioacuten *5 days before the tour, you will receive a confirmation mail with the meeting point. *Arrive to the meeting point 15 minutes early *Enjoy the tour *Make this tour possible by making a good donation

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Local Tips for Bogotá

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Bogotá at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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