Bogotá Food Experience: Cultural & Culinary Tour

Welcome to the Bogotá Food Experience: This immersive walking tour through La Candelaria offers 7 curated tastings, cultural storytelling, and authentic Colombian dishes. Discover the flavors and stories that define Colombia’s culinary identity.

Why Choose the Bogotá Food Experience?

The Bogotá Food Experience takes you through the city’s most iconic neighborhood to taste Colombia’s regional diversity — from coastal carimañolas to hearty ajiaco and bold mamona from the plains. Along the way, connect with locals, learn about food heritage, and enjoy stories that bring each bite to life.

✨ Bogotá Food Experience: A Journey Through Colombia’s Culinary Soul

This shared walking tour includes stops at family-owned restaurants and street vendors. You’ll try small portions of traditional dishes like aborrajado, tamal tolimense, ceviche, and more. The route may vary depending on weather, availability, and guide discretion — ensuring a fresh experience every time.

👟 Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
🌧️ The tour runs rain or shine — bring an umbrella!
🍽️ Come hungry — it feels like lunch and dinner in one!

✅ What’s Included in the Bogotá Food Experience

• 🥘 Food tastings at 7 different stops
• 🗣️ Local bilingual guide (English & Spanish)
• 📖 Cultural storytelling at each location
• 🚶‍♂️ Walking tour through La Candelaria

🚫 What’s Not Included

• 💧 Drinks (bring your own or purchase at the meeting point)
• 🚗 Transportation (walking tour only; hotel pickup available for extra fee)
• 🍽️ Full meals (small tastings only)
• 💸 Personal expenses

🧭 Bogotá Food Experience Itinerary Highlights

🕒 Duration: 3–4 hours | 📍 Meeting Point: Inside The Cranky Croc Hostel

⚠️ Flexible Route

The order of stops may vary depending on weather, restaurant availability, and guide discretion. All stops are authentic and carefully selected.

🗺️ Sample Stops

• 🥟 Di Amato – Carimañolas (coastal fritters) ⏱️ 30 min
• 🥣 La Puerta de la Catedral – Ajiaco santafereño ⏱️ 40 min
• 🍪 Plaza de la Concordia – Obleas with arequipe ⏱️ 25 min
• 🍃 Donde el Flaco – Tamal tolimense ⏱️ 30 min
• 🐟 María Tomasa – Colombian-style ceviche ⏱️ 30 min
• 🔥 Carbón de Leña – Mamona (Orinoquía beef) ⏱️ 30 min
• 🍌 Fulanitos Candelaria – Aborrajado caleño ⏱️ 25 min

🏁 Tour Ends

Back at The Cranky Croc Hostel, where the Bogotá Food Experience began.

📋 Important Information

• This is a shared walking tour, not private
• Hotel pickup is not included unless arranged for an extra fee
• Food tastings are small samples, not full meals
• Vegetarian and vegan options available upon request

🎒 What to Bring

• 👟 Comfortable walking shoes
• 🌧️ Umbrella or rain jacket
• 💧 Reusable water bottle

🚫 Who Should Not Join

• ♿ Wheelchair users
• 🚶 People with mobility impairments
• 👶 Babies under 1 year
• 🩺 People with recent surgeries
• ❤️ People with heart conditions
• 🌬️ People with respiratory issues

❌ What’s Not Allowed

• 🐾 Pets (except certified service animals)
• 🎒 Large luggage or bulky backpacks
• 🚬 Smoking indoors
• 🍷 Alcohol or drug use
• 😵 Participants under the influence

🐾 Pet Policy for the Bogotá Food Experience

This Bogotá Food Experience is not pet-friendly, except for certified service animals. Due to restaurant policies and hygiene standards, pets are not allowed.

📍 Meeting Point

The Cranky Croc Hostel, Cl. 12d #3-56, Bogotá.
Please check in at the reception desk upon arrival. Arrive 10–15 minutes early.

🗓️ Schedule

Every day at 1:30 PM, depending on availability.

🔍 Traveler Information

• 🚶 Suitable for most travelers who can walk for extended periods
• 👥 Small groups for a more intimate experience
• 🗣️ Tours may be in Spanish, English, or both
• 🚉 Easily accessible via public transportation

📞 Emergency Contact

📲 WhatsApp: +57 314 6321325

❌ Cancellation Policy

• Full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
• No refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the experience begins.

🌟 Ready to Taste Colombia with the Bogotá Food Experience?

Click “Book Now” to reserve your spot on the Bogotá Food Experience and explore the city through its flavors, stories, and streets. This isn’t just a food tour — it’s a cultural immersion.

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