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Bogota Offbeat Tour: Insider Experience
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11 Ratings
Bogota
Discover the hidden gems of Bogota on this offbeat tour! Explore local markets, enjoy panoramic views from Monserrate peak, delve into the hipster culture of Chapinero district, and indulge in food and drink tastings.
Discover the hidden gems of Bogota on this offbeat tour! Explore local markets, enjoy panoramic views from Monserrate peak, delve into the hipster culture of Chapinero district, and indulge in food and drink tastings.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao - Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Paloquemao, Bogota’s most colorful popular market. Taste the diversity of Colombia through a selection of fresh, locally sourced fruits that capture the essence of the country’s rich and varied culinary traditions.
- Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao - Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Paloquemao, Bogota’s most colorful popular market. Taste the diversity of Colombia through a selection of fresh, locally sourced fruits that capture the essence of the country’s rich and varied culinary traditions.
What's Included
- Entry tickets (Optional Fast Pass at Monserrate)
- Pickup and drop-off at your Hotel or Airbnb
- Private transportation in premium vehicle
- Private guide
- Tejo game
- Typical lunch (Optional)
- Coffee, bakery, chocolate, and beer tasting
- Tastings of avocados, fruits, and street food at Paloquemao Market
- Entry tickets (Optional Fast Pass at Monserrate)
- Pickup and drop-off at your Hotel or Airbnb
- Private transportation in premium vehicle
- Private guide
- Tejo game
- Typical lunch (Optional)
- Coffee, bakery, chocolate, and beer tasting
- Tastings of avocados, fruits, and street food at Paloquemao Market
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Dinner
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Skip tourist traps! Explore Bogota’s Offbeat sights with our Insider Experience City Tour. Get ready to experience the real city!
Savor the city’s delicious flavors with a visit to Paloquemao Popular Market. Channel your inner athlete with Tejo, a fun Colombian game. Enjoy breathtaking views from Mount Monserrate. Taste a typical Colombian Lunch…
Skip tourist traps! Explore Bogota’s Offbeat sights with our Insider Experience City Tour. Get ready to experience the real city!
Savor the city’s delicious flavors with a visit to Paloquemao Popular Market. Channel your inner athlete with Tejo, a fun Colombian game. Enjoy breathtaking views from Mount Monserrate. Taste a typical Colombian Lunch (optional) at Calle Bonita. Explore the trendy Chapinero District, savor local coffee and chocolate. Finish with a relaxing local beer tasting, the perfect way to cap off an amazing day!
Our tour includes round-trip transportation from your Hotel or Airbnb, all food samples at Paloquemao Market, tickets to Mount Monserrate (with optional Fast Pass), a typical Colombian lunch (optional), and a Local Expert Guide to ensure an up-close and personal journey.
Perfect for adventurous travelers looking to experience the city beyond the typical tourist hotspots!
Location
Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao
Calle 19 # 25-04,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(11 Ratings)
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Venture25898485206
Jan 30, 2023
See Bogota from a locals perspective - We (two couples) had the best two days with Luis Philipe and his brother Alejandro. We went to a local market and tried avocados from the region and so many fruits we had never seen before. We ate authentic Colombian food which was delicious. Our guides maneuvered us through the crowds at Monserrate and obtained fast passes so we skipped the lines. The views from the top were amazing!! After a lunch at another local market we enjoyed coffee and cake at a local place and then went to have a beer and play tejo. The game was a lot of fun. We felt like locals.
All throughout the day Luis was so informative and engaging. He knows so much about his country, history and local culture. We felt like we got to see the “real” Bogota, not just typical tourist areas. We enjoyed our first day so much that we booked Luis and Alejandro for a second day.
The second day consisted of a trip to the salt mine cathedral and a fun dinner at a local restaurant we would never have found in our own.
I can’t say enough about what wonderful people Luis and his brother are. We feel like we gained two friends by the end of our weekend.
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Carolined138
Jan 7, 2023
Wow! The best way to get to know Bogota! - Wow! Luis and his brother are the best! It was our first day in Bogota and they showed us the best this beautiful city has to offer. Luis was the guide and his brother drove us in a clean, comfy private car. Luis has such extensive knowledge of the history, food and culture of Columbia. I highly recommend!
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Onkll
Sep 23, 2022
Fantastic Tour - We only had one stop over in Bogota and arrived in the afternoon. To make the best of it we booked a tour directly from the airport. Luis has already informed us via WhatsApp that he is waiting for us at the airport and welcomed us warmly. We didn't want to see any museums, so we emailed Luis' suggestions in advance. What can I say, perfect from start to finish. We learned a lot about Bogota and Colombia in the short time that was available to us and really enjoyed the time with Luis. The best came at the end, a Tejo Game, you should definitely have done it!! We highly recommend Bogota Driver Guide Service, flexible, interesting, warm, fun and very informative! We would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get to know Bogota! 6* thumbs up and thanks for the wonderful afternoon in Bogota!! Susanne and Philipp from Austria
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Yangyushi
Apr 3, 2022
Great experience - This is a great tour offered by the most knowledgeable guide. We had a full day of activity, with food tasting, sightseeing, traditional games, and local site visiting. Luis and his brother are super friendly, professional and engaging throughout the whole tour. We are the first time visiting South America, and after taking the tour, we feel we learned a lot, with regard to the culture, history, and people. This tour is highly recommend to anyone who has interests in touring Bogota and definitely a 5-star experience.
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Madmax3992016
Mar 4, 2020
Highly Recommend - Luis was very knowledgeable and accommodating when we wanted to see other areas of the city. His knowledge of Bogota and Columbia's history was impressive. We learned a lot about Bogota and its relationship with the U.S. and why Bogota loves the U.S. He went out of his way for me to get an item that I needed. I highly recommend Bogota Driver Guide Service and Luis.
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Superhirs
Jan 9, 2020
Short trip to Bogota was embellished by this tour - Actually we just wanted to book a pick up at the airport to get to the hotel quick and safe. But the first contact with Luis was so nice and uncomplicated that we immediately decided to book a tour. Fruits Tasting, Coffee Tasting and Tejo Game was our choice and we did everything right. Luis was an excellent companion who showed us everything in detail, calm and cool and explained us a lot. We saw a great city and learned many about Bogota and Colombia, thanks to the good guide. We were brought carefully, safely and punctually to all designated stations, but there was always time to explore everything extensively. Luis responded to all our requests, was flexible, patient and very friendly. We had a great day. Our secret tip for Bogota, Tejo Game!
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Samdoylek
Dec 18, 2019
Really enjoyed our tour with Luis - This was an interesting and well presented tour with a good balance of food, history and seeing Bogota. Luis was a fun, friendly well informed gentleman with a passion for his home City and fantastic language and people skills.
The tour was well arranged, with time enough to take in the city fell as well as experience the wonderful tastings and sights offered. As a result of this tour we were more fully able to enjoy the rest of our trip to Colombia. Would definitely recommend to others.
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Camillepgagne
Nov 17, 2019
Tour through the alternative culture of Bogota - My boyfriend and I have just arrived home from an amazing four days in Bogota. Needless to say this tour was an unreal experience. Luis was our guide and his brother Alejandro our driver. We couldn’t have met nicer people. They were so passionate about the city and extremely knowledgeable.
Meilleurs voeux à Alejandro et Luis!
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Jamieallenw
Oct 4, 2019
Safe, reliable company for solo female traveller - As a solo traveller visiting Colombia for the first time, Luis has taken care of me extremely well. Everything was perfect, from communication to prices! He organized my pick up at the airport and was very helpful in organizing the tours. The vehicles were clean and very comfortable. I have felt safe and secure in everything that has been fixed.
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Tiffany
Sep 3, 2019
AMAZING! Don’t do Bogota without Luis - 3 college friends had never been to Bogota and decided why not check it out for a long weekend. Thankfully my friend found Luis on trip advisor and signed us up for a tour. Everything about the experience was amazing. Luis brought to life the history and culture of Bogota and how life has changed so dramatically over the years. We packed tons in on day 1 and quickly decided that we couldn’t imagine day 2 without Luis. He planned both days perfectly and even provided us with a handful of recommendations for Sunday. Because of Luis, I felt like we left no stone unturned in our Bogota experience and I have a new founded appreciation for what it means to be from Colombia. I have already recommend Luis to several people who might be visiting Bogota - it is so easy to do because there’s not a question in my mind that he made our trip what it was and I know anyone I send his way will be in fantastic hands.
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