Private Colombian Cooking Class: Market Tour and Culinary Immersion in Bogota

With my help you will discover the unique flavors of local Colombian cuisine while learning about cooking techniques and recipes that you can easily repeat at home. As part of this class, you will visit the local market and learn to cook 3 typical dishes. If you are a vegetarian, don’t worry, we have a vegetarian version of most of the dishes.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace - We will meet in the market square of perseverance where they will get to know the local market and will be able to have a perspective of the Colombian gastronomic culture. A few blocks away we will be at the location where we will prepare 3 Colombian dishes.
What's Included
  • Guided Cooking Class
  • Tea and coffee
  • Market Square Tour
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • empanadas - chicken, meat or vegetable empanadas.
  • patacones with Hogao - Patacones with hogao sauce (with or without cheese)
  • arepas with cheese - typical Colombian arepas with cheese and butter
  • fish ceviche - Colombian Pacific ceviche with fresh fish cuts
  • corn arepa - Colombian sweet corn arepa
  • rice with seafood from the pacific - Rice with…
Location
La Perseverancia Distrital Marketplace
Carrera 5
Arrive at the main entrance of the market square, there we will meet at the meeting time.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ashish_a
Jan 21, 2026
An incredible cooking experience with Liz - My friend and I took a cooking class with Liz, starting with a visit to the local market to pick out fresh ingredients before heading to her home. She was incredibly hospitable and gracious—it truly felt like being welcomed into a friend’s house for lunch. The food was absolutely delicious, inspired by her grandmother’s recipes, and honestly one of the best meals I’ve ever had.
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Don_p
Jan 12, 2026
Liz was great! Lots of... - Liz was great! Lots of fun. In addition to your meal ingredients, make sure to stop for a bottle of wine to drink while you cook and eat!
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Eastjabip
Dec 12, 2025
Unforgettable Colombian Cooking & Market Tour—A Must-Do in Bogota! - From start to finish, Liz’s cooking class and market tour was a fantastic experience. Liz is a warm, intuitive hostess who immediately made me feel welcome. Our adventure began at Plaza de Mercado La Perseverancia—a vibrant, must-see market that’s easy to reach from anywhere in Bogota. I enjoyed it so much, I went back the next day just to try more food! Shopping for fresh ingredients with Liz was a highlight. She knows everyone at the market and made the whole process fun and educational. Even as an experienced home cook, I learned so much from her—she shared new techniques and ways to bring out the best in every ingredient. I chose to make Encocado de camarón, Aborrajados, and Ceviche vegetal. Each dish was delicious, and Liz guided me through every step, sharing stories and tips along the way. It truly felt like cooking with a good friend. I’ve already made the ceviche again at home! Beyond the cooking, Liz offered a local’s perspective that made the afternoon even more special. I left feeling inspired and grateful for the experience. I can’t wait to return and take another class with her. I highly recommend this class to anyone visiting Bogota—it was a pleasure and a blessing!
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Ian_b
Nov 24, 2025
Great food and fun!! - We had a very fun time cooking authentic Colombian food with Liz. We went to the open air market to buy the ingredients from local vendors-fruit, meat, and rice. Then we had a short walk to her apartment where we prepped and cooked a delicious meal. Liz has lots of options, and we chose empanadas, ceviche, and arroz Atollado, a yummy rice dish with beef, pork and vegetables. Everything was great, and it was a fun afternoon cooking and hanging out. It was like having dinner with a friend. I highly recommend this as a unique travel experience.
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Rick02
Nov 18, 2025
Memorable taste of Colombia - We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Liz’s cooking class! From beginning to end, everything was perfect. We started by shopping for fresh ingredients at the local market, which made the whole experience feel incredibly authentic and fun. Cooking in Liz’s own kitchen was such a special touch—she’s so warm and sweet, and her perfect English made everything easy to follow. It truly felt like cooking with a good friend. The timing of the class was spot-on and never felt rushed. Learning to shop for, prepare, and enjoy authentic Colombian dishes was unforgettable. I honestly can’t say enough positive things to describe how wonderful this experience was. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a genuine and memorable taste of Colombia!
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Raul_calderonh
Nov 13, 2025
Best Cooking Class in Bogota - Liz, has been the best hostess with her warmth, simplicity and her professional way of explaining each of the recipes making cooking class intuitive and practical. The best empanadas in Colombia I have prepared with it and also tasted. The location of the class is ideal close to everything. The visit to the perseverance market has been a plus and see first hand the purchase of raw material for the class. I will certainly return for another class in the future. The price-quality ratio is superior since everything you prepare with Liz you can eat. Finally, the communication of the event has been constant and clear. My heartfelt congratulations to Liz for this wonderful experience at Bogota.
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Alejandrojy4031qf
Oct 26, 2025
Great experience - It was really amazing. No matter if you're Colombian, the plan is great. Liz a genius and a great hostess. I recommend them 100%
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Matisbdx
Oct 6, 2025
Experience to do in Bogota! - We met Liz at the market, to buy the ingredients for the chosen dishes. She introduced us to the market, made us discover the vegetables and fruits of the region, always with a smile! We then went to cook at her place where she took the time to teach us her cooking style, to talk to us about Bogota, Colombian culture. Always with a smile, against a background of Latin music. The ready meals were delicious. Great experience! Liz is adorable, we laughed, learned, ate well it was great! I highly recommend!
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Hamham730
Sep 30, 2025
Local experience - If you want to see what’s like to live in Bogota, this is a perfect experience. As soon as I signed up on this experience, Liz contacted me with huge menu. She told me to pick two from appetizers and one from the main dish list. This is a private tour, and you get to pick what to cook and eat. Her constant communications until we met at a market on the morning of the class made me feel assured about this experience. Shopping at a market for vegetables, fruits and meats were so much fun. She made sure we were not overpaying for any ingredients. (Ingredients cost are not included, so bring some cash to pay). Cooking with Liz was fun and educational. I can’t wait to receive recipes from her, and I look forward to recreating Columbian dishes at home
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Yuko_h
Sep 27, 2025
Fun local experience - As soon as I signed up for this tour, the owner/operator Liz contacted me via WhatsApp. She presented a list of dishes we can cook. Since you get to pick, it really caters towards so many different clients. Constant communication from Liz made me feel assured. We met at a market. Shopping ingredients at a market was so much fun. I felt like I live here and got to enjoy “local” experience. Once we walked her place, we cooked three different dishes. She only uses fresh ingredients. I just loved everything we cooked together. I highly recommend if you want “local” experience.
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From $90
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).