3 hour Graffiti Bike Tour around the city of Bogota

5.0 (28 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Bogotá is a huge and bike-friendly city! Cycling is the best way to explore areas beyond the historic touristic city center and street art is the key to understanding them.
Our Graffiti Bike Tour offers a unique experience to delve into Bogotá's vibrant art & cycling culture.
As you ride through the city, you'll experience the contrasts between four neighborhoods, discover politically charged and meaningful street art, and enjoy storytelling that provides deeper insights into Colombia.
This tour is the perfect way to experience Bogotá as the capital of graffiti and bicycles it truly is. And Colombia's post-conflict as a social lab for peace and social innovation.
This 3-hour artistic experience starts in La Candelaria and covers 13 km of bike trails, passing through four diverse neighborhoods (Centro, Teusaquillo, Santa Fe, La Macarena), with a stop at a coffee factory and some of the city's largest murals.
Join our Bogotá Street Art Bike Tour and let yourself be amazed by the murals and graffiti adorning the streets of this lively city full of artistic expression!

Options

Graffiti Tour -Shared-
Biking in Full Color (Private)

Your group of family and friends
Choose your language: Spanish, English, French, German and Italian

What's included

  • Use of bicycle
  • Bike, helmet, and rain poncho.
  • Coffee, other tastings and tips

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The tour begins with a warm welcome and a personal introduction by the tour guide, who is a local street artist/promoter. Bike security tips are provided and the main objective and story argument of the tour is explained: A committed street art movement has channeled the city's resilient soul and the country's memory into an inspiring message for a better future.
  2. 10m
    First Wall: The captivating opening stop is a hyper-realistic spray piece depicting a child with a duplicated face, creating the illusion of double vision for the spectators. This artwork skillfully portrays the duality and contrast between innocence and the urban environment, challenging preconceptions and inviting contemplation. Necessary to delve into an urban environment where there's potential for misjudgments and prejudices towards both graffiti and minorities
  3. 10m
    Chorro de Quevedo Murals: Admire murals that celebrate indigenous and Afro-Colombian cultures. And learn how as part of our company's mission to support and give back to the local art scene, we commissioned local artists to paint these walls.
  4. Plaza De Mercado La Concordia
    5m
    Visit a farmers market facade transformed with vibrant murals showcasing Colombian farmers' culture
  5. 5m
    Witness a giant mural created with an impressive painting technique with brooms and mops by the world-renowned Bastardilla, portraying a child launching a shooting star with a slingshot. What wishes could the kid be sending ?
  6. 5m
    Mural of Frailejon and Paramos: Discover the significance of this unique highland wet ecosystem through a captivating mural highlighting Colombia's water and biodiversity.
  7. 5m
    La Musica es Vida: Marvel at a giant stencil mural paying homage to female singers in Colombia, commissioned by a major music festival.
  8. Plazoleta del Rosario
    10m
    Explore an empty pedestal where the Misak indigenous nation removed a conquistador statue, providing an opportunity to talk about political tensions, colonialism and other recent subjects that have inspired artists. From here you will witness the highest vandal graffiti on a nearby skyscraper.
  9. 10m
    Seventh Pedestrian Avenue: Encounter a collection of political paste-ups that express various social and political messages. Enjoy finding hidden images and subtle meanings.
  10. 10m
    Admire a stencil mural featuring a Wayuu indigenous woman against a backdrop inspired by her intricate weavings.
  11. Plaza De Las Nieves
    10m
    Appreciate a captivating giant mural depicting colorful birds in flight representing Colombia and Bogotá’s biodiversity.
  12. 10m
    Witness a powerful political mural opposing the influence of the banking industry.
  13. Plaza de Toros Santamaria
    5m
    Ride along a street close to a bulls ring arena adorned with 20 murals created by national and international artists, some of which convey messages against bullfighting.
  14. 5m
    Explore various walls adorned with illustrations by female artists, combined with community-driven work in gardens.
  15. Casa Kilele
    10m
    Encounter a mural paying tribute to social leaders who have lost their lives in Colombia. Listen to storytelling and insights about the conflict in Colombia.
  16. Centro de Memoria y Reconciliacion
    10m
    Mosaic of Memory for Peace (Centro de Memoria Paz y Reconciliación): Visit a mural adorned with corn seeds, funded by the Center of Memory, Peace, and Reconciliation, representing the journey towards peace in Colombia.
  17. 15m · Admission ticket not included
    Take a 15-minute break to learn about the decriminalization of street art and the decree which supports it while visiting and tasting a local coffee & beer factory.
  18. 10m
    Experience a mural at Santa Fe neighborhood symbolizing peace and post-conflict in Colombia, featuring a monkey transforming blackbirds using a cumbia instrument.
  19. 10m
    Witness the most iconic mural of the city based on a photograph capturing the tenderness shared between two homeless individuals amidst their challenging circumstances. This 10-floor wall is a powerful representation of compassion
  20. 10m
    Conclude the tour with the tallest mural in Colombia, representing cultural and natural diversity as the country's main wealth and tool for a better future through portraits of children from different areas and cultures in Colombia in the downtown area.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We are in the black house "Lavamoatumba" (Street 26 #4 - 19 Barrio La Macarena) look for your Guide with the Hoodie, Cap or Parasol color Purple!

End point

We are in the black house "Lavamoatumba" (Street 26 #4 - 19 Barrio La Macarena) look for your Guide with the Hoodie, Cap or Parasol color Purple!

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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