Behind the Pint: Candelaria Craft Beer & Food Tour — 13 Tastings

5.0 (1 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Hey beer lovers—Behind the Pint is a craft beer and food walking tour through La Candelaria, Bogotá's historic heart. Over four hours, you'll wander cobblestone streets and colonial plazas while discovering a side of the city most visitors never see.

Enjoy 13 curated tastings—from independent Colombian craft breweries to ancestral spirits—each paired with regional bites from small, local spots we love.

Along the way, play traditional Colombian bar games like Tejo and Bolirana, and discover hidden salsa venues after dark.

What sets this tour apart? Your guides aren't just locals—they're professional historians and gastronomy experts, offering deeper insight into every story and flavor.

Music like cumbia, vallenato, salsa, and champeta brings the experience to life, alongside tales of history, legends, and street art.

More than a beer tour, it's a journey into Bogotá's culture—one sip at a time.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • 13 food & drink tastings
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Traditional Colombian bar game (Tejo or Bolirana)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tipping is optional and at your discretion.
  • Additional food & drinks beyond the 13 tastings

What to expect

  1. Parque de los Periodistas Gabriel Garcia Marquez
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Our tour begins near Plazoleta de La Pola, where we step inside a traditional cultural house for our first tasting paired with a classic Colombian bar game — a playful, authentic welcome to La Candelaria's hidden side.
  2. 20m
    Just a short walk away, we dive into authentic Colombian street snacks — handcrafted bites that locals love, full of flavor and tradition you won't find in guidebooks.
  3. Monumento a La Pola
    35m · Admission ticket included
    We walk toward the historic Chorro de Quevedo area, where Bogotá was founded. Here we visit hidden spots dedicated to Colombia's ancestral drinks — centuries-old recipes still crafted today — tasting our way through the country's most storied flavors.
  4. Barrio La Candelaria
    30m · Admission ticket included
    La Candelaria pulses with culture, and craft beer is part of that energy. Near the Casa de Poesía Silva, we step into intimate bars where rock music meets hard-to-find independent Colombian brews — the kind of hidden spots you won't spot on any tourist map.
  5. Plazoleta del Rosario
    30m · Admission ticket included
    We head into La Candelaria's narrow callejones — hidden alleys where local venues bring people together around food, drinks, and fresh ideas. We join the locals for another round of tastings and the kind of spontaneous conversation that makes Bogotá unforgettable.
  6. Luis Angel Arango Library
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Around the Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango, we slip into the local spots students love — buzzing with live Colombian rhythms — for a round of bolirana, the beloved frog-toss bar game that turns strangers into teammates and any travel group into instant friends.
  7. Plaza de Bolivar de Bogota
    20m · Admission ticket included
    We end the tour near the main square in one of Bogotá's classic old shopping arcades, where a hidden salsa venue comes alive after dark. Our final tastings, live Colombian rhythms, and one last toast to close the night — 13 flavors, new friends, and a story to take home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Plazoleta de La Pola (Carrera 3 con Calle 18, Eje Ambiental, La Candelaria). Look for the statue in the plaza and your guide in an "Eatable Stories" t-shirt. Nearest TransMilenio: Las Aguas (J line). Arrive 10 min early. Running late? WhatsApp +57 318 6855420.

End point

We'll end our walk at the corner of Avenida Calle 19 and Carrera 3, just steps from the north entrance of the "Las Aguas" Transmilenio station. From here, you'll find plenty of transportation options right in the heart of Bogota.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years (Colombia). Valid ID required.

Cancellation policy

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

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