Anti-tour Bogotá

5.0 (5 reviews) Bogotá, Colombia
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, a city where multiculturalism, chaos, and political history converge. Through this tour, we aim to show you a glimpse of our lives as inhabitants of this chaotic city, so you can connect with its essence—the voices of the streets, the students, the vendors, and the everyday people who bring it to life. Discover the authentic Bogotá, far from tourist clichés. This tour takes you through stories of resistance, betrayal, and revolution, revealing the raw and rebellious side of the city. From La Pola’s defiance to the scars of El Bogotazo, uncover Bogotá’s untold narratives.

End your journey at the Parkway, one of Bogotá’s most vibrant cultural districts. Surrounded by tree-lined streets, independent theaters, and lively bars, this is the perfect place to soak in the city’s creative energy.

The Anti-Tour is alive—constantly evolving, reshaping itself with new experiences and locations. No two Anti-Tours will ever be the same.

What's included

  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Monumento a La Pola
    15m
    At the first stop, travelers will arrive at the Statue of Policarpa Salavarrieta (La Pola), located in the heart of Bogotá. Here, the guide will immerse them in the story of this independence heroine with an energetic and unfiltered narrative.

    What you will see:
    The statue of La Pola, a symbol of resistance, with her defiant gaze.
    Images and visual recreations depicting her life as a spy, her capture, and her execution.
    Graffiti and cultural references that keep her legacy alive in the city.

    What you will do:
    ✅ Listen to a powerful storytelling session about how a young seamstress became a spy and a martyr for independence.
    ✅ Discover the connection between La Pola and the beer ‘Pola’, understanding how her name was commercially used and what it means today.
  2. Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Chicha Workshop
    Hands-on workshop—grind corn, mix with panela, and learn the ancient fermentation process.
    Taste traditional and modern chicha, connecting with travelers over this revived cultural icon.
  3. 15m · Admission ticket included
    Manu Chao’s House – Visit the former home of the legendary musician.
  4. Barrio La Candelaria
    30m · Admission ticket included
    the viche tasting is an intimate pause to listen to and savor Colombia’s Pacific region. Viche is a traditional alcoholic beverage from the Pacific, handcrafted by Afro-descendant communities, and during this experience three different types of viche will be tasted, each with its own profile and traditional uses. Through the tasting, we will explore its history, ancestral origins, and cultural, ritual, and community value, understanding viche as living memory, resistance, and territory in liquid form.
  5. La Trocha - La Casa de la Paz
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The final stop of the Anti Tour is La Trocha, a space of living memory and reconciliation. Born out of Colombia’s Peace Agreement, this project has become a place of encounter where travelers can engage in direct conversations with former FARC guerrilla combatants and victims of the armed conflict, hearing their stories firsthand. Alongside craft beer produced as part of the project, this stop invites open dialogue, reflection, and a deeper understanding of how peace is also built through community-based, everyday, and deeply human initiatives.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point will be at the Gabriel García Márquez Journalists' Park, in front of the "Welcome to Bogotá" sign.

End point

El tour termina en La trocha Casa de la paz

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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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