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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Explore the vibrant neighborhood of Chapinero in Bogotá while indulging in iconic Colombian recipes and their rich histories. This culinary walking tour takes you through local hot spots where you will savor traditional dishes, including arepas, empanadas, Pan de Bono, and organic coffee. Meet your guide at Parque de Los Hippies and embark on a flavorful journey filled with stories from local chefs and food artisans. The tour also offers a glimpse into the remarkable journey of cacao farmers who have transformed their lives through sustainable chocolate production.
- Savor local favorites like arepas and empanadas at renowned eateries
- Visit Nuestra Señora de Lourdes cathedral for a cultural insight
- Enjoy organic coffee at a responsible café committed to fair trade
- Experience unique chocolate truffles made by local cacao farmers
What's included
Bilingual guide
Snacks and meals as described
Private transportation
Gratuities
What to expect
Parque de los Hippies
1h
You will meet your guide at Parque de Los Hippies before moving on to try some arepas, a corn flatbread filled with cheese that will give you a sweet start for your gastronomic journey. After, you will taste empanadas, a savory pastry that contains a delicious meat filling that goes great with ají (a typical hot sauce). This stop for empanadas is at a traditional restaurant that has been open for more than a century and according to many, they serve the best empanadas in town.
Iglesia Nuestra Senora de Lourdes
1h
Heading north you will arrive at Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, an impressive neo-gothic cathedral in the heart of Chapinero. A shortstop can be made here to enter if the cathedral is open and if it suits your interest. Next, you will walk a few steps to taste Pan de Bono and Avena, a typical snack from Valle del Cauca region.
1h
You will continue some streets ahead to drink a delicious cup of coffee prepared by a barista with your method of preference. This coffee is served at Café Cultor, a responsible coffee shop that serves fair trade, organic coffee from various regions of Colombia. Here you will understand why Colombian Coffee is so famous and distinctive in its flavor, and how a preparation method can make a huge difference in highlighting coffee qualities. To give this tour a sweet end you will stop to try unique chocolate truffles filled with delicious fruit jams from Colombia in a place that brings sweet flavors from around the country into a traditional Chapinero house. Here you will also learn about the impressive story of these cacao farmers who left fear and illegal coca-farming behind to produce the most unique and tasty chocolates in Colombia.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting point at Parque de los Hippies
End point
Meeting point at Parque de los Hippies
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
