Bogotá Bike Tours

Bogotá Bike Tours runs guided cycling tours from its base on Carrera 3 in La Candelaria, and it is one of the easiest ways to cover the city's spread-out neighbourhoods in a single outing. Riding lets you cover more ground than on foot, with stops to taste and try things along the way.

The flagship is the daily bike tour, offered in English or Spanish, which leaves at 10:30 and 13:30 and needs no reservation. It combines cycling with fruit tasting, coffee and a game of tejo, the traditional Colombian throwing game. The company also offers private bike tours, a graffiti bike tour focused on street art, a bike food tour of traditional Colombian food, and a cooking class.

For stronger riders, there are longer rides out of the city, including a climb to the Verjón peak above 3,200 metres with a visit to a lake, a ride to the Patios pass above 3,000 metres, and a countryside ride on the Sabana de Bogotá. The company also sells a cable car experience over the city, and rents bikes by the hour if you would rather explore on your own, which is especially useful for the Sunday and holiday Ciclovía, when main roads close to cars.

The office opens Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16:30, Saturdays from 8:00 to 16:00 and Sundays from 8:00 to 15:00. You can contact the team on +57 312 502 0554, by WhatsApp, or by email at [email protected]. Arrive a little early for the daily tour to choose a bike and adjust the saddle, and bring a light rain jacket and sun cream. The website has an FAQ section that answers common questions about the tours, and the company also advertises volunteer opportunities for travellers staying longer.

The tour suits active travellers, families with teenagers and anyone who wants a broader view of the city than a walking tour. The altitude makes even gentle rides harder work than at sea level, so take it easy on your first day in Bogotá. The office is in La Candelaria, so a morning ride combines easily with an afternoon in the museums of the old town.