Tour operator
Beyond Colombia
A Bogotá tour company running since 2012, offering free walking and food tours, a Paloquemao fruit tour and day trips to Zipaquirá and Guatavita.
Bogotá Graffiti Tour
The city's original street art walking tour, running since 2011 with tip-based shared tours daily at 10:00 and 14:00 from Parque de los Periodistas.
At a glance
- Type
- Street art walking tour
- Area
- La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia
- Official site
- bogotagraffiti.com
Good to know
- Tip-based shared tour
- Private tours
- Spray-painting workshops
Why we recommend it
Bogotá Graffiti Tour has been running since 2011 and describes itself as the first graffiti tour in the city. It has become one of the most popular ways to spend a morning or afternoon in the centre, and the company says more than 50,000 visitors have joined its walks. The tours introduce the street art you see on the walls of the old town and downtown, and the context behind it.
The main product is the shared tour, which runs daily at 10:00 and 14:00 on fixed schedules. It is offered as a free, tip-based tour, with a suggested contribution, so you pay what you feel it was worth at the end. The guides are named on the company's website, and the format is relaxed enough for questions along the way. Among those listed are Giovani Martin, Ivonne and Jose Ayala. The company has received TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice recognition, and its website is available in English and Spanish, which makes it easy to check schedules and book before you arrive in Colombia. The suggested contribution is shown on the booking page.
For groups who want more flexibility, there is a private tour that can be tailored to your interests and includes a short spray-painting experience, and the company runs spray-painting workshops aimed at solo travellers, schools and private groups. Bookings are made through the company's website, and questions can be sent by WhatsApp to +57 321 2974075.
The meeting point is the Parque de los Periodistas in La Candelaria; look for guides with blue umbrellas. The company reminds visitors that Bogotá sits at about 2,600 metres above sea level, so bring sun cream and water, and wear comfortable shoes for walking. A light rain jacket is sensible, as the weather can change quickly during the day.
The tour suits art lovers, photographers, families with older children and anyone who wants an introduction to the city's contemporary culture alongside its colonial history. It works well on your first or second day, followed by an afternoon in the museums of La Candelaria. Booking ahead is recommended, especially for the private tour and workshops.
Bogotá Graffiti Tour FAQs
When do the shared graffiti tours run?
Daily at 10:00 and 14:00.
How much does the tour cost?
The shared tour is tip-based, with a suggested contribution paid at the end.
Where does the tour start?
At the Parque de los Periodistas in La Candelaria. Look for the blue umbrellas.
How long has the company been running?
Since 2011. It describes itself as the first graffiti tour in Bogotá.
Are private tours available?
Yes. Private tours can be customised and include a short spray-painting experience.
Can I try spray painting?
Yes. The company runs spray-painting workshops for travellers, schools and groups.
How do I book?
Through the company's website, or ask questions by WhatsApp on +57 321 2974075.
What should I bring?
Sun cream, water and comfortable shoes, as Bogotá is at about 2,600 metres.