Bogota: Bike Tour Historical Center, Graffiti & Fruit Market

Summary

Ride Bogota’s history, taste fruit at Paloquemao, see street art

You’ll pedal through Bogota’s historic center with a local guide, sample fruits at Paloquemao market, see bold street art on Dorado Avenue, and even try your hand at tejo. Expect laughter, new flavors, and plenty of surprises along 14km of city life.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me wasn’t the traffic or the altitude—it was the smell of ripe guava as we rolled into Paloquemao fruit market. Our guide, Daniel, waved us over to a stall where a woman sliced open something I’d never seen before (I think it was lulo?). She smiled when I hesitated—Daniel just said “try it,” so I did. Tart and sweet at once. That’s kind of how the whole day went: unexpected flavors, colors everywhere, and people who didn’t mind if you stumbled over your Spanish.

We pedaled past the Santamaria Bullring—red brick against grey sky—and Daniel kept pointing out things I would’ve missed: tiny street shrines tucked between shops, a mural with a jaguar that looked almost alive. The graffiti tour down Dorado Avenue surprised me; I thought it’d be just spray paint but there were whole stories in those walls. At Plaza de Bolívar, school kids ran circles around us while Daniel explained why everyone touches the foot of Simón Bolívar’s statue for luck. I tried it too—can’t hurt, right?

I didn’t expect to end up playing tejo (that game with gunpowder pucks) in some back courtyard near Brazil Park. It was loud and messy and honestly pretty fun—even if my aim was terrible. Somewhere along the way we stopped for a quick coffee demo; watching beans go from green to roasted in about ten minutes made me rethink every café back home. My legs were tired by then but nobody seemed rushed—Bogota has this way of making you slow down whether you want to or not.

I still think about that first taste of lulo and how everyone laughed when I tried to pronounce it right. If you’re looking for a day trip in Bogota that’s more than just ticking off landmarks—a real mix of old plazas, wild street art, and fruit juice stains on your fingers—this bike tour is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bogota historical sites and market tour

• Start bike tour in Bogota
• Visit Historical Center landmarks
• See Santa Maria Bullring
• Explore National Museum
• Ride through Brasil Park
• Enjoy Graffiti tour on Dorado Av
• Taste fruit at Paloquemao Market
• Observe coffee bean processing
• Practice the national game Tejo

Top questions

How long is the Bogota bike tour?

The bike tour lasts about 4 hours and covers approximately 8.7 miles (14km).

Is there a bilingual guide on this Bogota bike tour?

Yes, your guide speaks both English and Spanish during the tour.

What sites do we visit on the Bogota historical bike tour?

You’ll see the Historical Center including Plaza de Bolívar, Santamaria Bullring, National Museum, Brazil Park, graffiti on Dorado Avenue, and Paloquemao Fruit Market.

Do I need to bring my own bike or helmet?

No need—they provide comfortable bikes and helmets for all participants.

Is lunch included in this Bogota day trip?

No full lunch is included but you’ll sample fruits at Paloquemao market and enjoy coffee tasting during the ride.

Can children join this bike tour in Bogota?

Yes—children aged 8 or older can join if accompanied by an adult.

What fitness level is required for this Bogota bike tour?

You should have at least moderate physical fitness as you’ll be cycling 14km through city streets.

Will we learn about Colombian culture on this tour?

Yes—the guide shares stories behind historic sites, street art meanings, local games like tejo, and coffee processing traditions.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a modern bicycle and helmet plus guidance from a bilingual local expert throughout central Bogota; you’ll also get fruit tastings at Paloquemao market and experience traditional coffee processing before heading back to where you started.