Bogotá Bike Tour: 12km Ride Through Neighborhoods & Street Art

Ride 12 kilometers through Bogotá's neighborhoods and stop where locals eat

A four-hour bike tour of central Bogotá covers about 12 kilometers of mostly flat terrain, passing through La Candelaria's colonial center, a fruit market, street art, and the National Museum before stopping in Parque Nacional for traditional Colombian food and a coffee roaster visit. The route includes a chance to watch or play tejo, Colombia's national sport. Group tours depart at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. daily; private departures can start at any time. A bilingual guide, bike and helmet are included.

The Experience

The ride starts in La Candelaria, the historical heart of Bogotá, passing colonial churches and the Botero and Gold museums before reaching Plaza Bolívar. From there you head north to a fruit market where you taste from Colombia's variety of tropical fruits—then cross the street for a game of tejo, the country's national sport played with metal discs and gunpowder charges in a clay court. The pace is casual and stops are frequent, so there's time to watch or join in.

After tejo, the route climbs Carrera Septima past Independence Park, the Bullfighting Stadium, and the National Museum, then cuts through La Merced neighborhood—a pocket of English colonial architecture that feels displaced from London. You enter Parque Nacional here to eat: fruit salads, fresh juices, grilled meats, and corn-on-the-cob from street vendors. The terrain stays mostly flat until the final stretch back to La Candelaria.

The second half moves west through the quiet Teusaquillo neighborhood to Calle 26, where Bogotá's largest street murals cover entire building facades. You'll stop to photograph a sculpture by Fernando Botero, pass the Memorial Center documenting human rights history, then arrive at a small coffee roaster. Here you see how Colombia's arabica beans are selected and roasted for export, then drink a fresh brew. The whole loop covers about 12 kilometers and ends where it began.

What’s included

• Bike and helmet.
• bilingual guide.
• fruit tastings at the traditional market.
• traditional Colombian street food in Parque Nacional (fruit salads, juices, grilled meats, corn-on-the-cob).
• visit to a coffee roaster with a fresh brew of arabica beans.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bogota Bike Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. group departure if you want to ride with other travelers and stick to a set schedule; book a private tour if you need flexibility on timing or prefer to ride with only your own group. The mostly flat terrain and frequent food stops suit anyone with moderate fitness who wants to move through neighborhoods at a relaxed pace rather than cover distance quickly.

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Top questions

What's the route like for someone who hasn't cycled much in a while?

The 12-kilometer route is mostly flat with only a few uphills near the end, and the pace is casual with frequent stops to eat, watch street art, and play tejo. You'll need a moderate level of fitness to complete the four hours, but the bike, helmet and guide are included, and you set the speed at stops.

Can I actually play tejo, or just watch?

Tejo is Colombia's national sport and the tour stops at a court where locals play. You can watch or join in a game; the guide will explain the rules and help you throw if you want to try.

What food do I get to eat on this tour?

You'll taste tropical fruits at the market early in the ride, then stop in Parque Nacional to eat traditional Colombian street food: fruit salads, fresh juices, grilled meats and corn-on-the-cob. The coffee roaster at the end serves a fresh brew of Colombia's arabica beans. The fruit market accepts only cash in Colombian pesos; the coffee roaster takes both pesos and credit cards.

What time does the tour start, and how long does it take?

Group tours leave at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. every day and run for four hours. Private tours can start at any time you choose.

Is this tour good for children?

Children can join if accompanied by an adult. Specialized infant seats are available, and the flat terrain and frequent stops make it manageable for families with kids who can ride or sit in a seat.

What should I bring or wear?

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for cycling. The helmet is provided. Bring cash in Colombian pesos for the fruit market, though the coffee roaster accepts credit cards. The route is urban with some exposure to traffic, so stay alert and follow your guide's directions.