Bogotá: Craft Beer Tour & Colombian Beer History

Six Stops Through Bogotá's Craft Beer Scene, Starting with a Game

You start with a traditional Colombian game to break the ice, then move through Bogotá's craft beer scene across six breweries, from the colonial house where Colombian beer began to modern microbreweries in neighborhoods most visitors don't reach. Tastings at Huitaca, Manigua, and four more spots are included, along with the history of how beer shaped Colombian culture. Plan for an afternoon out. The pace lets you taste and talk instead of rushing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Craft beer tour and tasting in Bogota

• Meet at bar and play Tapazo game
• Visit old house of first Colombian beer
• Learn about Colombia's beer history
• Taste tropical pint at Huitaca brewery
• Try craft beer at Manigua brewery
• Sample beer from Medellin
• Visit trendy bar with own beer
• Explore final bar with many craft beers

The experience

The bar is already warm when you arrive. Before the first beer touches your lips, you're playing Tapazo. A traditional Colombian drinking game that does what it's meant to do: gets everyone talking and loosens up the group. It's the kind of opener that makes strangers feel like they've known each other for hours, and it sets the tone for what comes next. From there, you move to an old house where the first Colombian beer was ever brewed, and your guide walks you through three periods of Colombian history (Colonial, Republican, Modern), and how beer and alcohol shaped the country's culture along the way. It's not a lecture. It's the story of a place told through what people drank.

Then the tasting begins. Huitaca is first, a local brewery where you get a tropical pint that tastes nothing like what you'd expect from a beer made this close to the equator. After that comes Manigua, a recognized craft brewery, and then a beer made in Medellín, so you're tasting across regions without leaving the city. If you're still going, there are two more stops: a trendy bar that brews its own beer on-site, and finally a spot with plenty of options from all of Bogotá's craft breweries. By the end, you've had six different beers, six different stories, and you've walked through neighborhoods that most tourists miss.

The whole thing moves at a pace that lets you actually taste what you're drinking instead of just collecting stamps. Your guide knows the brewers, knows the history, and knows which beer pairs with which part of the city's story. Wheelchair accessible throughout, and public transport is nearby if your legs need a break between stops.

What’s included

Artisanal beer samples from six breweries across Bogotá, entry to the colonial house where the first Colombian beer was produced, a traditional Tapazo game at the opening bar, and a guide who knows the brewers and the history of beer in Colombian culture. Wheelchair accessible routes and public transportation nearby.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Walking tour bogota by (The True Colombian Experience)

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to taste Bogotá's craft beer scene without arranging brewery visits themselves, and who are curious about how beer fits into Colombian history. The six stops mean you're moving between neighborhoods, so plan for an afternoon on your feet. That's what lets you see the city and taste across regions in one outing.

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Top questions

What beers will I taste?

You'll taste beers from Huitaca (local, tropical), Manigua (recognized craft brewery), one from Medellín, and three additional breweries including a trendy bar with house-made beer and a final spot with multiple Bogotá craft options.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need a break between stops.

What is Tapazo?

A traditional Colombian drinking game played at the start of the tour to warm up the group and help everyone get to know each other before the brewery visits begin.

Is this suitable for non-beer drinkers?

The tour is built around craft beer tastings, so it's designed for people interested in beer. If you don't drink alcohol, check with the operator about alternatives.

Are meals included?

The inclusions mention artisanal beers and samples, but do not specify food. You may want to eat before or bring snacks.

Is this tour recommended for people with health concerns?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, as it involves walking between multiple brewery locations.