Bogotá: La Candelaria Graffiti Walking Tour with Pickup

Walk La Candelaria’s streets and see Bogotá’s graffiti story unfold

You’ll walk Bogotá’s La Candelaria with a local guide, see murals up close, meet artists at work, and taste Colombian tea along the way. Expect real stories behind the graffiti and moments where the city feels alive around you—sometimes loud, sometimes quietly powerful.

Step-by-step itinerary

Graffiti tour in La Candelaria Bogotá

• Meet guide at Chorro De Quevedo Square
• Explore Bogotá's downtown graffiti
• Discover street art and main artists

The Experience

I didn’t expect the colors to hit me so fast. We’d barely stepped out of the van—our guide Daniel waving us over at Chorro de Quevedo Square—and it was like someone had turned up the city’s volume. Murals everywhere, some taller than the buildings themselves, and little bursts of spray paint on every corner. I tried reading a phrase in Spanish out loud; Daniel grinned and corrected me (I definitely butchered it). The air smelled faintly sweet from a bakery nearby, mixed with something sharper—maybe paint or just Bogotá’s morning chill.

We wandered through La Candelaria, following Daniel as he pointed out pieces I never would’ve noticed alone. He told us about one artist who only paints birds because his father used to keep canaries—funny how personal these huge walls can get. At one stop, we met a woman touching up a mural; she let us watch for a minute and then shrugged when someone asked if she ever got in trouble for painting here. “Not anymore,” she said, smiling. I liked that answer.

There was a moment when we all fell quiet, just looking at this massive mural—a jaguar with eyes that seemed to follow you down the block. I still think about that view sometimes. Later, Daniel took us for tea (can’t remember the name but it tasted earthy and kind of floral), and I realized my shoes were covered in dust and flecks of color from the sidewalks. It felt right though—like I’d actually walked through someone else’s story for a while.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all-risk insurance throughout your walk in downtown Bogotá, guided visits to several major murals in La Candelaria with plenty of stories from your local guide, plus a stop for Colombian tea tasting before heading back to your starting point.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gran Colombia Tours

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Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Bogotá graffiti tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

Where does the graffiti tour in La Candelaria start?

The tour starts at Chorro de Quevedo Square in downtown Bogotá.

Will we meet any local artists during this street art tour?

You may meet artists working on murals during your walk through La Candelaria.

How long is the walking portion of this graffiti tour?

The tour covers downtown Bogotá on foot; exact duration depends on group pace but expect several hours walking.

Is this graffiti tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels as per provided details.

Does the tour include any tastings or food stops?

Yes, there is a local tea tasting included during your visit.

If I have a layover in Bogotá, can I join this street art tour?

Yes, you can select airport pickup if you're joining during a layover in Bogotá.