Bogotá Graffiti Walking Tour: Street Art & Political Stories

Read the city's walls and understand what they're fighting for

A walking tour of Bogotá's street art and graffiti led by artist-guides in English, covering multiple murals and political works across the city. The guides themselves are artists, so they explain techniques, artist collaborations and the historical and social context behind each piece. Children from age 8 are welcome; the tour runs daily and suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bogotá's street art and murals

• Meet in front of Gold Museum
• Visit mural at Procuraduría General de la Nación
• See mural about migration with indigenous girl
• View two salsa culture murals at Casa Quiebra Canto
• Witness tallest illegal graffiti at Torre Bakatá
• Explore mural with indigenous portrait and hooded woman
• Discover three murals including Spanish artist and parenting theme
• Observe Venezuelan migrant stencil artwork
• Reflect on graffiti origins with letter and character wall
• Explore political posters and stencils on social issues
• See mural about Amazon rainforest threats at Alianza Francesa
• Appreciate mural honoring Indigenous cosmovision
• View mural on Comuna 13 and Operation Orion
• See stencil of last indigenous Hitnu leader
• Play abstract letter reading game
• View murals of social demands by political artists
• End at tallest mural in country on social development

The Experience

You start in front of the Gold Museum, where your guide gives an overview of what you're about to see. From there, the tour moves through the city's street art landscape—past an enormous mural at la Procuraduría General de la Nación that depicts social leaders and human rights defenders, a portrait of an indigenous girl commissioned by the Peruvian embassy, and two salsa culture murals at Casa Quiebra Canto that show scenes from the song "Lágrimas Negras" and a nightclub dance floor. The guide walks you through the stories embedded in each piece: who made it, what techniques they used, and what the art is responding to.

You'll stand in front of the tallest illegal graffiti in the country on Torre Bakatá, see stencil work about Venezuelan migration, and stop at walls where graffiti letters trace the history from cave art to public space art. There's a collaborative mural at la Alianza Francesa about threats to the Amazon rainforest, a tribute to indigenous cosmovision, and political works by four renowned Bogotá artists addressing social demands. One stop includes a game with abstract letters created by famous graffiti writers—a moment that shows how the tour doubles as an introduction to the city's aerosol workshops. The tallest wall in the country closes the route, a space for reflection on sustainable development and tourism's role in the city.

The tour lasts two and a half hours. If you book the shared option, you pay per person what the tour suggests as a tip to cover the guides' work—nothing extra is due at the end, even if other travelers contribute more. Private tours are also available. The guides speak English and are themselves artists, which means the explanations go beyond what a standard tour would offer: you're learning from people who work in this medium and know the community making the art.

What’s included

• English-speaking artist-guides who explain the murals, techniques and stories behind each piece.
• access to multiple street art and graffiti locations across Bogotá including the tallest illegal graffiti in the country, political murals about social issues and indigenous culture, and salsa-themed artwork.
• a game with abstract letters at one stop that introduces the city's aerosol workshops.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Capital Graffiti Tours

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable walking with other travelers and want to keep costs down—you're only paying what covers the guides' work. Choose private if you prefer a dedicated guide and the flexibility to move at your own pace or ask deeper questions about specific artists and techniques.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the shared and private graffiti tour in Bogotá?

The shared tour groups you with other travelers, and your payment per person covers the guides' work; no additional tip is expected at the end. The private tour is just your group with a dedicated guide, available at a separate rate.

How long does the graffiti walking tour take?

The tour runs for two and a half hours, covering multiple murals and street art locations across Bogotá.

Can children join the graffiti tour?

Yes, children are welcome from age 8 and up. The tour is designed to be accessible for all fitness levels.

What's the mural at la Procuraduría General de la Nación about?

It's a large collaborative mural created with social leaders and human rights defenders, depicting their work for food sovereignty and raising awareness about the violence threatening their efforts. Expert artists used metaphor to show the leaders' values and work.

Will the guide explain the techniques used in the street art?

Yes—your guide is an artist themselves, so they explain the different techniques like aerosol, vinyl, and stencil work, plus the inspiration and context behind each piece and artist.

Does the tour include food or drinks?

The tour itself does not include food or drinks. You'll be walking through the city for two and a half hours, so bringing water is a good idea.