Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, a city where multiculturalism, chaos, and political history converge. Through this tour, we aim to show you a glimpse of our lives as inhabitants of this chaotic city, so you can connect with its essence—the voices of the streets, the students, the vendors, and the everyday people who bring it to life. Discover the authentic Bogotá, far from tourist clichés. This tour takes you through stories of resistance, betrayal, and revolution, revealing the raw and rebellious side of the city. From La Pola’s defiance to the scars of El Bogotazo, uncover Bogotá’s untold narratives.
End your journey at the Parkway, one of Bogotá’s most vibrant cultural districts. Surr...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Journalists' Park Gabriel García Márquez
The meeting point will be at the Gabriel García Márquez Journalists' Park, in front of the "Welcome to Bogotá" sign.
Return
La Trocha, La Casa de la Paz
El tour termina en La trocha Casa de la paz
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Bogotá is the capital of Colombia, a city where multiculturalism, chaos, and political history converge. Through this tour, we aim to show you a glimpse of our lives as inhabitants of this chaotic city, so you can connect with its essence—the voices of the streets, the students, the vendors, and the everyday people who bring it to life. Discover the authentic Bogotá, far from tourist clichés. This tour takes you through stories of resistance, betrayal, and revolution, revealing the raw and rebellious side of the city. From La Pola’s defiance to the scars of El Bogotazo, uncover Bogotá’s untold narratives.
End your journey at the Parkway, one of Bogotá’s most vibrant cultural districts. Surr...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Points
Departure
Journalists' Park Gabriel García Márquez
The meeting point will be at the Gabriel García Márquez Journalists' Park, in front of the "Welcome to Bogotá" sign.
Return
La Trocha, La Casa de la Paz
El tour termina en La trocha Casa de la paz
Itinerary
1
Monumento a La Pola
At the first stop, travelers will arrive at the Statue of Policarpa Salavarrieta (La Pola), located in the heart of Bogotá. Here, the guide will immerse them in the story of this independence heroine with an energetic and unfiltered narrative.
What you will see:
The statue of La Pola, a symbol of resistance, with her defiant gaze.
Images and visual recreations depicting her life as a spy, her capture, and her execution.
Graffiti and cultural references that keep her legacy alive in the city.
What you will do:
✅ Listen to a powerful storytelling session about how a young seamstress became a spy and a martyr for independence.
✅ Discover the connection between La Pola and the beer ‘Pola’, understanding how her name was commercially used and what it means today.
15 minutes
2
Plaza Del Chorro Del Quevedo
Chicha Workshop
Hands-on workshop—grind corn, mix with panela, and learn the ancient fermentation process.
Taste traditional and modern chicha, connecting with travelers over this revived cultural icon.
1 hour
3
Casa Cicuta
Manu Chao’s House – Visit the former home of the legendary musician.
15 minutes
4
Barrio La Candelaria
the viche tasting is an intimate pause to listen to and savor Colombia’s Pacific region. Viche is a traditional alcoholic beverage from the Pacific, handcrafted by Afro-descendant communities, and during this experience three different types of viche will be tasted, each with its own profile and traditional uses. Through the tasting, we will explore its history, ancestral origins, and cultural, ritual, and community value, understanding viche as living memory, resistance, and territory in liquid form.
30 minutes
5
Cerveceria La Trocha / La Casa De La Paz
The final stop of the Anti Tour is La Trocha, a space of living memory and reconciliation. Born out of Colombia’s Peace Agreement, this project has become a place of encounter where travelers can engage in direct conversations with former FARC guerrilla combatants and victims of the armed conflict, hearing their stories firsthand. Alongside craft beer produced as part of the project, this stop invites open dialogue, reflection, and a deeper understanding of how peace is also built through community-based, everyday, and deeply human initiatives.
