Bogotá 2.5-Hour Graffiti Tour of Street Art and Political Murals
by Capital Graffiti Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$30Overview
This walking tour in Bogotá lasts about two and a half hours and focuses on the city's street art and political graffiti. The tour starts in front of the Gold Museum, where the guide explains the tour's goals. Participants visit multiple murals that reflect Bogotá's social and political issues, including a large mural at la Procuraduría General de la Nación about violence affecting social leaders. The route includes murals addressing migration, salsa culture, and the tallest illegal graffiti in Colombia on Torre Bakatá. The guide, who is an artist, describes the artists' techniques and inspirations while providing political, cultural, historical, and geographical context. Stops include murals portraying indigenous peoples, social communication, parenting, freedom, Venezuelan migration, and political posters about current social issues. The tour also visits murals related to the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous cosmovision, Comuna 13 community resilience, and cultural preservation. Participants will encounter a graffiti letter game and murals by four political artists that highlight societal foundations and struggles. The last stop is the tallest mural in Colombia, which encourages reflection on diversity, sustainable social development, and tourism. The tour includes an experienced English-speaking guide and exploration of various street art locations. Food and tips are not included. This tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Start at Gold Museum
The tour begins in front of the Gold Museum where the guide welcomes participants and explains the objectives of the tour.
10 min
Mural at la Procuraduría General de la Nación
This large mural was created with social leaders and human rights defenders. It highlights the violence threatening their efforts for food sovereignty, using social communication techniques to represent their work and values.
10 min
Migration Mural with Indigenous Girl
A mural commissioned by the Peruvian embassy, painted by two women artists from Bogotá and Lima, showing a portrait of an indigenous girl from a nomadic tribe and addressing migration challenges.
5 min
Two Salsa Culture Murals at Casa Quiebra Canto
Two murals depict different sides of salsa culture; one represents the song "Lágrimas Negras," and the other shows a salsa nightclub dance scene.
5 min
Tallest Illegal Graffiti on Torre Bakatá
The tour observes the tallest illegal graffiti in Colombia, located on the semi-abandoned Torre Bakatá skyscraper.
5 min
Mural with Indigenous Portrait and Hooded Woman
This artwork contrasts aerosol and vinyl techniques, featuring a portrait of an indigenous person beneath the watchful gaze of a hooded woman.
5 min
Three Murals: Spanish Artist, Photographer, Parenting Theme
This stop shows a mural by a prominent Spanish artist from the 1990s, stencil portraits by a photographer who travels for his subjects, and a mural exploring parenting and freedom with psychological themes.
15 min
Venezuelan Migrant Stencil
A stencil artwork focused on the experiences of Venezuelan migrants is displayed here.
5 min
Graffiti Letters and Characters Wall
This wall features graffiti letters and characters that reflect on the origins of graffiti and the differences between muralism and graffiti, tracing art from caves to public spaces.
5 min
Political Posters and Stencils on Social Issues
An area with posters and stencils addressing current social topics is explored.
5 min
Mural at la Alianza Francesa Sede Centro
A collaborative mural project combining art, science, and environmental themes to raise awareness about threats to the Amazon rainforest.
5 min
Tribute to Indigenous Cosmovision and Heritage
This mural honors Indigenous worldviews and their cultural heritage.
5 min
Mural on Comuna 13 and Operation Orion
Based on journalistic photographs, this mural portrays community resilience against false positives and reflects collaboration with local artists.
5 min
Stencil of Last Indigenous Leader of the Hitnu Culture
A stencil depicting the final indigenous leader of the Hitnu culture, highlighting conflicts between development and cultural preservation.
5 min
Abstract Letter Reading Game
A game involving abstract letters created by famous graffiti writers, promoting aerosol workshops that are open to all.
5 min
Murals of Social Demands by Political Artists
Four well-known political artists from Bogotá have created murals focusing on societal foundations and social struggles.
5 min
Colombia's Tallest Mural
The final stop shows the country's tallest mural, which encourages reflection on diversity, sustainable social development, and tourism.
10 min
Meeting point
We are in the corner of the Gold Museum (Cra. 6 #15 - 88) look for your Guide with the Purple Hoodie, Cap or Parasol!
End point
We will conclude the tour in our gallery, where more than 100 artists exhibit their work.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bogotá 2.5-Hour Graffiti Tour of Street Art and Political Murals
by Capital Graffiti Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$30Overview
This walking tour in Bogotá lasts about two and a half hours and focuses on the city's street art and political graffiti. The tour starts in front of the Gold Museum, where the guide explains the tour's goals. Participants visit multiple murals that reflect Bogotá's social and political issues, including a large mural at la Procuraduría General de la Nación about violence affecting social leaders. The route includes murals addressing migration, salsa culture, and the tallest illegal graffiti in Colombia on Torre Bakatá. The guide, who is an artist, describes the artists' techniques and inspirations while providing political, cultural, historical, and geographical context. Stops include murals portraying indigenous peoples, social communication, parenting, freedom, Venezuelan migration, and political posters about current social issues. The tour also visits murals related to the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous cosmovision, Comuna 13 community resilience, and cultural preservation. Participants will encounter a graffiti letter game and murals by four political artists that highlight societal foundations and struggles. The last stop is the tallest mural in Colombia, which encourages reflection on diversity, sustainable social development, and tourism. The tour includes an experienced English-speaking guide and exploration of various street art locations. Food and tips are not included. This tour is not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Start at Gold Museum
The tour begins in front of the Gold Museum where the guide welcomes participants and explains the objectives of the tour.
10 min
Mural at la Procuraduría General de la Nación
This large mural was created with social leaders and human rights defenders. It highlights the violence threatening their efforts for food sovereignty, using social communication techniques to represent their work and values.
10 min
Migration Mural with Indigenous Girl
A mural commissioned by the Peruvian embassy, painted by two women artists from Bogotá and Lima, showing a portrait of an indigenous girl from a nomadic tribe and addressing migration challenges.
5 min
Two Salsa Culture Murals at Casa Quiebra Canto
Two murals depict different sides of salsa culture; one represents the song "Lágrimas Negras," and the other shows a salsa nightclub dance scene.
5 min
Tallest Illegal Graffiti on Torre Bakatá
The tour observes the tallest illegal graffiti in Colombia, located on the semi-abandoned Torre Bakatá skyscraper.
5 min
Mural with Indigenous Portrait and Hooded Woman
This artwork contrasts aerosol and vinyl techniques, featuring a portrait of an indigenous person beneath the watchful gaze of a hooded woman.
5 min
Three Murals: Spanish Artist, Photographer, Parenting Theme
This stop shows a mural by a prominent Spanish artist from the 1990s, stencil portraits by a photographer who travels for his subjects, and a mural exploring parenting and freedom with psychological themes.
15 min
Venezuelan Migrant Stencil
A stencil artwork focused on the experiences of Venezuelan migrants is displayed here.
5 min
Graffiti Letters and Characters Wall
This wall features graffiti letters and characters that reflect on the origins of graffiti and the differences between muralism and graffiti, tracing art from caves to public spaces.
5 min
Political Posters and Stencils on Social Issues
An area with posters and stencils addressing current social topics is explored.
5 min
Mural at la Alianza Francesa Sede Centro
A collaborative mural project combining art, science, and environmental themes to raise awareness about threats to the Amazon rainforest.
5 min
Tribute to Indigenous Cosmovision and Heritage
This mural honors Indigenous worldviews and their cultural heritage.
5 min
Mural on Comuna 13 and Operation Orion
Based on journalistic photographs, this mural portrays community resilience against false positives and reflects collaboration with local artists.
5 min
Stencil of Last Indigenous Leader of the Hitnu Culture
A stencil depicting the final indigenous leader of the Hitnu culture, highlighting conflicts between development and cultural preservation.
5 min
Abstract Letter Reading Game
A game involving abstract letters created by famous graffiti writers, promoting aerosol workshops that are open to all.
5 min
Murals of Social Demands by Political Artists
Four well-known political artists from Bogotá have created murals focusing on societal foundations and social struggles.
5 min
Colombia's Tallest Mural
The final stop shows the country's tallest mural, which encourages reflection on diversity, sustainable social development, and tourism.
10 min
Meeting point
We are in the corner of the Gold Museum (Cra. 6 #15 - 88) look for your Guide with the Purple Hoodie, Cap or Parasol!
End point
We will conclude the tour in our gallery, where more than 100 artists exhibit their work.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.