Bogotá Cultural & Culinary Walking Food Tour in La Candelaria: Ajiaco, Carimañolas, Aborrajado & More
by Walking tour bogota by (The True Colombian Experience)
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This walking food tour in Bogotá’s La Candelaria lasts about four to five hours and visits seven local spots on foot. The tour begins and ends inside The Cranky Croc Hostel, with no hotel pickup included unless arranged separately. Participants will taste a variety of traditional Colombian dishes representing different regions. The stops include Di Amato, where carimañolas (coastal fritters) are served; María Tomasa, offering Colombian-style ceviche; Plaza de Mercado La Concordia, where obleas with arequipe are available; Donde el Flaco near Chorro de Quevedo, serving tamal tolimense; Fulanitos Candelaria, featuring aborrajado caleño; Carbón de Leña, known for mamona, grilled beef from the plains; and La Puerta de la Catedral, where ajiaco santafereño soup is enjoyed. At each location, the guide provides cultural and culinary information about the dish’s origin and significance. The itinerary may change depending on weather, restaurant availability, or the guide’s judgment, with some stops replaced by equally authentic alternatives. The tour includes snacks and services of a bilingual local guide knowledgeable in Colombian culture, history, and gastronomy. Vegetarian and vegan options can be arranged if requested in advance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, as bottled water is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point & End Point
The tour starts and finishes inside The Cranky Croc Hostel. This is a walking tour only and does not include hotel pickup unless arranged separately for an additional fee.
Itinerary Note
The stops and their order may change based on weather, restaurant availability, and the guide’s decision. The operator works with multiple local partners, so some food stops may be swapped with similar authentic locations.
Di Amato
Sample carimañolas, a coastal Colombian fritter, at this cozy spot near La Candelaria, representing flavors from Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
30 min
María Tomasa
Try Colombian-style ceviche made with local ingredients that bring a fresh coastal flavor twist.
30 min
Plaza De Mercado La Concordia
Visit this traditional market and taste obleas with arequipe, a popular sweet snack across Colombia.
25 min
Donde el Flaco (Chorro de Quevedo)
Enjoy tamal tolimense, a rich and flavorful dish from the Tolima region, served at a local favorite near Bogotá’s oldest square.
30 min
Fulanitos Candelaria
Try aborrajado caleño, a sweet and savory plantain dish from Valle del Cauca, known for its traditional taste.
25 min
Carbón de Leña
Taste mamona, grilled beef from the Orinoquía plains, known for its smoky flavor and cultural significance.
30 min
La Puerta de la Catedral
Finish with ajiaco santafereño, Bogotá’s signature Andean soup, served in a historic restaurant setting.
40 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia How to meet your guide: Once you arrive at the hostel, please go inside to the reception desk and let them know you're here for the Bogotá Food Experience tour. Your guide will meet you there and begin the tour.
End point
Meeting Point: The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia How to meet your guide: Once you arrive at the hostel, please go inside to the reception desk and let them know you're here for the Bogotá Food Experience tour. Your guide will meet you there and begin the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bogotá Cultural & Culinary Walking Food Tour in La Candelaria: Ajiaco, Carimañolas, Aborrajado & More
by Walking tour bogota by (The True Colombian Experience)
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.$94.30Overview
This walking food tour in Bogotá’s La Candelaria lasts about four to five hours and visits seven local spots on foot. The tour begins and ends inside The Cranky Croc Hostel, with no hotel pickup included unless arranged separately. Participants will taste a variety of traditional Colombian dishes representing different regions. The stops include Di Amato, where carimañolas (coastal fritters) are served; María Tomasa, offering Colombian-style ceviche; Plaza de Mercado La Concordia, where obleas with arequipe are available; Donde el Flaco near Chorro de Quevedo, serving tamal tolimense; Fulanitos Candelaria, featuring aborrajado caleño; Carbón de Leña, known for mamona, grilled beef from the plains; and La Puerta de la Catedral, where ajiaco santafereño soup is enjoyed. At each location, the guide provides cultural and culinary information about the dish’s origin and significance. The itinerary may change depending on weather, restaurant availability, or the guide’s judgment, with some stops replaced by equally authentic alternatives. The tour includes snacks and services of a bilingual local guide knowledgeable in Colombian culture, history, and gastronomy. Vegetarian and vegan options can be arranged if requested in advance. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water, as bottled water is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Meeting Point & End Point
The tour starts and finishes inside The Cranky Croc Hostel. This is a walking tour only and does not include hotel pickup unless arranged separately for an additional fee.
Itinerary Note
The stops and their order may change based on weather, restaurant availability, and the guide’s decision. The operator works with multiple local partners, so some food stops may be swapped with similar authentic locations.
Di Amato
Sample carimañolas, a coastal Colombian fritter, at this cozy spot near La Candelaria, representing flavors from Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
30 min
María Tomasa
Try Colombian-style ceviche made with local ingredients that bring a fresh coastal flavor twist.
30 min
Plaza De Mercado La Concordia
Visit this traditional market and taste obleas with arequipe, a popular sweet snack across Colombia.
25 min
Donde el Flaco (Chorro de Quevedo)
Enjoy tamal tolimense, a rich and flavorful dish from the Tolima region, served at a local favorite near Bogotá’s oldest square.
30 min
Fulanitos Candelaria
Try aborrajado caleño, a sweet and savory plantain dish from Valle del Cauca, known for its traditional taste.
25 min
Carbón de Leña
Taste mamona, grilled beef from the Orinoquía plains, known for its smoky flavor and cultural significance.
30 min
La Puerta de la Catedral
Finish with ajiaco santafereño, Bogotá’s signature Andean soup, served in a historic restaurant setting.
40 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia How to meet your guide: Once you arrive at the hostel, please go inside to the reception desk and let them know you're here for the Bogotá Food Experience tour. Your guide will meet you there and begin the tour.
End point
Meeting Point: The Cranky Croc Hostel Cl. 12d #3-56, La Candelaria, Bogotá, Colombia How to meet your guide: Once you arrive at the hostel, please go inside to the reception desk and let them know you're here for the Bogotá Food Experience tour. Your guide will meet you there and begin the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.