Food Tour in Historic Downtown with a Food Scholar and Tastings

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 3 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Explore Historic Downtown with our food tour. Taste Colombian delights like Yucabread, empanadas, and exotic fruits. Discover the rich stories of local cuisine with our food scholar.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey through Historic Downtown, where you will savor a variety of delicious Colombian foods and drinks. Experience the unique flavors of Yucabread, cornbread, stuffed empanadas filled with brisket and potatoes, and arepas with cheese. Delight in over 12 exotic fruits, refreshing beverages, the finest Colombian chocolate, and specialty coffee, all under the guidance of our expert food scholar. This experience will showcase the rich diversity of regional and local Colombian cuisine, delving into the history behind these recipes alongside their political and cultural significance. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to explore the heart of Colombian gastronomy!

What You Get

Snacks
4 different types of corn and yucca breads, regional arepas, 3 types of empanadas, fruit tasting of 12 exotic fruits, traditional drinks, and coffee
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Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for traverlers with food allergies
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

PANDEBONO Y CAFE EL DORADO

Upon meeting our food scholar tour guide, we will share the complete list of products we will sample and inquire about any allergies you may have. Then, we will begin the tour by tasting traditional Colombian bread. You'll savor a selection of delicious bread made from corn and yucca flour, including buñuelos, pandebonos, and arepas, accompanied by Avena, a delightful sweet oat drink. Also, here you will get an idea of Colombia's agriculture and regional differences explained by our expert.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Restaurante Donde Henry

Next, we go to the top local empanada spot in La Candelaria. Here, you'll experience the authentic flavors of Bogotá's empanadas, filled with a delicious blend of mashed potatoes and shredded meat. This well-known empanada destination also offers a selection of Colombian sodas celebrated across Latin America.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Las Aguas

The third place we will visit is an incredible cultural house where we will experience coca tea, a traditional indigenous drink made from coca leaves. This plant is paramount to all indigenous communities in the Andes, and tasting this beverage is a must!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Fritya

The fourth place we will visit is an exceptional Caribbean pie spot renowned for its arepa e huevo—a corn-based pie filled with egg and shredded meat, always served with suero, a delicious sour cream. This standout location offers an impressive variety of Colombian Caribbean pies you must try!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Plaza de Mercado La Perseverancia

We will certainly head to La Perseverancia Market, one of the most traditional food markets in La Candelaria. There, we will experience the delight of tasting over a dozen varieties of Colombian fruits.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Café del Mercado

We conclude this tour with an exceptional cup of coffee at a local roaster. You will taste the exotic flavors of specialty Colombian coffee and gain valuable insights into coffee production in Colombia from our knowledgeable expert.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
17/01/2025 - 11/08/2026
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SUNDAY
09:00 - 16:00

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Gold Museum, Carrera 6, Cundinamarca, Colombia, CO, 110321

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We meet you at the Gold Museum Entrance. Please provide your phone number to contact you through WhatsApp
End Point

Plazoleta Chorro de Quevedo, Calle 12b, Bogotá, Colombia, CO, 111711

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Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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from  $108.21 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Colombia Standard Time.
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Earliest available date: July 24, 2025
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