Bogota
Bye-bye touristy, hello secret Bogotá.
Hidden Gems • 3 hours
5
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Bye-bye touristy, hello secret Bogotá.
Why only tick off the beaten tourist path when you have a local insider?
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Skip the guidebook—your local host reveals Bogotá’s hidden gems, like secret historic shops.
- Savor Bogotá’s daily life with sweet market aromas and moments away from the tourist rush.
- Discover the hidden murals behind Bogotá’s globally acclaimed street art scene.
- Head to La Macarena for striking architecture and off-the-radar cultural spots.
- Sip Colombian coffee where the locals go, and learn about the city’s café culture.
- Wander historic districts where Bogotá’s layered past meets today’s local rhythm.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Enjoy an adventure of lively Bogotá off the beaten track, by skipping the crowds at Plaza Bolívar to squeeze into a hidden colonial home once a hole in the wall for hungry visitors, or peek through the window of a sassy salsa school — ¡Bravo! See the world's first crowd-funded skyscraper that didn't go as planned, and admire tributes to a young graffiti artist on the bridge of Avenida Boyacá. At a market locals love, see, smell and taste why Colombia is one of the most biodiverse nations, before heading to creative barrio La Macarena to see Colombian society through the eyes of foreign photographers at a hidden art nook. Once there, appreciate everything from Caribbean salsa music to Mexican mariachis, as you navigate its multi-cultured streets.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of our Hidden Gems experiences in South America
Jul 2025
Ceci was a wonderful guide! Easygoing and helpful and full of fun facts. We all agreed our day with her was a top highlight of our trip. Thank you Ceci!
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Robert
Jun 2025
This is a walking tour which is tailored to your needs and interests. Monika has varied technological interests, which extend far beyond Sweden.
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Ricky
Jun 2025
Our guide (Daniela) was extremely knowledgeable about the sights and historical places of Naples. She was accommodating to our interests- best place for gelato and pastries the shopping area, the Spanish quarter. It was an extremely hot day but we weren’t rushed, it was our tour and Dan was so accommodating. On reflection it was great value for money as we saw lots and learnt lots about the fantastic Naples, the culture and history. Truly fascinating city.
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Barbara
Jun 2025
Our guide, Martina, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us just the right amount of history/facts about all the sites we were seeing. Loved that she tailored the tour exactly to our needs and wants. Great experience. Thank you Martina!
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David
Jun 2025
Serena was our guide and she made the tour fantastic from beginning to end. She tailored it to our needs and was so knowledgeable. We sample the local food, heard about local culture and history. Serena’s passion for Napoli was infectious. We would highly recommend, even to teeenagers..our 14 and 16 year old loved it.
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Gillian
Jun 2025
We had a wonderful morning with Kento! He was so knowledgeable and we learnt so much - every question we asked Kento had the answer! He took us to the most beautiful place, it was a real highlight of our holiday. Thank you Kento!
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