Behind the Pint: Candelaria Craft Beer & Food Tour — 13 Tastings
About
Hey beer lovers—Behind the Pint is a craft beer and food walking tour through La Candelaria, Bogotá's historic heart. Over four hours, you'll wander cobblestone streets and colonial plazas while discovering a side of the city most visitors never see.
Enjoy 13 curated tastings—from independent Colombian craft breweries to ancestral spirits—each paired with regional bites from small, local spots we love.
- Up to 8 travelers in the group
What to expect
- 1Parque de los Periodistas Gabriel Garcia MarquezOur tour begins near Plazoleta de La Pola, where we step inside a traditional cultural house for our first tasting paired with a classic Colombian bar game — a playful, authentic welcome to La Candelaria's hidden side. 20 min Admission included
- 2Just a short walk away, we dive into authentic Colombian street snacks — handcrafted…Just a short walk away, we dive into authentic Colombian street snacks — handcrafted bites that locals love, full of flavor and tradition you won't find in guidebooks. 20 min
- 3Monumento a La PolaWe walk toward the historic Chorro de Quevedo area, where Bogotá was founded. Here we visit hidden spots dedicated to Colombia's ancestral drinks — centuries-old recipes still crafted today — tasting our way through the country's most storied flavors. 35 min Admission included
- 4Barrio La CandelariaLa Candelaria pulses with culture, and craft beer is part of that energy. Near the Casa de Poesía Silva, we step into intimate bars where rock music meets hard-to-find independent Colombian brews — the kind of hidden spots you won't spot on any tourist map. 30 min Admission included
- 5Plazoleta del RosarioWe head into La Candelaria's narrow callejones — hidden alleys where local venues bring people together around food, drinks, and fresh ideas. We join the locals for another round of tastings and the kind of spontaneous conversation that makes Bogotá unforgettable. 30 min Admission included
- 6Luis Angel Arango LibraryAround the Biblioteca Luis Ángel Arango, we slip into the local spots students love — buzzing with live Colombian rhythms — for a round of bolirana, the beloved frog-toss bar game that turns strangers into teammates and any travel group into instant friends. 30 min Admission included
- 7Plaza de Bolivar de BogotaWe end the tour near the main square in one of Bogotá's classic old shopping arcades, where a hidden salsa venue comes alive after dark. Our final tastings, live Colombian rhythms, and one last toast to close the night — 13 flavors, new friends, and a story to take home. 20 min Admission included
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What’s included
- Local guide
- 13 food & drink tastings
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
- Traditional Colombian bar game (Tejo or Bolirana)
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tipping is optional and at your discretion.
- Additional food & drinks beyond the 13 tastings
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years (Colombia). Valid ID required.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
Meet at Plazoleta de La Pola (Carrera 3 con Calle 18, Eje Ambiental, La Candelaria). Look for the statue in the plaza and your guide in an "Eatable Stories" t-shirt. Nearest TransMilenio: Las Aguas (J line). Arrive 10 min early. Running late? WhatsApp +57 318 6855420.