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Free Graffiti Walking Tour Every Day in Bogota

5.0(1,240)Bogota1 hour
VIATOR5.0(19)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1,221)

Description

Bogotá's world-class street art and powerful political graffiti are ready for you to discover. Uncover the stories behind the art, the city's complex past, its present peace process, and its aspirations for a better future. Our tours are not just about sightseeing; they are pedagogical and cultural experiences that aim to educate and inspire. We collaborate closely with local artists and community leaders, reinvesting in the financing and management of new murals that continue to transform the urban landscape. Being artists themselves, our knowledgeable guides will introduce you to a diverse range of artists and their techniques, sharing their sources of inspiration and providing the political, cultural, historical, and geographical context necessary to truly understand and appreciate their work. *If you choose the Shared option: you will share this tour with other travelers. What you pay per person is equal to the amount we suggest to tip the guides and cover their work (minus the commission). At the end of the tour, you don't have to pay anything extra (even if other travelers do)*

Tour Options

Graffiti Walking Tour -Private
  • Your family and friends Choose your language: Spanish, English, French, German and Italian
Graffiti Walking Tour-Shared

Itinerary

10 min

At the starting point in front of the Gold Museum, our guide will provide a warm welcome and give an overview of the tour's objectives.

10 min

We will visit an enormous mural that showcases images created in collaboration with social leaders and human rights defenders, located at la Procuraduría General de la Nación. This powerful artwork raises awareness about the violence threatening their work for food sovereignty. Expert artists skilled in social communication have metaphorically depicted the leaders' work and values in this mural.

5 min

This mural recognizes the challenges of migration and features a portrait of an indigenous girl belonging to a nomadic tribe. The artwork was commissioned by the Peruvian embassy and created by two women painters from Bogotá and Lima.

5 min

Two Distinct Salsa Culture Murals: We will encounter two murals that depict different aspects of salsa culture, located at the famous salsa club Casa Quiebra Canto. One represents the song "Lágrimas Negras" (Black Tears), while the other portrays a vibrant dance scene in a famous salsa nightclub.

5 min

The Tallest Illegal Graffiti: We'll witness the tallest illegal graffiti in the country, located on a semi-abandoned skyscraper called Torre Bakatá.

5 min

This stop features a mural with a portrait of an indigenous person placed under a hooded woman's watchful gaze. The artwork explores the contrast between aerosol and vinyl techniques.

15 min

At this stop, we can see 3 murals: first a mural created by a renowned artist from Spain who gained prominence in the 1990s. We'll encounter the works of a prominent photographer who transforms portraits from his travels into stencils. In the end, this stop showcases a mural that delves into themes of parenting and freedom, evoking deep psychological contemplation.

5 min

Venezuelan Migrant Stencil: We will observe a stencil artwork highlighting the experiences of Venezuelan migrants.

5 min

This stop features a wall adorned with graffiti letters and characters that provoke reflection on the origins of graffiti and the nuances between muralism and graffiti. It takes us on a historical journey from cave art to public space art.

5 min

We'll explore an area with political posters and stencils that address current social issues

5 min

This mural is a collaborative project involving art, science, and the environment, hosted at la Alianza Francesa Sede Centro. It raises awareness about the threats facing the Amazon rainforest.

5 min

Tribute to Indigenous Cosmovision and Cultural Heritage: We'll appreciate a mural paying homage to the Indigenous worldview and their cultural heritage.

5 min

Mural about Comuna 13 and Operation Orion: Based on powerful photographs by journalists, this mural portrays the resilience of the community in the face of false positives. It exemplifies our agency's collaboration with artists and serves as a platform for their artwork.

5 min

Stencil of the Last Indigenous Leader of the Hitnu Culture: This stop features a stencil depicting the last indigenous leader of the Hitnu culture, highlighting the tensions between development and highlighting the tensions between development and cultural preservation.

5 min

Abstract Letter Reading Game: We'll engage in a game involving abstract letters created by famous graffiti writers, promoting our aerosol workshops accessible to all.

5 min

Murals of Social Demands: Four renowned political artists from Bogotá have created murals highlighting the foundations of society and its social struggles.

10 min

The Tallest Wall in the Country: This mural showcases diversity and provides a space for reflecting on a better future based on sustainable social development and the role of sustainable tourism.

Highlights

Experienced English-speaking guides and the exploration of multiple street art and graffiti locations.

What's included

Included
Experienced English-speaking guides and the exploration of multiple street art and graffiti locations.
Not included
Food and tips

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions.

Reviews(1,240)

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F6628SQbenw
July 14, 2026
Awesome

Cami was great, loads of information, really cool graffiti’s with interesting backgrounds, cannot thank Cami more and a great surprise at the end!!!

Operator response

Thanks so much Ben. Glad you had such an authentic tour with a local artist.

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Y6772UFjackb
July 12, 2026
Great

Valuable information about history and current situation of Columbia.

Operator response

Thanks Jack. Seems like you had a great time with Jay. Remember it’s ColOmbia no Columbia. 🙌

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V8689PQleslieb
July 12, 2026
Jay rocks!

Jay is the best tour guide ever! So knowledgeable and fun. We will seek him out in the future for other tours for sure.

Operator response

Thank so much Leslie for coming on our free tour.

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estefaniaa870
July 12, 2026
Don’t miss it !!

The experience was incredible .

Operator response

Thanks Estefania. Glad you had such a great time with Jay on our free walking tour.

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Kate Myers S
July 10, 2026
What an amazing cultural experience!

We had an incredible time with Andrea showing us the city and all the artists symbols and art. It was unique and a great way to understand the culture.

Operator response

Thanks Kate. Glad you got a different perspective of the city with a local artist.

5
59lautarol
July 10, 2026
Great

Incredible presentation by Diego in the graffiti showcase

Operator response

Muchas gracias Lautarol por unirse a nuestro recorrido.

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lu_sm618
July 9, 2026
Very envolving tour

Amazing tour, guided by Jef. politically, sociologically and artistically very lively and enticing!

Operator response

Thanks so much for joint our free tour. Glad you had a great time with Jeff.

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Sheamcc
July 9, 2026
Awesome tour.

Very informative and got to see some really cool art across bogota. Jay was really cool and had taught us a lot. I would highly recommend to anyone.

Operator response

Jay is the best. Thanks so much Shea for joining our free walking tour.

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AmyG2394
July 9, 2026
Do this tour

Amazing tour. We learned a ton about graffiti, but also about Colombian history and current social context. Jay was fantastic.

Operator response

Thank you so much Amy. Glad it was much more than just a graffiti tour.

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416kamw
July 9, 2026
Amazing Graffiti Art Tour!

Jay is awesome guide. He is super knowledgeable and engaging. Most memorable experience!

Operator response

Thanks so much Kam for joining our free walking tour. Jay is the best.

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