Pedaling in Full Color: Urban Art, and Cultural Diversity
About This Experience
Our Graffiti Bike Tour offers a unique experience to delve into Bogotá's vibrant art & cycling culture.
As you ride through the city, you'll experience the contrasts between four neighborhoods, discover politically charged and meaningful street art, and enjoy storytelling that provides deeper insights into Colombia.
This tour is the perfect way to experience Bogotá as the capital of graffiti and bicycles it truly is. And Colombia's post-conflict as a social lab for peace and social innovation.
This 3-hour artistic experience starts in La Candelaria and covers 13 km of bike trails, passing through four diverse neighborhoods (Centro, Teusaquillo, Santa Fe, La Macarena), with a stop at a coffee factory and some of the city's largest murals.
Join our Bogotá Street Art Bike Tour and let yourself be amazed by the murals and graffiti adorning the streets of this lively city full of artistic expression!
Tour Itinerary
10 min
The tour begins with a warm welcome and a personal introduction by the tour guide, who is a local street artist/promoter. Bike security tips are provided and the main objective and story argument of the tour is explained: A committed street art movement has channeled the city's resilient soul and the country's memory into an inspiring message for a better future.
10 min
First Wall: The captivating opening stop is a hyper-realistic spray piece depicting a child with a duplicated face, creating the illusion of double vision for the spectators. This artwork skillfully portrays the duality and contrast between innocence and the urban environment, challenging preconceptions and inviting contemplation. Necessary to delve into an urban environment where there's potential for misjudgments and prejudices towards both graffiti and minorities
10 min
Chorro de Quevedo Murals: Admire murals that celebrate indigenous and Afro-Colombian cultures. And learn how as part of our company's mission to support and give back to the local art scene, we commissioned local artists to paint these walls.
5 min
Visit a farmers market facade transformed with vibrant murals showcasing Colombian farmers' culture
5 min
Witness a giant mural created with an impressive painting technique with brooms and mops by the world-renowned Bastardilla, portraying a child launching a shooting star with a slingshot. What wishes could the kid be sending ?
5 min
Mural of Frailejon and Paramos: Discover the significance of this unique highland wet ecosystem through a captivating mural highlighting Colombia's water and biodiversity.
5 min
La Musica es Vida: Marvel at a giant stencil mural paying homage to female singers in Colombia, commissioned by a major music festival.
10 min
Explore an empty pedestal where the Misak indigenous nation removed a conquistador statue, providing an opportunity to talk about political tensions, colonialism and other recent subjects that have inspired artists. From here you will witness the highest vandal graffiti on a nearby skyscraper.
10 min
Seventh Pedestrian Avenue: Encounter a collection of political paste-ups that express various social and political messages. Enjoy finding hidden images and subtle meanings.
10 min
Admire a stencil mural featuring a Wayuu indigenous woman against a backdrop inspired by her intricate weavings.
10 min
Appreciate a captivating giant mural depicting colorful birds in flight representing Colombia and Bogotá’s biodiversity.
10 min
Witness a powerful political mural opposing the influence of the banking industry.
5 min
Ride along a street close to a bulls ring arena adorned with 20 murals created by national and international artists, some of which convey messages against bullfighting.
5 min
Explore various walls adorned with illustrations by female artists, combined with community-driven work in gardens.
10 min
Encounter a mural paying tribute to social leaders who have lost their lives in Colombia. Listen to storytelling and insights about the conflict in Colombia.
10 min
Mosaic of Memory for Peace (Centro de Memoria Paz y Reconciliación): Visit a mural adorned with corn seeds, funded by the Center of Memory, Peace, and Reconciliation, representing the journey towards peace in Colombia.
15 min
Take a 15-minute break to learn about the decriminalization of street art and the decree which supports it while visiting and tasting a local coffee & beer factory.
10 min
Experience a mural at Santa Fe neighborhood symbolizing peace and post-conflict in Colombia, featuring a monkey transforming blackbirds using a cumbia instrument.
10 min
Witness the most iconic mural of the city based on a photograph capturing the tenderness shared between two homeless individuals amidst their challenging circumstances. This 10-floor wall is a powerful representation of compassion
10 min
Conclude the tour with the tallest mural in Colombia, representing cultural and natural diversity as the country's main wealth and tool for a better future through portraits of children from different areas and cultures in Colombia in the downtown area.
What's Included
Included
- Bicycle use
- Bike, helmet, and rain poncho.
Not Included
- Coffee, other tastings and tips
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
We'll meet in front of the big red house, look for your Guide with the Purple Hoodie, Cap or Umbrella!
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.