Colombia · WORKSHOPS IN BOGOTÁ
The 14 best workshops in Bogotá you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
A 2.5 hour specialty coffee workshop in Bogotá’s Chapinero with English guides, regional tastings, and a short neighborhood walk.
“There were many great highlights with this experience. I really did enjoy learning about the different coffees; and how to properly taste for the balance, note, and sweetness of the different types of coffee. Awesome tour guide! She was quite knowledgeable about coffee”
Beginner friendly Bogotá graffiti workshop where you invent a name and paint a throwup 3D piece with expert coaching at Ocio Gallery.
“I was very impressed both by the artist who led this workshop and by the gallery (OCIO) where it was hosted. The workshop started with a chance to explore the gallery, which is full of amazing prints by an array of Colombian artists. They also sell a line of printed clothing - really interesting work, and a chance to take home an exceptional souvenir. (If you don't take the workshop, you could still have a super visit to the gallery, which is close to the La Perseverancia Market and lots of eating options.) The grafitti workshop took place in a courtyard behind the building, with walls covered by experiments and…”
Create your own Colombian emerald ring in a small Bogotá workshop, with a local jeweler and a metals history stop by Museo Casa de la Moneda.
“We had an amazing time crafting the rings! It was so much fun and they turned out so pretty - highly recommend if you have time and want to have an exceptional souvenir from Colombia!”
Private 90-minute salsa and Latin rhythm class in Bogotá for beginners and experienced dancers, with English support and tailored coaching.
“I would definitely recommend taking a salsa class with Julien. He was a great instructor and tailored the class to our skill level. One of the most fun things we did in Bogota.”
Private salsa and bachata dance lessons in Bogotá’s La Candelaria, guided by skilled instructors, with optional night-route dancing. 1.5 hrs, $20.
“Thanks to José for the excellent classes while I was in Bogotá for a few weeks. He was able to provide a good explanation of Salsa styles, music, and technique that were catered to my skill level. Classes were fun, challenging and energetic!”
Shop La Perseverancia market, then cook three classic Colombian dishes with Liz in a private 4-hour class, including coffee or tea.
“6:16 Private Colombian Cooking Cl... Bogota, Colombia Write your review Liz was very outgoing and enthusiastic about her passion for cooking. She described the ingredients and the cooking process in detail and allowed us to be interactive all Read more”
Taste Colombian chocolate from five regions in Bogotá, learn how it’s made, and finish by making your own truffles in 90 minutes.
“Our guide was friendly and excited about the tour. She gave good tips for our stay in Bogota as well.”
Make a miniature mochila in Bogotá, take home a full-size bag, taste an Indigenous fermented drink, and walk Muisca sacred lands.
“I loved this activity. Juan was our informative and professional guide. On our walk to the shop, he gave us interesting information about what we were seeing. He also took pictures of us making the mochila. It was fun and I didn't realize the detail that went into the products. The lady at the shop certainly had lots of patience.”
Full-day coffee plantation trip from Bogotá with hands-on farming, garden strolls, tastings including coffee liqueur, and a planned lunch stop.
“Four of us took the Coffee Farm tour to Coloma outside Bogota with Parche Cachaco tours last week. We were just flying into Bogota for the day from Cartagena and Ginna and Diana did everything they possibly could to make the day great and worry free. They met us at the airport and returned us later that evening. Our van transportation to Coloma's farm was perfect and very spacious. It was about a 2 hour, gorgeous ride to Fusagasuga. After a tasty snack on the way we arrived to the Coloma farm and got an excellent and educational tour from Julian, Afterward we sampled the wonderful coffee and coffee liquor.…”
A 3-hour private coffee walking tour in Bogotá with cupping, three tastings, and hands-on lessons at specialty shops for $60.
“An amazing time! We learned so much including a lot of history and how to taste different notes and aromas! Highly recommend.”
A 10 a.m. private food tour in Bogotá with market fruit juices and a hands-on cooking class for hearty ajiaco santafereño.
“Joel was a great tour guide. We got to experience one of Bogotá’s local markets and meet local vendors. One of a kind experience that we can’t recommend enough. The private chef cooking class after the market tour and food tasting was the cherry on top.”
Bogotá salsa night with a Son Rumbero class, dinner and Latin cocktails, then a bar session with live music until 2 a.m.
“I had signed up because I wanted to learn more salsa and above all. Get to know the bars where I could dance salsa. Unfortunately I was the only participant and I learned to dance salsa solo. Five basic steps, of which I already knew at least 2. But the teacher was great. After the lesson we were supposed to go to a hotel to have a cocktail, but that didn't happen and so did the whole tour (which is what I actually came for). As compensation I was allowed to take 2 lessons at the academy the next day, 1 bachata and 1 salsa lesson. Well, that's nice, but…”
Learn graffiti color and aerosol basics in Bogotá, from marker sketches to a 3D wall piece, in a 2 hour private class in Macarena.
“It was an amazing experience! Diego took me from the basics with marker on paper and foundational principles all the way up to spray painting a 3D design on the wall. I loved it and highly recommend. Skip the tourist baloney and experience the real deal!”
Walk La Candelaria with a local guide, then taste Colombian coffee and cacao in a barista-led workshop with latte art.
“Juanita was amazing and her English is fluent. We are a family of 6, with 4 teenagers (19, 18, 16 and 14yr) and she engaged us all for 4 hours. She was full of stories about Columbia’s history and she knows a huge amount, is passionate about her country and wants to share that with others. We really enjoyed the coffee/cacao experience where we were educated about the cacao and coffee process by a woman who has set up a great coffee/cacao shop. Juanita was really generous with her recommendations and helped us navigate the city with ideas for the next few days. I would thoroughly recommend Juanita and her…”
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