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Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City
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2 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
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)*
What's Included
- Experienced English-speaking guides and the exploration of multiple street art and graffiti locations.
- Food and tips
Meeting And Pickup
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End Point
We will conclude the tour with a view of one of the tallest murals in Bogotá, next to the Central University, there we'll say goodbye to the group and our Guide.
What To Expect
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Tallest Illegal Graffiti: We'll witness the tallest illegal graffiti in the country, located on a semi-abandoned skyscraper called Torre Bakatá.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Venezuelan Migrant Stencil: We will observe a stencil artwork highlighting the experiences of Venezuelan migrants.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
We'll explore an area with political posters and stencils that address current social issues
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tribute to Indigenous Cosmovision and Cultural Heritage: We'll appreciate a mural paying homage to the Indigenous worldview and their cultural heritage.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Murals of Social Demands: Four renowned political artists from Bogotá have created murals highlighting the foundations of society and its social struggles.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility restrictions.
Operated by Capital Graffiti Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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