Candelaria Food Tour
USD 55per person
View & bookWalking · 4 hFlavors & history
Food Tours & Cooking Classes · Bogotá, ColombiaKeep your senses alive
Taste the stories behind Colombian food.
Signature experiences
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Food tours, cooking classes and tastings in Bogotá and beyond. Open an experience to see the details, check available dates and book online.
View & bookBogotá Fruit Tour
USD 60per person
View & bookWalking · 3 hPaloquemao Market
Caribbean Cooking Class
USD 70per person
View & bookCooking · 3 hCarimañolas in a family home
★ 4.92Airbnb rating
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4cities
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Who we are
Eatable Stories is a culinary experiences company that connects travelers with local culture through flavors, stories and traditions. We design food tours, cooking classes, market walks, coffee and chocolate tastings, and cultural routes that go beyond the plate to become the most memorable part of the trip. We are certified tour operators (RNT 271715), operating in Bogotá with presence in other cities across Colombia and Latin America. All our guides are gastronomers or specialized historians, and our services are available in Spanish, English and Portuguese. Our Candelaria Food Tour is one of the highest-rated food tours in Bogotá, with a 4.92/5 rating from 38 Airbnb reviews.
Why travel with us
Guides who know their foodEvery guide is a gastronomer or a specialized historian — you taste the dish and hear the story behind it.
Small groupsPersonal, unhurried experiences where there is time for every question and every bite.
Three languagesExperiences run in English, Spanish or Portuguese — your choice.
Certified operatorRegistered Colombian tour operator (RNT 271715), with professional backing on every experience.
Real places, real peopleMarkets, family kitchens and neighborhood corners off the tourist circuit — and the people who cook there.
Loved by travelersRated 4.92 out of 5 on Airbnb by guests from all over the world.
Corporate experiences
Corporate Team Building
Participatory cooking with team-building methodology — integration, kick-offs, year-end and executive retreats. Every option includes a facilitator chef, ingredients, full menu, set-up, logistics and venue operation. Tailored quote by group size.
01Roots that Connect
Essential integration2.5 hInitial integration & basic collaborationTailored quote
02Olla Común
Corporate team challenge3 hCollaborative competition by teamsTailored quote
03Leaders’ Table
Premium leadership lab3.5–4 hExecutive leadership & strategic reflectionTailored quote
04Bites of Colombia
Small Colombian sharing plates3.5–4 hSocial collaboration & creativityTailored quoteGuest reviews
“Juliana was a fantastic guide. She knows so much about food and the history of the dishes, and she really made it feel like a group of friends just having an amazing time. I would recommend this tour to anyone and everyone!”
“We loved this food tour! Andrés did a great job explaining local foods and their importance to the culture. We had a lot of fun and ate so much food!”
“Very fun tour! Jenny was great. This tour was a highlight of our trip to Colombia!”
The Magazine
Stories that have been cooked
Food history from Colombia and beyond — the dishes, markets and rituals behind our tours.
Welcome to the Delicious World of Hot Cocoa in Colombia
Trace the journey of hot cocoa in Colombia — from its ancient roots and colonial elite status to the humble chucula and the rise of coffee.
The Paipa Pilgrimage: A Cheesy Tale of Traditions
Legends, cattle rushes, and long mountain roads shaped Paipa cheese, Colombia's beloved semi-mature 'Cheese of the Republic' from the Boyacá highlands.
The Legendary Arepa de Huevo: A Taste Worth the Trip
From Sephardi empanadas to Luruaco's famous festival, the story of the egg-filled fried arepa that rules the Colombian Caribbean's street corners.
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Questions travelers ask
How much does a food tour in Bogotá cost?
Our Bogotá food tours cost USD 55–60 per person: the Candelaria Food Tour, Chapinero Food Tour and Bogotá Beer Tour are USD 55, and the Bogotá Fruit Tour is USD 60. Cooking classes run USD 60–75, tastings USD 55–85, and private day trips (Páramo de Cruz Verde, Salt Cathedral of Zipaquirá) USD 195–250.
Which food tour should I take on a first visit to Bogotá?
The Candelaria Food Tour — a 4-hour walk through Bogotá’s historic center with 15 tastings, starting at the Planetarium at 10:00 AM. It is our most-reviewed experience, rated 4.92/5 on Airbnb.
Are the tours available in English?
Yes. Every experience runs in English, Spanish or Portuguese (the Páramo de Cruz Verde day trip runs in Spanish and English). All guides are gastronomers or specialized historians.
How do I book, and is confirmation instant?
Book online on each experience page with instant confirmation. Coffee and chocolate tastings are scheduled on request via WhatsApp (+1 978 643 5366).
Is Eatable Stories a licensed tour operator?
Yes — we are a registered Colombian tour operator, RNT 271715, operating in Bogotá with experiences in Santa Marta, Pasto and Curitiba (Brazil).
How big are the groups?
We keep groups small so there is time for every question and every bite; cooking classes are capped for personalized attention.