Graffiti Tour: a fascinating walk through a street art City

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Bogotá, Colombia

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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

WHAT TO EXPECT

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Tallest Illegal Graffiti: We'll witness the tallest illegal graffiti in the country, located on a semi-abandoned skyscraper called Torre Bakatá.
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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.
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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.
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Venezuelan Migrant Stencil: We will observe a stencil artwork highlighting the experiences of Venezuelan migrants.
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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.
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We'll explore an area with political posters and stencils that address current social issues
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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.
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Tribute to Indigenous Cosmovision and Cultural Heritage: We'll appreciate a mural paying homage to the Indigenous worldview and their cultural heritage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Murals of Social Demands: Four renowned political artists from Bogotá have created murals highlighting the foundations of society and its social struggles.
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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.

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Posted By : T9147BJjulianl
Increible forma de conocer colombia y Bogotá a través del arte callejero. Muy muy recomendado incluso para colombianos.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 13:28:54

Posted By : Escape81565
Unbelievable!! Jeff's knowledge and storytelling made the tour more rich and enjoyable! Definitely recommend and would do it again!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 13:25:17

Posted By : 184georginam
Amazing tour with Diego, so interesting to hear all the political and cultural influences behind all the art. He is very passionate about Bogotá graffiti and has a lot of insider information to provide a good story about the art and it's meaning.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 17:27:19

Posted By : DayTrip41986805773
C’était incroyable comme tour! J’en ai beaucoup appris et c’était très intéressant et stimulant !Ana( notre guide) était charmante et très expressive! Cela a fait ma journée car j’en ai appris beaucoup!Son anglais était parfait et donc on comprenait tous tres bien!C’est clairement une expérience à recommander !
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:17:50

Posted By : D1232UJjulias
Het was een fantastische tour met Ana langs de vele murals van de stad. Heel veel informatie en er is geen vraag die ze niet beantwoord
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:17:14

Posted By : Shuyantravel
Fantastic 3 hours of walking in Bogota and learning the graffiti arts. Very educational. Truly enjoyable and strongly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 13:15:36

Posted By : 414alissan
The grafitti tour led by Ana was super informative and provided great insights into the history and current grafitti in Bogota.
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 17:08:26

Posted By : 15meltema
The graffiti tour was incredibly informative, with an exceptionally friendly and engaging guide. Ana spoke excellent and very clear English, making it easy to follow along. Walking through the streets of Bogotá and admiring the wall art was a delightful experience. The tour was well-organized, and the stories behind the artworks helped us understand their significance. We also learned about how different graffiti pieces are planned and executed. It was an enjoyable and enriching experience that I highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 11:52:59

Posted By : Resort217080
I highly recommend this tour. The guide is so knowledgeable and passionate about this form of art. I felt so moved and insipidez afterwards. You can walk around the city and learn about the role of art in local politics and within social movements in Colombia. It is so worth it! Thank you 💚
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 21:48:14

Posted By : cbR2349KP
Absolutely awesome! One of the best things I’ve done in Bogota! Our guide, Ana, was so informative, energetic and passionate. I look at the city with a new level of optimism.
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 17:37:08