Coffee gets taught fast here. This private Bogotá walk turns specialty coffee into a hands-on lesson, with tastings at multiple cafés and a guide who explains what you’re really sensing.

I especially like the cupping sheet format, which gives you a simple way to describe aromas and notes instead of just guessing. I also like that you taste the same world of coffee across different brewing methods at three stops, so the lessons actually stick.

One thing to consider: it’s a 2–3 km walk with about 1 hour at each café, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for cooler indoor temps.

Key things to know before you go

• Cupping sheet training: You’ll use a descriptor-based sheet to evaluate coffees, not just sip and move on.
• Three café stops, three brewing angles: La Parla Workcafé, Café 18 Rosales, then Libertario Coffee Roasters on Calle 70a.
• Baby coffee plants at Stop 2: Café 18 Rosales includes a chance to meet young coffee plants while learning processes.
• A guide-led, SCA-style approach: The tasting method is tied to standards and references used by coffee professionals.
• Private group experience: Only your group participates, which makes questions easier.
• Bring your own senses: You’ll be asked to smell, taste, and pay attention to how variables change the cup.

Bogotá’s coffee cafés become a classroom

This tour works because it’s not built around one café. Instead, you bounce between three different specialty spots and learn the same skill in different settings. That makes it easier for you to understand what changes flavor: the coffee itself, how it’s processed, and how it’s brewed.

You’ll also feel the difference between drinking coffee casually and actually tasting it. The guide will push you to describe what’s in your cup, using simple terms tied to real aromas and flavors—not vague impressions.

And yes, you’ll walk. But it’s a practical kind of walking, roughly 2–3 km total, with short breaks built into the cafés.

Meeting point on Cra. 3 and how the 3-hour loop flows

You start at Cra. 3 #74-00, Chapinero, Bogotá. The experience ends at Libertario Coffee Roasters – Calle 70a (Cl. 70a # 5-37), so you’re finishing near the action instead of backtracking.

Expect about 3 hours total. Each stop is about 1 hour, with a mix of explanation and tastings. Since it’s a private activity in English, you can ask questions without feeling like you’re interrupting a classroom full of strangers.

This is also near public transportation, so if you’re bouncing around Bogotá anyway, you won’t feel stuck. Still, plan to arrive a few minutes early so you can get settled before the group starts.

Stop 1 at La Parla Workcafé: coffee variables plus cupping fundamentals

La Parla Workcafé is where you lay the groundwork. You’ll wait outside first, then head in as the session begins. Inside, you’ll learn how coffee variables affect the cup and you’ll taste specialty coffee prepared for the experience.

The key moment here is cupping. You’ll get a coffee cupping sheet and learn how to evaluate using descriptors. In other words, you’re not only learning what you like—you’re learning how to explain it.

Practical stuff matters. The tour recommends you:

• Arrive early
• Dress warmly
• Do not use perfume
• Bring an umbrella

That perfume note is more important than it sounds. Strong scents can mess with aroma recognition, and cupping is all about smelling.

Stop 2 at Café 18 Rosales: processes, brewing comparisons, and baby coffee plants

At Café 18 Rosales, the focus shifts to how coffee is made and how its processes shape flavor. You’ll explore the steps that take coffee from its beginnings to the cup, then you’ll taste specialty coffees using another brewing method.

Here’s what makes Stop 2 memorable: you also meet baby coffee plants. Seeing young coffee plants in person helps you connect the cup to something tangible. It’s easier to remember what you learned when you can connect the flavor to the plant and the growing timeline.

You’ll also get a second chance to use the descriptors from Stop 1. The guide will help you apply the same vocabulary to a new cup. That repetition is what turns a one-time tasting into a skill you can reuse later.

Stop 3 at Libertario Coffee Roasters (Calle 70a): coffee history plus another tasting method

Libertario Coffee Roasters on Calle 70a is where the tour pulls in the bigger story. You’ll start with coffee history, including how coffee spread across regions—touching on places such as Ethiopia, Yemen, France, the East and West Indies, India, Colombia, Guatemala, and Brazil.

Then you’ll do more tasting using a third brewing method. After that, you’ll assess the coffees again with the descriptors you practiced earlier. By the time you reach Stop 3, you’re no longer relying on guesswork. You’re comparing.

One subtle benefit here: the tour teaches how coffee’s global expansion can bring both positive and negative impacts. That kind of context changes how you think about what you’re sipping, especially if you’re buying coffee back home.

What you’re learning goes beyond tasting notes

The best part of this experience is how it trains your senses. You’re doing the kind of step-by-step attention that helps you identify what you enjoy and why.

From the guide’s approach, you can expect lessons grounded in professional tasting standards, including SCA standards and references such as the Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia. That doesn’t mean it turns into a lecture. It means the words you use for flavors and aromas are tied to a real framework.

You’ll likely leave with a more reliable way to order coffee. Instead of saying, I want something smooth, you’ll be better able to talk about how a cup tastes and smells—more like: what kind of aroma you noticed, what you’d associate with acidity or sweetness, and what stood out when the brewing method changed.

This is also a tour where you can take a slightly “computational” approach if you like. The guide breaks taste down into variables, and your job is to spot patterns across cups.

Why the $60 price feels fair (and when it’s a great deal)

At $60 per person for about 3 hours, you’re paying for a guided experience that includes:

• bottled water
• a walk of roughly 2–3 km
• a pen
• a cupping sheet
• coffee at each specialty shop
• something with salt during the tour

You’re also getting private attention in English, which matters if you want to ask questions. Many people end up spending more than $60 just buying coffees at multiple cafés without learning a system to taste better.

The other value point: you’re not only paying for drinks. You’re paying for the method and the teaching, so you can use it later when you’re choosing beans, ordering, or even brewing at home.

If you already love specialty coffee and want structured tasting practice, this tour is likely money well spent. If you’re new to it, the pacing helps you catch up without feeling lost.

Coffee tour logistics that actually help you enjoy it

This is a straightforward walking route with a simple goal: different cafés, different brewing methods, repeated practice with the descriptor sheet.

A few small things will make your experience smoother:

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, since it’s about 2–3 km total.
• Keep your scent minimal. The no-perfume recommendation is there for a reason.
• Bring an umbrella and dress warmly, because conditions can shift and cafés may not be heated like you expect.
• Ask questions early if you have preferences. This kind of tour gets better when you steer your curiosity.

The experience is delivered with a mobile ticket, and you’ll receive confirmation at booking. On the day, you’ll meet outside to start together, then move inside when the group is ready.

Who should book this tour in Bogotá

This tour is a good match if you:

• want a structured introduction to specialty coffee
• like learning by doing, not only listening
• want to taste across brewing methods instead of repeating the same drink
• enjoy connecting food to place, people, and process

If you only want caffeine and don’t care about tasting language, you might find the cupping practice a bit intense. But if you enjoy small challenges—smelling, comparing, and naming what you taste—this is exactly the kind of format that clicks.

It also helps that you can meet different guide styles. One review specifically mentions Luis as an experienced barista who can tailor content if you request customization. Another mentions Reese and highlights the guide’s care for the experience. Your best move is to message any specific preferences before you go, so the tour can fit you better.

Should you book this private coffee workshop walking tour?

If you’re in Bogotá and you like specialty coffee, this is one of the most practical ways to upgrade your tasting skills quickly. You’ll leave with a system (the cupping sheet and descriptors), not just a memory of a good drink.

I’d book it if you want:

• guided tastings at three specialty cafés
• a walk that doesn’t waste time
• English instruction with private-group flexibility

Skip it only if you’re very time-restricted, dislike walking, or want a purely casual coffee stop without structured tasting.

FAQ

FAQ

What’s the duration and walking distance?

It’s about 3 hours (approx.) and includes walking between cafés totaling roughly 2 to 3 kilometers.

Is this tour private?

Yes. It’s a private experience, so only your group participates.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Where does the tour start and where does it end?

It starts at Cra. 3 #74-00, Chapinero, Bogotá and ends at Libertario Coffee Roasters – Calle 70a (Cl. 70a # 5-37, Bogotá).

How much does it cost?

The price is $60.00 per person.

What’s included in the price?

Included are bottled water, a pen, a coffee cupping sheet, coffee for the tastings at the specialty shops, and something with salt.

What should I bring or do beforehand?

The experience recommends arriving early, dressing warmly, not using perfume, and bringing an umbrella.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the experience start time. Free cancellation applies within that window.

Is there a mobile ticket?

Yes. The tour includes a mobile ticket.

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