Zebra Fisgona's Rent a Local Friend service is an ideal way to see the Bogota you want to see! - We were a Canadian family of 4, including 2 teenagers, visiting South America for the 1st time with no Spanish language skills. We found Zebra Fisgona's youtube videos doing online research about Bogota before we left home. We loved their energy and the way they presented historical and current information in an interesting way (and their English was fluent). We chose the Rent a Local Friend service as it is flexible, reasonably priced, and allowed us to see what was important to us, both in Bogota and in the surrounding regions. Aleja created a personalized 4 day itinerary that included all of our "must-sees". We had such a fantastic experience - while we are usually DIY travelers, using a local guide in Bogota was the best decision we made. Juanita and Aleja helped us with practical things like finding SIM cards that worked, using Uber and ATMs and fixing issues with online tickets. They had recommendations for groceries and restaurants near our hotel and how to get around safely. Best of all, they were just as much fun in person as they are in their videos. They found what interested each of us, and then shared relevant information about Bogota and Colombia, from a historical perspective as well as what it is like to live here in current day. We would not have seen or learned nearly as much without our local friends. In fact, having watched all of their videos in advance, we arrived feeling we were almost friends and left feeling almost like family. Thank you so much to Zebra Fisgona for making our trip to Bogota an amazing family experience!

Tour and Friend - the perfect match for me. - Exceeded expectations! Aleja is passionate about Colombian culture, history and society. She also knows food both in restaurants and in the market. I speak little Spanish and my goal - in addition to seeing the sights, included gaining skills to use a taxi, take a bus, use an ATM, order in a restaurant. All of my goals were met or exceeded. Aleja has a delightful personality. If you wish to go deeper into any topic of culture or history she has the knowledge and passion to do so. If you wish to see the sights in a simpler less detailed fashion she knows all the key points to share. I had problems with my internet and we went to a mall and installed a better sim card. I wanted to see the market and taste some items - that experience was wonderful. We went to Monserrate and Aleja explained the history. Later in Bolviar plaza she was able to give me an understanding of both the original history of liberation as well as later history from the 1980's and 1990's. I had so much fun that I extended my original 6 hour rent-a-friend to 8 hours. When we said goodbye i felt that I had an diverse and fascinating tourist experience as well as having the feeling that I had spent a day with a friend. Thank-you Aleja.

Stop looking and book this now. - Stop looking and book this immediately! What better way to visit Bogota than with a friend who knows the ins and outs, the language, and will tailor your experience to your interests?? We had a 6 hour with car experience with Aleja the owner. She is smart, so good with people, and just a positive radiant rate person. She picked us up with a private driver who waited for us everywhere we went. She took us everywhere we wanted to go and suggested things we didn’t even know we wanted! She showed us her city with pride and vibrance and we enjoyed every second. Our 12 year old son hit it off with her and had the time of his life asking questions and enjoying the new friendship! We enjoyed it so much that we extended our tour and Aleja and the driver were flexible. This is not just a tour or an activity, this is a genuine bite out of life itself. Thank you Aleja for giving us the greatest gift a person can give, your time and attention and true love for humanity.

One of the best tours i have been on - Possibly one of the best tours i have ever been on.I contacted Aleja a few days before i left for Colombia, and she got in touch with me the minute I landed in Bogota. She set me up with her partner, Juani who met me at my hotel lobby, and off we went. Juani was fantastic. She asked me what i had interest in seeing, and if i did not know, she would suggest things. We went to the Gold Museum and then on a walking tour to see all of the fabulous street art in the La Candaleria section of Bogota. We also stopped for breakfast. The tour options were for 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours with a car or without one. I chose the four hour without car option. We were having such a good time, i wish i had chosen longer. If you are unfamiliar with Bogota or have never been, definitely get in touch with these guys. You will have an amazing time.

Perfect for the solo traveler to see authentic Columbia - If you are thinking about using this tour service but are not sure, know that it will exceed your expectations! I traveled from the US alone and speak no Spanish. I wanted more of an informal tour to see an authentic view of Bogata. Juani did an amazing job taking me to unique locations. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable about Columbian history and culture, as well as interested in my personal experiences. As someone a bit nervous about traveling alone and with preconceived notions of Columbia, I found this to be a profoundly impactful day! I highly recommend that you schedule a day with them!

Best travel dollars we’ve ever spent! - My husband and I absolutely loved our time with Juani! We first hired her for a 6-hour private “rent a friend” tour. We enjoyed it so much that we hired her for a 4-hour tour the next day! Juani provided the perfect blend of “live like a local” and sightseeing, while also providing fantastic recommendations for not-to-miss-experiences when we ventured out on our own. My husband said hiring Juani was some of the best travel dollars we’ve ever spent. We’re excited to get back to Bogota as quickly as we can.

It really is like visiting with a friend - This was definitely one of the best tours I have ever been on in all of my years of traveling. The name of the tour says it all. You are not hiring a tour guide, you are renting a friend. Juani was like visiting a friend in Bogota who happens to know the history and all of the places that you would want a friend(Not a tour guide) to show you in their city. We went to the Gold Museum then went to lunch then I asked to her show me some of the unique street art in Bogota. We also stopped at a local farmer's market and then just spent some time talking. If you only do one thing in Bogota, you should hire a friend for the day.

Thank you so much, Aleja! - Our group (3 american, 1 columbian, 1 german ladies + an American teenager) had two fantastic tours, a walking tour of La Candelaria and a visit to Paloquemado market and Gold Museum. We had a blast, learned SO much and loved Aleja's personality. Very adaptable, empathetic and so knowledgeable. We strongly recommend taking a tour with Zebra Fisgona Tours! Also communication before the tour was very easy.

A warm and informative welcome to Bogotá - Aleja was an amazing guide and friend for my first day in Bogotá! During our 8 hours we were able to explore so much of the city. Aleja has a wealth of information about the history and culture. We went coffee tasting, biked around the main areas Im staying and visiting. We explored the gold museum, a couple important churches, farmers markets, main historical areas, and parks. We saw some of the street art and had some great local food and drink. It was the perfect introduction to help me get my bearings and to feel more at home in a new city. I cant recommend this experience enough! If youre wanting a highly personalized tour with an incredibly warm and welcoming guide, Aleja’s rent a friend experience will be the perfect choice!

See Bogota as a Bogotanian does! - FIVE STARS! We scheduled a custom tour with Aleja on our visit to Bogota. She was very accommodating and created a custom tour exclusively catered towards our interests (food and history). Aleja has a wealth of knowledge and is a true Bogotanian with a great love for her rich culture and is doing a service to both travelers and her country by being a bright light and true to heart representative of Colombia. In addition to being an encyclopedia of Colombian history - Aleja is a true gem of a human being. Her spirit shines as bright as her smile and we immediately felt like she was a fast friend. You will truly get to see Bogota through a local’s point of view and will not regret any time you spend with her. Recommendation: book the eight hour tour! We booked the six hour day and while it was amazing, any extra time spent with Aleja is bound to be enjoyable! Muchas Muchas gracias Aleja! We hope to see you again very soon!