Our first tour in Columbia which gave us an insight into how many poor Columbian’s have little or no education & end up in gangs.The ex gang members who guided us are ready embracing the responsibility & the chance of turning their lives around with the help of Breaking Borders Charity.We also loved the ladies at the weaving workshop where we bought a beautiful hand loomed rug at a very reasonable price.It made us feel good that the money would go to them personally & help them manage their finances.This part was a bit rushed so think the tour should be 3 hours instead of 2,as we would have liked to spend more time talking to them.Perhaps the starting point would be better outside the church as we came by taxi & it would have saved us the steep climb up from the square.We would not have met these people generally so it was good to see how they survive when across the big main road there is an affluent life going on.I hope that 1 day they will cross that road ..Inspirational tour.

Great insight into the life of the people at Egipto. It is such a success story. We learned about the livelihood in this areas in 1990s and how these people leading a better future to their community.

I read on sites " best experience " and now I do understand why ❤️ In company of Harrold y Pato del barrio de Egipto y Raul de Impulse travel I had an easy walk of a few hours just steps away from the so touristic" plaza del charron de quevedo"en La Candelaria barrio. Amazing way to ear story of a breaking vicious circle of violence and drugs, told by people with strong character who succeed in changing immovable destinies. The force that emanates from it is the force of life and " No Words " the best summary of an adventure that no visitor should be without. a mandatory visit.

Mr. Pumpkin, the former gang leader turned tour guide, provided extremely interesting information about his life in the gang and in the barrio. He was very animated, upbeat, and well-informed. Moreover, his story and that of the community’s positive transformation were inspirational. Our English tour guide Raul was also great. Super-good tour!!

The highlight of my time in Bogotá. The tour is unique, meeting the gang members and understanding their motivation for changing their lifestyles was indescribable.

Cannot recommend this tour enough. Gildardo Arango was so knowledgeable about history and effortlessly weaved his knowledge with our interests into a tour that left us emotionally committed to Breaking Borders. We left rooting and respecting these beautiful humans who are doing the tough work to break a cycle of violence and gangs. Thank you GIGO for being the best guide and to Monkey and Harold who risked letting complete strangers into their lives through their honest stories and sharing of their community. We leave Columbia with you in our hearts and fond memories of this country!

The best way to see human resilience in action. Egipto is known for its troubled past, today we we find a different story. One of Bogota's hidden treasures.

Amazing experience!! Provides a deep understanding of the lifestyle of a community that has been heavily impacted by violence and exclusion

The visit in egypto was very interesting tour, very nice guides, learned a lot, we got a lot of general bogota tips on top also!

Breaking Borders is a fascinating walk through Egipto, a neighborhood that has a history and past of violence and gangs that is now at peace with its past and the citizens are creating a better tomorrow for the youth. You'll hear some interesting stories about events that have happened here, told by the members of the gangs that experienced them. They are sincerely hoping to make a better future for their neighbors and their younger residents. Impulse Travel is easy to work with and arranges everything. You'll be paired with a guide/translator and a local guide/resident of Egipto to accompany you along the streets of the neighborhood. Every corner, wall and street has a story!

It was a true experience to be with impulse travel and meeting breaking borders. We had a pleasure knowing about the history of the area and of course, history of egipto. This is A MUST to do - also to really get a look into some political issues and how breaking borders really wants to change and unite all. Thank you so much for that beautiful experience and seeing all the mural art!

This visit to Egipto was a highlight of my 14 day stay. This is a true story of revival. They, the members of this gang, in this neighborhood, have come so far and have so many opportunities and it all came from them. Stay strong and best wishes.

Very authentic tour in the Barrio Egipto, a former problematic district on the hills of Bogotá where drug- and weapon business was the daily struggle. A perfect example how a whole district can change completely when the right people are meeting the right measures. Felt super safe during the whole tour and the guides provided lots of important information and answered all questions.

Wonderful guides, great tour, unique experience for kids and adults. We learned a lot, saw a part of Bogota that otherwise would have been accessible, and highly recommend. It’s also an opportunity to concretely support former gang members.

Incredible, informative tour of a sadly overlooked part of Bogota - Egipto. Our guides grew up in the neighborhood and were extremely informative (along with our English language translator). We felt safe, and we’re impressed with their presentation of the past conditions and the efforts to bring peace to the area. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bogota! We even met one of guides kids, who had just returned from school. It was great!

This was one of the most unique and interesting tours I've ever been on. Monkey walked us through the difficult history of Barrio Egipto - including his personal stories - and told us how this program is helping to create peace in the neighborhood. It was a great way to learn about a side of Bogota that many don't get to see and support an excellent cause.

We felt very privileged to be shown Harold’s home and we loved his rap dance! Monkey was very open about,his experience as a gang member and even showed us his bullet wounds. Everyone who visits Bogotá should do this tour to get a perspective on the gang era.

Must do experience in Bogota and in Columbia. The stories of the ex-gangs are touching and you see a real Columbia. Doing such initiative without government’s support is impressive!

What a unique and inspiring tour! Andres, Monkey, and Valentina were great tour guides, and showed us around Barrio Egipto, a gang-controlled neighborhood that's too dangerous to explore if you're not accompanied by a local. The tour had a relaxed, informal pace...we even stopped to hang out and drink a beer. This is less of a rigid, "cookie cutter" tour, and more like an informal walking tour interspersed with observations and anecdotes. We also made a brief visit to a knitting workshop that employs mainly older women from the neighborhood who have trouble finding employment elsewhere. Everyone was super cool, and we had a lot of laughs, while getting a brief education about life in a dangerous, impoverished neighborhood. Why go on this tour? It's a rare glimpse into a different way of life and a different socioeconomic environment. But at the end you realize that we have a lot more in common than we realize ☺️

Incredible insider view into life for some in Bogotá. Our guide showed us a few great spots around La Candelaria before bringing us into Barrio Egipto and introducing us to community members who carried the tour from there : explaining the history of the neighborhood, the meaning of the street art, the ongoing push for social change, and even bringing us into his home. The cost of the tour directly contributes to improving the future opportunities for the kids from this barrio. Without a doubt this was one of the highlights of my trip to Colombia.