Cali Street Food Walking Tour: Explore Local Culture and Authentically Delicious Snacks
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Cali
Embark on a Cali Street Food Walking Tour and immerse yourself in the local culture while indulging in delicious snacks. From bakery treats to salty fried goods and refreshing ice with fruits, there's something for everyone, including vegans, vegetarians, and gluten-free individuals. Join us now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bulevar del Río - We will start our Street Food Tour atop Colombia’s biggest urban tunnel.
- Departmental Institute of Fine Arts - We will check out Cali’s biggest public arts school and have our first official stop nearby: bakery.
- Plazoleta Jairo Varela - “Salsa Plaza” or “Cali Plaza” as it’s also known, we will explore this iconic city square and check the trumptets monument. After we explore the square we will head to our 2nd official stop.
- Avianca Park - If during a weekday, in this park we will try an enigmatic regional fruit, said to be aphrodisiac… Chontaduro, with honey and salt.
- Monumento a Simon Bolivar - Around this hero statue we will find our 3rd and last food stop, Cholado, ice with fruits in different preparations.
- Puente Ortiz - We will cross this enigmatic bridge for Cali, over Cali river.
- Iglesia La Ermita - By the end of the tour we will check out the most famous church to the city, and walk back by the River Boulevard.
What's Included
- Scenic views
What's Not Included
- Tips
Additional Information
Join us for a gastronomic adventure in Cali! Savor traditional authentic dishes as we explore the city streets.
I have carefully selected a collection of dining spots known for their genuineness, affordability, and of course, deliciousness.
We have a wide array of food and snacks to try: hot to cold, solid to liquid, sweet to savory, storefronts to street stalls, national favorites to local specialties, fried to baked products, fruits to meats, and everything in the middle.
All the foods for tasting are snacks, not large meals. However, don’t underestimate them; some are quite sizeable!
We warmly welcome vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free individuals, and meat-enthusiasts! We’ve got something for everyone.
Here’s the itinerary for our food journey.
STOP 1: Bread Shop
Taste the authentic Colombian bread. Local pick: pandebono.
STOP 2: Savory fried stuff + juices
Empanada. Papa aborrajada. Papa rellena. Marranita. Aborrajado. Champús. Lulada. Assorted fruit juices.
STOP 3: Icy delights with fruits
Raspado, Cholado.
Location
Subway
Calle 8
Let's see each other outside the Subway Sandwich Store atop the Boulevard del Rio (Calle 8 crossing)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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Lexybee21
May 1, 2024
Thanks for the tour Camilo!! - The tour was great, the food was very good, each stop we went got better and better and the whole story behind each stop was great, the road, everything we saw was beautiful, thank you for everything Camilo, this was very good!!!!!!
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Marialuisapd9259ka
Mar 30, 2024
Excellent tour - I had an amazing experience, thank you so much. I tasted exotic juice and also learned a little bit of Cali 's story, which was really helpful for me.
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Jerryer
Mar 28, 2024
Excellent tour - My wife and I took the street food tour with Juan Camilo and we really enjoyed it. Not only did we try typical Cali products but he also told us about the history of Cali and Colombia in general.
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Cristina_n7687ld
Mar 26, 2024
Thanks Camilo!!! - Camilo is a real sun!! He made us feel super comfortable. We were a group that spoke English, but since I was (Spanish) I adapted the context quite a bit and was very very attentive. We were delighted!!!
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Ktldolan
Mar 22, 2024
A great way to explore the city! - Juan was the absolute best! His tour was extremely informative, covering history, culture and the quirky side of Cali. The food and drinks were varied and definitely filling. I was the only person on my tour so I got a complete vip experience but I have a feeling everyone walks away feeling that way! Can’t recommend enough.
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Letgoleash
Mar 16, 2024
Such a fun and great way to experience Cali! Juan is the best :) - A group of us did this tour with Juan and had a fantastic time. He is very knowledgeable not just about food, but Cali's history and culture as well! We got to have such a variety of street food and he was very knowledgable and inclusive about my allergy of only being able to eat gluten free foods. It was a great time getting to walk around the city with him.
I enjoyed his tour so much, that I ended up joining him a few days later for his market and exotic fruit tour!
You can tell Juan really loves his job and I would highly recommend him as a tour guide to anyone who wants to get a good look at Cali and eat some delicious grub!
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Aareeder2022
Feb 11, 2024
A great walking tour - Our tour guide, Juan, was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly, and informative. He skillfully balanced sharing historical insights with fun and interesting facts as we explored Galeria Alameda, where the tasty food, welcoming vendors, and diverse offerings made for a delightful experience. This was my first food tour in Colombia, and it provided a great introduction to the culinary options available. Beyond exotic fruits and delicious dishes, it was a fun and enriching cultural journey. Overall, I had a wonderful time, met interesting people, and savored both the food and historical information. I would definitely embark on this experience again with Juan and recommend it to anyone visiting Cali.
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459tessw
Feb 10, 2024
Food tour with some dance lessons in between 😂☺️💃🏻 - Loved this experience got not only to taste and learn about local food but also about history of area and street art. Really well done and for a bigger group still was able to listen and learn. Really enjoyed the food!
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Kimra4573va
Dec 21, 2023
Food Tour is a Must! - This was an amazing tour with a great guide! Juan accommodated me as a solo traveller, and his English is excellent. There is plenty of food options so you should come hungry. He provides historical background of Cali and explore the main square. December is when Cali comes alive and great time to have food. I highly recommend going on this tour.
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Freedom64975171252
Nov 22, 2023
Delicious - The food was amazing and the whole history was told in a really interesting way. We all enjoyed it a lot and highly recommend :)
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