Food & Drink

Cali Street Food & Local Culture Walking Tour

Walking 2 hours +10 tasting options
Tour Highlight

A flavorful walking journey exploring the authentic street foods and neighborhood stories that define daily life in Cali.

Easy walk Guides available in English, Spanish & Portuguese Subway Sandwich store on Boulevard del Río (Calle 8 crossing)
Price from From 105,000 pesos per person
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Eat your way through Cali's culinary traditions: taste crispy empanadas, aborrajados, refreshing lulada, and sweet cholado while learning about the city's rich history.

What's Included

  • Local guide
  • Fritanga stop (fried snacks) empanadas, marranitas, aborrajados, papa rellena.
  • Bakery stop: pandebono, buñuelos, empanada de cambray, almojábana, hot coffee.
  • Shaved ice with fruits stop: cholado, raspado, lulada, champús and more.
  • Some surprises along the way!

Not Included

  • More than 3 items per person per stop (promise you will be full!)
  • Personal purchases (souvenirs, water)
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities / Tips

Itinerary

    Step 1 Boulevard del Río — Cali's most iconic riverside walk. Local vendors, street art, and city life; the perfect introduction to the rhythm of the city.
    Step 2 Café Boulevard — We will show you one of the most active spots in the city; a place where locals gather to dance, socialize, and enjoy salsa music.
    Step 3 Fritanga Los Paisas — Our first food stop is hearty and warm, with plenty of fried snacks to choose from.
    Step 4 La Curva Bar — Decorated with a mural of 3 of the most legendary salsa musicians, because this tour is much more than just food; it's a cultural experience.
    Step 5 La Calle del Sabor — calle de la salsa? salsa street? calle del sabor? What's the difference? Let us show you.
    Step 6 BuoPan — Second food stop to choose amongst different local breads, or even a hot coffee.
    Step 7 Plaza Cayzedo — a historical stop at what used to be Cali's main square.
    Step 8 Historical Downtown — Teatro Jorge Isaacs, Edificio Coltabaco, Parque de los Poetas, Iglesia La Ermita, Puente Ortiz and some modern nightlife recommendations.
    Step 9 Cholados Nancy — Our final stop for a refreshing treat.

Good to Know

  • We can adapt to most dietary restrictions, except veganism — just let us know in advance.