Cali Street Food Tour: 15 Samples & Local Market

Cali's Street Food in One Morning: 15 Samples Across Neighborhoods & Markets

You walk through Cali's neighborhoods and parks on foot, learning about the city's history and street culture while stopping at vendors and street art. At the local market, you taste at least 15 food and drink samples (ceviche, chontaduro, lulada, tropical fruits) without having to find them yourself or negotiate prices. The guide handles the stops and the explanations. You just show up hungry and ready to eat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cali's street food and culture

• Walk through traditional neighborhood
• Visit Artesanal park
• See street art in local park
• Sample food and drinks at local market

The experience

So you're walking through a traditional neighborhood in Cali and your guide stops in front of a vendor you'd have walked right past, and suddenly you're holding a small cup of chontaduro (this starchy fruit that tastes nothing like what you expected), and the whole morning clicks into place. That's how the street food tour works. You're not sitting at a restaurant table. You're moving through the actual streets where Cali eats, stopping when something real appears, talking to people who've been selling the same drink or snack for years.

The walk takes you through a traditional neighborhood first, then into an artesanal park and a second park that's covered in street art: some of it just color and energy, some with messages about the city's history and what matters to people here. Your guide talks about Cali as you move, pointing out why certain corners matter, what the murals are saying, how the city's food culture connects to all of it. You're not rushing. You're noticing. And then you hit the local market, where the real tasting happens. Fifteen samples minimum: ceviche colombiano, lulada (a drink made from lulo fruit that tastes like nothing else), tropical fruits you've never heard of, typical dishes that take time to explain. The pace is slow enough that you actually taste things instead of just collecting them.

One practical thing: don't eat much breakfast. Fifteen samples sounds like a lot until you're three hours in and realizing you should have shown up hungry. The tour works for vegetarians too. They'll adjust what you try based on what you eat. And if you're traveling with an infant, they can sit on your lap while you walk. Service animals are welcome as well.

What’s included

Your tour includes all food and drink samples at street vendors and the local market, plus a guide who explains Cali's neighborhoods, street culture, and the stories behind the street art you see along the way.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 10:30

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Callejeros Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to taste what locals actually eat without spending time hunting down vendors or figuring out what's safe to try. The guide handles the stops, the explanations, and the tasting, so you just walk and eat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (10 to 14 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What food and drinks will I try?

You'll taste ceviche colombiano, chontaduro, lulada, tropical fruits, and at least 15 samples total. The exact items depend on what vendors are active that day and your dietary preferences.

Is the tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, the tour is suitable for vegetarians. Let your guide know your preferences and they'll adjust the samples accordingly.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be walking through neighborhoods and parks, but the pace is leisurely with stops for food and conversation.

Can I bring a baby or service animal?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap during the tour, and service animals are allowed.

Should I eat breakfast before the tour?

No, eat lightly or skip breakfast. With 15+ samples ahead, you'll want to arrive hungry to enjoy everything without feeling too full.