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Taste Local Street Food in La Esperanza, Cali - Guided Tour for Food Lovers
On this Cali “Street Food Tour” based in La Esperanza, you’ll taste the city through hands-on food and drink experiences as you explore the streets and parks on foot and learn about local history and street culture; along the way you’ll discover stunning street art with powerful social messages and likely meet street vendors selling delicious bites. The walk finishes in a local market where you sample at least 15 different foods and drinks-tropical fruits like Chontaduro, typical drinks like Lulada, Colombian ceviche and many more-so save room after breakfast. The tour is suitable for vegetarianas as well, making it a great choice if you’re booking a food-focused activity or a cultural walking tour in Cali through Varoom.
About this activity in La Esperanza
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Taste authentic street food and typical drinks from La Esperanza, Cali, sampling at least 15 local bites and beverages along the route.
- Explore the city on foot to see vibrant street art and learn about the area’s history and street culture from a knowledgeable guide.
- Walk through parks, busy streets and finish inside a bustling local market where you’ll try regional specialties like chontaduro, lulada and ceviche colombiano.
- Suitable for vegetarians and all fitness levels, with opportunities to meet friendly vendors and experience the food scene up close.
Important Information
- You’ll try a wide variety of food and drink samples-plan to have a light breakfast so you can enjoy up to 15 tastings during the experience.
- The tour is family-friendly: infants must sit on an adult’s lap and service animals are welcome; the route is accessible for most physical fitness levels.
- Guides provide context on the social messages behind the street art and share local stories that connect the food to the community.
- Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a small appetite; any dietary preferences or restrictions can be accommodated when noted in your booking.
Meeting Point
Meet at the designated starting location in La Esperanza, Cali - exact meeting details and directions are provided on your booking confirmation so you can arrive easily and start on time.
Includes
- Food and drink samples are included - enjoy complimentary tastings as part of your booking in La Esperanza, Cali.
Other
- Service animals are allowed - you may bring a trained service animal to Events and activities in the area.
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap - if you’re bringing a baby, plan for them to be seated on an adult’s lap during the experience.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels - the activity is designed so you can participate regardless of your fitness level while visiting here.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
Beyond amazing. First half was a walking tour with a bit of history about Colombia. It was very interactive with our tour guide Carlos doing something like “tell me what you see in this mural”. He taught us Colombian slang like “papaya” (not the fruit haha). We walked through famous places like the neighborhood Mira Flores and Loma de la Cruz. Then the second half was the food tour. Like so amazing. We tried many different fruits like lulo which Colombianos use to make juice as well. My favorite was ceviche de mango. Not even gonna explain, you’ll have to experience it for yourself. Then we ended with coffee. Carlos did an amazing job explaining everything and being funny and interactive. It is totally worth the price. Don’t second guess having this experience. You won’t want to miss it. As someone who traveled to Colombia for the first time, this was a great all in one bc it covered multiple tourist attractions and less tourist-popular places but more local-popular. Thanks Carlos!
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Summary:
Nice walk through a community that most tourists may not know about or visit. Lots of information and food treats along the way. Finishing at a huge food market with even more samples. Go hungry. Recommended.
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Summary:
All the food was delicious and our guide Alex was great, he gave us some info on Cali during our walk to the food market (make sure to have breakfast as it’s a 30 min walk), and recommendations for food and other places to visit. One dish had shrimp and one dish had meat, the rest were vegetarian and it was an assortment of fruit, fried foods, a drink, ceviche, etc…
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Know more about La Esperanza
You’ll get an authentic taste of local food and drinks by walking the city streets and parks, sampling tropical fruits like chontaduro, typical drinks like lulada, and dishes such as Ceviche Colombiano. The tour combines street food, market tasting, and insights into local history and street culture, making it a must-book Food & Drink and Tours & Sightseeing activity in Cali.
You can try at least 15 samples of food and drinks during the tour, including tropical fruits, typical beverages, and local dishes, so plan your appetite accordingly for this food-heavy, market-focused experience in Cali.
The tour is conducted on foot through the city streets and parks and is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you can enjoy street sightseeing, art stops, and market tastings without specialized fitness requirements.
Yes - the tour features amazing street art with both stunning visuals and pieces conveying social messages, and guides talk about the city’s history and street culture as you explore on foot, blending Art & Culture discovery with culinary tasting.
Yes - the tour is suitable for vegetarianas and appropriate for Family & Kids experiences; you’ll explore accessible streets and markets while sampling a variety of plant-based and regional options that appeal to groups and families.
Yes - service animals are allowed and infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, making this a Group-Friendly, family-oriented food and culture tour that accommodates different needs while you explore the city.
