Alameda Market Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore vibrant Alameda Market
- Taste exotic Colombian fruits
- Learn about local culinary traditions
- Experience authentic street food
- Engage with friendly local vendors
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Alameda Market
- Sampling of local fruits and delicacies
- Transportation to and from the market
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Dive into Colombian culture and Cali’s flavors through this local experience of tasting fruits at La Alameda market
La Alameda market, a traditional market in Cali, where you can find all kinds of fresh fruit and vegetables. One of the first things you will taste is lulo, considered as an axis of Cali’s flavors, a sour green fruit that not only has healthy properties, but it also works as a natural energizer. You will have a juice taste of lulada and you will discover all the creativity that comes with mixing and creating plates with fruits. Along the market you will learn about the history and people who conform the place, and you will also have the chance of interacting with locals, knowing their stories and their traditions and feeling their warmth and joyful vibe. While tasting all kind of fruits, our guide will tell you a little bit about each one, like where they are mostly grown or the popular beliefs behind them as well as their different culinary uses.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in Spanish; consider bringing a translator if needed.
- Be prepared to walk for approximately 4 hours; the market can be crowded.
- Inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing suitable for warm weather.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Ensure you have a fully charged phone for photos and navigation.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- This tour takes place in a local open-air market, commonly visited by residents. It’s a vibrant space with street food, informal vendors, and a lively atmosphere, so expect lots of movement, constant noise, and the everyday hustle and bustle of local life
Traveler reviews
Great gastronomic experience
It was a complete tour, we tasted lots of fruits (some 12), we drank coconut water, we tasted cheese, borojo batido, lulada and shampoos. We ended up tasting a liquor from the Colombian Pacific: car. We also tried tamal. It was a very interesting 3-hour tour. Note: It is important to know that it is a free tour but being proof of food will have to pay but in a group it is cheap because it is shared by everyone. Our guide Fernando notices that he knows the food around here well and was a great experience to emerge in the culture of caleña.
A magical place full of colors and flavors
For us as a family, Somos Caleños is a place full of life, magic and an unattainable variety of fruits and vegetables that make this place more colorful than the rainbow. It is our favorite place to go to market, buy flowers, cheese or any need we have at home, you can do it in particular and buy the different proposals born inside, chontaduros, exotic fruits, restaurants where our favorite ceviche is located.
Mega delicious and got to know a lot of new fruits and other things
In a relaxed atmosphere we were offered many fine fruits and other things to taste😋😇
Great market
Great market, lots to see and eat here, would recommend trying the local fruit! Take cash as its hard to pay with credit card.
Awesome tour of the AMAZING Alameda market!
Super neat tour, and our guide Paul was top notch!! We got to try all kinds of new fruits, sugar cane alcohol & more!! and purchase some fruits for hotel snacks. We had a great tour, learned a lot. Thanks Paul...you're the best!!!