Cali: Walking tour of the historic center

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About this activity

Cali is full of tourist attractions and hidden gems to discover; museums, parks, squares, churches and monuments...

But visiting it by public transport and without a local guide is very oppressive! Why waste time and money with complicated maps, when there is a perfect solution?

You will get to know Cali through the eyes of a local expert, visiting the main cultural, touristic and historical attractions in the city center, having the opportunity to taste typical fruits and drinks, living the true Cali culture.

We will start at our office in the San Antonio neighborhood, walking for about 15 minutes towards the historic center. After an introduction to the city at the Jairo Varela plaza we will begin our walk through the historic center, getting to know its old architecture, parks, theaters, churches, museums, cathedrals and monuments dedicated to important people in our history.

Experience the best of Cali safely and discover yourself.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 7 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Valley Adventours

Ages: Adults (5–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Walking tour through the historic center.
Included: Local guide.
Included: Carbonated beverages: Typical drink.

Not included

Not included: Any services, foods or drinks not specified in the plan.

Itinerary

Iglesia La Merced

15 min

Let's discover the birthplace of Cali: La Merced Church, where this dream cross by 7 rivers named Cali begun. Get amazed by its colonial architecture and enjoy the sight of Cristo Rey from inside of city center.
Museo del Oro Calima

25 min

Let's find out the incredible history of our indigenous ancestors. Discover pieces with more that 4.000 years of existances and find out why "El Dorado" legend is base upon the craftmanship our indigenous communities had working with gold.
Teatro Municipal Enrique Buenaventura

5 min

Discover the Neo-Classic Public Theater located in the Historical City Center and the Cultural Center of Cali
Stop 4

10 min

We will walkthrough the streets of city center until we arrive to Plaza de la Gobernación, where we'll be able to get inside San Francisco Church.
Stop 5

15 min

We'll get inside the main Church in Cali: San Pedro Apostol Cathedral. In here we'll discover the deep relationship between Church and State.
Plaza de Caicedo

15 min

Let's visit next the main Square of Cali, surrounded by the palm trees and frame by the National Palace.
Stop 7

10 min

We'll walkthrough the most iconic street related with salsa music in Cali. Find out why "The Flavor Street" made us vibe to the sound of la clave, the trumpets and the bell.
Puente Ortiz

10 min

Let's walkthrough the first bridge above Cali river. In the meantime enjoy a fantastic view of the river, Torre de Cali -the tallest building in the City - and the Three Crosses Hill. You'll be able to take amazing pictures inside of the arcs across the bridge.
Stop 9

20 min

We'll visit the Statue of Simón Bolívar and walkaorund the Park while we discover the history of Independence in Colombia. We'll enjoy, cover by the shade of the Ceiba trees, a delicious typicall Cali drink: la Lulada caleña.
Plazoleta Jairo Varela

20 min

Let's walkaround the Jairo Varela Square. Discover the importance and influence that Jairo Varela and Grupo Niche has to the culture of Salsa in Cali and worldwide. We'll get inside the musical magic of the Trumpet Monument.
Stop 11

10 min

Let's enjoy the nature of the city; the sound of birds, the palm trees, the tribute to the rivers in Cali and a bunch of fruit trees that bless us with shade.
Stop 12

10 min

We'll walkthrough Boulevard del Río while we discover its beautiful sight of La Ermita Church, Coltabaco building and Jorge Isaacs Theater.
Calle De La Escopeta

10 min

Enjoy the most vibrant and colorful street of Cali. Get amazed by its street art, its woven roof and all the flavors that flows in our colonial neighbourhood.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet at the Valley Adventours office located in the colonial neighborhood of San Antonio.

End point

We will meet at the Valley Adventours office located in the colonial neighborhood of San Antonio.

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Keep in mind there will be a considerable amount of walking, it is not a challenging walk but you should bring comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes for the sun. Bring sunblock, and also some mosquitoes repellent. The city is usually very sunny and we don’t get frequent rain, but it is a tropical weather so it’s very unpredictable and you should bring something with you for the rain just in case.

The drop off is not included, the tour finishes in the neighborhood of San Antonio which is great to visit, walk around and is full of very good restaurants.

If you have any other questions or requests please let us know.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wear comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen, and bring a water bottle, hat and umbrella.
The tour will not be canceled, if it is raining we advise you to bring an umbrella or proper clothing for rain.