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The 15 Best Things to Do in Cali

45 tours  ·  from $13

Cali dances, and it expects you to try. These 15 cover the salsa classes and club nights, the hills above the city and the sugar-country day trips, priced and clear about which run after dark.

Shared Tour Cali's Historical Downtown - La Merced and the Calima Gold Museum area
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Shared Tour Cali’s Historical Downtown

1.Shared Tour Cali’s Historical Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 143 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13Our pick

Walk Cali’s historic center in English with Beyond Colombia, from La Merced and the Calima Gold Museum to Cayzedo Square and Jairo Varela. Expect about 7 km on foot, stories of Afro-Colombian culture, salsa, drug trafficking, protests, art, and a chontaduro tasting when available.

“Christian was amazing! The tour was very informative. Many stops for food and drinks and a lot of history explained. I will recommend this tour to anyone. Amazing!”

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Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali - La Curva del Boulevard, food, and painted facades
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Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

2.Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14Top rated

Walk central Cali with a certified Spanish-speaking guide such as Cristian or Juliana, tracing salsa, street art, and popular resistance from Plazoleta Jairo Varela to Cimarrón Salsa Bar. Expect murals, city history, dance steps, instruments, food tips, and practical recommendations for salsa clubs.

“This is a free Walking tour by "Beyond Colombia" that viator charge for. I suggest booking directly for free and giving money as tips to the guide instead of giving money to Viator”

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The Cali Street Food Walking Tour - Old Cali along Calle de la Escopeta
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The Cali Street Food Walking Tour

3.The Cali Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Join Juan or Andrés for a two-hour walk through central Cali, tasting pandebono, empanadas, marranitas, and two scoops of inventive ice cream. Along the way, explore murals, old streets, a community-run house, and La Linterna’s historic printing machines.

“More than a Food tour a Cali experience you get food culture small salsa lesson excellent Money spent”

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San Cipriano Rainforest - River, Waterfalls and Adventure Day - Tubing the San Cipriano River
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San Cipriano Rainforest – River, Waterfalls and Adventure Day

4.San Cipriano Rainforest – River, Waterfalls and Adventure Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Cali to San Cipriano, ride the region’s unusual brujita rail vehicle, walk through Pacific rainforest, swim in waterfalls and natural pools, then tube the river. Your guide leads a group of no more than seven, with meals, equipment, entrance fees, and medical assistance included.

“The brujitas train ride is unique and very exciting. The waterfall after the hike for swimming is very refreshing and relaxing. The tubing on the river was fun and very well managed by team. The tour guide Marcella was excellent.”

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Cali: Street Food Tour - Murals, music, and Cali’s public stories
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Cali: Street Food Tour

5.Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join Juan or another local guide for a two-hour walking food tour through central Cali. Try pandebono, empanadas, champús, lulo drinks, shaved ice, tropical fruit, and more, with stops at murals, salsa sites, artisan shops, and family-run food businesses.

“I recently had the pleasure of taking one of the best local tours I’ve ever experienced. Not only did I learn about the diverse local cuisines, but I also gained a deep appreciation for Cali’s rich and vibrant history. My guide was incredibly personable and friendly, making the experience even more enjoyable. This tour is absolutely worth it!”

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Cali: Walking tour of the historic center - Walking into Cali’s historic center
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Cali: Walking tour of the historic center

6.Walking tour of the historic center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $41

Join Valley Adventours for a two to three-hour walk through central Cali, led by guides such as Julio or Marcela. You’ll visit La Merced, the Gold Museum, historic churches, salsa landmarks, and the Cali River, with a typical drink included.

“Get to know Cali and its iconic places, dance some salsa and spend some entertaining time with jn friendly guideby expert in Cali history.Auto-translated”

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Afro Walking Tour. The colors of Cali. - Meeting Andrés near the Subway
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Afro Walking Tour. The colors of Cali.

7.Afro Walking Tour. The colors of Cali.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2h 30m · from $42

Join Andrés Jiménez for a 150-minute bilingual walk through central Cali and an Afro-Colombian neighborhood. Expect murals, cultural institutions, local food, Black-owned businesses, salsa, and clear stories about African, Indigenous, and Spanish influences. The tour costs $42 per person.

“This was hands down one of the most immersive tours I’ve ever experienced. Andrés was a gifted storyteller, seamlessly weaving together the history, culture, music, and powerful Afro-Colombian influences that shape Colombia. It was a beautiful journey for all the senses, and one I’ll never forget.”

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Cali: City Tour - Cristo Rey and the first look at Cali
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Cali: City Tour

8.City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Spend three hours touring Cali by private vehicle and on foot with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Visit Cristo Rey, Sebastián de Belalcázar, the Cats of the River, Jairo Varela Plaza, and the historic center, ending in San Antonio.

“My sister and I had such an amazing tour experience! Our guide was sooo knowledgeable, funny and through. We will definitely be back.”

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Cali: Cali River Waterfall and Great River Pools Tour - Charco El Recodo and the river pools
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Cali: Cali River Waterfall and Great River Pools Tour

9.Cali River Waterfall and Great River Pools Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Join Mateo in a small group for a three-hour walk from Cali toward Charco El Recodo and Cascada Río Cali. Swim beneath a city-side waterfall, cross the river carefully, spot birds and butterflies, and learn how Cali manages its river and environmental challenges.

“The tour was tailor made for me. Took things very carefully and good explanations of the areas. I would recommend this company if you want a enjoyable and not pressured time.”

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Admission to Andoke Butterfly Center in Cali with Release Ritual - Starting with Colombia in stone
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Admission to Andoke Butterfly Center in Cali with Release Ritual

10.Admission to Andoke Butterfly Center in Cali with Release Ritual

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $19

Spend about three hours at Mariposario Andoke near Cristo Rey in Cali. A guide leads you through a stone map of Colombia, an ant farm, butterfly laboratory, nursery stages, and a large garden enclosure where butterflies may land on you. The visit ends with a butterfly release ritual.

“Wonderful experience! They have worked hard to make the whole place beautiful with lush gardens and hanging air plants, mosaics and metal art works. They have volunteers who speak English. We saw butterfly eggs, then got to hold a caterpillar, then sas the chrysalises with movement inside as the butterflies try to break out and finally the butterflies hanging on to the chrysalis until they dry out. Then we went into a very large enclosure to see butterflies everywhere among the plants. We sat quietly and the butterflies came and sat on us. After a while, we had to shake them off so we could move on.”

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Shared Tour Cali's Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance Experience - Starting beneath Cali’s red umbrellas
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Shared Tour Cali’s Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance Experience

11.Shared Tour Cali’s Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 2h 30m · from $13

Walk through central Cali with a guide such as Cristian, or Chris, to connect salsa with African emancipation, popular culture, protest, and street art. Expect about 8 km on foot, stops at key plazas, murals, salsa bars, and resistance sites, with English and Spanish tours available.

“Chris was a fantastic tour guide. The tour was so informative and fun with lots of salsa and music. Highly recommend.”

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Bahía Málaga: Humpback Whale Watching in Cali - Colombia - Boat travel toward Juanchaco
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Bahía Málaga: Humpback Whale Watching in Cali – Colombia

12.Bahía Málaga: Humpback Whale Watching in Cali – Colombia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 18 hours (approx.) · from $459

Leave Cali at 4:30 am for Buenaventura and Uramba Bahía Málaga National Natural Park. You’ll ride by boat to Juanchaco, eat Pacific seafood, learn about local culture, and search for humpback whales with a bilingual guide and native whale-watching guide. The day lasts about 18 hours.

“Unfortunately, the trip is not worth 500 euros by a long shot. Maybe 500.000 COP. The boat trip is done with normal means of transport like all other tourists. We saw many whales, but the trip is not suitable for professional photography. The guide and driver were nice people. It is better to book the trip in the country itself. Unfortunately, it is a complete rip-off.”

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Chiva Private Cultural Tour with Audio Guide in Buga - Buga’s religious center: the Basilica and San Pedro Cathedral
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Chiva Private Cultural Tour with Audio Guide in Buga

13.Chiva Private Cultural Tour with Audio Guide in Buga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $15

Ride a private chiva through Buga with a Spanish or English audio guide and stops at the Basilica, cathedral, theatre, sweets shop, wine bar, bridge, castle, and café. Carlos, Sebastián, Miguel, or Sandra may accompany your group, with three local tastings included.

“We took a tour of Buga, where Don Carlos introduced us to representative places of the region, his explanation ranged from architectural gems, to representative characters of the region. Very grateful for knowing a little about the culture of Buga.Auto-translated”

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Cristo Rey, Tertulia Museum and Downtown Cali City Tour - How the private format affects the day
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Cristo Rey, Tertulia Museum and Downtown Cali City Tour

14.Cristo Rey, Tertulia Museum and Downtown Cali City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel privately from your hotel to Cristo Rey, downtown Cali, Plaza de Caicedo, Plaza San Francisco, and La Tertulia Museum. Your local guide leads the walking sections, explains Cali’s past and present, and may introduce you to local fruit, coffee, and other small food stops.

“Great communication with the event coordinator. The individuals that took me on the tour were very nice and knowledgeable about the area. It was just me, so the experience was very intimate and resembled VIP treatment.”

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Salsa Bar Hopping in Cali - Calle de la Salsa and the one-hour middle stop
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Salsa Bar Hopping in Cali

15.Salsa Bar Hopping in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Meet at 7 pm in San Antonio for a three-hour night through three salsa bars. You’ll share local snacks, take a schnapps shot, follow guides such as Ana, learn a few dance steps, and finish in Barrio Obrero. The group is capped at 15, with transport between the second and third bars.

“This was so fun and I’m in love with this city and it’s culture. We had two amazing and beautiful hosts, that showed us the time of our lives. Thank you for so an amazing night and experience”

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