Things to do over Hanukkah in Cali (Updated 2026)

I had an amazing experience with this tour! Fernando was an outstanding guide friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the history and culture of the area. He took his time explaining everything, answered all of our questions, and made sure everyone had a great experience. The transportation was comfortable with air conditioning, which made the trip even more enjoyable. The tour was well organized, we never felt rushed, and the entire day was a lot of fun. I highly recommend booking a tour with Fernando if you’re visiting the area. Five stars!

Armando (driver) and Gabriel (English and Spanish tour guide) were an exceptional team. They were punctual, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about Cali's landmarks and fascinating history.The tour was well balanced, combining walking and driving, with interactive stops along the way and some refreshing local treats to finish.It gave us a much greater appreciation of Cali, and as an added bonus, we finished with a great list of places to explore when we return!Thank you, Gabriel and Armando, for a fantastic experience!

I did the tour with Marcela to learn about the city and also to practice my Spanish. She was so great about making sure I understood everything and also coming up with ways to help me learn when there were new words. Overall I had a great time learning about, Cali. I didn’t know much about the city before the tour and I’m so glad I made this city a part of my experience in Colombia. Cali is a beautiful city.

Great walking tour with Marcela!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unforgettable food tour experience in Cali! This food tour in Cali was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. The level of service, organization, and security made us feel comfortable and well cared for at every moment. Our guide was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and attentive, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere that made the entire experience even more special. The food was simply spectacular and truly representative of the rich culinary culture of Valle del Cauca. We had the chance to try authentic local delights like champus, refreshing mango ceviche with viche, a perfectly made aborrajado, delicious shrimp ceviche, and a beautiful variety of regional fruits including lulo, chirimoya, zapote, pitaya, mangostino, and chontaduro. We also enjoyed the classic combination of cheese with guava, which was a perfect sweet ending. Beyond the flavors, what made this tour exceptional was how safe, relaxed, and immersive it felt. Walking through the city while learning about the history, traditions, and stories behind each dish made this much more than just a tasting — it was a cultural journey. If you are visiting Cali and want to experience the true heart of its gastronomy with a professional, caring, and passionate guide, this tour is an absolute must. Highly recommended for families, couples, and anyone who loves authentic food experiences. We would do it again without hesitation!

We had such a fun morning with Alex as he walked us through the streets of Cali and eventually to the Alameda Market. Not only did we get to try some amazing local snacks and produce, we also had more than the equivalent of a full meal with other traditional meat dishes. Alex was a great teacher about the culture and history of Cali, and gave great recommendations for other activities and nightlife. Thank you for such a fun day, Alex!!

Our driver Armando was always on time with an air conditioned, comfortable car for us and our guide Gabriel was fluent in both English and Spanish which was great for our group. He was also very knowledgeable and friendly. Great tour!

I spent several days exploring Cali and the Colombian Pacific with Valley Adventours, and I can honestly say this was one of the most meaningful travel experiences I have ever had.I did several tours with them: Bahía Málaga for whale watching, the City Tour, the Walking Tour, La Alameda/Local Market experience, and the Comuna 20/Siloé tour. Each one showed me a different side of Cali and Valle del Cauca: nature, history, food, community, resilience, culture, and the warmth of Colombian people.Bahía Málaga was unforgettable. The Pacific region is powerful, raw, beautiful, and deeply alive. This is not just a “tourist activity.” It is an experience that connects you with nature, local communities, the ocean, and the real Colombian Pacific. The whale watching experience, the landscapes, the boat rides, the food, the people, and the rhythm of the place made it truly special.The City Tour and Walking Tour were also excellent. They helped me understand Cali beyond what you usually see online. I learned about the city’s history, architecture, music, culture, and local identity in a way that felt safe, organized, and authentic.The La Alameda / local market experience was one of my favorites because it felt real. It was not staged or overly commercial. It was a beautiful way to experience local flavors, everyday culture, and the richness of Cali through food and community.The Comuna 20 / Siloé tour was incredibly powerful. It is a tour about transformation, resilience, art, community, and hope. Seeing the murals, the viewpoints, the MIO Cable, and the stories behind the neighborhood gave me a completely different appreciation for Cali. This is the kind of experience that helps travelers understand the heart of a city.What makes Valley Adventours special is not only the destinations. It is the people.Fernando was kind, present, and made the experience feel safe and enjoyable.Marcela was exceptional. She is organized, intelligent, warm, and very attentive. She communicates clearly, follows up, explains details, and makes you feel taken care of before, during, and after the tours.Karina was also excellent with communication. Everything was handled with care, clarity, and professionalism.Andrés brings kindness, knowledge, and a genuine love for what they do. You can tell this company is not just trying to sell tours. They care about the experience, the travelers, the guides, and the communities they work with.Something I really appreciated is that they are honest about logistics. If the weather, the ocean, the tide, transportation, or group size can affect the itinerary, they explain it clearly. That level of transparency builds trust.As someone who has traveled and worked in operations, I deeply value when a company cares not only about selling the experience, but also about protecting the quality of the experience. Valley Adventours does that.If you are visiting Cali, do not just stay in the city center or go only to the most obvious places. Book with Valley Adventours. Let them show you Cali, Siloé, the local markets, the culture, and if you have the chance, the Colombian Pacific.Whether you are Colombian, visiting from abroad, traveling solo, with friends, or looking for something authentic and meaningful, this company is an excellent choice.I left with beautiful memories, deeper respect for the region, and a full heart.Highly recommended.

We had Fernando as our guide. We appreciated his insights, historical knowledge, friendliness, and his engaging personality. With an infant in tow, Fernando was also very patient and helpful. It made seeing Cali an enlightening experience. Highly recommend the tour and the guide, Fernando.

WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!highly recomend to anyone who is visiting cali was made to feel like family with my guide fantastic day.i also done a trip to siloe with a guide called sara she is also a fantastic guide she brought me on a trip through siloe will never forget it highly recommend

Driver picked us up at our hotel he was punctual and friendly took us to meet our guide vehicle was clean and air conditioning worked perfectly I had asked for an English speaking guide as unfortunately I’m not fluent in Spanish Marcela was our guide and she was fabulous Marcela entered the car with a big smile a warm hello and o could tell instantly we were in for a great tour Marcela informed us she was born in Cali and she knew everything there was to know Marcela started out with a small history of Cali as we were driving to our first stop she took out maps and explained about the mountains in the area and how this affected the weather in Cali Marcela also had a clipboard as she pronounced some fruits a and terms in Spanish that we would most likely eat on the tour and during our stay she would print it out with magic marker and pronounce the words which I found very helpful Our first stop was Cristi Rey where she explained in detail about the statue and it’s significance and again she took out the map and reviewed the mountain range My 2 favorites were the sculptures of the cats and she gave us another detailed history which was very enlightening about hernando tejada and the trumpet that had groupo niche she explained the significance of salsa to Cali and she demonstrated and danced salsa with everyone in the group she made it very easy and fun We also had a stop on the walking part of the tour to have a lulada drink which was a welcome respite as it was hot that day We had time to discuss the writer Jorge Isaac As the tour ended we went back to the office and we tried different types of candies and drinks from Cali I would have to say the tour was very informative and complete Marcela is one of the best guides I have ever met Marcela knows Cali she is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic, warm and engaging and from the lesson I can see she is also a great dancer everyone on the tour had an opportunity to have all their questions answered answered I can see Marcela really loves her job and in the end that’s what it’s all about Thanks for a wonderful tour

Had an awesome experience with Marce and especially Don Armando. Both Marce and Don Armando knew their stuff around the city. They were also very friendly and social people. Made me feel at home in Cali. Would hands down recommend them for anybody looking to learn about Cali their first time around.

Highly recommend Valley Adventours if you’re visiting Cali! Marcela was a wonderful guide she was warm, knowledgeable, and spoke excellent English. I was here with a business associate, and we both learned so much about Colombian and Cali culture, history, and local life. Absolutely fantastic experience!

Awesome guide. Learned a lot about Cali

This tour was amazing! Cali has so much history, culture and beauty, I think it's only a matter of time before more people discover it and it becomes a major tourist destination. Marcela was a fantastic guide. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about her hometown, and it felt more like exploring the city with a friend than being on a tour. She shared loads of interesting stories and really brought the city to life. Even though it was raining, she somehow managed to get us into one of the sites just before it closed, which we really appreciated. The highlight for me was the mini salsa lesson inside a giant trumpet, such a fun and unique experience! We had a great time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cali.

This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Marcela, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. She shared great information about the landmarks, food, culture, people, and music, making the experience both enjoyable and informative. Marcela also got me a cake for my BDAY and played the Colombian birthday song for me lol. I left the tour with a greater appreciation for Colombia and am even more excited to visit again. Highly recommended!