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Walking Tour Downtown Cali, Salsa Lesson "caleña" & Salsa Museum

  • 7 hours
  • Cali
  • English / Spanish
  • Small groups
An exclusive private tour combining a walking exploration of Cali's historic center, a "caleña" salsa lesson by a local teacher, plus the visit to the great Salsa Museum Jairo Varela with our personalized guide.

You’ll begin by exploring the city’s most iconic spots on foot, from its historic squares to its lively streets, while an expert guide shares how salsa has shaped the identity of Cali. Discover the vibrant city of Cali, the salsa capital of the world, with our private experience designed to immerse you in the culture, history, and music that have made this city a global icon. 

You’ll walk through places full of life and color as you learn about Cali’s rich musical tradition. Next, you’ll take part in an authentic salsa class, where you’ll learn the basic steps and feel the energy of this contagious rhythm, guided by local instructors. To complete this immersion into salsa, you’ll visit the famous Salsa Museum, a unique space where you’ll learn about the history and the major figures of this musical genre that has left its mark worldwide. Through interactive exhibits and historical objects, you’ll gain insight into the artists who put Cali on the map as the salsa capital. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience salsa from its roots to its global impact, all while exploring the city in an exclusive way. Join us and experience Cali at its fullest!

Meeting point

Meet us at Museo Arqueológico La Merced with our red umbrella!

Included

  • Tour guide Beyond
  • Accurate and objective knowledge of Colombian history. 
  • Sightseeing of essential places in the historic center of Cali
  • Entrance ticket to Jairo Varela Salsa Museum
  • Group Salsa lesson with local teacher
  • Local snack
  • Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show our Free Walking Tour Map in our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/bccali
  • Recommendations of local allies where you can have lunch, buy coffee, souvenirs, and more.

Not included

  • Drinks, food or souvenirs.

  • Transportation to and from your hotel. 

  • Transportation on the tour. We’ll be walking and taking resting stops.

  • Extra tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!

Recommendations

  • An open mind to comprehend all our history.

  • Umbrellas or capes. Please bring your favorite rainproof coat or umbrella, we can’t control the weather yet.

  • Water or your preferred form of hydration. This is a walking tour, and you may feel thirsty.

  • Comfortable shoes. You’ll walk about 7 km while also making some stops to listen to the guide.

  • Comfortable clothes. No pressure to look amazing, feel free to wear what makes you feel better.

  • Keep your friends close, and your belongings even closer. We’ll visit some crowded areas, so don’t give papaya!

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FAQ

Is advance booking required? +
Yes. Booking ahead allows us to confirm the guide, language and available departure time.
Where is the exact meeting point? +
The meeting point is shown on this page and repeated in your booking confirmation.
What happens if it rains? +
Most tours continue in light rain. We will contact you if weather conditions require a change.
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