Cali Private City Tour with Salsa Lesson, Museums or Food Cali Private City Tour with Jairo Varela Salsa Museum (5h)
ID: GYG768332-O-1235486
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy the fresh, rich and beauty of Caleños culture on a private tour! Visit the world's capital of Salsa through it historical downtown with a Salsa lesson, Local food experience or Salsa Museum!
Walk through one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Colombia, the so-called “Sultana del Valle” or “La Sucursal del Cielo”. Famous for its Salsa rhythms and acrobatic shows, Cali hides an enormous, fighting and brilliant past beyond that enriches our lives nowadays.
Take a captivating private tour of Cali's City Center to learn about its cultural and historic areas traveling in time from the beginning of our indigenous and warrior ancestors through the arts period, music development and golden eras (and dark moments) to the present day.
The historic center of Cali is the best living example we have to show what we were and who we are. We will immerse ourselves among the streets of Cali and its people to understand the history, development, conflict and the Salsa identity as a popular expression of a city in rebirth!
Come with us and discover the stories of its people and streets! Explore the heart of the city filled with iconic landmarks, a Salsa lesson, local amazing Valluna food, our legendary Jairo Varela compositor museum and great architecture in Barrio San Antonio like Iglesia San Antonio (viewpoint), Convento La Merced, Plaza Cayzedo, La Ermita, Puente Ortiz, Plazoleta de la Caleñidad, San Francisco, Cultural quarter, and more!
You can select upon 7 options one of 3 hours, three options of 5 hours each or three other options of 7 hours each that fit your likes and time at the best:
- Cali's Downtown City Tour (3h)
- Cali's Downtown City Tour + Salsa Caleña lesson (5h)
- Cali's Downtown City Tour + Local Caleña food experience (5h)
- Cali's Downtown City Tour + Museo de Jairo Varela (Salsa Museum) (5h)
- Cali's Downtown City Tour + Salsa Caleña lesson + Local Caleña food experience (7h)
- Cali's Downtown City Tour + Salsa Caleña lesson + Museo de Jairo Varela (Salsa Museum) (7h)
- Cali's Downtown City Tour + Salsa Caleña lesson + San Antonio neighborhood viewpoint (7h)
Gain insights into Cali's history and today's musical identity as you interact with local residents and learn about the neighborhood's revitalization. This immersive experience offers a deeper understanding of Cali's cultural diversity and showcases the city's remarkable journey of renewal.
From the hand of local "Caleño" you’ll relive our historical process that led us into civil wars, hard moments of discrimination and bright minds who recite Cali in poems and songs about its pretty mountains, our beautiful women and beloved city.
We’ll make sure to give you all the recommendations you may need to continue exploring Bogota on your own, whether you want to see all the museums, eat in the best restaurants or wander through iconic landmarks uncovering centuries of heritage.
This is a fun and informative walking tour full of curious facts about history, culture, gastronomy, architecture, places to visit, art and cultural offerings.
Join us for a personalized exploration of these distinct areas, discovering the stories that shape Medellín's identity and spirit.
Highlights
- The importance of a rich geographical region: El Valle
- How african heritage nurtured our Salsa culture with gastronomy, music and dance
- The growth of Salsa movement during drug cartels: La Feria de Cali
- Our social revolts during and after the pandemic
- Salsa lesson! Culture evolution through arts: literature, cinema and theater
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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!
Find us right in front of the Museo Arqueológico La Merced with our red umbrellas by Beyond Colombia
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.