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Tours/Cali/Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour

Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour

5.0(3)Cali5h 30min
TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
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Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour
Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour

At a glance

Duration
5h 30min
Price from
$60 / person
Location
Cali, Colombia
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Up to 99 people
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Cali Cultural Tours
Meeting point
At the Jairo Varela Plaza (the one with the big metal trumpet) walk upstairs (next to the elevator) to the 2nd floor. From the outside, you will see a big vertical JAIRO VARELA museo white letters on a black sign.

Description

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Cali, known as the Salsa Capital of the World. This engaging 5-hour tour takes you through key salsa landmarks, including the Jairo Varela Museum and the Barrio Obrero Salsa Museum. Browse a vinyl shop for classic salsa records. Conclude with a fun group salsa dance class suitable for all levels, led by expert instructors. Experience the rhythm of Cali as you learn about the city's rich salsa history. - Duration: 5 hours of cultural exploration and dance - Includes transportation, museum entries and a 2-hour salsa class - Small-group experience with a bilingual guide - Suitable for all dance levels, perfect for music and culture enthusiasts

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
3:30 PM
Next available
Fri, Oct 30
Adult (ages 18+)
$60
Youth (ages 5–17)
$30
Child (ages 0–4)
$20

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $95.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.

Tour Options

Kids-friendly 3 hours

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: For the kid-friendly version, we only do the museums and skip the salsa class because it's in a bar and kids are not allowed.

Cali Salsa Tour: Dance, Food & Culture in Salsa Capital

Itinerary

Plazoleta Jairo Varela
Admission included45 min

We will enter the Jairo Varela Museum to explore and learn about the musical career of the most important salsa band for Cali: Grupo Niche. Original items, instruments, musical sheets, Grammy awards, and more.

20 min

In this corner full of music, you will see how alive vynil disc culture is in Cali. Developed around a train station where sailors arrived to sell their overseas findings, a place where salsa found fertile soil to lay roots in Cali. Authentic salsa musical instruments as well as vynil discs and more.

Museo De La Salsa
Admission included120 min

Enter a temple for salsa lovers all around the world. With +1500 public printed pictures, +4000 private printed pictures and +300.000 undeveloped negatives this is the largest salsa photographic collection of humankind. Accompanied by your bilingual guide, you will understand Salsa's original, development, arrival to Cali and how the city grew to be the Salsa capital of the planet. A very different museum.

La Topa Tolondra
Admission included120 min

A must visit place for anyone who wants to learn how to dance in the Salsa capital of the planet. Big place, A/C, frequented by international travellers, and with public salsa classes everyday. Healthy, safe and fun. The class is usually structured around 2 hours of Cali style salsa, or just 1 hour + 1 hour for another rythm like mambo, chachacha or boogaloo.

What's included

Included
To all places visited.
We will take Uber in between places (included).
Not included
Snacks
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
3 reviews
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0
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1
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How it compares in Cali

  • Starting price $60 is 43% below the typical $105 for tours of similar length in Cali
  • Price unchanged over the last 27 days

Excurgo comparison of 151 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour take?

Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.

How much does Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour cost?

Prices start at $60 per person for this Cali experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $95. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 3:30 PM.

How much does Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour cost for children?

Children aged 0–4 pay from $20, adults from $60.

Can I cancel Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is At the Jairo Varela Plaza (the one with the big metal trumpet) walk upstairs (next to the elevator) to the 2nd floor. From the outside, you will see a big vertical JAIRO VARELA museo white letters on a black sign. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Discover La Topa Tolondra + 2 Salsa Museums Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 99 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Reviews(3)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$60/ person
5.0(3)
Duration5h 30min
LanguagesEN, ES
ConfirmationInstant
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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