Cartagena Walking Tour
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About This Tour in Cartagena
Why Visit Cartagena?
Cartagena, Colombia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Cartagena provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Cartagena
You can reach Cartagena, Colombia by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Local tour guide
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- wear comfortable sports clothes (optional)
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Meeting and Pickup
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In our walking tours, we visit each important square, place, and streetPickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
In our walking tours, we visit each important...
In our walking tours, we visit each important square, place, and street where we talk about its importance and history. It is said that there are cities that have their own soul and Cartagena de Indias is one of them. With its history and modest personality, the Walled City was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Travel with us through the beautiful and romantic streets and squares that are within the symbolic wall of the «Corralito de Piedra». In here, we will go through the conquest, the colony and the republic stages, that are mixed with the modernity of the XXI century. From its history, its magical and enchanting architecture you will learn about interesting battles with pirates and corsairs, the Indigenous and African influence comes from the Caribbean miscegenation, religious influence, our joyful musical culture and ravishing beauty of colors and aromas. Join us in this wonderful experience!
Our accredited tour guide will welcome you to... 10 minutes
Our accredited tour guide will welcome you to this incredible experience and will verify your reservation. There he will locate you geographically, give you directions and introduce himself to start the tour. In the Camellón de Los Mártires - Plaza de Cervantes we will learn about the indigenous people who were before and during the arrival of the Spanish.
We move to the "Golden Key of Cartagena"... 10 minutes
We move to the "Golden Key of Cartagena" or Clock Tower entering the Plaza del Ecuador, before the Plaza del Esclavo, a prelude to continue part of the enslavement route through Porto Carrero and Candilejo streets. But first, Pedro de Heredía welcomes us.
Here you will learn about Miguel de Cervantes and his relationship with the city 10 minutes
Here you will learn about Miguel de Cervantes and his relationship with the city. Also, the importance of him in Colombian literature. Here you will learn more about the slave markets and the importance of the portal of the typical sweets of the city.
We continue to the Portal de Los dulces,... 10 minutes
We continue to the Portal de Los dulces, a symbol of female activity in times of slavery and that their descendants still continue their traditions.
The process of commercialization of merchandise, including that... 10 minutes
The process of commercialization of merchandise, including that of the enslaved, in the old "Plaza de la Aduana", has been historically important. Here we will see important buildings such as the Municipal Hall.
Of course, art is no stranger to the... 10 minutes
Of course, art is no stranger to the tour, the Museum of Modern Art, an exponent of Caribbean and Latin American art from the 50's, the Gold Museum opens its doors with samples of indigenous pieces from the Colombian Caribbean and the Emerald Museum, stones of beautiful considered the most beautiful in the world, worn by celebrities.
Religion is present with San Pedro Claver, Slave... 10 minutes
Religion is present with San Pedro Claver, Slave of the Slaves, we will see the Architecture of the Church and Museum-Monastery that bear his name and is the Headquarters of Human Rights
This bastion was built to defend the "Bay of Souls" from any pirate attack 10 minutes
This bastion was built to defend the "Bay of Souls" from any pirate attack. On this tour we will see the history behind the walls of Cartagena.
Do you like the feats of pirates and corsairs 10 minutes
Do you like the feats of pirates and corsairs? We count them when visiting a Bastion, as a sample of Spanish military constructions and strategies, we continue to Plaza Bolívar, in homage to the precursor of Independence, a place to refresh ourselves.
At this point we will find different places of interest 10 minutes
At this point we will find different places of interest. As: the palace of the inquisition, the passage where the beauty queens of our country are exhibited and the gold museum. Tickets to entrance to these places are not included during the tour, we will only refer to them within the scheme and topics of the tour.
Grafities, Culture, Music, customs, folklore, trade, architecture 5 minutes
Grafities, Culture, Music, customs, folklore, trade, architecture. We will enjoy one of the most important and colorful cultural corridors of Getsemaní, due to the umbrellas (symbol of the advertisement), the graffiti and the unique architecture.
Do you know the sloths, the squirrels, the iguanas 5 minutes
Do you know the sloths, the squirrels, the iguanas? You will see them in one of the most important Lungs of Cartagena, Centennial Park, former Railway Station, which is a relic of the Tropical Dry Forest where we refresh under the shade of beautiful trees.
Here we wil talk about Grafities, Café, Blas... 5 minutes
Here we wil talk about Grafities, Café, Blas de Lezo, Gabriel García Marques, Mister Black, Joe Arroyo.
Finally, we enter the Callejón Ancho, to reach... 5 minutes
Finally, we enter the Callejón Ancho, to reach the end of the route along Calle San Juan to the sound of salsa and the African champeta; previously passing by the church and square of the Holy Trinity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
