Explore Santa Marta’s History, Museums and Architecture in 4 hours

Explore Santa Marta’s History, Museums and Architecture in 4 hours

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About This Experience in Santa Marta

With your personal guide and driver, you will explore Santa Marta with this 4-hour city tour precisely designed for cruise ship passengers. Get to know the top highlights of Santa Marta and fall in love with this gorgeous city. Its ancient streets and colonial architecture still prevail, even after having being sacked and burned dozens of times by pirates. Santa Marta is also known for being the place where Simon Bolivar (El Libertador) lived his latter days. Get to know his history, what he did and how he managed to liberate six Latin-American countries from the Spanish empire.

Why Visit Santa Marta?

Santa Marta, Colombia offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Santa Marta 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 Santa Marta

You can reach Santa Marta, 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

  • Private transportation
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • One bottled water per person

What's Not Included

  • Food (breakfast, lunch or dinner)
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Taganga is a small village with great cultural significance 15 minutes

Taganga is a small village with great cultural significance. This town hosted one of the multiple ethnic groups who inhabited La Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an amenable tribe called "Los Tagangas". Its people have been following their ancestors' artisanal fishing techniques for years, being this its main economic activity. Nowadays, it is considered an important touristic place in Santa Marta's surroundings due to its beautiful beaches and mountains.

In this museum, you will know first hand the history of Simon Bolivar 1 hour

In this museum, you will know first hand the history of Simon Bolivar. Our airport, parks, neighborhoods, and streets are named after him. The reason everything has his name is that Santa Marta was the death place of this once powerful man, who managed to liberate six countries from the Spanish kingdom. Here, you will know more about his life and feats. Finally, if you have a little bit of imagination, you would probably travel 200 years ago.

Santa Marta is considered the second-oldest city founded... 1 hour

Santa Marta is considered the second-oldest city founded by the Spanish kingdom in South America. Walk around its colonial streets and beautiful squares, and immerse yourself into the history of this important city in the Colombian Caribbean coast. Visit with our guide Santa Marta Cathedral, Santander park (Parque de Los Novios), Bolivar park, Seminario San Juan Nepomuceno building, the bay, and the international marine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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