Private Walking Tour in Cartagena (Walled City & Getsemaní)
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includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
- Multiple languages
Overview
Discover the magic of Cartagena on a private walking tour tailored to your pace and interests! Start at the iconic Clock Tower or enjoy hotel pick-up for added convenience. Stroll through the Walled City’s dreamy colonial streets, vibrant squares, and hidden alleys, while learning about Cartagena’s rich history, Caribbean culture, street art, local wildlife, and legendary tales of pirates and heroes. Visit highlights like Plaza de los Coches, Plaza Santo Domingo, and Getsemaní’s famous murals. Our certified, passionate guides will customize your experience, sharing insider tips on where to eat, shop, and enjoy the best of the city. A lively, unforgettable way to connect with Cartagena’s soul!
Activity location
- Camellon de los Martires
- Avenida 25 de Setembro, 1845
- Cartagena, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Ac. 24 Real #8b-124
- 8b124 Avenida Calle 24 Real
- 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
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Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup
- 3h
- English
2.5 hrs Private Walking Tour: Private tour guide, hotel pick up and tour through the Walled City and Getsemaní.
Pickup included
Price details
$84.00 x 1 Adult$84.00
Total
includes taxes & fees
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
What's included, what's not
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel Pick-up
- Tour Guide
- Anything not especified previously is not included in the price!
Know before you book
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Walled City of Cartagena (Pass by)
Join us on a captivating walking tour through the soul of Cartagena de Indias, a city said to possess a spirit all its own. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Walled City enchants visitors with its rich history, romantic streets, and timeless charm. As we stroll through each important square, street, and landmark, you’ll uncover stories of conquest, colonial rule, and independence, seamlessly blended with the modern pulse of the 21st century. Learn about epic battles against pirates and corsairs, the vibrant fusion of Indigenous, African, and Spanish cultures, and the religious and musical traditions that shape the city's lively identity. Surrounded by magical architecture, colorful facades, and the scents of tropical flowers and local cuisine, this experience promises to connect you to the heart of Cartagena’s history, culture, and enduring beauty. Don’t just visit Cartagena — live it with us.
Camellon de los Martires
- 10m
Our certified tour guide will warmly welcome you to this unforgettable experience and confirm your reservation. Once there, they’ll give you a brief orientation, help you get your bearings, and introduce themselves before kicking off the adventure. At Camellón de Los Mártires – Plaza de Cervantes, you’ll discover the stories of the Indigenous peoples who inhabited these lands before and during the Spanish conquest, setting the stage for Cartagena’s rich and complex history.
Monumento Torre del Reloj
- 10m
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.
Monumento a Pedro de Heredia
- 15m
Here you will learn about Miguel de Cervantes and his relationship with the city. Also, the importance of him in Colombian literature. You will learn more about the slave markets and the importance of the portal of the typical sweets of the city.
Portal de Los Dulces
- 10m
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.
Plaza de la Aduana
- 10m
The historic Plaza de la Aduana was once the main hub for trade and commerce in colonial Cartagena — including, tragically, the trade of enslaved people. Today, this emblematic square is surrounded by significant landmarks, such as the Municipal Hall, and stands as a place to reflect on the city’s complex past while admiring its preserved colonial architecture.
Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena de Indias
- 10m
Art is an essential part of this tour as well. We’ll pass by the Museum of Modern Art, showcasing remarkable Caribbean and Latin American works from the 1950s onward. The Gold Museum welcomes visitors with a fascinating collection of Indigenous artifacts from Colombia’s Caribbean region, while the Emerald Museum dazzles with exquisite stones, considered among the most beautiful in the world — prized by royalty and celebrities alike.
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
- 10m
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.
Baluarte de San Ignacio
- 10m
This bastion was built to defend the "Bay of Souls" from any pirate attack. On this tour you will see the history behind the walls of Cartagena.
Plaza de Bolivar
- 10m
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.
Plaza de la Proclamacion
- 15m
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.
Barrio Getsemani
- 10m
Graffiti, culture, music, traditions, folklore, trade, and architecture all come alive as we explore one of Getsemaní’s most vibrant cultural corridors. This lively street is known for its colorful umbrellas overhead — a symbol of local identity — stunning street art, and unique colonial architecture. It’s a perfect spot to feel the creative pulse and authentic spirit of Cartagena.
Parque del Centenario
- 10m
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.
Cl. de San Juan #25-25
- 10m
Here we wil talk about Grafities, Café, Blas de Lezo, Gabriel García Marques, Mister Black, Joe Arroyo.
Plaza de La Trinidad
- 10m
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.
Location
Activity location
- Camellon de los Martires
- Avenida 25 de Setembro, 1845
- Cartagena, Colombia
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Ac. 24 Real #8b-124
- 8b124 Avenida Calle 24 Real
- 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
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