Cartagena's Most Complete Old Walled City Walking Tour Cartagena's Most Complete Old Walled City Walking Tour
ID: GYG857967-O-1354822
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
This is the best introduction to Cartagena: the Walled City, a Unesco World Heritage site and a fairy-tale city of romance, legends, and beauty within an old colonial stone wall.
Welcome to Colombia and Cartagena, the jewel of the Caribbean!
We are the largest group of expert local Free Tours guides in Colombia with 12 original tours created by ourselves and also the most awarded tours in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 3 in Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín and Cali.
We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 11 years sharing passion at every step!
Get to know one of our Unesco World Heritage Site with its magical spots, legends and beauty within the old colonial stone wall, learn about the city's history, legends, and beauty within an old colonial stone wall.
Join our fun-filled tour to understand and learn about the origins of the so-called "crown jewel of the coast", the Caribbean repository for all the gold and other treasures stolen from the conquerors in the continent.
On our walking tour:
- You will relive the battles and victories of the Europeans
- You will learn about the empowerment and influence of Afro cultures
- You will explore the narrow and colorful colonial streets
- You will see the contrast of old and modern areas
- And much more!
Relive the battles and victories of the Europeans, the empowerment, and influence of Afro cultures, explore the narrow colorful colonial streets, see the contrast of antique-modern areas, and so much more.
From its history, to its food and nightlife, to its beaches, Cartagena has it all!
Come with us and discover it by the hand of our expert local guides!
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ANNOUNCEMENT : from February 1st for every Saturday and Sunday we will add to this Tour of the Walled City the visit to the Getsemaní District, we call it "the Great Historic Center of Cartagena" where we will visit both historical and cultural areas in just 1 Tour! Reserve your spot at 10am or 4pm.
Highlights
- San Ignacio bastion viewpoint
- San Pedro Claver square, sanctuary and monument
- Clock Tower entrance and core of the walled city
- African slavery and San Basilio de Palenque culture
- Spanish arrival and conquest
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!
Keep in mind that we have reserved your guide who will receive you and carry out this Walking Tour with you. If you are no longer going to participate, please let us know to cancel the Tour and notify your guide, thank you.
We will meet at the indicated time in the Plaza de la Proclamación, next to the Pope sculpture. Find us at the meeting point with our red umbrellas by Beyond Colombia, like the following picture: https://shorturl.at/krLS
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.
