Cartagena: Walled City and Getsemani Shared Walking Tour
ID: GYG419520-760675
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Dive into Cartagena’s heart on this shared guided walking tour. Stroll through the old streets of the Walled City and Getsemani, and taste traditional Colombian snacks on this tour.
We get you. You prefer to know new places on your own. Just let us walk you through the main sites and give you useful insights into the city so you can enjoy it more.
Meet new people and our guide at La Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower) and let him show you what the Walled City and Getsemani have hidden away. This shared walking tour in Cartagena is available in English and Spanish and you will find one of our guides holding the yellow umbrella at the meeting point.
You will start strolling around the colonial and colorful houses as you know more about the main squares and bastions that traced our path to independence. Visit Santo Domingo’s square and church, the Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandria (Saint Catherine of Alexandria) among others of great cultural importance.
Afterward, head to the Getsemani neighborhood which is known for having a bohemian spirit. Its streets and alleys boast colors and the lively, friendly, and charismatic spirit of locals who gather outside their houses and welcome everyone who walks by. Stroll around picturesque pieces of street art paintings along some of the most important streets Calle de la Sierpe, Calle San Juan, Calle de la Media Luna, and Calle Larga, among others. You’ll get to see some of the best graffiti authors.
Of course, this wouldn’t be the perfect tour without tasting Colombia’s flavors so you will have typical Colombian beers and sweets.
We know you will end up wanting to discover more of Cartagena, our “heroic” city: a city that welcomes everyone.
Highlights
- Walking along the best sites of the Walled City and Getsemani without getting
- Tasting traditional Colombian snacks: Colombian beers, and high-quality sweets
- Introduction to Colombian history and its main events
- Having the best insights and landmarks of the city
- The chance to meet new people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour operates in all weather conditions, an umbrella is provided in case of rain.
This tour can be in English and Spanish at the same time depending on the group
Meet in the Torre del Reloj Square under the clock tower. Just look for a yellow umbrella.
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.