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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Join us in this 6-hour tour around the home to one of the best carnivals in Latin America: Barranquilla. You will be led by a local expert tour guide who will show the best of it. Visit places of great cultural importance for the country such as Paseo Bolívar, San Nicolás Square, Carnaval Museum and the River Avenue boardwalk. Besides, you will have a glimpse of Caribbean cuisine with some local hand-made snacks.
• Historical interesting facts about Barranquilla
• A visit along the main spots of the historical center
• Local experiences of traditional food tasting
• A tour around the Carnaval Museum
• A walk along River Avenue Boardwalk
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Gastronomic Experiences
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up our clients anywhere within Barranquilla city - hotels, hostels, accommodations, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.
Traveler pickup
E Cortissoz Airport, Barranquilla, Colombia
Parroquia de San Nicolas de Tolentino, Barranquilla, Colombia This experience begins with our guide picking you up at your hotel and driving you to the first stops of the tour. Some of the places you will visit include Paseo Bolívar Avenue, the city's most important thoroughfare, and San Nicolás Square with its historic church, one of the main landmarks in the city's historic center, along with the Customs House Square, which now serves as a cultural center with art exhibitions. 60 minutes
Monumento Ventana Al Mundo, Barranquilla, Colombia Next, you'll head to La Ventana al Mundo, a strikingly colorful monument that has become a symbol of modernity and progress in Barranquilla. You'll have time to take photos and learn about the history behind this work of art, representing the city as a gateway to the world. 15 minutes
Gran Malecon, Barranquilla, Colombia Enjoy a scenic walk along the River Avenue boardwalk on La Loma Island, a recent addition to the city's attractions that welcomes more visitors to Barranquilla. 40 minutes
Paseo Bolivar, Barranquilla, Colombia Continue exploring the historic streets and then delight in tasting some of the most traditional snacks of Colombian Caribbean cuisine, giving you a true flavor of Barranquilla's diverse culinary offerings. 10 minutes
Museo del Carnaval, Barranquilla, Colombia Last but not least, visit the Carnaval House Museum, where you can explore samples of the famous Barranquilla Carnival, one of the most celebrated festivals in the world. The museum features photographs, costumes, masks, and much more. Afterward, you'll be driven back to your hotel for some well-deserved rest. 60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Be aware this tour is walking
If you have a layover in Barranquilla, please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour
Don’t forget your camera
Bring comfortable shoes and water
Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
Carnaval Museum is closed on Mondays however, our guide will give you options for another museum according to your interests.
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
899theokr
04 Sep 2025
Ecxelente lugar para caminar respirar aire puro y compartir con seres queridos y amigos lugares impecable comida muy buena y ecxelente atardecer
Adriana_R
20 Aug 2025
It was very disappointing. Two of the places were closed and the tour guide didn’t know in advance. Very unprofessional ????
roman4soccer
30 Jul 2025
During my week-long visit to Barranquilla from the United States, I set out to find a city tour that covered the essential sights. Gran Malecón, Carnaval Museum and Downtown Barranquilla City Tour proved to be the perfect choice.
Soon after I booked, my guide, Yamit Bocanegra, sent a warm greeting through WhatsApp. He stayed in touch until tour day, which put me at ease. On the morning of the six-hour excursion, he arrived punctually and waited inside the hotel lobby so we could meet without delay. His car was parked right outside, and its air conditioning worked flawlessly, a welcome relief in the ninety-two-degree heat.
Yamit was attentive, friendly and fluent in English. He shared rich historical background at every stop and kindly took photos for me, since I was traveling alone. Throughout the day he also introduced me to local street snacks, giving me a taste of what Barranquilleros enjoy to stay refreshed.
Our itinerary included Monumento Ventana al Mundo, Ciénaga de Mallorquín Park, Shakira Sculpture, Aleta del Tiburón Junior, Sofía Vergara Statue, Plaza de la Aduana, Paseo Bolívar shopping district and the Carnival Museum. Each site felt distinctive, informative and genuinely worthwhile. There was not a single stop I would have skipped.
My previous trip to Barranquilla was twenty-one years ago, and many of these attractions did not exist then. Seeing the city’s progress over the past two decades was inspiring.
Gran Colombia Tours and Yamit Bocanegra delivered an outstanding experience that captured the vibrant culture of Barranquilla.
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We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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