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Discover the Historic Center and Gethsemane on this tour through the scenes of enslavement, pirates and corsairs, battles, Graffiti, Salsa and Champeta and much more as a result of the mixture of indigenous, African and Spanish, migrants from Lebanese, migrants from Lebanese.
This shared tour lasts about 2 and a half hours, visiting the main squares, churches and important scenes of the walled city of Cartagena.
This is the best way to learn about the history of the city and understand its impact on the current dynamics. You will learn to dance Champeta, Salsa and we will play songs with the gentrification that is lived in Gethsemane.
Without a doubt, the best experience to get to know the wonderful city of Cartagena de Indias, together with professional guides that will make the tour the best possible experience.
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Departure Point
Cl. 32 #841, Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Next to the traffic light of the "Camellón de Los Mártires" (square in front of the Clock Tower).
Return Details
Plaza del Pozo, Cra. 10, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
The tour ends at Plaza del Pozo, in the Getsemaní neighborhood.
Cartagena, Cartagena, Colombia Cartagena, a city that bewitches, welcomes you to the best tour of the beautiful and magical city of Historic Cartagena full of stories, sayings and fascinating myths of its walls, streets, convents and houses of the walled downtown and San Diego that transcends the city limits. Discover the secrets, customs and legends of the tradition inherited from the Spaniards and popular from our Caribbean miscegenation, among which Gabo (Nobel Prize for Literature) accompanies us through his writings, such as his book "One Hundred Years of Solitude", one of the most read in the world. 60 minutes
Camellon de los Martires, Cartagena, Colombia We start, at the agreed time, the shared tour, in the Camellón de Los Mártires - Plaza de Cervantes we will learn about the indigenous people who were before and during the arrival of the Spanish. 10 minutes
Torre del Reloj, Cartagena, Colombia 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. 10 minutes
Portal de Los Dulces, Cartagena, Colombia 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. 10 minutes
Plaza de la Aduana, Cartagena, Colombia The process of commercialization of merchandise, including that of the enslaved, in the old "Plaza de la Aduana", has been historically important. Here we will see important buildings such as the Municipal Hall. 10 minutes
Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Colombia Of course, art is no stranger to the tour, the Museum of Modern Art, an exponent of Caribbean and Latin American art from the 50's, the Gold Museum opens its doors with samples of indigenous pieces from the Colombian Caribbean and the Emerald Museum, stones of beautiful considered the most beautiful in the world, worn by celebrities. 10 minutes
Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver, Cartagena, Colombia 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. 10 minutes
Baluarte de San Ignacio, Cartagena, Colombia This bastion was built to defend the "Bay of Souls" from any pirate attack. On this tour we will see the history behind the walls of Cartagena. 10 minutes
Plaza de Bolivar, Cartagena, Colombia 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. 10 minutes
Parque del Centenario, Cartagena, Colombia 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. 10 minutes
Barrio Getsemani, Cartagena, Colombia We will enjoy one of the most important and colorful cultural corridors of Getsemaní, due to the umbrellas (symbol of the advertisement), the graffiti and the unique architecture. 10 minutes
Plaza de La Trinidad, Cartagena, Colombia 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. 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
daniellewS2968BC
12 Nov 2024
Legaxy was a fantastic tour guide! I could hardly believe he had only been doing this for a couple of months. Friendly and fun, encouraged interaction throughout.
eugeniad331
10 Nov 2024
Beautiful tour, very rich historically and culturally, the truth that nourished us, we saw Carthagena from another perspective
Monica_G
10 Nov 2024
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered our questions. From the tour we took with us facts we didn’t know about Cartagena.
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