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"Essential Cartagena" Private Tour.
The "Essential Cartagena de Indias" walking tour, will make you understand the relevance of this Caribbean port city and how its strategic location has helped to shape the world powers and economy from the 16th century till today.
In this tour, you will feel the city like a local and will be amazed by the beauty and the good vibes of this unique place on earth.
This is a no-rush kind of tour, that will walk tourists by history while learning why Cartagena became the prize for so many pirates and empires.
Also, you will live the rhythm that does of Cartageneros happy citizens of the world.
The walking tour is totally customizable and can be upgraded to compliment it to your interests or preferences.
You will get to feel my city like a local.
"El Guiador" is a perfect tour to fully understand the energy of the cartageneros and enjoy a fun time.
Let me have the pleasure to be your #TourGuide
I speak fluent English.
Licensed, insured and certified by Colombian authorities.
Duration: 4 hours.
In this tour, you will feel the city like a local and will be amazed by the beauty and the good vibes of this unique place on earth.
This is a no-rush kind of tour, that will walk tourists by history while learning why Cartagena became the prize for so many pirates and empires.
Also, you will live the rhythm that does of Cartageneros happy citizens of the world.
The walking tour is totally customizable and can be upgraded to compliment it to your interests or preferences.
You will get to feel my city like a local.
"El Guiador" is a perfect tour to fully understand the energy of the cartageneros and enjoy a fun time.
Let me have the pleasure to be your #TourGuide
I speak fluent English.
Licensed, insured and certified by Colombian authorities.
Duration: 4 hours.
GOD 2- MILITARY HISTORY OF CARTAGENA Shore excursions
On this tour, an expert guide will take you to back in time to the city beginnings. The first encounters between the invading Spanish and the indigenous calamari natives. The attacks perpetrated by different pirates, privateers (corsairs), buccaneers and philibusters throughout the colonial period. We also explain how independence wars prompted Colombia to start building its military force that later became known as Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia, the national army.
We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas.
In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas.
In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
Private Walking Tour Walled City and Getsemaní
Be captivated by the historical and cultural beauty of Cartagena on our exciting walking tour of the city!
Immerse yourself in the narrow cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings as we explore the most emblematic and charming corners of this Caribbean gem.
Our tour will take you through the centuries of history that have shaped Cartagena, from the colonial era to the contemporary era. Stroll the imposing walls that surround the old town, hear the stories of pirates and conquistadors who once ruled these lands, and marvel at the colonial architecture that adorns every corner.
Our expert guides will delight you with fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts about the city, while taking you to discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path places that will surprise you. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious local cuisine in the markets and street food stalls that we will find along our way.
Duration: 3 hours.
Immerse yourself in the narrow cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings as we explore the most emblematic and charming corners of this Caribbean gem.
Our tour will take you through the centuries of history that have shaped Cartagena, from the colonial era to the contemporary era. Stroll the imposing walls that surround the old town, hear the stories of pirates and conquistadors who once ruled these lands, and marvel at the colonial architecture that adorns every corner.
Our expert guides will delight you with fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts about the city, while taking you to discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path places that will surprise you. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious local cuisine in the markets and street food stalls that we will find along our way.
Duration: 3 hours.
Shared Tour of the Old Walled City in Cartagena
The best introductory tour to Cartagena: the Walled City, Unesco World Heritage and a magical city, with legends and beauty inside the old colonial stone wall.
Join this fun-filled tour to understand and learn about the origins of the so-called "jewel in the crown of the coast". On our walking tour, you will relive the battles and victories of the Europeans, the empowerment and influence of Afro cultures, you will explore the narrow colorful colonial streets, you will see the contrast of old and modern areas.
This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!
Duration: 2 hours 36 minutes.
Join this fun-filled tour to understand and learn about the origins of the so-called "jewel in the crown of the coast". On our walking tour, you will relive the battles and victories of the Europeans, the empowerment and influence of Afro cultures, you will explore the narrow colorful colonial streets, you will see the contrast of old and modern areas.
This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!
Duration: 2 hours 36 minutes.
Old City Walk & Taste Experience
This is a MUST experience for everyone visiting Cartagena!
Step back in time on a tour of the charming colonial streets, museums, art, gastronomy and music of Cartagena's old town on this 3-hour walking tour wrapped by the magical atmosphere of travelling to the past
Learn from your local guide the history of the Heroic Cartagena on a walking tour through colorful streets that will also show you the local lifestyle. During the walk, we’ll visit the most exciting Museums such as the gold, navy and chocolate museums, combining history with traditional flavors.
Discover the hottest spots of the Old City, meet its people, taste some local food and enjoy a pleasant conversation with your concierge who will be happy to answer all your questions and assist you with any further request.
Duration: 3 hours.
Step back in time on a tour of the charming colonial streets, museums, art, gastronomy and music of Cartagena's old town on this 3-hour walking tour wrapped by the magical atmosphere of travelling to the past
Learn from your local guide the history of the Heroic Cartagena on a walking tour through colorful streets that will also show you the local lifestyle. During the walk, we’ll visit the most exciting Museums such as the gold, navy and chocolate museums, combining history with traditional flavors.
Discover the hottest spots of the Old City, meet its people, taste some local food and enjoy a pleasant conversation with your concierge who will be happy to answer all your questions and assist you with any further request.
Duration: 3 hours.
Self-Guided Audio Tour: Pirate Tales in Cartagena
Starting from the bastion of Santo Domingo, this soundwalk will take you on an adventure to learn about all the pirate tales that Cartagena has to offer. The narrator of this special audio walk with 3D sound effects is a pirate himself. As you follow Black Bart's stories, he will tell you about his own adventures and the legends and heroes he knows. You will learn how piracy began in the Caribbean, starting from the controversies in Europe related to the Mare Clausum. As you explore the city, your guide will show you the different places where the raids took place. Be prepared to laugh and enjoy your walk as your narrator tells you the stories of Drake, Vernon, Hawkins, Robert Baal, Martin Cote and the crazy adventures of Baron de Pointis. You'll also learn about the pirate code and the reasons why Cartagena was such a coveted city for raids during the golden years of piracy.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes.
Cartagena -Architecture and Style Tour-
Without a doubt, in the Heroic Cartagena, remains the moorish architectonic legacy brought from the south of Spain; and we can state that this one is the richest legacy in America. Today, with the help of a specialized guide, you can still see the formal elements that constitute this architecture.
By the end of this tour we will conclude the city is a domestic arquitecture compendium: the houses with the balconies and their hallways, their inner yards and wells, etc; Civil Architecture: the goverment buildings of the time located usually in front of a square; militar architecture such as the city walls and forts; the troops quarter and strongholds, etc; and the imponent religious architecture: monasteries, convents, churches, etc. In this architecture a overlapping of styles happended, the republican over the colonial, which brings us to conclude that architecture in Cartagena is prominently Eclectic.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
By the end of this tour we will conclude the city is a domestic arquitecture compendium: the houses with the balconies and their hallways, their inner yards and wells, etc; Civil Architecture: the goverment buildings of the time located usually in front of a square; militar architecture such as the city walls and forts; the troops quarter and strongholds, etc; and the imponent religious architecture: monasteries, convents, churches, etc. In this architecture a overlapping of styles happended, the republican over the colonial, which brings us to conclude that architecture in Cartagena is prominently Eclectic.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.
