Explore / A Historic Walking Tour

3.8 (4 reviews) Cartagena, Colombia
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

This is Cartagena's historic walking tours with a bilingual guide so you don't miss a thing in this UNESCO heritage-listed city.

The walking tour helps you to get 'under the skin' of Cartagena, to properly understand the city's historic struggle between the pirates and the Spanish colonialists, its influence on literary greats like Gabriel García Márquez, tales of ghosts and the colourful reasons behind the city's quirky street names.

Accompanied always by a bilingual guide who knows the city backwards, you will be able to explore every aspect of the city's remarkable history and take in all the main landmarks of Cartagena's famous walled city.

What's included

  • Pit-stop to rejuvenate with excellent quality coffee at a nearby café
  • Visit the most iconic churches, Convento Santa Teresa and Iglesia de Santo Domingo
  • See the best parts of the wall fortifications including Las Bóvedas
  • Walk through the charming barrio of San Diego
  • Insights and commentary on the rich history and culture of the places you visit

What to expect

  1. Centro Historico
    3h · Admission ticket included
    For history buffs and groups who want to know the fascinating and often chilling stories that lie behind Cartagena’s picturesque doors and balconies. If you want to understand Cartagena’s fascinating, colonial history, meet its enigmatic locals and look beyond the bewildering beauty of Cartagena’s picturesque streets, then this three-hour, historic walking tour is just for you.

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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