Private Walking Tour in Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
2 hours
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Hotel Pick-up
- Tour Guide
- Anything not especified previously is not included in the price!
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Discover the magic of Cartagena on a private walking tour tailored to your pace and interests! Start at the iconic Clock Tower or enjoy hotel pick-up for added convenience. Stroll through the Walled City’s dreamy colonial streets, vibrant squares, and hidden alleys, while learning about Cartagena’s rich history, Caribbean culture,...
- Duration from 2 Hours to 3 Hours
- Private Tour
- 1
Walled City of Cartagena
Join us on a Private Walking Tour of Cartagena. Discover the soul of Cartagena de Indias, a city with a spirit all its own. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the legendary Walled City invites you to wander its cobblestone streets, romantic squares, and centuries-old fortifications. On this immersive walking...
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only•
- Local Guide Included
- 2
Camellon de los Martires
Our certified local guide will give you a warm welcome to this private walking tour of Cartagena, confirm your reservation, and offer a quick introduction to the adventure ahead. After a brief orientation to get you comfortable with the city’s layout, we’ll begin our journey at the historic Camellón de...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Local Guide Included
- 3
El Centro
Next, we make our way to Cartagena’s iconic “Golden Key” — the famous Clock Tower, and step into Plaza del Ecuador, formerly known as Plaza del Esclavo. This square marks the beginning of the city’s old enslavement route, which we’ll follow along the historic Porto Carrero and Candilejo streets. But...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Monumento a Pedro de Heredia
Here, you’ll discover the story of Miguel de Cervantes and his surprising connection to Cartagena, along with his influence on Colombian literature. This stop also reveals the dark history of the old slave markets that once operated here, where people were bought and sold during colonial times. Today, however, this...
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Portal de Los Dulces
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Plaza de la Aduana
The historic Plaza de la Aduana was once the heart of trade and commerce in colonial Cartagena — and sadly, a key site in the trafficking of enslaved people. Today, this emblematic square is surrounded by some of the city’s most important landmarks, including the Municipal Hall, one of the...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Museo de Arte Moderno Cartagena
Art is an essential part of this tour as well. We’ll pass by the Museum of Modern Art in this Private Walking in Cartagena, showcasing remarkable Caribbean and Latin American works from the 1950s onward. The Gold Museum welcomes visitors with a fascinating collection of Indigenous artifacts from Colombia’s Caribbean...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 9
Baluarte de San Ignacio
This bastion was built to defend the "Bay of Souls" from any pirate attack. On this tour you will see the history behind the walls of Cartagena.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 10
Palacio de La Inquisicion
The historic Palace of the Inquisition is one of Cartagena’s most striking and infamous landmarks. Built in the early 17th century, this colonial mansion once served as the seat of the Holy Office of the Inquisition in the city. Here, suspected heretics and those accused of witchcraft or blasphemy were...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 11
Plaza de la Proclamacion
Welcome to Plaza de la Proclamación, one of Cartagena’s most historically significant squares. It was here, on November 11, 1811, that Cartagena boldly declared its independence from Spanish rule — becoming the first city in Colombia to do so. Surrounded by colonial-era buildings, including the Archbishop’s Palace, this plaza has...
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 12
Catedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria
Our next stop in this Private Walking Tour in Cartagena is the stunning Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandría, one of the oldest and most iconic churches in Colombia. Built between 1577 and 1612, this impressive structure is a perfect example of colonial religious architecture in the Caribbean. Its striking...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 13
Parque centenario
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 14
Calle de San Juan
Here we wil talk about Grafities, Café, Blas de Lezo, Gabriel García Marques, Mister Black, Joe Arroyo.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 15
Plaza de La Trinidad
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 16
Barrio Getsemani
Graffiti, culture, music, traditions, folklore, trade, and architecture all come alive as we explore one of Getsemaní’s most vibrant cultural corridors. This lively street is known for its colorful umbrellas overhead — a symbol of local identity — stunning street art, and unique colonial architecture. It’s a perfect spot to...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 17
Plaza de Bolivar
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.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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