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Old City Private Tour: Discover History, Architecture and Culture of Colonial Times
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Cartagena de Indias
Immerse yourself in the history, architecture, and culture of colonial times on a private tour of the Old City. Explore the beautiful streets, plazas, and monuments while learning about the city's foundation, battles, pirates attacks, and slavery. Discover hidden gems, get insider tips, and indulge in local street food. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plaza de la Aduana - We’ll see this historical spot where people used to be trade in the Colonial times and Now is the Majors house.
- Museo del Oro Zenu - There is an exhibition of ancient Gold pieces made by the Zenu Tribe whose richness supported Cartagena’s foundation.
- Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver - We’ll visit the beautiful Saint Peter square where we’ll find monuments and one of the most popular and beautiful church
- Baluarte de San Francisco Javier - In this spot we’ll get on the fortress and look at the other side of the Bay and go down to see and Emerald store exhibition.
- Plaza Santo Domingo - In this plaza we’ll visit another beautiful church and see one of Botero’s sculpture called “Gertrudis”
- Universidad de Cartagena - We’ll pass by an area where locals move around and get a real local vibe of the place.
- Plaza Fernandez Madrid - In this spot we’ll walk around San Diego an iconic neighborhood in Town where you’ll outdoors restaurants and plazas.
- Las Bovedas - We’ll go through to one of the last fortifications made by the Spaniards.
- Plaza de San Diego - Enjoy an explored colonial area where middle class lived back in colonial times. Walk around its streets, learn about the architecture and experience a neighborhood inside the old city.
What's Included
- Snacks provided
- Water bottle included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Extra consumption
- Souvenirs
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive journey while immersing yourself in the city’s history; encompassing its founding, conflicts, pirate invasions, slavery, the Colonial era, architecture, and a great deal more. Stroll through the charming Colonial regions, roads, squares, monuments and appreciate their significance in history. Understand how to navigate the city and take benefit from our recommendations on places to visit, activities to partake in, and what to anticipate; additionally, you will experience local street food. We offer pick-up services from your hotel or facility.
Immerse in the rich cultural voyage within the Old City & Getsemaní!
Location
Monumento Torre del Reloj
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Q5187nbaprilh
Nov 8, 2023
Amazing tour!!!! - This is my second time doing this tour with John. By far the best tour I have taken! Very informative, extremely friendly and genuinely made us feel at home. You will not be disappointed!
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Trip824401
Jun 18, 2023
Cartagena old city tour - We had a great experience in Cartagena
Whole weekend of wedding events but we managed to take a 2.5 hr tour of the old city with a guid named John who was very nice , professional and knowledgeable
Highly recommend!!!
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Gera
Nov 13, 2022
Great experience at old city cartagena - John is an excellent guide, it is a must when you’re visiting Cartagena, even though you thing it isn’t necessary to take a tour guide, you’re absolutely wrong, your experience with him will be totally different , he will guide you safely and provide all the information about the city , you’ll save time and money at the end. Believe me don’t miss this experience. John is awesome tour guide.
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