Santa Marta Private Full Day Tour: Historic Sites, Tayrona Gold Museum, and Taganga Bay
4.9
18 Ratings
Santa Marta
Discover the magic of Santa Marta's Old City on a private full-day tour. Explore historic landmarks, walk through the charming streets, and visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the death place of Simón Bolivar. Create unforgettable memories in Colombia's oldest city.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Centro Historico de Santa Marta - Start this full-day tour by meeting the expert local guide who will pick you up from your hotel. Firstly, you will visit the old city’s most emblematic places. Parque de Los Novios, Simón Bolívar Park, and the monument of Santa Marta’s founder Rodrigo Bastidas, among others. Then, you will go to the old city’s main Cathedral where they have the tomb of Bastidas.
  • Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino - Afterward, jump to La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a 17th-century hacienda, which is nowadays one of the most recognized and touristic spots in Santa Marta for being home and death place to Simon Bolivar, the “father of South American independence”. Learn about his life and enjoy its enormous gardens and patios covered by the trees’ shade before going to a whole different place.
  • Santa Marta - In the end, the guide will take you back to the hotel.
What's Included
  • All-Inclusive Risk Insurance
  • Expert Gran Colombia Tours Guide
  • Convenient Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Ever wondered what makes the Old city of Santa Marta so enchanting? Join us and discover its wonders! Formerly known as The Pearl of America by Spaniards, Santa Marta stands today as a beacon of natural and historical significance for Colombia. Join us on a private full-day tour of its most symbolic sites, then follow us to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the final resting place of Simón Bolivar.

Tour Santa Marta’s historical sites
Stroll through the old city
Visit Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simon Bolivar departed this life
Create lasting memories in the country’s oldest city

  • If you have a layover in Santa Marta please select the airport or cruise ship terminal as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
  • Be aware this tour is walking.
  • Gold Museum closed on Mondays, however our guide will give you options for another museum according to your interests
Location
Centro Historico de Santa Marta
Cra. 24, Av.del Ferrocarril
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(18 Ratings)
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D20439
Jan 14, 2024
Great Overview of Santa Marta! - Andres was an excellent tour guide and was so knowledgeable about the history of Santa Marta. He was also very easy going and fun to spend the day with. We first walked around the historic Old Town. He first walked us thru the gold museum explaining the importance of gold to the region. We then went to the Cathedral, the City Square and he even showed us the oldest Hostel in the city. We then drove to the suburbs to visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, which was the house of the hacienda that was lent to Simon Bolivar in 1830. He was the liberator of Columbia and several other South American countries. He spent his final days there and passed away there. The house and grounds are a memorial to him and the area was beautiful. All in all it was a great trip and I highly recommend this tour and Andres!
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Hollianne
Sep 19, 2023
Fascinating! An all encompassing look into Santa Marta’s past, heroes, tragedy’s and victory’s - Excellent History tour of Santa Marta, Simon Bolivar, Banana Massacre, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Bastidas and more! Rosa was so well informed and her love and dedication to her country was very apparent. The trip to San Alejandrino was great as well. See the Hacienda where S. Bolivar stayed and died, the Altar of Freedom. This country’s indigenous past, fight for independence and turmoils since was eye opening and gave me a great affection for Colombia and her people. Highly recommend as this tour will be most memorable and educational.
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Fabi
Sep 13, 2023
Great tour in Santa Marta! - The tour is as very well organised and our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Rosa explained a lot of history and customs that we found really interesting.
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Jeysonm886
Sep 8, 2023
SIMPLY GREAT!! - It was great, José a great company, we met, we learned, we laughed and you know something, José a spectacular photographer 👌 Super recommended.
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Claudia
Jun 5, 2023
Great Santa Marta Experience - The guide was very knowledgeable and explain in detail everything. She was able to manage a bilingual group and provided information to everyone.
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Paulaandrea_a
Apr 16, 2023
My parents went on this... - My parents went on this tour and they loved it. Ceasar (the guide) was amazing, very knowledgeable, kind and professional. Everything was perfect. The guide and driver were very flexible and adapted to my parent's preferences. My mother enjoyed learning about Simon Bolivar and my father loved the little snacks (deditos de queso and jugo). Thanks so much Ceasar for looking after them and making this day so special.
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Ballerina1818
Dec 28, 2022
Wonderful guide - Jose was one of the best part of our vacation. He tailored everything to us helped me find ear drops at the pharmacy and even arrange a short boat ride in the best scuba diving area. He was so knowledgeable and quick to explain what we wanted to learn not just the standard tour guide info Thanks Jose!!!
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Il_leonh_95
Oct 12, 2022
Get to know Santa Marta - Great way to know the important places in Santa Marta and a view of Taganga, Jose the tour guide was very good and Knowledgeable
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Kevin_a
Aug 6, 2022
Amazing tour - Andrea was amazing at translating and making the history come to life! We never felt rushed and enjoyed all the sites
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Peter_m
Mar 14, 2024
Good tour guide but tour underwhelming - JuanDa was a very knowledgeable guide and flexible on the tour itinerary but at times difficult to understand in English. We spent most of our time in the Gold museum, the Bolivar museum and the home where Bolivar died. They were all underwhelming.
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