Description
Choose from either a standard group tour that goes around the city in a bus, private tours that are either walking or riding, or a cultural visit to the Palenque community just outside Cartagena for a fascinating introduction to this unique story.
This is a customary four-hour guided tour (bilingual English and Spanish) that combines both riding around on a bus with some opportunity to get out and walk around to see sights up close. No minimum requirements for passengers, so if you’re single or a large group, no problem.
Departing at 2 p.m. every day in an air-conditioned vehicle, you will be first
This four hour tour begins picking up reserved passengers from major hotels in Bocagrande and Laguito neighborhoods. If you are staying in Getsemani or inside the walled city, you will be picked up at the Portal de las Bovedas, a main plaza of the city.
From here the tour begins showing the sights of the historic district of Getsemani, telling the story of those who struggled to liberated the city. The tour continues on to el Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the iconic 400-year-old fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site.
The next stop will be back to the walled city to the famous clock tower, where you will go on a a 25-minute walking tour through the main squares, learning about the historic churches and monuments, and finishing the visit in Las Bóvedas, a main attraction of the old city where you can stroll through the artist’s market and look for souvenirs.
Package Includes:
- Round-trip land transportation from hotels in Bocagrande and Laguito
- Guide who speaks both English and Spanish
- Admission to Casa Museo San Pedro Clavere and Castillo San Felipe
Not Included:
- Admission to other museums
Schedule:
Every day Pick up at 14:00 (2:00 p.m.)
Cancellation Policy:
| If you cancel: | Refund: | |
| 7+ days in advance | 80% | |
| 3-6 days in advance | 50% | |
| 2 days in advance | Not refundable | |
| Refund processing takes a maximum of four weeks. | ||
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Get a generous exposure to all of Cartagena and its 500 years of history in a more private setting. You will be escorted in an air-conditioned vehicle with bilingual guide, as well as be able to extend or change up parts the tour if you have specific things you are interested in.
The usual visit includes starting in the Manga neighborhood to see the beautifully aged colonial mansions that hearken back to Cartagena’s luxurious past. We then move on to Cerro de la Popa, a colonial monastery dating back to the 17th century with vistas overlooking the the entire city and the Caribbean sea.
Don’t worry, we then go to what no one wants to miss, the Castillo de San Felipe, an architectural military gem which is perhaps the most important one left by the Spaniards in all of the Americas. Inside the castle we can explore dozens of tunnels that the Spanish troops used to move from one location to another during an attack launched by pirates.
Our final stops will be inside the Walled City where we will walk around the city center to see popular attractions such as the clock tower, plazas, the cathedral, and other important sights. The tour ends at Cartagena’s legendary Las Bóvedas, which used to be used as mercenary storage and jail cells but is now an artist’s market to buy souvenirs.
Package Includes:
- Round-trip land transportation from your hotel
- Guide (English, Spanish, or Portuguese)
- Admission to Convento de la Popa and Castillo de San Felipe
Not Included:
- Tips or souvenirs
Schedule:
Suggested either 8 a.m. or 2 p.m., but timing is flexible. Allow for four hours to do the full tour.
Cancellation Policy:
| If you cancel: | Refund: | |
| 7+ days in advance | 80% | |
| 3-6 days in advance | 50% | |
| 2 days in advance | Not refundable | |
| Refund processing takes a maximum of four weeks. | ||
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Get up close and personal in Cartagena and see the more secluded places and cobblestone alleys as you stroll around by foot with your guide (Spanish or English spoken).
Your guide will introduce you to fascinating history that you may walk past on your own without realizing the signficance of where you’re standing. Houses, churches, strange vaults and secret windows. We’ll visit the Convent of Santa Teresa, the Church of Santo Domingo, the San Diego neighborhood, and Plaza Bolivar. As you go, you’ll be able to get many perfect photos of street life and the colorful architecture of the city.
Package Includes:
- Bilingual guide
- Guided Museum visits
Not Included:
- Entrance fees to museums
- Drinks while on tour
- Tips
Schedule:
To escape the worst of the heat, we recommend you request a tour in the morning or in the late afternoon.
Cancellation Policy:
| If you cancel: | Refund: | |
| 7+ days in advance | 80% | |
| 3-6 days in advance | 50% | |
| 2 days in advance | Not refundable | |
| Refund processing takes a maximum of four weeks. | ||
For a truly unique and meaningful experience, take the tour to visit San Basilio de Palenque, and discover the lifestyle of the first first free African town in the Americas and is now also a Unesco World Heritage site.
A local guide (bilingual English and Spanish) will be your companion, starting in Cartagena as your air-conditioned vehicle takes you the 90 minutes drive to Palenque. Once there, you can stroll around the dusty roads and see how houses are built from simple materials like wood, cement and straw, but colorfully contrasted by women in bright dresses carrying supplies on their head.
You will be introduced to leading members of the community to further explain some highlights of their culture and traditions. Listen to their creole language, or the sounds of the unique music and drumming that comes from the place.
The trip ends after lunch and you will be driven back to your hotel.
Package Includes:
- Round-trip transportation between your hotel and Palenque
- Bilingual guide
- Lunch
Not Included:
- Personal costs or souvenirs
Schedule:
8:30 a.m., and return by 13:30 (1:30 p.m.)
Cancellation Policy:
| If you cancel: | Refund: | |
| 7+ days in advance | 80% | |
| 3-6 days in advance | 50% | |
| 2 days in advance | Not refundable | |
| Refund processing takes a maximum of four weeks. | ||
