Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Rise of the Wall City Part II

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About this activity

This tour can be done independently of the self-guided tour to Cartagena Fortress: The Rise of the Wall Part I. The voice of Antonio Arévalo, one of the builders of the fortress, is your narrator on this special audio walk. He embarks on a journey back in time to show you the walls of Cartagena, with special commentary on the engineering marvels that were designed to protect the city from pirate attacks. Your tour begins just outside the Bovedas, where you'll learn how they were used as Republican prisons in colonial times and now serve as an exhibition space and selling point for handicrafts from all over Colombia. You will walk on the wall and discover the Santa Clara bastion and see the house of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Your narrator will ask you questions along the way and make everything you learn about the architectural elements entertaining and exciting. You will hear the poem by Daniel Lemaitre that inspired the monument that you can see from this place.

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At a glance

Duration: 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: SOUNDWALKRS

Ages: Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–50 years) · Seniors (51–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Cartagena

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Smartphone and headsets
Not included: Admission Ticket

Itinerary

Las Bovedas

Passing by

You will start the tour in the Cuartel de las Bóvedas or Vault Barracks and learn all about the construction and their purpose in the defense of the city
Baluarte del Santa Clara

Passing by

Follow Antonio de Arévalo as he points out the monuments around the beautiful landscape.
Baluarte de la Merced

Passing by

The narrator creates a unique atmosphere as he tells you more on the way he has participated in building this old walls to protect the city.
Baluarte de Santa Cruz

Passing by

You will learn all the characteristics and features composing the fortress.
Baluarte de Santo Domingo

Passing by

Today this bastion is a perfect sunset spot for visitors, but it was the very first bastion created. Get to know the stories behind its creation.
Baluarte de San Francisco Javier

Passing by

Get to know the story of the two walls and the anecdote and controversies behind.
Torre del Reloj

Passing by

After walking the walls of Cartagena and understanding the rise of the walled city you will conclude this tour in one of the most iconic monuments of the city the Clock Tower.
Plaza De Los Coches

Passing by

Square

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Self-guided audio tours that let you immerse yourself in the stories of the places you visit, at your own pace, on your own terms. This is an audio tour experience. No tour guide will meet you, and No admission tickets are sold. You'll start in the Cuartel de las Bovedas

End point

You´ll end this otur in the Clock tower

Using your ticket

Dear Traveler,

Thank you for your purchase! We are delighted to take you on a special self-guided tour discovering The Rise of the Wall City Part 2.

Please note that this purchase includes your self guided audio tour, but it DOES NOT include any admission entrance. Also, travelers are responsible for checking the monument's hours of operation. Due to COVID -19 changes are frequent, so we advise you to check the opening hours accordingly.

This is your code: HBCTG21. Please follow the next steps:

1. Download the Soundwalkrs app on your smartphone

2. Select your destination

3. Select your purchased Soundwalk

4. Click on the "Enter Code" button.

5. Click the "Download Tour" button for offline use. Wait until the download is complete

6. ¡Start the tour!

Get your headphones ready and immerse yourself in the story! You can also consider the suggestions below:

Download the tour while you have wifi. Once you download the tour, it will be available in the app even if you are offline.
Go to the settings at the bottom right of the screen and make sure "Location Events" is selected. This will notify you when you reach a point of interest on the tour.

If you need help or assistance, please contact us via Whatsapp, No calls +57 3052358208 or email [email protected]

Our cancellation policy states that refunds will not be provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of your scheduled travel date. Additionally, refunds will not be granted for reasons such as misunderstanding the nature of the product, including assuming it involves a physical guide or included entry tickets. Refunds will only be considered for valid reasons unrelated to these factors.

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Have a great time soundwalking!

The Soundwalking Team.