Into the Walls of The City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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La Torre del Reloj, or the Tower of the Clock is the main entrance to the historic centre of Cartagena de Indias and the original entrance of the fortified city. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Plaza de la Aduana or the Customs Plaza is where imports and exports were registered and where many of the treasures acquired by the conquistadores would be shipped off to Spain. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Since it's founding in 1533, Cartagena has truly been a place of timeless wonder. The walls of this port city have been witness to the ebb and flow of people and history. On this tour, we'll uncover the stories and characters that have made this UNESCO Heritage site the world-famous gem it is today.

We'll start our journey at the entrance of the city and wind our way along it's cobbled streets. Along the way, we'll take in beautiful plazas, incredible colonial architecture and an atmosphere that makes this city one of a kind from pirate attacks to miracles, local delicacies to sublime architecture.

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Perfect for the “I don’t like to look like a tourist” kind of people who want to take some time and feel the pulse of Cartagena de Indias.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min – 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap Application
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Lifetime access to Cartagena de Indias: Into the Walls of The City tour

Not included

Not included: Smartphone
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food/Drink
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Itinerary

Plaza De Los Coches

Passing by

The Plaza de Los Coches is where you’ll find the statue of Pedro de Heredia, founder of the city of Cartagena de Indias. This plaza used to be the place where newcomers to the city arrived, where news from abroad could be heard and where African slaves were bought and sold.
Plaza de la Aduana

Passing by

The Plaza de la Aduana or the Customs Plaza is where imports and exports were registered and where many of the treasures acquired by the conquistadores would be shipped off to Spain.

It was also the entry point for the import of goods into the territories of Venezuela, Colombia, Panamá and Ecuador.
Museo de Arte Moderno Cartagena

Passing by

The Museo de Arte Moderno has an excellent collection of Colombian modern art that includes artists like Obregón, Grau, and Botero.
Plaza de Bolivar

Passing by

In the center of Plaza de Bolívar you’ll find a statue of the father of Colombian liberation from Spanish rule Simón Bolivar. Bolivar also led the armies of Venezuela, Ecuador, Perú and Bolivia to accomplish their mission of independence from Spain.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]