City tour of Santa Marta: history, culture and Caribbean charm

4 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America, a destination full of Caribbean history, culture and charm. This shared tour will allow you to get to know its main historical and architectural attractions, while enjoying the contrast between its colonial legacy and its natural environment.

The tour starts with departure from the hotel to visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, former hacienda where Simon Bolivar spent his last days. Then, you will visit the Cathedral Basilica Minor, the oldest in Colombia, and the Tayrona Gold Museum or Customs House, where the Liberator lived and died, today converted into a space that preserves valuable archaeological and artistic pieces.

The tour continues through the city with a photo stop at the monument to the “Pibe” Valderrama, icon of Colombian football, and a panoramic view from the viewpoint of Taganga, with its spectacular coastal landscape. At the end, I return to the hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: DESTINO COLOMBIA

Ages: Children (0–1 years) · Adults (2–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Medical Assistance Card
Included: Professional guide in Spanish
Included: Air-conditioned ground transportation
Included: Entrance to the aforementioned sites

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Services not specified

Itinerary

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

15 min Admission included

Old hacienda where Simon Bolivar spent his last days.
Catedral de Santa Marta

15 min Admission included

Discover the Cathedral Basilica Minor, the oldest in Colombia.
Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana

20 min Admission included

Tayrona Gold Museum or Customs House, where the Liberator lived and died, today converted into a space that preserves valuable archaeological and artistic pieces.
Carlos El Pibe Valderrama Statue

10 min Admission included

The tour continues through the city with a photo stop at the monument to the “Pibe” Valderrama, icon of Colombian football.
Stop 5

15 min Admission included

Enjoy a panoramic view from the Taganga viewpoint, with its spectacular coastal landscape.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

Grand Marina Suites
Casa Zarah - Alma Hotels
Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
Hotel Coralite Suites Santa Marta
Hotel Miami SM
Hotel Escondor
Hotel Parque de los Novios Inn
Hotel Casa de la Acequia
Hotel Boutique ADAZ
Puerta Aqua Hostel
Casablanca Hotel - Centro Historico
San Francisco De Asis

and 101 more pickup points

Passengers staying at Hotel Decameron Galeon and Hotel Costa Azul validate supplement for hotel pick-up. Surcharge applies for hotels located in areas of: Taganga, Minca, Tayrona, Tourist Inns, Playa Grande.