City tour of Barranquilla

5.0 (2 reviews) 3–4 hours Private tour

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Window to the world — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hotel El Prado — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

We visit the main tourist places of Barranquilla such as the El Prado neighborhood and its heritage houses, the Edgar Rentería baseball stadium, the Carnival House and Museum (where we take a guided tour), the old Customs building and the exhibition to the graffiti-free air, the Fluvial Intendancy, the 'Window to the World' and the Great Malecón del Río, from where you can appreciate the best view of the Magdalena River.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Caribia Tours

Ages: Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: Emergency medical insurance
Included: Entrance to the Carnival Museum
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel El Prado

20 min

Hotel El Prado is a historic hotel located in Barranquilla and is part of the national heritage of Colombia.Its construction began in 1927, but was completed and opened in 1930. It is considered the first tourist hotel in Latin America and its construction was by the Obregón and Parrish families, together with the American architect Burdette Higgins.
Teatro Amira de la Rosa

Passing by

The Amira de la Rosa theater is a cultural complex in the city of Barranquilla. He was baptized in honor of the playwright and writer Amira de la Rosa, author of the lyrics of the anthem of Barranquilla. It is located in a strategic and traditional sector of the city where the traditional neighborhoods El Prado, Montecristo and Abajo converge.
Stop 3

40 min

In the new baseball stadium of Barranquilla built on the same ground of the old Tomas Arrieta stadium in honor of the famous Barranquilla baseball player Edgar Rentería. It has the endorsement of the Major League Baseball and the International Baseball Federation, in order to access to host future tournaments of double A clubs and Caribbean Series. It has a capacity of up to 12,000 spectators sitting in portable stands, in accordance with MLB standards.
Museo del Carnaval de Barranquilla

one hour Admission included

At this stop you can tour the interactive museum of the Barranquilla Carnival to learn the entire history of the most important festival that Colombia has.
Antiguo Edificio de la Aduana

Passing by

It is a cultural center of the city composed of the Historical Archive of the Atlantic department, the Caribbean Pilot Library, the Caribbean Pilot Children's Library and the Hans Federico Neuman Musical Documentation Center. The complex is managed by the Luis Eduardo Nieto Arteta Corporation; It works in historic restored buildings such as the old Customs building in the city and at the Tram and Montoya stations.
Stop 6

Passing by

Located in the Abajo neighborhood, a traditional sector of Barranquilla, this architectural jewel built in 1929 retains its colonial style that the Caridi Mitriani family remodeled in the 90s and delivered to the Barranquilla Carnival Foundation as the venue for the organization of the party and point of Meeting of its participants. It is one of the city's favorite attractions and is currently promoting the heritage recovery of the sector through crafts, gastronomy, music and other elements of Barranquillera identity.
Gran Malecon

20 min

One of the most important urban development projects in the city that currently has 1.5 km of the 5 that will have a total view of the Magdalena River.
Monumento Ventana Al Mundo

Passing by

It is a public monument located in Barranquilla, Colombia. It was built at the end of 2018 to coincide with the XXIII Central American and Caribbean Games of which the city hosted. It is located in a roundabout of the industrial corridor of the Circunvalar, near its intersection with the Via 40
Plaza de la Intendencia Fluvial

Passing by

Building located in the sector of Carrera 46 with Vía 40, it is considered an iconic asset of high heritage value that becomes a strategic center of cultural management at the entrance of the Historic Downtown River Avenue. Its recovery in 2014, means the reunion of the Barranquilleros with the Magdalena River and has become a recreational space where you can enjoy traditional cuisine.
Aleta del Tiburon

10 min

The Window of Champions is an iconic monument of Barranquilla that pays homage to the great triumphs of the Junior, the city's football team. Its modern design, full of color and movement, symbolizes the passion and pride of the gullies. Located in front of the Magdalena River, it has become a perfect photo spot and an emblem of the sporty and cheerful spirit of the city.