Gabriel García Márquez Myths and Legends Private Walking Tour

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Walking Tour Gabriel García Márquez — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

When you discover the history, myths, and legends that exist in the streets of Cartagena, you will know the inspiration of Magic Realism for the stories and novels of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Gabriel García Márquez. We will discover the legends and stories that served as inspiration for Gabo's books and novels and the magic behind the streets of the historic center of the city.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: NEXPERIENCE

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Bracelet of discounts and benefits with allies

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

We will start our tour in the square with the monument to Cervantes Saavedra, where we will learn about different legends of the Colombian Caribbean, in addition, we will introduce anecdotes from one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, “Gabo”, as Gabriel García Márquez who is affectionately known.
Stop 2

15 min

We will continue to Palito de Caucho, where you can try a Cartagena delicacy. What will it be? We continue the tour to learn about the biography of the most important journalist and author in Colombia.
Camellon de los Martires

15 min

The moment Gabo decides to be a writer is discussed and about the book "La Hojarasca" or “Leaf Storm”. Some Cartagena legends are told too.
Plaza Fernandez Madrid

15 min

We will meet the inspiration location for "Love in the time of cholera" and the "General in his Labyrinth" books of Gabo.
Plaza de San Diego

15 min

We are going to talk about the importance of the Hotel Santa Clara in Gabo's works, as well as other institutions that we find there. As well as legends and anecdotes of Gabriel García Marquez.
La Presentacion Casa Museo Arte y Cultura

15 min

We will pass by the Museum of the "Colegio de la Presentación" and Calle del Estanco del Aguardiente where the anecdotes of Gabo's life will come to life.
Teatro Adolfo Mejia ( Teatro Heredia )

15 min

We will visit the place that is clearly referenced in Gabo's work. The historic location also houses great works by Enrique Grau (Gabo's friend) and Luis Vincens. There are few times in which the Theater and its activities are mentioned in "Love in the Time of Cholera" and "Diatribe of love against a seated man".
Claustro de la Merced Mausoleo de Garcia Marquez

15 min

We will be able to know the place where part of Gabo's ashes lie and a tribute is made to his life.
Universidad de Cartagena

15 min

We will pass by the University of Cartagena (anecdotes) and Calle del Tablon, where is indicated a house as the most important of the contemporary poet that the city has had: Luis Carlos López, better known as "El tuerto López", alluding to strabismus of the right eye. Brother of Domingo López Escauriaza, founder of a famous newspaper El Universal, Gabo met Tuerto in that newsroom and although they did not have a close relationship, in the writer's memoirs it is evidenced that he was a character who had a powerful impact on him due to his particular way of seeing life.
Stop 10

15 min

This is the right street to invoke the facts that twist the destiny of Sierva María of "De todos Los Angeles" and at the same time make love born in “Del Amor y Otros Demonios”. An anecdote in the American Ice Cream Shop that existed on this street.
Stop 11

15 min

"El Mesón de Don Sancho". The most elegant restaurant and home service in Cartagena that appears portrayed for humanity in Gabo's works "Love in the time of cholera" and "Diatribe of love against a seated man".
Stop 12

15 min

Here we close our magical tour talking about the relationship of Gabriel García Márquez with the artist Alejandro Obregón.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Our meeting point is at Plaza Cervantes on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. There is a statue whose name is the same as the square. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)

End point

Also known as the Alfonso Mejía Theater, located on the path of the wall that surrounds the historic center of the city.

Pickup points

Hotel Boutique At The Park
Hotel-Hostal Santo Domingo
Hotel Casa Del Gobernador
Hotel Casa Don Luis By Faranda Boutique, A Member Of Radisson Individuals
Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique
Hotel Casa de las Palmas
Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo
Hotel Casa del Curato
Casa El Carretero
San Pedro Hotel Spa
Hotel Dorado Plaza Calle Del Arsenal
Casa Santa Ana Hotel Boutique Spa

and 95 more pickup points

The pickup point would be coordinated by means of a message from the platform or through WhatsApp one day before the scheduled tour. We will go to the previously arranged pickup point and we will give you the instructions through the message from the platform or WhatsApp. If there are hotels that are not within the indicated area but are close to the Historic Center of the city, we can also arrange the pick-up. It's a matter of coordinating! :)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.