Private Historical Walking Tour of the Streets of Cartagena

2 h 20 min Free cancellation Private tour

Gethsemani mural history and growth — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Clock Tower Main Attraction — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Cartagena on a fascinating walking tour of the Historic Center and Getsemaní. Start in the Walled City, exploring the colonial architecture, Plaza de los Coches, the Clock Tower, Plaza de Bolívar, and the Church of San Pedro Claver. Continue to Getsemaní, a vibrant and bohemian neighborhood, known for its colorful murals and authentic spirit. Visit Plaza de la Trinidad and immerse yourself in the local culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 20 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Written guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Private Tourist Services CTG

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Photographer
Included: Portion of fruit and/or popsicle.
Included: Certified bilingual guide.
Included: Hydration.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Camellon de los Martires

10 min

Our accredited tour guide will welcome you, verify your reservation and give you the geographical location to start the tour. At Camellón de Los Mártires - Plaza de Cervantes, you will learn about the indigenous people who inhabited Cartagena before and during the arrival of the Spanish. Get ready for an incredible experience!
Walled City of Cartagena

Passing by

On our walking tours of Cartagena de Indias, we explore squares, streets and historic sites, revealing the rich history and soul of the Walled City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel with us through the romantic streets of Corralito de Piedra, where the history of conquest, colony and republic intertwines with 21st century modernity. You will discover battles with pirates, Caribbean fusion, religious influence and vibrant musical culture. Join this unique experience!
Stop 3

10 min

Clock Tower entering the Plaza del Ecuador, before the Plaza del Esclavo, a prelude to continuing part of the slave route along Porto Carrero and Candilejo streets. But first, Pedro de Heredía welcomes us.
Monumento a Pedro de Heredia

10 min

Here you will learn about Miguel de Cervantes and his relationship with the city. Also, the importance of him in Colombian literature. Here you will learn more about the slave markets and the importance of the portal of the typical sweets of the city.
Portal de Los Dulces

10 min

We continue towards the Portal de Los Dulces, a symbol of female activity in times of slavery and whose descendants still continue their traditions.
Plaza de la Aduana

10 min

The process of trading goods, including those of slaves, in the old "Plaza de la Aduana" has been historically important. Here we will see important buildings such as the Municipal Palace.
Museo de Arte Moderno Cartagena

10 min

Art is no stranger to the tour, the Museum of Modern Art, exponent of Caribbean and Latin American art from the 1950s, the Gold Museum opens its doors with displays of indigenous pieces from the Colombian Caribbean and the Emerald Museum, beautiful stones considered the most beautiful in the world, used by celebrities.
Plaza de San Pedro Claver

10 min

Religion is present with San Pedro Claver, Slave of the Slaves, we will see the Architecture of the Church and Museum-Monastery that bears his name and is the Headquarters of Human Rights.
Baluarte de San Ignacio

10 min

This bastion was built to defend the "Bay of Souls" from any pirate attack. On this tour we will see the history behind the walls of Cartagena.
Plaza de Bolivar

10 min

Pirate and corsair exploits? We will tell you about them by visiting a bastion, as an example of Spanish military constructions and strategies, and then we will continue to Plaza Bolívar, in homage to the precursor of Independence, a place to refresh ourselves.
Plaza de la Proclamacion

10 min

At this point we will find different places of interest. Such as: the palace of the inquisition, the passage where the beauty queens of our country are exhibited and the gold museum. The entrance tickets to these places are not included during the tour, we will only refer to them within the outline and topics of the tour.
Barrio Getsemani

10 min

Graffiti, culture, music, customs, folklore, commerce, architecture. We will enjoy one of the most important and colorful cultural corridors of Getsemaní, due to the umbrellas (symbol of the announcement), the graffiti and the unique architecture.
Parque centenario

10 min

Do you know sloths, squirrels, iguanas? You will see them in one of the most important lungs of Cartagena, the Centenario Park, the former Railway Station, which is a relic of the Tropical Dry Forest where we can cool off under the shade of beautiful trees.
Stop 14

10 min

Here we will talk about Graffiti, Coffee, Blas de Lezo, Gabriel García Marques, Mister Black, Joe Arroyo.
Plaza de La Trinidad

10 min

Finally, we enter Callejón Ancho, to reach the end of the tour along Calle San Juan to the sound of salsa and African champeta, passing by the church and plaza of the Santísima Trinidad.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

The meeting point is at Camellón de los Mártires, next to the Monumento a los Mártires. This historic place, surrounded by trees and benches, is ideal to start our walking tour. There will be a guy with a white umbrella who will start the tour.