Walking Tour Cartagena Old City with Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar

4.7 (30 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover Cartagena's rich history and beautiful colonial architecture on a guided walking tour of the city's traditional historic center. Visit the Zenú Gold Museum, an original collection of ancient Indian artifacts that explain the history of the region.

Learn about Cartagena's culture and interesting architecture from your expert guide, and visit such beautiful sites as Plaza de Bolivar, Cartagena Cathedral, Plaza de San Pedro Claver and San Pedro Church.

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At a glance

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

Ages: Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bilingual English-Spanish speaking guide
Included: Entry tickets to attractions mentioned

Not included

Not included: Optional tips and gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless this option is chosen).
Not included: Unspecified food or beverage
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Las Bovedas

15 min

Our expert guide will meet you at Boveda #1 to start the walking tour
Plaza de Bolivar

30 min

This site was used for several activities in colonial times, thus its changing names throughout history like Inquisition plaza and Cathedral plaza.
Walled City of Cartagena

one hour

Get to know the beautiful walled city of Cartagena and get lost within its cobblestone streets. You will walk through the walls and its bastions, where you will discover some of the most important historical buildings. At your own pace you’ll absorb as much information and history as possible.
Torre del Reloj

15 min

The beautiful clock tower (La Torre del Reloj), the spectacular entrance to the old city of Cartagena
Museo del Oro Zenu

20 min Admission included

The place that safeguards a stunning collection of gold and ceramics from the main pre-Colombian cultures, the Gold Museum.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of door #1 at Las Bóvedas Market (also known as Plaza de las Bóvedas)

End point

Using your ticket

Please email the local tour operator at [email protected] to confirm your booking and your pick up location details in case you chose that option.

° The price you paid for the service does not include 19% V.A.T. This benefit only applies to foreigners entering as tourists, so it is necessary that you send us as proof a copy of your passport and the photo of the entry stamp to the country. As required by the national tax authority.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Gold Museum is closed on Monday; it can be changed for another museum according to the group's interest. If there is any other place of interest you want to addition in the tour, please let us know to include it gladly.
Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.
We recommend you wear comfortable clothes and shoes as well as a sun hat or cap.

Options

Option WITHOUT Transport

No transportation service: Tour departs at 9am or 3 pm
W. transfer to meeting point

With Transfer to meeting point: Pick up time is 8:30 am or 2:00 pm