Santa Marta City Tour + Gold Museum

4.7 (16 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Santa Marta is a magical city known for its diversity and for making all its visitors feel at home. In this walking tour, you will explore its history and traditions among its streets and houses. Visit the Tayrona Gold Museum, Parque de los Novios, the Malecon, the Cathedral, and many other places. This experience includes more fun people to walk with, and a very knowledgeable local guide.

Historical landmarks about Santa Marta City
A walk through Tayrona Gold Museum
Visiting Santa Marta’s bay or Malecon, and the main parks and squares
A brief lesson about Colombian diversity through its history and guide’s recommendations

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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: Gran Colombia Tours

Ages: Adults (4–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Risk Insurance
Included: Tour Guide
Included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Centro Historico de Santa Marta

3 hours Admission included

Learn the fascinating history of Santa Marta and its rich diversity of places and understand why people protect, promote and show their cultural legacy, besides making a living out of it. We know you will feel touched by Colombian joyful and friendly spirit.
Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana

45 min Admission included

You will head to Tayrona Gold Museum, where you will have a quick tour inside it. This is the first place to be built in the city by Spaniards and it is now a cultural site with the aim of rescuing and showing the indigenous ancestral heritage through their metalwork.
Catedral de Santa Marta

30 min

Walk to Bolivar Square Park and then to Rodrigo Bastidas’ monument. The first dedicated to the leader of South American independence, and the second honoring the Spanish founder of the city. Keep walking along the bay and get to “El parque de los novios” (the lovers’ park), the main park of Santa Marta’s downtown that comes alive every night when young samarios meet to dance and have fun. Keep strolling around and discover the main churches, parks, museums and colonial architecture houses as we get to the main Cathedral.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Grand Marina Suites
Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
Hotel Miami SM
Hotel Boutique ADAZ
San Francisco De Asis
Hotel Suite Boutique El Cactus
La Casa Del Piano Hotel Boutique
Hotel Catedral Plaza
Casa Verde Hotel
Hotel Tayromar
Alojamiento Villa Mar
Hotel Boutique Maree

and 25 more pickup points

We pick-up our clients anywhere within Santa Marta city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals,

points of interest, and also at Simón Bolivar International Airport.

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

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements