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Walled Cartagena: Group Tour with Live Audio System

Walled Cartagena: Group Tour with Live Audio System

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Discover Cartagena from the inside out! Explore the living essence of the Walled City on a guided tour combining history, culture and local life. Accompanied by our professional wireless audio system, you will hear every detail clearly while enjoying the freedom to walk and take photos at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the stories that made Cartagena the most fortified city in Latin America: the pirate attacks, the secrets of its colonial architecture and the deep Afro-Caribbean footprint that defines its identity. Our guide Beyond will take you through the most iconic places — the Clock Tower, Customs Square, Bolivar Square, the Palace of the Inquisition, San Pedro Claver and the walls — sharing anecdotes that connect the past with the current energy of the city. This is the perfect tour to start your journey in Cartagena: authentic, deep and with an immersive audio experience that makes a difference.

Languages: English Spanish
📍Cl. 35, Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
🏢Operated by Beyond Colombia Free Walking Tour Bogota

What you'll see & do

  • We will begin our tour in the Camellón de los Martires, a space full of history and meaning. We will tell you about the historical events that took place here and admire the panoramic view of the city.
  • The Clock Tower is the symbol of Cartagena. We will climb to its top to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and tell you about its historical importance.
  • The Plaza de los Carches is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. We will tell you about its history and show you some of the most important buildings that surround it.
  • Customs Square is the administrative heart of the city. We will admire its colonial architecture and tell you about its historical importance.
  • St. Peter's Square Claver is a place of reflection and respect. Here you will learn about the history of slavery in Cartagena and the struggle for equality.
  • The Bulwark of San Ignacio is one of the most important fortifications in the city. We will climb its walls to enjoy the views and tell you about its role in the defense of Cartagena.
  • At the Naval Museum of the Caribbean, we will learn about Cartagena’s naval history and admire a collection of maritime objects and artifacts.
  • Ladies Street is one of the oldest streets in the city. We will tell you about the daily life of Cartagena’s inhabitants in the past and show you some of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
  • In this street, we will show you examples of the colonial architecture of Cartagena and tell you about the different architectural styles that can be found in the city.
  • The Palace of the Inquisition is a place full of history and mystery. We will tell you about the history of the Inquisition in Cartagena and you can visit its rooms and dungeons.
  • Plaza Santo Domingo is the heart of Cartagena’s social life. We will admire the sculpture of "The Half-Blood" and tell you about the history of this place.
  • The Santo Domingo stronghold is another of the most important strongholds in the city. We will climb its walls to enjoy the views and tell you about its role in the defense of Cartagena.

What's included

  • Audio System
  • You can bring your hearing aids if you prefer
  • Local shop recommendations for lunch, coffee, souvenirs and more.
  • Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show
  • Tour of the squares and monuments of the Santo Domingo neighborhood and Historic Center
  • Accurate and objective knowledge of the history of the Walled City.
  • Certified guide in Spanish
  • Our Free Walking Tour Map

What's not included

  • Lunch and tips.
  • Private transportation
  • Exclusive tour guide. Remember that this is a shared tour.

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

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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