Cartagena and Getsemaní Walled City Walking Tour
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Caribbean Cartagena on a private walking tour that takes in the street art, historic hidden gems, and the colorful plazas that make up this unique city. Visit the walled city of Getsemaní and learn about the history and culture of the area, and hear music and stories that reveal the true life-loving nature of this special city.
Highlights
- ✓See the best graffiti and street art and the most colorful streets
- ✓Stroll through the city like a local and meet local people
- ✓Get tips on the best places to eat, drink, and visit
- ✓Private tour for a more personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Here we will learn about the indigenous people who were there before the Spanish conquest, and also we´ll look into the spanish conquest.
- ✓We will talk about the conquest process, slavery and San Basilio de Palenque.
- ✓Art is no stranger to the tour, so we highlight the city's Museum of Modern Art, talking about its history.
- ✓San Pedro Claver, slave of slaves, illustrates his fight against the enslavement of the Spanish empire.
- ✓Cartagena was a city besieged by pirates and corsairs. Hear the history of great battles and the reason for the existence of the city walls.
- ✓After the history of collinization, we enter the independence of Colombia and Cartagena.
- ✓We will talk about the importance of art, champeta and salsa dancing, graffiti, and many interesting topics on this street.
- ✓We will go through a very famous street full of legends and graffiti. We will pass through the Lemaitre soap and perfume store and learn about the industrial side of the neighborhood.
- ✓In this famous square, we will have a tasting of fried foods, while we talk about the importance of the church and the Plaza de la Trinidad. We will show the figure of Pedro Romero and Father Omaña and the graffiti of Maria Mulata.
- ✓Here we talk about the trades and customs of Cartagena.
- ✓We will enter the Centennial Park and the independence of Cartagena. There we will talk about the importance of the mulattoes and browns of Gethsemane. We will observe animals such as the sloth bear, iguanas, monkeys, and birds if you let yourself be surprised.
- ✓Meeting point, introduction, explanation of the statues and busts. Here we will also talk about Los Pegasos.
- ✓We will visit the alley of umbrellas to be dazzled with its magic and take beautiful photos.
- ✓We will learn about the Getsemaní anthem and the importance of the square in the time of pirates and corsairs attack.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Tour Guide
- ✓Only pick-up is included
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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The pickup point would be coordinated using 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 not within the indicated area but are close to the city's Historic Center, we can also arrange the pick-up. It's a matter of coordinating! :)
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.
Cartagena and Getsemaní Walled City Walking Tour
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Caribbean Cartagena on a private walking tour that takes in the street art, historic hidden gems, and the colorful plazas that make up this unique city. Visit the walled city of Getsemaní and learn about the history and culture of the area, and hear music and stories that reveal the true life-loving nature of this special city.
Highlights
- ✓See the best graffiti and street art and the most colorful streets
- ✓Stroll through the city like a local and meet local people
- ✓Get tips on the best places to eat, drink, and visit
- ✓Private tour for a more personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Here we will learn about the indigenous people who were there before the Spanish conquest, and also we´ll look into the spanish conquest.
- ✓We will talk about the conquest process, slavery and San Basilio de Palenque.
- ✓Art is no stranger to the tour, so we highlight the city's Museum of Modern Art, talking about its history.
- ✓San Pedro Claver, slave of slaves, illustrates his fight against the enslavement of the Spanish empire.
- ✓Cartagena was a city besieged by pirates and corsairs. Hear the history of great battles and the reason for the existence of the city walls.
- ✓After the history of collinization, we enter the independence of Colombia and Cartagena.
- ✓We will talk about the importance of art, champeta and salsa dancing, graffiti, and many interesting topics on this street.
- ✓We will go through a very famous street full of legends and graffiti. We will pass through the Lemaitre soap and perfume store and learn about the industrial side of the neighborhood.
- ✓In this famous square, we will have a tasting of fried foods, while we talk about the importance of the church and the Plaza de la Trinidad. We will show the figure of Pedro Romero and Father Omaña and the graffiti of Maria Mulata.
- ✓Here we talk about the trades and customs of Cartagena.
- ✓We will enter the Centennial Park and the independence of Cartagena. There we will talk about the importance of the mulattoes and browns of Gethsemane. We will observe animals such as the sloth bear, iguanas, monkeys, and birds if you let yourself be surprised.
- ✓Meeting point, introduction, explanation of the statues and busts. Here we will also talk about Los Pegasos.
- ✓We will visit the alley of umbrellas to be dazzled with its magic and take beautiful photos.
- ✓We will learn about the Getsemaní anthem and the importance of the square in the time of pirates and corsairs attack.
What's included
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Tour Guide
- ✓Only pick-up is included
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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The pickup point would be coordinated using 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 not within the indicated area but are close to the city's Historic Center, we can also arrange the pick-up. It's a matter of coordinating! :)
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.