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Cartagena Private Tour of the Walled City & Getsemani
(240) Reviews
La Matuna
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The colorful and sonorous Magic of the Caribbean is lived in the Historic Center & the Getsemaní neighborhood of Cartagena. The colors are predominant in its beautiful streets and houses, symbolic graffiti, beautiful flowers, and unique decoration. You will feel the popular traditions of Cartagena with its people. On our tour, you will learn what does the history of the city, its walls, streets and what it is to be from Cartagena, get to know the other side of the story, its music, and its color. With us, you will make your visit one of the most interesting and spectacular experiences in Cartagena.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tour Guide
Only pick-up is included
Meeting Points
Departure
Cl. 32 #841
Our meeting point is at Camellón de Los Mártires on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. There is a statue whose name is the same as the square. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)
Return
Calle de San Juan
The end point will be at the Santa Bárbara Bastion, which was part of the defensive system that protected the only access road from the mainland to the city.
Cartagena Private Tour of the Walled City & Getsemani
(240) Reviews
La Matuna
About
The colorful and sonorous Magic of the Caribbean is lived in the Historic Center & the Getsemaní neighborhood of Cartagena. The colors are predominant in its beautiful streets and houses, symbolic graffiti, beautiful flowers, and unique decoration. You will feel the popular traditions of Cartagena with its people. On our tour, you will learn what does the history of the city, its walls, streets and what it is to be from Cartagena, get to know the other side of the story, its music, and its color. With us, you will make your visit one of the most interesting and spectacular experiences in Cartagena.
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Tour Guide
Only pick-up is included
Meeting Points
Departure
Cl. 32 #841
Our meeting point is at Camellón de Los Mártires on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. There is a statue whose name is the same as the square. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)
Return
Calle de San Juan
The end point will be at the Santa Bárbara Bastion, which was part of the defensive system that protected the only access road from the mainland to the city.
Here we will learn about the indigenous people who were there before the Spanish conquest, and also we´ll look into the spanish conquest.
10 minutes
2
Plaza de la Aduana
We will talk about the conquest process, slavery and San Basilio de Palenque.
10 minutes
3
Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena de Indias
Art is no stranger to the tour, so we highlight the city's Museum of Modern Art, talking about its history.
10 minutes
4
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
San Pedro Claver, slave of slaves, illustrates his fight against the enslavement of the Spanish empire.
10 minutes
5
Baluarte de San Ignacio
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.
10 minutes
6
Plaza de Bolivar
After the history of collinization, we enter the independence of Colombia and Cartagena.
10 minutes
7
Calle de San Juan
We will talk about the importance of art, champeta and salsa dancing, graffiti, and many interesting topics on this street.
15 minutes
8
Calle de la Sierpe
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.
15 minutes
9
Plaza de La Trinidad
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.
15 minutes
10
Calle Del Guerrero
Here we talk about the trades and customs of Cartagena.
15 minutes
11
Parque del Centenario
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.
15 minutes
12
Camellon de los Martires
Meeting point, introduction, explanation of the statues and busts. Here we will also talk about Los Pegasos.
15 minutes
13
Calle de Las Sombrillas
We will visit the alley of umbrellas to be dazzled with its magic and take beautiful photos.
15 minutes
14
Calle del Pozo
We will learn about the Getsemaní anthem and the importance of the square in the time of pirates and corsairs attack.
