Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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To ensure a comfortable and safe experience for all, this tour requires the ability to walk for over two hours on cobblestone streets and climb stairs. For this reason, it is not suitable for babies, children under 14, or individuals with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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As the sun begins to set, Cartagena transforms into a masterpiece of golden light and vibrant energy. This tour is the perfect bridge between the beauty of twilight and the city’s electrifying nightlife. Walk along the ancient walls with the Caribbean breeze on your face, explore historic plazas where legends still echo, and dive into Getsemaní’s colorful alleys, where street art tells the stories of pirates, revolutionaries, and dreamers.
Midway through, we take a rooftop break with stunning city views, enjoying a refreshing drink as Cartagena slowly lights up for the night. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an immersive experience, designed to let you connect with the soul of the city, explore ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A cold, purified water bottle to keep you hydrated as you explore Cartagena’s vibrant streets.
Guide
Enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage while taking in Cartagena’s spectacular sunset views from an iconic rooftop setting.
Propinas
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza de San Diego
The exact meeting point is at Plaza de San Diego (Plaza de San Diego – Escuela de Bellas Artes), right on the corner of the School of Fine Arts. It's a well-known spot in the area.
Return
Calle del Pozo
The tour ends in the beautiful scene of Gethsemane, in the Callejón Angosto Street.
Cartagena Sunset Walking Tour
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As the sun begins to set, Cartagena transforms into a masterpiece of golden light and vibrant energy. This tour is the perfect bridge between the beauty of twilight and the city’s electrifying nightlife. Walk along the ancient walls with the Caribbean breeze on your face, explore historic plazas where legends still echo, and dive into Getsemaní’s colorful alleys, where street art tells the stories of pirates, revolutionaries, and dreamers.
Midway through, we take a rooftop break with stunning city views, enjoying a refreshing drink as Cartagena slowly lights up for the night. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an immersive experience, designed to let you connect with the soul of the city, explore ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A cold, purified water bottle to keep you hydrated as you explore Cartagena’s vibrant streets.
Guide
Enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage while taking in Cartagena’s spectacular sunset views from an iconic rooftop setting.
Propinas
Meeting Points
Departure
Plaza de San Diego
The exact meeting point is at Plaza de San Diego (Plaza de San Diego – Escuela de Bellas Artes), right on the corner of the School of Fine Arts. It's a well-known spot in the area.
Return
Calle del Pozo
The tour ends in the beautiful scene of Gethsemane, in the Callejón Angosto Street.
Itinerary
1
Plaza de San Diego
The Refuge of Nobles & Rebellious Nuns
We begin in this lively square, once home to Cartagena’s wealthy merchants. Nearby stands the Santa Clara Hotel, once a convent full of forbidden love stories and eerie legends. Some say a nun was buried alive within these walls, inspiring García Márquez’s novel Of Love and Other Demons.
15 minutes
2
Plaza Fernandez Madrid
Shadows of Independence
This peaceful square hides scars of Colombia’s fight for freedom. José Fernández de Madrid, a poet and independence leader, dreamed of a liberated Cartagena. But betrayal lurked in the shadows, and not all heroes received the glory they deserved.
15 minutes
3
Plaza de la Proclamacion
From its cobblestones, this plaza witnessed the cry of independence, the proclamation that resonated in the heart of Cartagena. A witness to passionate speeches and libertarian celebrations, Plaza de la Proclamación stands as a monument to bravery and revolutionary spirit. A place where the echo of the past blends with the present, recalling the struggle for autonomy and the forging of a nation.
15 minutes
4
Plaza de la Aduana
Gold, Slaves & Colonial Secrets
Governors once celebrated their victories here, while in the shadows, enslaved people were auctioned like goods. The wealth of Cartagena came at a great human cost—stories that still linger in these grand colonial buildings.
15 minutes
5
Camellon de los Martires
The Gate to Honor & Doom
The Clock Tower Gate was the grand entrance to Cartagena—for merchants, travelers, and prisoners alike. Outside, in the Camellón de los Mártires, revolutionaries were executed in the fight for independence. Their names remain etched in Cartagena’s history.
15 minutes
6
Arsenal Hotel
Sunset Refreshment Stop
As the sun sets over Cartagena, painting the sky in golden hues, we take a refreshing break at Socialtel Cartagena, a vibrant spot in the heart of Getsemaní’s Calle Larga.
Here, you’ll enjoy a cold, revitalizing drink, soaking in the lively energy of the neighborhood. Once a refuge for artisans and revolutionaries, Getsemaní is now Cartagena’s cultural heartbeat, filled with street art, music, and stories waiting to be told.
Note: The rooftop location may vary depending on Socialtel’s, GHL Arsenal Hotel availability, but we will always ensure a beautiful spot to enjoy the sunset.
A perfect pause before we dive deeper into Getsemaní’s colorful streets!
20 minutes
7
Plaza de La Trinidad
Rebels & Revolution
This is where Cartagena declared its independence before the rest of Colombia. Once the district of slaves and laborers, today, Getsemaní is the heart of the city’s culture, where music, art, and history blend in a vibrant, rebellious spirit.
15 minutes
8
Callejón Ancho
The Soul of Getsemaní
We close our journey in the beating heart of Cartagena’s artistic soul—the legendary alleys of Getsemaní. Here, the walls breathe history, telling tales of rebellion, resilience, and culture through mesmerizing murals. Every stroke of paint is a whisper from the past, every color a tribute to the spirit of the people who shaped this barrio.
As you walk through these vibrant corridors, you’ll feel the energy of pirates, revolutionaries, musicians, and dreamers, their stories immortalized in the ever-evolving art that makes Getsemaní a living masterpiece.
With the echoes of history behind us and the pulse of Cartagena still beating in our veins, we end this unforgettable experience—but the magic of Getsemaní will stay with you forever.