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- English
- Spanish
This tour can be done independently of the self-guided tour to Cartagena Fortress: The Rise of the Wall Part I. The voice of Antonio Arévalo, one of the builders of the fortress, is your narrator on this special audio walk. He embarks on a journey back in time to show you the walls of Cartagena, with special commentary on the engineering marvels that were designed to protect the city from pirate attacks. Your tour begins just outside the Bovedas, where you'll learn how they were used as Republican prisons in colonial times and now serve as an exhibition space and selling point for handicrafts from all over Colombia. You will walk on the wall and discover the Santa Clara bastion and see the house of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Your narrator will ask you questions along the way and make everything you learn about the architectural elements entertaining and exciting. You will hear the poem by Daniel Lemaitre that inspired the monument that you can see from this place.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Self-guided audio tours that let you immerse yourself in the stories of the places you visit, at your own pace, on your own terms. This is an audio tour experience. No tour guide will meet you, and No admission tickets are sold. You'll start in the Cuartel de las Bovedas
You´ll end this otur in the Clock tower
Itinerary
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Las Bovedas (Pass by)
You will start the tour in the Cuartel de las Bóvedas or Vault Barracks and learn all about the construction and their purpose in the defense of the city
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Follow Antonio de Arévalo as he points out the monuments around the beautiful landscape.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The narrator creates a unique atmosphere as he tells you more on the way he has participated in building this old walls to protect the city.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You will learn all the characteristics and features composing the fortress.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Today this bastion is a perfect sunset spot for visitors, but it was the very first bastion created. Get to know the stories behind its creation.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Get to know the story of the two walls and the anecdote and controversies behind.
Admission ticket free -
Torre del Reloj (Pass by)
After walking the walls of Cartagena and understanding the rise of the walled city you will conclude this tour in one of the most iconic monuments of the city the Clock Tower.
Admission ticket free -
Plaza De Los Coches (Pass by)
Square
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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