The Soul of Cartagena – A Stroll Through Its Historic Heart

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3 hours (approximately)
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Step back in time with an insider’s journey through Cartagena’s rich history.

This is an experience crafted uniquely for you. Before we begin, we take the time to understand your interests, ensuring a personalized journey through Cartagena’s Walled City that matches your style. Whether you're passionate about history, architecture, fashion, or gastronomy, every step is tailored to your preferences, making this an unforgettable discovery of Cartagena’s magic. And along the way, expect delightful surprises that will make your experience truly one of a kind.

Art & Culture – From hidden galleries to colourful street murals.
Local Treats & Private Rooftop Toasts – Because every moment should be savoured.
Exclusive Access & Shopping Gems – Stroll through secret courtyards, upscale designer stores, and artisan workshops tucked away in the historic vaults.
Unexpected Delights—We love to surprise our guests with private rooftop toasts, or spontaneous tastings of local delicacies.

What's Included

Authentic Local Encounters
Flexible & Personalized Itinerary
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gourmet Tastings
A passionate local expert who brings the city’s history and secrets to life
Exclusive Access to Secret Courtyards & Rooftop Terraces
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

From your accommodation in Cartagena, Airport or Cruise Ship Port.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Walled City of Cartagena

    Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation, this will kindly invite you to take a walk through the streets that tell our story and leave a great legacy in our city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; returning to life the golden period of the walled city with stone and its hidden treasures. Minutes later, you will visit the museums of gold and the Inquisition, as well as some colonial-republican properties, discovering not only the great value of Spanish architecture, but also learning about the local life in these periods and their cruel dedication to the crown Spanish. After the walk, it is necessary to stop and breathe the fresh breeze and enjoy a tropical drink, for that reason, you will head to a pleasant place with stunning views of the sunset in the Caribbean Sea (only applies when you start to from 2:00 pm).

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    It is a historic building of almost 3,500 square meters, located in the walled city of Cartagena de Indias, which is divided into two large wings: Colonial and Republican. The history of navigation and the Colombian Navy. Colonial Wing: It was built in colonial times, it preserves intact the architectural structure with which it was built in the early seventeenth century to become the headquarters of the first school of the company of Jesus in America and the late eighteenth century. The building served as the headquarters of the mayor hospital of San Carlos. After independence, it became the San Juan de Dios charity hospital. Republican wing: Name that has been given to the neoclassical architectural design that was used in the modification of the room in the 20th century, to serve as a shelter for the first infantry battalion of the Colombian Navy. Touring its facilities is a time of great battles and embody great characters who led the independence of Colombia.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • Walled City of Cartagena (Pass by)

    Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation, this will kindly invite you to take a walk through the streets that tell our story and leave a great legacy in our city declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; returning to life the golden period of the walled city with stone and its hidden treasures. Minutes later, you will visit the museums of gold and the Inquisition, as well as some colonial-republican properties, discovering not only the great value of Spanish architecture, but also learning about the local life in these periods and their cruel dedication to the crown Spanish. After the walk, it is necessary to stop and breathe the fresh breeze and enjoy a tropical drink, for that reason, you will head to a pleasant place with stunning views of the sunset in the Caribbean Sea (only applies when you start to from 2:00 pm).

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Supplied by Cartagena Concierge

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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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