Cartagena de Indias: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Show all photos
40 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour goes back through time into the legendary walled city of Cartagena de Indias. Hear stories about ancient fortresses, pirate attacks and what made Cartagena the wealthiest port the colonial world. Discover what inspired the magical realism in the novels of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Journey along the stone walls and cobbled streets of this world heritage site. Our trip begins at the India Catalina monument and then goes into the city via the San Diego neighborhood entrance.

We'll get a perfect view of how the defenders of Cartagena warded off attackers. We'll then enter the heart of the walled city, making our way to Plaza de Santo Domingo.We'll take in the beautiful architecture, magical atmosphere and sultry characters that make Cartagena one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

What's Included

VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to Cartagena de Indias: India Catalina to Plaza Santo Domingo tour
Smartphone
Transportation
Food/Drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The park called “El Espíritu del Manglár” is a lovely place to relax in and get a different view of the city. The entrance is near the India Catalina statue and it’s free to enter the park.

    Admission ticket free
  • Las Bovedas (Pass by)

    Las Bovedas is a good place to buy some handcrafts and memorabilia. The prices are fair and there’s a huge variety of products and stores. La Bovedas was built in 1798 by Don Antonio Arévalo. The building was made to resist bombs and explosives. It housed troops and was also deposit for weapons and ammunitions.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Teatro opened its stage on November 11th 1911, to celebrate the independence of Cartagena from Spain. It went through a restoration in 1988 and is considered the classical theatre of Cartagena. It’s also the main stage for the Hay festival and the Cartagena music festival.

    Admission ticket free
  • Walled City of Cartagena (Pass by)

    The walled city of Cartagena de Indias was founded in 1533. This tour goes back through time into the legendary walled city of Cartagena de Indias. From conquistadores and pirates, to gold and silver to Cumbia and Champeta. Hear stories about ancient fortresses, pirate attacks and what made Cartagena the wealthiest port in the colonial world.

    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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Show more

from per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability