City tour of Santa Marta: history, culture and Caribbean charm

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Spanish

Discover Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America, a destination full of Caribbean history, culture and charm. This shared tour will allow you to get to know its main historical and architectural attractions, while enjoying the contrast between its colonial legacy and its natural environment.

The tour starts with departure from the hotel to visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, former hacienda where Simon Bolivar spent his last days. Then, you will visit the Cathedral Basilica Minor, the oldest in Colombia, and the Tayrona Gold Museum or Customs House, where the Liberator lived and died, today converted into a space that preserves valuable archaeological and artistic pieces.

The tour continues through the city with a photo stop at the monument to the “Pibe” Valderrama, icon of Colombian football, and a panoramic view from the viewpoint of Taganga, with its spectacular coastal landscape. At the end, I return to the hotel.

What's Included

Medical Assistance Card
Professional guide in Spanish
Air-conditioned ground transportation
Entrance to the aforementioned sites
Alcoholic Beverages
Services not specified

Meeting and pickup

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

Passengers staying at Hotel Decameron Galeon and Hotel Costa Azul validate supplement for hotel pick-up. Surcharge applies for hotels located in areas of: Taganga, Minca, Tayrona, Tourist Inns, Playa Grande.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

    Old hacienda where Simon Bolivar spent his last days.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Catedral de Santa Marta

    Discover the Cathedral Basilica Minor, the oldest in Colombia.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Museo del Oro Tairona - Casa de la Aduana

    Tayrona Gold Museum or Customs House, where the Liberator lived and died, today converted into a space that preserves valuable archaeological and artistic pieces.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Carlos El Pibe Valderrama Statue

    The tour continues through the city with a photo stop at the monument to the “Pibe” Valderrama, icon of Colombian football.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Enjoy a panoramic view from the Taganga viewpoint, with its spectacular coastal landscape.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by DESTINO COLOMBIA

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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