Gran Malecón, Carnaval Museum and Downtown Barranquilla City Tour 6H

4.5
(35 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join us in this 6-hour tour around the home to one of the best carnivals in Latin America: Barranquilla. You will be led by a local expert tour guide who will show the best of it. Visit places of great cultural importance for the country such as Paseo Bolívar, San Nicolás Square, Carnaval Museum and the River Avenue boardwalk. Besides, you will have a glimpse of Caribbean cuisine with some local hand-made snacks.

• Historical interesting facts about Barranquilla
• A visit along the main spots of the historical center
• Local experiences of traditional food tasting
• A tour around the Carnaval Museum
• A walk along River Avenue Boardwalk

What's Included

All Risk Insurance
Gastronomic Experiences
Tour Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra Purchase

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up our clients anywhere within Barranquilla city - hotels, hostels, accommodations, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parroquia de San Nicolas de Tolentino

    This experience begins with our guide picking you up at your hotel and driving you to the first stops of the tour. Some of the places you will visit include Paseo Bolívar Avenue, the city's most important thoroughfare, and San Nicolás Square with its historic church, one of the main landmarks in the city's historic center, along with the Customs House Square, which now serves as a cultural center with art exhibitions.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Monumento Ventana Al Mundo

    Next, you'll head to La Ventana al Mundo, a strikingly colorful monument that has become a symbol of modernity and progress in Barranquilla. You'll have time to take photos and learn about the history behind this work of art, representing the city as a gateway to the world.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Gran Malecon

    Enjoy a scenic walk along the River Avenue boardwalk on La Loma Island, a recent addition to the city's attractions that welcomes more visitors to Barranquilla.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Paseo Bolivar

    Continue exploring the historic streets and then delight in tasting some of the most traditional snacks of Colombian Caribbean cuisine, giving you a true flavor of Barranquilla's diverse culinary offerings.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Museo del Carnaval de Barranquilla

    Last but not least, visit the Carnaval House Museum, where you can explore samples of the famous Barranquilla Carnival, one of the most celebrated festivals in the world. The museum features photographs, costumes, masks, and much more. Afterward, you'll be driven back to your hotel for some well-deserved rest.

    1 hour 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
  • Be aware this tour is walking
  • If you have a layover in Barranquilla, please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Carnival
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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