Private Citytour in the Colonial Cartagena to Shore excursions
Overview
Cartagena's vibrant history and culture await your discovery on this PRIVATE city tour. Begin with a visit to the legendary San Felipe's fortress, a bastion of the past, before immersing yourself in the colorful streets of Getsemaní.
- 🏰 Visit San Felipe's fortress and explore its intricate tunnels and mighty ramparts.
- 🎨 Wander through Getsemaní, Cartagena's most colorful neighborhood, adorned with dazzling street art.
- 💎 Dive into the fascinating history of Colombian emeralds at the Emerald Museum.
- 🚫 Entrance fees to the monuments are not included in this tour.
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Pickup included
- You will be given a bottle of water to keep you hydrated & fresh during the experience.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Propinas
- Entrances fees to the monuments
- The stop in the "Portal de los Dulces". If you would like to taste on the typical sweets, you could buy it.
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Castillo de San Felipe de BarajasVisiting San Felipe Fortress in Cartagena, Colombia, is a journey through history, immersing you in the city's rich past and strategic significance. This iconic fortress offers a glimpse into the colonial era and its defensive marvels, showcasing the architectural prowess that protected the city for centuries.
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Plaza de La TrinidadThis square is the heart of the neighborhood of Getsemaní.
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Parque centenarioThis will be our meeting point. Here you will know about the places we are going to discover during our walking.
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Plaza de la AduanaThis is the biggest square of the city where we discover the biggest houses around it.
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Monumento a Pedro de HerediaWe will meet the founder of Cartagena, Pedro de Heredia.
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Barrio GetsemaniThis is one of the most colorful neighborhoods in Cartagena where we are going to discover & walk the streets full of graffitis, colorful umbrellas & the Magic realism corner full of yellow butterflies. In this place you could get very beautiful pictures that our team would be very glad to help you with.
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Museo precolombino de la esmeraldaAs part of this unforgettable experience, you’ll visit the Emerald Museum, where you’ll dive into the fascinating history of Colombian emeralds—one of the country’s most renowned exports. Did you know? Emeralds are rare gems found in only a few places worldwide, including Zambia, Zimbabwe, Russia, and Brazil. However, Colombia is the global leader, producing a stunning 60% of the world’s emeralds. ⛏️ Discover the Mines Colombia’s emeralds come from three iconic mining regions: Muzo, Coscuez, and Chivor. Each produces emeralds with unique qualities that make them truly one of a kind.
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Plaza de la ProclamacionThis square is in front of the biggest church The Cathedral Santa Catalina de Alejandría.
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Catedral Santa Catalina de AlejandriaWe will get inside the cathedral to see its magnificent architecture.
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Portal de Los DulcesIn this place we will meet the sweetest place in our city where you discover & can taste the typical sweets of the Colombian coast.
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Torre del RelojThe Clock tower was the main entrance to the other neighborhood of Cartagena where the richest people during the colonial time lived.
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We will hear about the process of the independence from Spain, and we met the monument to the most important and famous Latin American man during the 1900s.
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Plaza de San Pedro ClaverIn this square we will have the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful churches and we will meet the father of the human rights during the colonial time, the kindest priest in history, Pedro Claver.
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In this square we will discover the first church constructed during the colonial time.
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Palacio de La InquisicionWe will pass by the inquisition palace where we will hear about the Spanish inquisition, and we will find on the darkest side of the catholic church.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.