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Overview
The colorful and sonorous Magic of the Caribbean is lived in the Historic Center & the Getsemaní neighborhood of Cartagena. The colors are predominant in its beautiful streets and houses, symbolic graffiti, beautiful flowers, and unique decoration. You will feel the popular traditions of Cartagena with its people. On our tour, you will learn what does the history of the city, its walls, streets and what it is to be from Cartagena, get to know the other side of the story, its music, and its color. With us, you will make your visit one of the most interesting and spectacular experiences in Cartagena.
Meeting and Pickup
Our meeting point is at Camellón de Los Mártires on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. There is a statue whose name is the same as the square. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)
End Point
The end point will be at the Santa Bárbara Bastion, which was part of the defensive system that protected the only access road from the mainland to the city.
Pickup Information
The pickup point would be coordinated using a message from the platform or through WhatsApp one day before the scheduled tour. We will go to the previously arranged pickup point and we will give you the instructions through the message from the platform or WhatsApp. If there are hotels not within the indicated area but are close to the city's Historic Center, we can also arrange the pick-up. It's a matter of coordinating! :)
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Here we will learn about the indigenous people who were there before the Spanish conquest, and also we´ll look into the spanish conquest.
2. We will talk about the conquest process, slavery and San Basilio de Palenque.
3. Art is no stranger to the tour, so we highlight the city's Museum of Modern Art, talking about its history.
4. San Pedro Claver, slave of slaves, illustrates his fight against the enslavement of the Spanish empire.
5. Cartagena was a city besieged by pirates and corsairs. Hear the history of great battles and the reason for the existence of the city walls.
6. After the history of collinization, we enter the independence of Colombia and Cartagena.
7. We will talk about the importance of art, champeta and salsa dancing, graffiti, and many interesting topics on this street.
8. We will go through a very famous street full of legends and graffiti. We will pass through the Lemaitre soap and perfume store and learn about the industrial side of the neighborhood.
9. In this famous square, we will have a tasting of fried foods, while we talk about the importance of the church and the Plaza de la Trinidad. We will show the figure of Pedro Romero and Father Omaña and the graffiti of Maria Mulata.
10. Here we talk about the trades and customs of Cartagena.
11. We will enter the Centennial Park and the independence of Cartagena. There we will talk about the importance of the mulattoes and browns of Gethsemane. We will observe animals such as the sloth bear, iguanas, monkeys, and birds if you let yourself be surprised.
12. Meeting point, introduction, explanation of the statues and busts. Here we will also talk about Los Pegasos.
13. We will visit the alley of umbrellas to be dazzled with its magic and take beautiful photos.
14. We will learn about the Getsemaní anthem and the importance of the square in the time of pirates and corsairs attack.
Inclusion
Tour Guide
Only pick-up is included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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