Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Rise of the Wall City Part I Discount Tickets

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Overview

Walk the city walls of Cartagena with our special audio tour and commentary provided by the voice of Antonio Arévalo, one of its creators. You'll start at the bastion of San Pedro Martir and see the fortress of San Felipe from afar. Your narrator will explain the reasons why these great fortresses and the different elements of colonial military technology that made them the best defensive weapon against pirate attacks for centuries. You will pass by the old bullring of Serrezuela and the bastion of St. Lucas and St. Catalina. You'll hear about the colonial-era water reserves that were built inside the fortress. The tour ends with an entertaining quiz where you can test your newly acquired knowledge. And if you are lucky, you can visit the cistern with special 3D sound effects. This tour can be done independently of the Cartagena Fortress: The Rise of the Wall part II.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Self-guided audio tours that let you immerse yourself in the stories of the places you visit, at your own pace, on your own terms. This is an audio tour experience. No tour guide will meet you, and No admission tickets are sold. You will start this tour in the Bastion of San pedro Martir

End Point

End point

go to to Espigon de la Tenaza

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Spanish-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Baluarte de San Pedro Martir
You will start this tour of the walled city in the Bastion of San Pedro Martir . Antonio Arevalo the military engineer that created part of these walls travels in time especially to guide you on this journey.
2. La Serrezuela
As we walk along the wall, we will pass by the iconic Serrezuela building, once a bull fighting ring.
3. Baluartes de Santa Catalina y San Lucas
The bastions are presented in all its glory as you learn the military techniques that were implemented to protect the city.
4. Espigon de las Tenazas
The first part of the tour of the walls of Cartagena ends with a game, follow the narrator voice and instructions.
5. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Historic landmark
6. Las Bovedas
Historic landmark
7. La Ermita del Cabrero - Iglesia Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
Church

Inclusion

All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Cartagena

Exclusion

Snacks

Smartphone and headsets

Admission Ticket

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by SOUNDWALKRS

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