Hands‑On Colombian Emerald Polishing Experience
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
What sets this activity apart is the exclusive combination of hands-on craftsmanship and cultural exploration. You’ll not only learn to polish emeralds with expert guidance, but also visit the renowned Emerald Museum, home to the impressive Petra emerald cluster. Plus, you’ll leave with a polished emerald you personally polished. This authentic experience provides deeper insight, memorable learning, and a personal connection to Colombia’s precious stones.
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Tour escort/host
- Basic polishing tools
- 1 of the 3 emerald you polish
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Certificate of attendance
What's not
- 2 of the 3 emeralds you polish
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 11 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- By car, once you are in the Bocagrande neighborhood, take Carrera 2 until you reach 4th street, then turn onto Carrera 3, followed by a turn onto 5th street. The meeting point will be halfway down the street, on your right side.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 4 travellers
- Operated by
- CARIBE Jewelry
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cartagena
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 1343 experiences we list in Cartagena.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 391 of 1343.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cartagena
Cartagena, on Colombia's Caribbean coast, is a walled colonial port of flower-draped balconies, colourful plazas and warm, music-filled evenings.
The walled old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a maze of cobbled streets and squares lined with pastel houses, churches and bougainvillea. The Clock Tower gate leads into Plaza de los Coches, and the cathedral, the Church of San Pedro Claver and the Palace of the Inquisition are all within a few blocks. Walking the thick ramparts at sunset is a local ritual.
Top-ranked sights in Cartagena: Rosario Islands (Islas del Rosario), Old Town Cartagena, Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo).
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