Santa Marta City Tour
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a captivating journey through the vibrant streets of Santa Marta with our half-day city tour. Discover the rich history and cultural significance of this coastal gem, guided by a knowledgeable local expert who will illuminate every step of your adventure. From lush mountains to sparkling seas, Santa Marta boasts a unique blend of natural wonders and historical landmarks, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking both beauty and heritage.
Inclusions
What's included
- Knowledgeable guide in the language of your preference
- Entry tickets to attractions mentioned.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not
- Unspecified food or beverage.
- Gratuities
Itinerary
You will be picked up at your hotel at 8:30 am to start with a 4-hour tour through this exciting city. Your first stop will be at Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, the place where Simón Bolívar died on December 17th of 1830. This place is a historic building of the XVII century with an enormous diversity of native trees, stunning gardens, and impressive artwork.
You will make a short stop at Eduardo Santos Soccer Stadium, where you will find a sculpture of world-famous player Carlos “'El Pibe'” Valderrama before moving to the Historic Center of Santa Marta.
You will walk through streets full of history, architectural jewels, parks, and colonial plazas, and enter the Santa Marta's Cathedral, the first church built in South America.
Finally, at the Gold Museum, you will be able to appreciate the richness of the Tayrona culture, their beliefs, myths, and crafts. (is closed on Wednesdays)
Before returning you to your hotel, you will go to Taganga's Lookout where you will have an excellent view of Taganga and the Caribbean Sea.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Impulse Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Santa Marta
- Its from-price is 68% above the median of the 300 experiences we list in Santa Marta.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 117 of 300.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Santa Marta
Santa Marta is Colombia's oldest surviving colonial city, a Caribbean port below the Sierra Nevada and close to Tayrona Park and the Lost City trail.
Founded by the Spaniards in 1525, Santa Marta is the oldest surviving colonial city in Colombia, set on a bay where the Sierra Nevada, the highest coastal mountain range on earth, drops almost to the sea. Simón Bolívar died in 1830 at the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a hacienda just outside the centre, now a museum with botanical gardens. The old town has a cathedral, a seafront promenade and a gold museum in a colonial house.
Top-ranked sights in Santa Marta: Lost City (Ciudad Perdida), Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park, Tayrona National Park (Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona).
