Santa Marta Museo del Oro Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Santa Marta is the oldest city in South America — and this tour lets you taste its history while you walk through it. We meet at Plaza Simón Bolívar, at the entrance of Museo del Oro Tayrona, where we begin with a visit inside one of Colombia's most important pre-Columbian museums. Discover the extraordinary gold craftsmanship of the Tayrona civilization — museum entry is fully included in your price. From there we stroll along the waterfront Malecón with its stunning views of the bay, stopping for authentic street food and a refreshing local drink that reflects the Caribbean flavors and culinary traditions of the region. The tour ends back at Plaza Simón Bolívar, where you can browse local artisan crafts and handmade souvenirs from Santa Marta's talented local craftspeople — available for purchase at an additional cost. You'll leave with a full stomach, a full camera roll, and a real understanding of why Santa Marta is unlike any other city in Colombia.
Inclusions
What's included
- Snacks
Itinerary
Museum Visit & History: Plaza Simón Bolívar, entrance of Museo del Oro Tayrona. Discover the gold craftsmanship of the Tayrona civilization. Museum entry fully included.
Waterfront Eats & Local Drinks: Stroll along Santa Marta's waterfront Malecón and stop for authentic street food and a refreshing local drink with views of the bay.
Plaza & Artisan Market: End the tour at Plaza Simón Bolívar. Browse local artisan crafts and handmade souvenirs — available for purchase at an additional cost.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is The Museo del Oro Tayrona, which is located in Simon Bolívar Park, next to the Library of Santa Marta. We will meet you in the entrance where the Tour starts.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Rotisha's World
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Santa Marta
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 300 experiences we list in Santa Marta.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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).
