Walled Cartagena: Group Tour with Live Audio System
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- 2h 40m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Cartagena from the inside out! Explore the living essence of the Walled City on a guided tour combining history, culture and local life. Accompanied by our professional wireless audio system, you will hear every detail clearly while enjoying the freedom to walk and take photos at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the stories that made Cartagena the most fortified city in Latin America: the pirate attacks, the secrets of its colonial architecture and the deep Afro-Caribbean footprint that defines its identity. Our guide Beyond will take you through the most iconic places — the Clock Tower, Customs Square, Bolivar Square, the Palace of the Inquisition, San Pedro Claver and the walls — sharing anecdotes that connect the past with the current energy of the city. This is the perfect tour to start your journey in Cartagena: authentic, deep and with an immersive audio experience that makes a difference.
Inclusions
What's included
- Audio System
- You can bring your hearing aids if you prefer
- Local shop recommendations for lunch, coffee, souvenirs and more.
- Benefits and discounts with our recommended partners if you show
- Tour of the squares and monuments of the Santo Domingo neighborhood and Historic Center
- Accurate and objective knowledge of the history of the Walled City.
- Certified guide in Spanish
- Our Free Walking Tour Map
What's not
- Lunch and tips.
- Private transportation
- Exclusive tour guide. Remember that this is a shared tour.
Itinerary
We will begin our tour in the Camellón de los Martires, a space full of history and meaning. We will tell you about the historical events that took place here and admire the panoramic view of the city.
The Clock Tower is the symbol of Cartagena. We will climb to its top to enjoy a panoramic view of the city and tell you about its historical importance.
The Plaza de los Carches is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. We will tell you about its history and show you some of the most important buildings that surround it.
Customs Square is the administrative heart of the city. We will admire its colonial architecture and tell you about its historical importance.
St. Peter's Square Claver is a place of reflection and respect. Here you will learn about the history of slavery in Cartagena and the struggle for equality.
The Bulwark of San Ignacio is one of the most important fortifications in the city. We will climb its walls to enjoy the views and tell you about its role in the defense of Cartagena.
At the Naval Museum of the Caribbean, we will learn about Cartagena’s naval history and admire a collection of maritime objects and artifacts.
Ladies Street is one of the oldest streets in the city. We will tell you about the daily life of Cartagena’s inhabitants in the past and show you some of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
In this street, we will show you examples of the colonial architecture of Cartagena and tell you about the different architectural styles that can be found in the city.
The Palace of the Inquisition is a place full of history and mystery. We will tell you about the history of the Inquisition in Cartagena and you can visit its rooms and dungeons.
Plaza Santo Domingo is the heart of Cartagena’s social life. We will admire the sculpture of "The Half-Blood" and tell you about the history of this place.
The Santo Domingo stronghold is another of the most important strongholds in the city. We will climb its walls to enjoy the views and tell you about its role in the defense of Cartagena.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you booked for Saturday or Sunday, please approach this meeting point.
- 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
- Beyond Colombia Free, Group & Private Tours
- 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 90% below the median of the 1343 experiences we list in Cartagena.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 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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