THE MOST COMPLETE TOUR & LUNCH At ANTHONY BOURDAIN FAVORITE SPOT

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THE MOST COMPLETE TOUR & LUNCH At ANTHONY BOURDAIN FAVORITE SPOT

AS ANTHONY BOURDAIN DID YEARS AGO!

Get ready for an UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE and immerse yourself in the heart of the WALLED CITY and BARRIO GETSEMANI with a tour that will take you to the most emblematic places and have lunch at the place that conquered the palate of the legendary ANTHONY BOURDAIN, all in the style of the FOOD NETWORK CHANNEL!

WALLED CITY: Explore the historic center of Cartagena. Surrounded by a wall that tells stories of centuries, this place will captivate you with its vibrant squares, monuments and colonial houses testimony to the rich history of the city.

GETSEMANÍ NEIGHBORHOOD: Discover the magic that led FORBES and TRAVELERS magazine to name Getsemaní one of the “coolest” neighborhoods in the world. Stroll through its streets and let yourself be enveloped by an explosion of art and color!

BAZURTO MARKET: Visit the place that captured the heart of chef Anthony Bourdain. Enter the bustling Mercado Bazurto, where the authentic flavors of Cartagena food come to life!

Do not wait more! Start your culinary adventure, full of history and art.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Cartagena, Cartagena, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department

WALLED CITY: The city's historic center, known as "The Walled City," is surrounded by an impressive wall and features numerous brightly colored squares, churches, and colonial houses with wrought-iron balconies. In the center of the city is the Clock Tower, an iconic symbol of Cartagena.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Plaza de San Diego, Calle San Diego, Cartagena Colombia

Our meeting point!

Located in the San Diego neighborhood in the historic center, San Diego Plaza is a resting place where people can eat and drink.

The Santa Clara hotel is located in this place and offers a high quality of accommodation service.

We also find the Higher School of Fine Arts in the old buildings of the San Diego convent that was built in 1608.

Pass By: Plaza Santo Domingo, Calle 35, Cartagena 130010 Colombia

Plaza Santo Domingo is located in the heart of the old walled city of Cartagena and is one of the most famous squares in the city. The square is named after the Church of Santo Domingo which is located on one of its corners and is lined with charming colonial buildings.

Pass By: Parque de Bolívar, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

In the historic center of the heroic city, is the Simón Bolívar Park or Plaza, one of the oldest urban parks in the city. Like many places in the city, this park has received different names over time depending on the different buildings that surround it. The place where this park is located is one of the most interesting in the city because the park is the center of a small area with several of the most emblematic buildings of the city, from the cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the palace of the inquisition, the zenu gold museum, and others.

Pass By: Plaza de San Pedro Claver, Cartagena Colombia

Religion is present with Saint Peter Claver, Slave of Slaves, we will see the Architecture of the Church and Museum-Monastery that bears his name and is the Headquarters of Human Rights.

Pass By: Plaza de la Aduana, Plaza de Armas, Cartagena Colombia

Historically, the process of marketing merchandise, including that of slaves, in the old "Customs Square" has been important. Here we will see important buildings such as the Municipal Hall.

Pass By: Portal de Los Dulces, Plaza de Los Coches, Ciudad Amurallada, Cartagena Colombia

We continue to the Portal de Los dulce, a symbol of female activity in times of slavery and that their descendants still continue with their traditions.

Pass By: Torre del Reloj, Boca del Puente, El Centro, Cartagena 130002 Colombia

We move to the “Golden Key of Cartagena” or Clock Tower, entering the Plaza del Ecuador, before the Plaza del Esclavo, the anteroom to continue part of the slavery route through Porto Carrero and Candilejo streets. But first, Pedro de Heredía welcomes us.

Pass By: Camellon de los Martires, Avenida 25 de Setembro, 1845, Cartagena Colombia

The Camellón de los Mártires is one of the most emblematic sites related to the emancipation of Cartagena de Indias (1810-1821), one of the most outstanding political events of the former Viceroyalty of New Granada, when the Republic of Colombia, today, was a colony of the Spanish empire.

Pass By: Parque del Centenario, Calle 30, Cartagena 130002 Colombia

Do you know sloths, squirrels, iguanas- Occasionally you can see them as we pass through one of the most important Lungs in Cartagena. Centenario Park, former Railway Station, which is a relic where we Cartagenans cool off under the shade of beautiful trees.

Stop At: Barrio Getsemani, Cra. 2 #7-46, Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena Colombia

Getsemaní, the corner of Cartagena that, according to Forbes magazine, an international expert publication in business and finance, is the fourth coolest neighborhood in the world after the town of Sants, in Barcelona; Navy Yard, in Washington and Amsterdam Noord, in Amsterdam. “Anchored in Plaza Trinidad, a lively public square, Getsemaní is not yet completely gentrified and is inhabited by families who have lived in the same house for multiple generations,” notes in one of its sections the Forbes article titled 'The 12 Neighborhoods coolest in the world'. In the exclusive list, Getsemaní surpasses cosmopolitan settings such as Maboneng, in Johannesburg; the Old Town in Panama City and Pilsen in Chicago (USA), among twelve other destinations.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Calle de la Sierpe, Cl. de la Sierpe, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

The legend of this street is impressive to know how the neighbors of that time commented on the noise of something crawling and carrying a bell, but no one looked out. In 1608 the mayor dedicated himself to watching the street and that is how he discovered a giant rattlesnake crawling around.

Pass By: Plaza de La Trinidad, Carrera 10 & Calle 29, Cartagena Colombia

Its name is due to the church of the Holy Trinity, founded in 1643 and located in the square. Some time later, the Cabildo decided that it would be called “Liberty Square” in honor of the inhabitants of the Getsemaní neighborhood who allowed and supported the independence feat of 1811.

It is currently the epicenter of Cartagena's nightlife, where natives and tourists gather to chat, enjoy the sale of fast food, participate in aerobics and Zumba workouts, or to delight in the talent of artists who perform in the square. . A night in the Plaza de la Trinidad is recommended for those looking for a quiet plan with friends or meeting new people.

Pass By: Plaza del Pozo, Cra. 10, Getsemaní, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

This square is iconic for having been the scene of fatal confrontations between the inhabitants of “Arsenal Street” and those of “Barahona Beach Street”, in addition to this, this square was the starting point of the parties held by the Getsemanicenses in which, through public fandangos and a large decorated float accompanied by music, they transported the most beautiful young women whom they called “goddesses.”

Stop At: Mercado Bazurto, Unnamed Road, Cartagena Colombia

BAZURTO MARKET: CHEF ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S FAVORITE PLACE in Cartagena! This tour will take you to the heart of the market, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious Real Cartagena Food. (Meats, Chicken, Seafood, Fish and other culinary curiosities).
The Bazurto Market represents the public market and also the supply center of the city of Cartagena de Indias. This attracts a high flow of people from various social strata, and represents an important source of work for the population.

Duration: 1 hour



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 10:00 AM
Duration: 4 Hours
Start location: Plaza de San Diego, Cl. 39 #809, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

  • Lunch - Meat, Fish, Seafood, Vegan or Tasting Lunch.
  • Soda/Pop
  • Snacks - Typical Colombian Delicacies

Not Included

Facilities