Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena
Discover the Historic Center and Gethsemane on this tour through the scenes of enslavement, pirates and corsairs, battles, Graffiti, Salsa and Champeta and much more as a result of the mixture of indigenous, African and Spanish, migrants from Lebanese, migrants from Lebanese.
This shared tour lasts about 2 and a half hours, visiting the main squares, churches and important scenes of the walled city of Cartagena.
This is the best way to learn about the history of the city and understand its impact on the current dynamics. You will learn to dance Champeta, Salsa and we will play songs with the gentrification that is lived in Gethsemane.
Without a doubt, the best experience to get to know the wonderful city of Cartagena de Indias, together with professional guides that will make the tour the best possible experience.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cartagena, Cartagena, Cartagena District, Bolivar Department
Cartagena, a city that bewitches, welcomes you to the best tour of the beautiful and magical city of Historic Cartagena full of stories, sayings and fascinating myths of its walls, streets, convents and houses of the walled downtown and San Diego that transcends the city limits. Discover the secrets, customs and legends of the tradition inherited from the Spaniards and popular from our Caribbean miscegenation, among which Gabo (Nobel Prize for Literature) accompanies us through his writings, such as his book "One Hundred Years of Solitude", one of the most read in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Camellon de los Martires, Avenida 25 de Setembro, 1845, Cartagena Colombia
We start, at the agreed time, the shared tour, in the Camellón de Los Mártires - Plaza de Cervantes we will learn about the indigenous people who were before and during the arrival of the Spanish.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Torre del Reloj, Carrera 7, Cartagena 130002 Colombia
We move to the "Golden Key of Cartagena" or Clock Tower entering the Plaza del Ecuador, before the Plaza del Esclavo, a prelude to continue part of the enslavement route through Porto Carrero and Candilejo streets. But first, Pedro de Heredía welcomes us.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Portal de Los Dulces, Plaza de Los Coches, Ciudad Amurallada, Cartagena Colombia
We continue to the Portal de Los dulces, a symbol of female activity in times of slavery and that their descendants still continue their traditions.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Aduana, Plaza de Armas, Cartagena Colombia
The process of commercialization of merchandise, including that of the enslaved, in the old "Plaza de la Aduana", has been historically important. Here we will see important buildings such as the Municipal Hall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena de Indias, Plaza San Pedro, Cartagena 130001 Colombia
Of course, art is no stranger to the tour, the Museum of Modern Art, an exponent of Caribbean and Latin American art from the 50's, the Gold Museum opens its doors with samples of indigenous pieces from the Colombian Caribbean and the Emerald Museum, stones of beautiful considered the most beautiful in the world, worn by celebrities.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver, Carrera 4 30 01, Cartagena 130002 Colombia
Religion is present with San Pedro Claver, Slave of the Slaves, we will see the Architecture of the Church and Museum-Monastery that bear his name and is the Headquarters of Human Rights.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Baluarte de San Ignacio, Avenida de Blas de Lezo, Cartagena Colombia
This bastion was built to defend the "Bay of Souls" from any pirate attack. On this tour we will see the history behind the walls of Cartagena.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de Bolivar, Cartagena Colombia
Do you like the feats of pirates and corsairs- We count them when visiting a Bastion, as a sample of Spanish military constructions and strategies, we continue to Plaza Bolívar, in homage to the precursor of Independence, a place to refresh ourselves.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parque del Centenario, Calle 30, Cartagena 130002 Colombia
Do you know the sloths, the squirrels, the iguanas- You will see them in one of the most important Lungs of Cartagena, Centennial Park, former Railway Station, which is a relic of the Tropical Dry Forest where we refresh under the shade of beautiful trees.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Barrio Getsemani, Cartagena Colombia
We will enjoy one of the most important and colorful cultural corridors of Getsemaní, due to the umbrellas (symbol of the advertisement), the graffiti and the unique architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de La Trinidad, Carrera 10 & Calle 29, Cartagena Colombia
Finally, we enter the Callejón Ancho, to reach the end of the route along Calle San Juan to the sound of salsa and the African champeta; previously passing by the church and square of the Holy Trinity.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duration: 2 To 3 Hours
Start location: Cl. 32 #841, La Matuna, 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.