Cartagena Historic and Movie Bike or Walking Tour
by Cartagena Bike Tour
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
Cartagena is a city with a long history and a growing film scene. This 2-3 hour bike or walking tour is led by a certified tourist guide whose family has deep roots in the city’s past. The guide shares local stories along the route, combining historical facts with tales from Cartagena’s film festivals and movie productions. The tour departs from the guide’s location and follows the Bay of Cartagena, a historic site of pirate battles. Riders visit several key spots including the Baluarte de San Francisco Javier where coffee is served alongside stories about indigenous culture and the Cartagena International Film Festival. At Plaza Santo Domingo, the group enters the Monastery of Santo Domingo to view its architecture and exhibitions, and hears stories related to the House of Marques de Valdehoyos. The tour continues to Plaza de San Pedro Claver to learn about the saint associated with Cartagena while enjoying orange juice and photo opportunities. Plaza de San Diego offers views of colorful houses, convents, and restaurants. Finally, the ride passes through Barrio Getsemani, where participants meet locals and learn about films shot in the neighborhood. The bikes provided are different models designed to feel like personal bikes, helmets and bottled water are included, and participants keep the bicycles after the tour with the option to finish wherever they prefer.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cartagena District
The tour begins at the guide’s place and proceeds along the Bay of Cartagena, an area known for historic pirate battles.
15 min
Baluarte de San Francisco Javier
At this stop, participants enjoy coffee while hearing stories about indigenous people and details about the Cartagena International Film Festival and its founder.
10 min
Plaza Santo Domingo
The group enters the Monastery of Santo Domingo to observe its architecture and exhibitions, alongside stories about the House of Marques de Valdehoyos.
20 min
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
Visitors hear about the Saint of Cartagena, take photographs, and have orange juice at this plaza.
10 min
Plaza de San Diego
This neighborhood features colorful houses, convents, and restaurants, providing a vibrant setting for a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Barrio Getsemani
The tour passes through this neighborhood where guests interact with locals, hear additional stories, and learn about films shot in the area.
15 min
Meeting point
It's the neighborhood where all the high rises are
End point
We end where ever you want.... a restaurant, your hotel, an attraction.... you name it. Or if you're nearby my place and you want to ride back. It's up to you!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cartagena Historic and Movie Bike or Walking Tour
by Cartagena Bike Tour
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
Cartagena is a city with a long history and a growing film scene. This 2-3 hour bike or walking tour is led by a certified tourist guide whose family has deep roots in the city’s past. The guide shares local stories along the route, combining historical facts with tales from Cartagena’s film festivals and movie productions. The tour departs from the guide’s location and follows the Bay of Cartagena, a historic site of pirate battles. Riders visit several key spots including the Baluarte de San Francisco Javier where coffee is served alongside stories about indigenous culture and the Cartagena International Film Festival. At Plaza Santo Domingo, the group enters the Monastery of Santo Domingo to view its architecture and exhibitions, and hears stories related to the House of Marques de Valdehoyos. The tour continues to Plaza de San Pedro Claver to learn about the saint associated with Cartagena while enjoying orange juice and photo opportunities. Plaza de San Diego offers views of colorful houses, convents, and restaurants. Finally, the ride passes through Barrio Getsemani, where participants meet locals and learn about films shot in the neighborhood. The bikes provided are different models designed to feel like personal bikes, helmets and bottled water are included, and participants keep the bicycles after the tour with the option to finish wherever they prefer.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Cartagena District
The tour begins at the guide’s place and proceeds along the Bay of Cartagena, an area known for historic pirate battles.
15 min
Baluarte de San Francisco Javier
At this stop, participants enjoy coffee while hearing stories about indigenous people and details about the Cartagena International Film Festival and its founder.
10 min
Plaza Santo Domingo
The group enters the Monastery of Santo Domingo to observe its architecture and exhibitions, alongside stories about the House of Marques de Valdehoyos.
20 min
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
Visitors hear about the Saint of Cartagena, take photographs, and have orange juice at this plaza.
10 min
Plaza de San Diego
This neighborhood features colorful houses, convents, and restaurants, providing a vibrant setting for a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Barrio Getsemani
The tour passes through this neighborhood where guests interact with locals, hear additional stories, and learn about films shot in the area.
15 min
Meeting point
It's the neighborhood where all the high rises are
End point
We end where ever you want.... a restaurant, your hotel, an attraction.... you name it. Or if you're nearby my place and you want to ride back. It's up to you!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.