Cartagena Private Tour of the Walled City and Getsemani
by NEXPERIENCE
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This private walking tour in Cartagena lasts about 2 to 3 hours and covers the historic Walled City and the Getsemani neighborhood. The guide provides detailed information about the city's indigenous peoples before Spanish conquest and the impact of colonization. The tour visits key sites including Torre del Reloj, Plaza de la Aduana, and the Museo de Arte Moderno Cartagena, where the history of the city and its art scene are explained. Participants learn about Cartagena's colonial past, slavery, and the fight for independence while visiting plazas such as San Pedro Claver and Bolívar. The tour also covers the city's defenses against pirates at the Baluarte de San Ignacio. In Getsemani, the group explores streets known for graffiti, local music styles such as champeta and salsa, and industrial heritage. A tasting of fried foods takes place at Plaza de La Trinidad, alongside discussions of local customs and important historical figures. Additional stops include Parque Centenario, with information on Cartagena's independence and local wildlife like sloths and iguanas, as well as Camellon de los Martires, where statues and busts are described. The tour ends with a visit to the Alley of Umbrellas and reflections on Getsemani's anthem and its role during pirate attacks. Bottled water and a professional guide are included, with pickup service provided by the operator.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Torre del Reloj
The tour begins at Torre del Reloj, where the guide explains the indigenous people who lived in the area before the Spanish conquest and details about the conquest itself.
10 min
Plaza de la Aduana
At Plaza de la Aduana, the discussion focuses on the conquest process, the history of slavery, and the community of San Basilio de Palenque.
10 min
Museo de Arte Moderno Cartagena
This stop highlights Cartagena's Museum of Modern Art, where the guide talks about the museum's history and the role of art in the city.
10 min
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
At Plaza de San Pedro Claver, the guide discusses the life of San Pedro Claver, known for his work fighting against the enslavement practiced by the Spanish empire.
10 min
Baluarte de San Ignacio
The tour continues to Baluarte de San Ignacio, where the history of Cartagena’s defenses against pirates and corsairs is explained, including the reasons for the city walls.
10 min
Plaza de Bolivar
At Plaza de Bolivar, the guide covers the history of colonization and the process leading to the independence of Colombia and Cartagena.
10 min
Street Talk in Getsemani
The group spends time on a street in Getsemani discussing the importance of art, champeta and salsa music, graffiti, and other cultural topics.
15 min
Legendary Street and Industrial Heritage
The tour passes through a well-known street filled with legends and graffiti, including a stop at the Lemaitre soap and perfume store to learn about the neighborhood's industrial history.
15 min
Plaza de La Trinidad
At Plaza de La Trinidad, participants taste fried foods while learning about the church, the plaza's history, and local figures like Pedro Romero and Father Omaña, along with graffiti of Maria Mulata.
15 min
Trades and Customs Discussion
This stop focuses on the trades and customs of Cartagena, with explanations from the guide.
15 min
Parque centenario
In Parque Centenario, the guide talks about Cartagena’s independence and the role of mulatto and brown communities in Getsemani. The park's animals, such as sloths, iguanas, monkeys, and birds, may be seen if present.
15 min
Camellon de los Martires
The tour visits Camellon de los Martires where the guide introduces the group, explains the statues and busts present, and discusses Los Pegasos.
15 min
Alley of Umbrellas
The group visits the Alley of Umbrellas to view the colorful decorations and take photographs.
15 min
Getsemani Anthem and Pirate History
The final stop covers the Getsemani anthem and explains the square’s significance during times of pirate and corsair attacks.
15 min
Meeting point
Our meeting point is at Camellón de Los Mártires on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. There is a statue whose name is the same as the square. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)
End point
The end point will be at the Santa Bárbara Bastion, which was part of the defensive system that protected the only access road from the mainland to the city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cartagena Private Tour of the Walled City and Getsemani
by NEXPERIENCE
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.$116Overview
This private walking tour in Cartagena lasts about 2 to 3 hours and covers the historic Walled City and the Getsemani neighborhood. The guide provides detailed information about the city's indigenous peoples before Spanish conquest and the impact of colonization. The tour visits key sites including Torre del Reloj, Plaza de la Aduana, and the Museo de Arte Moderno Cartagena, where the history of the city and its art scene are explained. Participants learn about Cartagena's colonial past, slavery, and the fight for independence while visiting plazas such as San Pedro Claver and Bolívar. The tour also covers the city's defenses against pirates at the Baluarte de San Ignacio. In Getsemani, the group explores streets known for graffiti, local music styles such as champeta and salsa, and industrial heritage. A tasting of fried foods takes place at Plaza de La Trinidad, alongside discussions of local customs and important historical figures. Additional stops include Parque Centenario, with information on Cartagena's independence and local wildlife like sloths and iguanas, as well as Camellon de los Martires, where statues and busts are described. The tour ends with a visit to the Alley of Umbrellas and reflections on Getsemani's anthem and its role during pirate attacks. Bottled water and a professional guide are included, with pickup service provided by the operator.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Torre del Reloj
The tour begins at Torre del Reloj, where the guide explains the indigenous people who lived in the area before the Spanish conquest and details about the conquest itself.
10 min
Plaza de la Aduana
At Plaza de la Aduana, the discussion focuses on the conquest process, the history of slavery, and the community of San Basilio de Palenque.
10 min
Museo de Arte Moderno Cartagena
This stop highlights Cartagena's Museum of Modern Art, where the guide talks about the museum's history and the role of art in the city.
10 min
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
At Plaza de San Pedro Claver, the guide discusses the life of San Pedro Claver, known for his work fighting against the enslavement practiced by the Spanish empire.
10 min
Baluarte de San Ignacio
The tour continues to Baluarte de San Ignacio, where the history of Cartagena’s defenses against pirates and corsairs is explained, including the reasons for the city walls.
10 min
Plaza de Bolivar
At Plaza de Bolivar, the guide covers the history of colonization and the process leading to the independence of Colombia and Cartagena.
10 min
Street Talk in Getsemani
The group spends time on a street in Getsemani discussing the importance of art, champeta and salsa music, graffiti, and other cultural topics.
15 min
Legendary Street and Industrial Heritage
The tour passes through a well-known street filled with legends and graffiti, including a stop at the Lemaitre soap and perfume store to learn about the neighborhood's industrial history.
15 min
Plaza de La Trinidad
At Plaza de La Trinidad, participants taste fried foods while learning about the church, the plaza's history, and local figures like Pedro Romero and Father Omaña, along with graffiti of Maria Mulata.
15 min
Trades and Customs Discussion
This stop focuses on the trades and customs of Cartagena, with explanations from the guide.
15 min
Parque centenario
In Parque Centenario, the guide talks about Cartagena’s independence and the role of mulatto and brown communities in Getsemani. The park's animals, such as sloths, iguanas, monkeys, and birds, may be seen if present.
15 min
Camellon de los Martires
The tour visits Camellon de los Martires where the guide introduces the group, explains the statues and busts present, and discusses Los Pegasos.
15 min
Alley of Umbrellas
The group visits the Alley of Umbrellas to view the colorful decorations and take photographs.
15 min
Getsemani Anthem and Pirate History
The final stop covers the Getsemani anthem and explains the square’s significance during times of pirate and corsair attacks.
15 min
Meeting point
Our meeting point is at Camellón de Los Mártires on the outside of the clock tower, across the avenue. There is a statue whose name is the same as the square. You will recognize us because we identify ourselves with an ORANGE UMBRELLA with the name Nexperience on it and our tour guide holding it! :)
End point
The end point will be at the Santa Bárbara Bastion, which was part of the defensive system that protected the only access road from the mainland to the city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.