Walled Cartagena Walking Tour with Live Audio System
by Beyond Colombia
Choose from 4 available options
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✓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.
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The tour highlights Cartagena’s Walled City, where visitors walk through its historic squares, fortifications, and streets while listening to live commentary via a wireless audio system. The guide covers Cartagena’s defenses against pirate attacks, colonial architecture, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Key stops include the Clock Tower, Customs Square, Bolivar Square, the Palace of the Inquisition, San Pedro Claver Square, and the city walls. This walking tour lasts about 2 hours and 40 minutes and allows participants to hear the guide clearly while moving at their own pace and taking photos. The journey begins at Camellón de los Martires, where the guide explains historical events and provides city views. Next, the group ascends the Clock Tower to see panoramic views and learn about its significance. The tour continues to Plaza de los Coches, a place to rest and learn about surrounding historic buildings. At Customs Square, participants observe colonial architecture and hear about the city’s administrative history. The guide then leads to San Pedro Claver Square, sharing the history of slavery and struggles for equality. The walk continues to the Baluarte de San Ignacio and Santo Domingo strongholds, where visitors climb the walls and learn about their defensive roles. The Naval Museum of the Caribbean offers insights into Cartagena’s maritime past. The tour also includes Ladies Street and other streets featuring colonial architectural styles. At the Palace of the Inquisition, visitors explore its rooms and dungeons while hearing its history. The tour ends at Plaza Santo Domingo, where the guide discusses its social significance and the statue of "The Half-Blood." Included are local shop recommendations, discounts with partners, a certified Spanish-speaking guide, and a free walking tour map. Lunch, tips, private transport, and a private guide are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Camellon de los Martires
The tour starts at Camellón de los Martires, a historical area where the guide explains significant past events and provides a panoramic view of Cartagena.
13 min
Torre del Reloj
Visitors climb the Clock Tower, a symbol of the city, to enjoy panoramic views and learn about its historical importance.
13 min
Plaza De Los Coches
This plaza offers a place to relax while the guide describes its history and the important buildings surrounding it.
13 min
Plaza de la Aduana
Customs Square serves as the city’s administrative center; the tour focuses on its colonial architecture and historical role.
13 min
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
At this square, the guide discusses Cartagena’s history of slavery and the fight for equality.
13 min
Baluarte de San Ignacio
The group climbs the Bulwark of San Ignacio, one of Cartagena’s major fortifications, while learning about its defensive role.
13 min
Museo Naval Del Caribe
At the Naval Museum of the Caribbean, visitors explore exhibits on Cartagena’s naval history and maritime artifacts.
13 min
Ladies Street
One of the oldest streets in the city, the guide explains past daily life and points out some of its most notable buildings.
13 min
Colonial Architecture Street
The tour continues along a street featuring examples of colonial architectural styles found throughout Cartagena.
13 min
Palacio de La Inquisicion
The Palace of the Inquisition is explored with commentary on its history, including visits to its rooms and dungeons.
13 min
Plaza Santo Domingo
This lively plaza is the center of Cartagena’s social life; the guide discusses its history and the sculpture called "The Half-Blood."
13 min
Baluarte de Santo Domingo
The Santo Domingo stronghold is another key fortification; visitors climb its walls and learn about its role in city defense.
13 min
Meeting point
If you booked for Saturday or Sunday, please approach this meeting point.
End point
This is the finishing point for the Saturday and Sunday Tours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Walled Cartagena Walking Tour with Live Audio System
by Beyond Colombia
Choose from 4 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.$20Overview
The tour highlights Cartagena’s Walled City, where visitors walk through its historic squares, fortifications, and streets while listening to live commentary via a wireless audio system. The guide covers Cartagena’s defenses against pirate attacks, colonial architecture, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Key stops include the Clock Tower, Customs Square, Bolivar Square, the Palace of the Inquisition, San Pedro Claver Square, and the city walls. This walking tour lasts about 2 hours and 40 minutes and allows participants to hear the guide clearly while moving at their own pace and taking photos. The journey begins at Camellón de los Martires, where the guide explains historical events and provides city views. Next, the group ascends the Clock Tower to see panoramic views and learn about its significance. The tour continues to Plaza de los Coches, a place to rest and learn about surrounding historic buildings. At Customs Square, participants observe colonial architecture and hear about the city’s administrative history. The guide then leads to San Pedro Claver Square, sharing the history of slavery and struggles for equality. The walk continues to the Baluarte de San Ignacio and Santo Domingo strongholds, where visitors climb the walls and learn about their defensive roles. The Naval Museum of the Caribbean offers insights into Cartagena’s maritime past. The tour also includes Ladies Street and other streets featuring colonial architectural styles. At the Palace of the Inquisition, visitors explore its rooms and dungeons while hearing its history. The tour ends at Plaza Santo Domingo, where the guide discusses its social significance and the statue of "The Half-Blood." Included are local shop recommendations, discounts with partners, a certified Spanish-speaking guide, and a free walking tour map. Lunch, tips, private transport, and a private guide are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Camellon de los Martires
The tour starts at Camellón de los Martires, a historical area where the guide explains significant past events and provides a panoramic view of Cartagena.
13 min
Torre del Reloj
Visitors climb the Clock Tower, a symbol of the city, to enjoy panoramic views and learn about its historical importance.
13 min
Plaza De Los Coches
This plaza offers a place to relax while the guide describes its history and the important buildings surrounding it.
13 min
Plaza de la Aduana
Customs Square serves as the city’s administrative center; the tour focuses on its colonial architecture and historical role.
13 min
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
At this square, the guide discusses Cartagena’s history of slavery and the fight for equality.
13 min
Baluarte de San Ignacio
The group climbs the Bulwark of San Ignacio, one of Cartagena’s major fortifications, while learning about its defensive role.
13 min
Museo Naval Del Caribe
At the Naval Museum of the Caribbean, visitors explore exhibits on Cartagena’s naval history and maritime artifacts.
13 min
Ladies Street
One of the oldest streets in the city, the guide explains past daily life and points out some of its most notable buildings.
13 min
Colonial Architecture Street
The tour continues along a street featuring examples of colonial architectural styles found throughout Cartagena.
13 min
Palacio de La Inquisicion
The Palace of the Inquisition is explored with commentary on its history, including visits to its rooms and dungeons.
13 min
Plaza Santo Domingo
This lively plaza is the center of Cartagena’s social life; the guide discusses its history and the sculpture called "The Half-Blood."
13 min
Baluarte de Santo Domingo
The Santo Domingo stronghold is another key fortification; visitors climb its walls and learn about its role in city defense.
13 min
Meeting point
If you booked for Saturday or Sunday, please approach this meeting point.
End point
This is the finishing point for the Saturday and Sunday Tours.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.