Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena

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Duration:2 hours to 3 hours (approx.)
Location: Cartagena, Caribbean Coast

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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.

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1. Cartagena
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.
2. Camellon de los Martires
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.
3. Torre del Reloj
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.
4. Portal de Los Dulces
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.
5. Plaza de la Aduana
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.
6. Museo de Arte Moderno de Cartagena de Indias
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.
7. Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver
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.
8. Baluarte de San Ignacio
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.
9. Plaza de Bolivar
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.
10. Parque del Centenario
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.
11. Barrio Getsemani
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.
12. Plaza de La Trinidad
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.

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Posted By : Journey14864266543
This tour was amazing. Easy to find out guide Wendy to start and she was extremely knowledgeable. She gave lots of history and information about Cartagena and Colombia. The other guide Christian stayed in the back of the group and made sure my mother, who could not walk fast, wasn’t left behind. We are really grateful for them making this experience great for the whole family!!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-23 02:20:45

Posted By : H6642VFdanielaa
The experience of the tour was amazing! Me and my family really pay attention every detail. Wendy explained well and with a lot of passion. Also Christian helped us when we need it! Thanks a lot, now we know more about cartagena
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Posted On : 2024-02-21 23:52:09

Posted By : Angela_M
We really enjoyed our walking tour. Our guide Legaxy was great! He provided a lot of information in an entertaining way. Would recommend doing this early in your stay in Cartagena, as it helped us gain an understanding of the layout of the walled city and Getsemani.
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Posted On : 2024-02-14 09:26:49

Posted By : robq694
Staff dishonest & unpleasant to deal with when we asked for refund in view of broken promise to keep our group to max of 25 people. Over 30 in a group is no way to appreciate the sights, especially when the tour guide could barely be heard over traffic din, etc.
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Posted On : 2024-02-11 12:41:12

Posted By : Hana_W
A great way to explore the city. Learn the secrets and history. Our guide Mercedes was just wonderful. We also saw a sloth as a bonus.
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Posted On : 2024-02-10 19:30:00

Posted By : emilianol719
Nice tour! You get to know the ancient history of the city and the modern way of life of it. The staff is well prepared and ready to answer all the questions you have. Also, you never get bored. They are good at interacting with you and making you participate in the experience.

I RECOMMEND IT!
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Posted On : 2024-02-10 12:05:10

Posted By : RavonJames
Excellent tour with so much history. The tour guide Legacy lived up to his namesake when describing the wonderful city.
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Posted On : 2024-02-08 15:55:04

Posted By : Margaret_M
This was a good tour and nicely organized. I gave it a 3 star rating because of my inability to hear the leader. She was very nice, respectful of everyone and enthusiastic. She had a good command of English, however her accent and how fast she spoke made it difficult for me to hear. That is not her fault at all, I just couldn’t understand and neither could my husband.
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Posted On : 2024-02-02 19:58:46

Posted By : Sara_Y
DON'T BE SCAMMED

My main issue is with the scam this tour is running (not to Viators fault but they should look into it).

I booked thru viator whole others booked the same tour thru their hotel advertised as Free.

When Wendy (who herself seems to be a big scam artist) started the tour she mentioned people are "welcomed to leave an economical contribution" and recommended $10. She also told me on the side "when I talk about the economical contribution , don't pay any attention to this"

Of course I have no issue to pay, I booked the tour but what I have an issue with is The lack of transparency and the scam they are running.

Additionally, at the end of the tour, Wendy recommends a bunch of places to eat, I later find out that she gets a cut from those places and they are absolutely AWFUL!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-01-26 22:14:21

Posted By : Patricis_H
The tour was good but the promotional description was better. Our guide Wendy was excellent...very animated and communicative.
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Posted On : 2024-01-22 11:51:20