Cartagena de Indias Free Tour

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
English
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Experience Highlights

Discover Cartagena de Indias through a guided tour of its magical Walled City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this 2.5-hour free tour, you'll explore its colonial past, Afro-Caribbean traditions, colourful architecture and vibrant energy.

You can choose between an English or Spanish speaking guide at the time of booking. The meeting point varies depending on the day: weekdays at Plaza de la Proclamación (next to the Pope sculpture) and weekends at Plaza de Santo Domingo (next to Botero's "Gertrudis" sculpture). Look for the red umbrella, it's your cue!

  • Tour the Walled City with a local guide and wireless audio.
  • Choose between English or Spanish when you book.
  • Discover history, culture, legends and colonial architecture.

What’s included

  • Guided walking tour of the Walled City (approx. 2h 30min.)
  • Professional guide in English or Spanish
  • Individual wireless audio system (not suitable for children under 15 years)
  • Entrance to museums (external visits)

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Step by Step

This free tour of Cartagena de Indias is the ideal introduction to Colombia's most charming city. Walk through its cobblestone streets, history-filled squares and bastions overlooking the Caribbean Sea as you relive the most significant moments of the colonial past.

During the tour, you'll learn about the struggles of Europeans to conquer this coveted port city, the resilience of the African cultures that shaped its identity, and Cartagena's transformation into a vibrant and diverse tourist destination. You will pass by sites such as the Clock Tower, the Santo Domingo Bastion, the Plaza de San Pedro Claver, the Camellón de los Mártires, among others.

One of the great attractions of the tour is its wireless audio system: a tool that greatly enhances the experience by allowing you to hear the guide perfectly, regardless of the bustle of the surroundings. It is ideal for those who want to enjoy the city without missing any of the explanations.

By the end of the tour, you will have seen not only the main historical and architectural sights of the city, but also many of its most fascinating stories.

How does a free tour work?

A free tour is a guided walking tour without a fixed price. At the end of the tour, it is you yourself who will evaluate the quality of the service with your contribution to the guide.

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