Old Town and Quinta San Pedro Santa Marta City Tour
Description
Do you know why people believe Santa Marta’s Old city is magical? Come with us and find out! Santa Marta was once called The Pearl of America by the Spaniards. Nowadays, it deserves its name for being a natural and historical treasure for Colombia. So, if you want to learn why, join us in this private full-day tour around its most emblematic places. Then, continue to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, death place of Simón Bolivar. Historical landmarks of Santa Marta city Walking along the old city Getting inside Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Simon Bolivar’s death place Unforgettable memories of the oldest city of the country
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start this full-day tour by meeting the expert local guide who will pick you up from your hotel. Firstly, you will visit the old city’s most emblematic places. Parque de Los Novios, Simón Bolívar Park, and the monument of Santa Marta’s founder Rodrigo Bastidas, among others. Then, you will go to the old city’s main Cathedral where they have the tomb of Bastidas.
Afterward, jump to La Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a 17th-century hacienda, which is nowadays one of the most recognized and touristic spots in Santa Marta for being home and death place to Simon Bolivar, the “father of South American independence”. Learn about his life and enjoy its enormous gardens and patios covered by the trees’ shade before going to a whole different place.
In the end, the guide will take you back to the hotel.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Santa Marta city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Simón Bolivar International Airport.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you have a layover in Santa Marta please select the airport or cruise ship terminal as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- Be aware this tour is walking.
- Gold Museum closed on Mondays, however our guide will give you options for another museum according to your interests
Reviews(30)
It was an excellent day! Our guide Andres was a very professional; and entertaining person. He was able to answer all our questions. We enjoyed our walking trip around the old town and the ride to the Quinta where Bolivar died, which also allowed us to see some different areas of the city, A nice combination of actiities. We also really enjoyed our driver Joel and he was good enough to return my glasses which I had left in the car. PS We paid extra for a private tour - very worthwhile
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an excellent day with Andrés and Joel. It’s great to know that Andrés’ professionalism and knowledge, along with Joel’s kindness and honesty, made your experience so memorable. We’re especially happy that you found the private tour to be worthwhile. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Colombia!
I would always return to Santa Marta; it is a wonderful destination, the historic center is very beautiful, walking along the boardwalk, reaching the marina, and undoubtedly Tayrona Park is a must-see, as well as going to Taganga, which is also a must.
Nos alegra mucho saber cuánto disfrutaste de Santa Marta y de sus alrededores. Es genial saber que el centro histórico, la marina y los destinos naturales hicieron tu experiencia tan especial. Gracias por elegir Gran Colombia Tours. Esperamos recibirte nuevamente pronto.
Excellent historical circuit!, punctual and professional. In my case, the guide was Nicole , a young tourism professional who relates the facts faithfully. You notice his passion for what he does as well as his knowledge and warmth! I highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the historical circuit and appreciated the punctuality and professionalism of the service. It’s wonderful to hear Nicole made it so engaging with her passion, knowledge, and warm approach to storytelling. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours! Gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste del circuito histórico y que valoraste la puntualidad y profesionalismo del servicio. Es un gusto saber que Nicole hizo la experiencia tan especial con su pasión, conocimientos y calidez al relatar la historia. Agradecemos mucho tu recomendación y esperamos darte la bienvenida nuevamente a Colombia con Gran Colombia Tours.
Loved the experience! Our guide Andres was super knowledgeable and kind to us at all times. Would’ve liked if there was something planned for el parque the los novios Main Street not just a walk through it (maybe a stop for a local drink or snack) but other than that everything went flawlessly, would definitely rebook with them for the next visit!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you had such a great time and that Andrés made it so engaging with his knowledge and kindness. We truly appreciate your helpful suggestion regarding Parque de los Novios—it’s valuable feedback and we’ll certainly take it into account to enhance the experience. We’re happy to hear everything else went smoothly and look forward to welcoming you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
Totally worth the experience! I went with my family and my mom who loves history and ended up very satisfied. Our guide Christian Carvajalino was very knowledgeable and passionate about his work! Would recommend 10/10
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad your family had such a meaningful time and that the tour was especially enjoyable for your mom. It’s wonderful to hear Christian’s passion and knowledge made it so engaging. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
Andres was charming and well informed. We toured 2 museums, museums with which he was very familiar. We took a pleasant walk along the water and then through charming streets lined with restaurants with canapés of flora and flags. There were no lags - it all happened at the perfect pace.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Andrés made the experience so enjoyable with his knowledge and charming approach. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
As English speakers, we welcomed an English tour that connected the various parts of the area’s past. Andres did a great job. We were able to set a reasonable pace for the tour, which our teens appreciated too.
This tour was excellent! Jose is very knowledgeable and showed us all the great places in Santa Marta. He is so friendly and easy to talk with, and he really knows his history! Highly recommend!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you had an excellent experience with José. It's great to know that his knowledge, friendliness, and passion for history made the tour even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation! Thanks again for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for more amazing experiences in the future!
Wonderful walking tour of the old city and the Quinta of San Pedro Alejandrino which is the estate where Simon Bolivar passed away. Our guide Jose was fluent in English and quite flexible with our itinerary. Pick up and drop off from our hotel outside the city went smoothly. Highly recommended worth the visit!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your walking tour of the historic center and the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. It’s a truly special place, and we’re glad José could make the experience even better with his flexibility and insights. We’re happy everything went smoothly from start to finish — thanks again for choosing Gran Colombia Tours!
The Quinta was an outstanding experience, and the old town was pretty an interesting. Excellent guide and driver.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the visit to La Quinta and the charm of the old town. It's great to hear that your guide and driver made the experience excellent. We appreciate your kind words!
