Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena
Description
Join us in this 4-hour tour around the famous Walled City of Cartagena de Indias and Getsemani Neighbor, led by a local expert tour guide who will show the best of them. You will visit places of great cultural importance for the country such as Plaza Santo domingo, Plaza de la trinidad, Las bovedas and the famous Clock Tower. Besides, you will have a glimpse of Caribbean cuisine with some local hand-made snacks. • Historical interesting facts about the Walled City • Main spots along Getsemani neighborhood and discover numerous ways of expression • A visit along fortresses, bastions and squares • Local experiences of traditional food tasting • A walk along colonial and heritage houses and churches
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our guide will pick you up at the designated time and will take you right to the entrance of the Walled City to start traveling in time.
While walking around San Pedro Claver’s square and church, you will observe the walls bordering the sea and the bastions, like San Francisco and San Ignacio, that were quite important back in the XVI and XVII centuries for Spaniards to defend the territory from enemy troops.
You will also visit La Trinidad Square, Las Bóvedas and the main churches such as Santo Domingo and Santa Catalina de Alejandría.
You will keep strolling through narrow streets and among old colonial heritage houses that will make you feel frozen in time. And then, get to Getsemaní to continue knowing the area. There you will try the best Caribbean Colombian cuisine with some of the most traditional snacks: for example, arepa with egg, a crunchy and fried corn-based tortilla with an egg inside and raspao, a cup of shaved-ice with a fruity syrup on top. All of them tasting experiences with native people so you end up having as many sides as possible of the magical city of Cartagena. With this tour, you will never forget Cartagena as the touristic capital of Colombia as well as a city synonymous with culture, tradition, and diversity.
You will learn and link in history the transition from free-living indigenous communities to Spanish colonization by jumping afterward to the Zenú Gold Museum, the place that holds pre-Columbian metalwork pieces of one of the oldest ethnics of the country, and then, the Palace of Inquisition, the Court of the Holy Office and a sign of the power the catholic church had in the XVII century.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick-up our clients anywhere within Cartagena city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Rafael Núñez 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
- Be aware this tour is walking.
- If you have a layover in Cartagena please select the airport or cruise ship terminal as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- If you are coming from a cruise ship, be sure to select the cruise-only rate from the booking options.
- This tour includes two 4-hour options with pickup from Cartagena lodging and the cruise terminal, plus a 5-hour option that includes San Felipe Castle, available only with pickup from your lodging.
Reviews(147)
Our tour guide was the kindest, most hospitable knowledgeable person I've met in a long time. He was patient, funny and kind. He took us to our the places we paid to see and explained in depth when we asked questions. I definitely recommend this company to all my family and friends that ever plan to go to Cartagena. Well worth every penny and then some. His name is Jhon and he has my recommendation!!
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re truly happy to hear that Jhon made such a positive impression on your visit to Cartagena. It’s wonderful to know his kindness, knowledge, and passion helped make your experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you, your family, and your friends back to Colombia in the future!
By far the best experience I had abroad. Eddie was an amazing guide. He reached out to us the night before to see if we were ready for the tour and showed up 20 minutes earlier in the morning, to introduce himself, discuss the tour and to transport us from our hotel. From the moment the tour began, he passionately discussed the history of Cartagena, the intricacies of the architecture, the beauty of the local art and graffiti and explained how politics and religion had influenced the Walled city. As we walked through the city, we stopped for refreshments and spoke to locals who were extremely inviting and respectful. He also was kind enough to suggest best locations for us to take photos and recommendations for our evening excursions and dinner. We were actually sad that the tour had ended because he was such a pleasure to be with but we know we gained a friend and would highly recommend him, because of his professionalism, knowledge and his ambassadorship of the culture. If you’re in need of a guide, please consider Eddie.
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re truly honored to hear that this was your best experience abroad. It’s wonderful to know Eddie’s passion, professionalism, and genuine care made such a lasting impression on your visit to Cartagena. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him—they’ll mean a lot. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Colombia for another unforgettable adventure!
Jhon was a great guide. We learned a lot and covered a good amount of ground exploring. It was a memorable day
We’re delighted to hear you had such a memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know Christian’s knowledge and guidance made the hike so enjoyable, and that you got to see such amazing wildlife. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, we hope to welcome you again soon.
Our guide, Gary, was great! He was very entertaining and informative. I highly recommend him. He will give you a great tour!
We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience. It’s great to know Gary’s energy and knowledge made the tour so engaging. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, we hope to welcome you again soon.
1. This tour is not in English. A few English words will be spoken, but we could not understand anything. I even confirmed after booking that it would be in English. 2. We booked a 5 hour tour with San Felipe Castle. We received a 4 hour tour, did not visit the Gold museum (no explanation on that). We did visit the Castle and some Plazas, and we visited a ton of street vendors … all selling plastic junk and friends of the guide. Overall really disappointing. We were really excited to see and learn the history of Cartagena, but between the street vendors and language barrier, we learned next to nothing.
We are truly sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. Regarding your concerns, we take them very seriously. We have a strict policy that our guides should focus on sharing the history, culture, and heritage of the places visited. The tour should never be used as an opportunity to promote or make sales through street vendors. We have already addressed this situation with the guide involved and will continue to closely monitor their performance to ensure this does not happen again. We sincerely apologize that this experience fell short of the standard we strive to provide, and we appreciate your comments, as they help us improve our service.
Jhon gave us a great personal walk through the three sub areas in the walled city. We saw lots of interesting places & went through streets we would have missed on our own.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear Jhon provided such a great personalized experience through the Walled City and helped you discover places you might have missed on your own. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed exploring the different areas and uncovering hidden gems along the way. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
We are very grateful, we had a great afternoon, very fun and learned a lot from Jhon Carrascal. It was very punctual, friendly and helpful. We had a lot of patience to take pictures and give us the best tips to have a better time.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted you had such a fun and enriching afternoon, and that Jhon made it even more special with his kindness and helpful attitude. It’s great to know his tips and support added so much to your time. We hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon! ¡Gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra que hayan disfrutado una tarde tan divertida y enriquecedora, y que Jhon la hiciera aún más especial con su amabilidad y disposición. Qué bueno saber que sus consejos y apoyo hicieron la diferencia. ¡Esperamos recibirlos de nuevo en Colombia con Gran Colombia Tours pronto!
Alex did a great job on our walking tour! He is very knowledgeable. His passion & love for his country and culture really shine through. He was very patient with us when we wanted to stop to take photos or get a cup of coffee. He really paid attention to the time to make sure we got back to our cruise ship on time and we appreciated that!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the walking tour and that Alex’s knowledge and passion made it so engaging. It’s great to hear he ensured a comfortable pace and a timely return to your cruise. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
The organizer was super, very responsive. Through WhatsApp, he was able to organize me a unique and private tour only of the fortress of San Felipe, with Alex a young guide really passionate, exciting, and very interesting. For San Felipe's visit, make it very, very early. Because it's extremely hot fast.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad everything was arranged smoothly and that you enjoyed a private visit to San Felipe. It’s great to know Alex made the tour so engaging with his passion and insight, making the experience even more special. Thanks again for choosing Gran Colombia Tours—we’d love to have you back for more experiences in Colombia!
The guide was very friendly, attentive and shared many interesting facts. We were very pleased with the experience.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you had such an enjoyable and meaningful tour. It’s great to know the guide made it special with their attentiveness and interesting insights. Thanks for choosing Gran Colombia Tours—we’d love to have you back in Colombia! Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron un recorrido tan agradable y enriquecedor. Qué bueno saber que el guía hizo la experiencia especial con su atención y conocimiento. Gracias por elegir Gran Colombia Tours, ¡esperamos verlos de nuevo en Colombia!
