Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena
Description
The walled city and Getsemani neighborhood are a must-see in the city and the best way to get an introduction is by taking this free walking tour. So, join our friendly local guide and a group of fun travelers at Plaza de la Aduana (Next to the town hall). Walk along the main streets and discover the fascinating contrast between history and the youthful spirit the place is known for. Visit Las Bovedas, Plaza de la Trinidad, Plaza Santo Domingo, and have a gastronomic experience and more in some local traditional spots. • Walking along the best sites of the Walled City and Getsemani without getting lost • Introduction to Colombian history and its main events • Having the best insights and landmarks of the city • The chance to meet new people
Tour Options
Itinerary
We get you. You prefer to know new places on your own. Just let us walk you through the main sites and give you useful insights of the city so you can enjoy it more. Meet new people and our guide at La Torre del reloj (Clock Tower) and let him show you what the Walled City and Getsemani have hidden away. This free walking tour in Cartagena is available in English and Spanish and you will find one of our guides holding the yellow umbrella at the meeting point.
You will start strolling around the colonial and colorful houses as you know more about the main squares and bastions that traced our path to independence. Visit Santo Domingo’s square and church, the Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandria (Saint Catherine of Alexandria) among others of great cultural importance.
Afterwards, you will be headed to Getsemani neighborhood which is knowing for having a bohemian spirit. Its streets and alleys boast colors and the lively, friendly, and charismatic spirit of locals who gather outside their houses and welcome everyone who walks by. Stroll around picturesque pieces of street art paintings along some of the most important streets Calle de la Sierpe, Calle San Juan, Calle de la Media Luna, Calle Larga, among others. You’ll get to see some of the best graffiti authors. Of course, this wouldn’t be the perfect tour without tasting Colombia’s flavors so you will have typical Colombian beers and sweets. We know you will end up wanting to discover more of Cartagena, our “heroic” city: a city that welcomes everyone.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Don’t forget your camera
- Bring comfortable shoes and water
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Do not walk away from the group
- Be aware you are paying the tip of the tour in advance
Reviews(115)
Our tour guide, Carlos was very respectful, understanding, informative, accommodating, welcoming and friendly. He spoke both English and Spanish which made learning about the city’s cultural and historic context much easier. This tour was a nice way to get some more information about the city and become more comfortable with it! I would definitely recommend doing this one specifically especially because of its affordable price.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Carlos made your experience so enjoyable with his knowledge, kindness, and bilingual guidance. It’s great to know the tour helped you better understand the city’s history and culture while making you feel more comfortable exploring it. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Colombia!
Recommend this tour, Legaxy our guide was great and made the experience fun and he has a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm which helped us get through the 2.5 hour tour in the hot Cartagena sun! He made sure to have our breaks in the shade, we also got to do a mini dance lesson and try some snacks. All in all a great introduction to the history of Cartagena and Getsemaní and to orient yourself for the rest of the trip in the area.
Thank you so much for this review. We love hearing that our guide helped make the experience both fun and informative. It’s great to know you enjoyed the history, the local flavors, and even the dance lesson along the way! Thanks for spending part of your time in Cartagena with us and for the recommendation.
Our guide was Robert and he was excellent. We were given a lot of details about the history of both Cartagena and Colombia. It is a great start to a visit to the city as it's a great way to get ones bearings.
We’re glad you had such a great introduction to Cartagena and that Robert’s insights made the experience so valuable. Thank you for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, we hope to welcome you again soon.
This tour was educational, fun, and interesting. Carlos our Guide was the best. I take your time explaining the history of the city. We were so pleased taking pictures. With Carlos you will have the best time!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the educational and fun experience with Carlos as your guide. We truly appreciate you choosing Gran Colombia Tours and hope to welcome you again in Colombia! ¡Gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste de una experiencia educativa y divertida con Carlos como guía. Apreciamos mucho que hayas elegido Gran Colombia Tours y esperamos verte nuevamente en Colombia.
We had a great time, the tour guy( Carlos) was excellent, very knowledgeable, funny and very informative about every little detail.
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you had a wonderful time and that Carlos made the experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate you choosing Gran Colombia Tours and hope to welcome you again in Colombia!
Rafael took us on a very enjoyable and informative walk around the old centre and Getsemaní. He had a great way of communicating his knowledge of the history of the city, both for us as adults and our teenage daughters who also really enjoyed themselves.
Legacy was absolutely fantastic, intelligent and good sense of humour. He made the tour fun and I learnt a lot about Cartagena.
Thank you for your review! We’re delighted to hear your guide made your Cartagena experience both fun and insightful with his knowledge and great humor. We’ll be sure to share your feedback. We truly appreciate you choosing Gran Colombia Tours and hope to welcome you again in Colombia!
Arturo was great! I was feeling very sick and he was always so accommodating. His knowledge of the history of Cartegena, Santo Domingo and Getsemani was amazing! Even though I was sick it still was a fun time.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that, despite not feeling well, you were able to enjoy the tour and that Arturo was so accommodating and professional. His knowledge of the history of Cartagena, Santo Domingo, and Getsemaní really makes a difference. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope that your next visit will be even more memorable. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Rafael was a great guide. He was personable and very knowledgeable of the area. We appreciate all of the time he spent with us.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Rafael made your tour enjoyable with his personality and knowledge of the area. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we're glad you had a great time! Hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
Legaxy with Nexxttours was our guide. I booked through Get your guide. This was a perfect way to see and learn about the city. Also a great way to meet other interesting travelers. Legaxy was so enthusiastic about his home town and gave complete answers to sometimes difficult questions. You can tell he loves his home and his job
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that Legaxy’s enthusiasm and knowledge made your city tour enjoyable and informative. It’s great that you also connected with other travelers. We appreciate your feedback!
