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Learn the fascinating history of Cartagena’s Colonial Wall and Bastions with the aid of this independent audio guide tour, complete with sound effects and details from local historians. Follow 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of the length of this defensive structure, learning about the military engineers who created the fortification and its role in protecting the city from cannon-laden enemy ships. There’s 22 distinct sections of audio in the guide, allowing you to explore at your own pace. This Cartagena audio guide includes a headset and drop-off and pick-up of equipment at your hotel.

Here you can breathe “Gabo’s” literary spirit in every corner. During this tour we visit places that marked the life and works of this great person, whose legacy is invaluable and an inspiration for travelers who want to feel the Magic Colombia of Gabriel Garcia's books.

We are professionals in the care of our customers, we have beautiful, calm down and special horses for childrens or any type of person, our facilities are comfortable and appropriate for this beautiful experience. The horses are my passion, I'd like that you learn and high your level in our hands. In addition, being a private tour you can select different options to enjoy a unique afternoon during your visit to Cartagena.

Without a doubt, in the Heroic Cartagena, remains the moorish architectonic legacy brought from the south of Spain; and we can state that this one is the richest legacy in America. Today, with the help of a specialized guide, you can still see the formal elements that constitute this architecture. By the end of this tour we will conclude the city is a domestic arquitecture compendium: the houses with the balconies and their hallways, their inner yards and wells, etc; Civil Architecture: the goverment buildings of the time located usually in front of a square; militar architecture such as the city walls and forts; the troops quarter and strongholds, etc; and the imponent religious architecture: monasteries, convents, churches, etc. In this architecture a overlapping of styles happended, the republican over the colonial, which brings us to conclude that architecture in Cartagena is prominently Eclectic.  

Get to know the culture of historical Cartagena during this eco-friendly shore excursion, a well-organized, speedy, and convenient way to see what the city has to offer during limited time on land. As you pedal at your own pace, alongside a medium-sized group of fellow travelers, listen to stories from your guide that you wouldn’t hear if exploring independently as you pass through the historic center and along the walls.

Exciting tour features watching and learning to play rustic afrocolombian drums. Assisted by instructors, participants actively and freely improvise rythms, even with no previous experience with a drum. All end in a freeing and healing relaxation.

Small group tours This tour begins with a stroll around the historic plazas in Cartagena. In each one of them you will find dance troupes wearing outfits related to our folklore. Through the narrow streets, short stops will be made in every plaza along the way. There, a cultural surprise show will await you so you can learn and enjoy meeting locals with features of their African, Spanish and Caribbean native influences. A cheerful guide will accompany you throughout the tour and amuse you with stories of myths and legends in every square.

Small group tours This tour of the magical Old City allows you to hear the incredible stories narrated by an expert guide who details all about our ancestors’ living days and the secret stories around the beautiful streets and balconies of the Old City. It is your choice to snap gorgeous postcard like pictures of every attraction (site) visited noting the great landscapes and settings. Every corner is framed in a portrait of memories, thus the guide will recommend the loveliest spots to take the pictures that will always bring wonderful memories of your visit to this Caribbean port city

Enjoy the magic and romanticism that can only be lived while strolling the beautiful streets in the heart of the magical and historic old city. An expert guide will narrate and recreate the most unbelievable and extraordinary love stories that took place in this historic city. The perfect setting and backdrop for beautiful and unforgettable pictures that will come to mind as you remember this special time. The history of charming Cartagena intertwined with the love affairs between slaves and slave owners, though some of them in hiding. Likewise others between founders (conquistador) and natives. This tour will make you live and feel strong emotions!

On this tour, an expert guide will take you to back in time to the city beginnings. The first encounters between the invading Spanish and the indigenous calamari natives. The attacks perpetrated by different pirates, privateers (corsairs), buccaneers and philibusters throughout the colonial period. We also explain how independence wars prompted Colombia to start building its military force that later became known as Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia, the national army. We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas. In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.

It is the must-take excursion for all visitors to the city of Cartagena. This fascinating excursion will allow you to see today’s makeup of Cartagena. This tour takes you around different areas in the modern new sectors of Bocagrande, and the stately neighborhood of Manga. You will also visit the biggest and most important fortification built in America by Spain, and that is “San Felipe de Barajas” Fortress Additionaly, there will be a folkloric dance show for you to enjoy. you will visit the just outside-the-wall neighborhood of El Cabrero before entering the walled city. Then comes the first stop at “Las Bovedas” You visit the magical Old City

Because we are gift you a FREE WALKING TOUR if you take this Classes Jewerly Tour Emerald jewelry making class and visit to Emerald Museum + FREE walking tour in the Old City INCLUSIONS Drive from port to San Felipe Casttle Photo Stop San Felipe Casttle Drive to Bocagrande - emerald jewelry making class Visit Emerald Museum Drive from Bocagrande to Old City Short Walking Tour Bilingual Guide Bottle of Water Return drive to port

Get to know the Colombian Indian village of Palenque on this private day tour from Cartagena. With a dedicated guide in the lead, you'll learn about the Indian culture and heritage through guided commentary and visit off-the-beaten-path locations that many tourists never reach. Take a walking tour around the village to see the local way of life and hear locals speaking the ancient Bantu language.

Immerse yourself in the world of Colombian caribbean  cuisine with an excursion designed for foodies who crave a sampling of local sights, sounds and flavors. Adding a dash of color and spice is a visit to the marketplace . Drive from port to Bazurto market Approximately 30-minutes from the pier you will find Cartagena’s  central market, Mercado Bazurto. On arrival, plunge into an enthralling yet dizzying experience, a full engagement of the senses. Visit to Bazurto market Short walking tour around old city Drive to Bocagrande and visit to the  Emerald Museum  Return drive to port

Besides the Pirates and Corsairs, miscegenation, slaves and the defensive fierce of Cartagena de Indias, today we can happily go through the Religious Route the city has. With spiritual disposition we can apreciate the different churches and behold  their religious hierarchy nowdays. We see that only in Cartagena exist two churches sharing a single square: San Diego Church with its gothic inspired architecture contrasting to the sober chapel of Santa Clara, nowdays both of them with different purposes than the religious one. During our route we will find the churches: Third Order of Santo Toribio with a Moorish style, De la Merced Church with a republican over colonial style, Santo Domingo Church, the oldest church in Cartagena, sober and dense; the Cathedral of Cartagena, Santa Catalina de Alejandria and last the second most important church, the Cathedral Church of San Pedro Claver with a Baroque style.

Playa Tranquila in Baru Island is absolutely the best way to enjoy a real white sand beach of chrystal water in the city of Cartagena de Indias. Accompanied by a professional English speaking tour guide, we will spend the day in a quiet, clean and spacious place which is located 10 minutes away walking distance from Playa Blanca.

Cartagena de indias is a well known city, thanks to its history, architecture and culture as well as its weather and enchanting people, Those are some of the main reasons that encourage visitors to come to Cartagena. We have designed this experience to introduce our visitors the real cartagena, full of magic and enchantement accompanied by an excelent professional and funny tour guide while touring the most outstanding highlights of Cartagena such as: San Felipe Castle, Manga Island, Las Bovedas, Walled City , New city and the Popular Cartagena. It is the cheapest way to discover Cartagena

Colombia is the Country with more species of birds in the world, here In the National Aviary of Colombia we have 170 species of birds and about 1700 specimens, some of them are threatened species It is such a good opportunity to observe a unique and wonderful collection of birds from Colombia and Latin America, The birds are exhibited in a representation of their natural habitat, in environments very similar to those from which they originate. After this unique experience we will drive you to Playa Tranquila where can enjoy a real white sand beach of Chrystal water and a delicious Tipical Lunch.

The Spaniards when it was discovered since last year as Cerro la Galera, and its top La Popa de la Galera. The Cerro de La Popa was in the sixteenth century a land covered in very wild jungle plagued by poisonous species in which the inhabitants of Cartagena of the time rarely ventured. The laws associated with the presence of the devil and the evil spirits in the shape of a goat were also united to the leafy weeds and poisonous animals. It has the legend that the Augustinian friar Fray Alonso de la Cruz. This allowed him to build a church on the hill of La Popa to end the tributes offered to the evil spirit that lived there. In 1610 the construction works begin.

Maximize time in Cartagena with a tour designed for cruise ship passengers. Meet your guide near the gangway in the port and board an air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic tour of Cartagena. Learn about the history and culture of Cartagena from an on-board guide. A stop in the walled city to take pictures and shop for souvenirs is included.

Hear the true and incredible stories of how enslaved people in Brazil became free on this tour to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena. A local guide meets you upon arrival at the village to share its history and traditions, many of which trace their roots to West Africa through the Atlantic Slave Trade. This private tour can be customized to include lunch at a local home.

Get off your cruise ship and combine culture and canoeing during this half-day tour of Cartagena, Colombia. Relax while your canoe is guided through the calm mangrove-filled waterways near the city. Look for fish and birds which thrive in the mangroves and visit Cartagena's historic San Felipe de Barajas fort and the city's striking colonial center which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore one of the world's largest aviaries, the Colombia National Aviary, on this private tour from Cartagena. With a private guide in the lead, you'll enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace. Learn about the native birds of Colombia through guided commentary and enjoy asking as many questions as you like.

Explore the historic coastal city of Cartagena on this guided excursion. Select a departure time—morning and afternoon are available—and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service. Learn about the history and culture of this gorgeous colonial city from an informative local guide and visit landmarks like the massive San Felipe de Barajas castle and Convento de la Popa.