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Bolivar Square (Plaza Bolivar) Tours and Activities
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This shady park, centered on a trickling fountain and statue of Simon Bolivar, is a more local hangout spot than the upmarket cafes taking over Plaza Santo Domingo. The benches are full of pensive-looking old men, and wandering baristas make their rounds, selling sweet sips of “tinto,” black coffee, for a few pesos. The afternoon entertainment might well be an itinerant preacher saving souls for centavos.
Of course, it’s a fine place for travelers just looking for a shady spot to relax. The square is surrounded by some of the city’s prettiest buildings, and you’ll be able to buy the same shell jewelry, woven hats, beautiful watercolors, and Botero knockoffs from Plaza Bolivar’s vendors as you would anywhere else within the city walls.
Of course, it’s a fine place for travelers just looking for a shady spot to relax. The square is surrounded by some of the city’s prettiest buildings, and you’ll be able to buy the same shell jewelry, woven hats, beautiful watercolors, and Botero knockoffs from Plaza Bolivar’s vendors as you would anywhere else within the city walls.
Address: Carrera 4 and 5 at Calle 38, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia
12 Tours and Activities to Experience Bolivar Square (Plaza Bolivar)
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Private City Tour of Cartagena
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Get an intimate look at the historic streets and monuments of Cartagena during this 4-hour private tour. Discover this Caribbean city’s wealth of beautiful architecture, starting with the elegant mansions of the Manga neighborhood and continuing to monuments like San Felipe Castle and the Monastery of La Popa. You’ll also wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city and its atmospheric public squares before finishing in Cartagena’s more modern districts like Bocagrande. A private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.
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US$ 133.34
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US$ 133.34
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Walking Tour Cartagena Old City including Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar
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Set out on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Cartagena, Colombia's stunning seaside city. Take in the the colonial architecture of Old Town, here the stories behind buildings like the Cathedral of Cartagena and San Pedro Church, and learn about local culture along the way.
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US$ 74.00
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US$ 74.00
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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"Essential Cartagena. Private tour, customizable",
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The "Essential Cartagena de Indias" walking tour, will make you understand the relevance of this Caribbean port city and how its strategic location has helped to shape the world powers and economy from the 16th century till today.
In this tour, you will feel the city like a local and will be amazed by the beauty and the good vibes of this unique place on earth.
This is a no-rush kind of tour, that will walk tourists by history while learning why Cartagena became the prize for so many pirates and empires.
Also, you will live the rhythm that does of Cartageneros happy citizens of the world.
The walking tour is totally customizable and can be upgraded to compliment it to your interests or preferences.
You will get to feel my city like a local.
"El Guiador" is a perfect tour to fully understand the energy of the cartageneros and enjoy a fun time.
Let me have the pleasure to be your #TourGuide
I speak fluent English.
Licensed, insured and certified by Colombian authorities.
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US$ 88.00
Price varies by group size
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US$ 88.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
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Ghost of Downtown: Fear in the streets. Cartagena Sensorial Tour
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ACTORS PERFORM DIRECTLY TO YOUR HEADSET- Miguel Quero, an infamous former resident of Cartagena´s San Diego Neighborhood, narrates the city´s most terrifying, yet fascinating stories. Quero comes back from the grave to introduce you to the downtown ghosts of Cartagena. Experience this magical realism through legendary tales passed along from generation to generation. For added thrills, we recommend experiencing this Soundwalk at night. To do this tour you simply need to download our APP on your store, and introduce your voucher code on the Ghost of Downtown activity.
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US$ 7.46
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Pirate Tales Tour: To the conquest of the treasure of Cartagena
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Legendary pirate Black Bart hasn’t looted or pillaged in over 200 years so he’s pretty anxious for an adventure. That’s good news for you. Join him on an unforgettable walk as he relives his glory days. Cartagena has as much, if not more pirate history, than any city on the planet. Bart Black knows it all. He won’t make you loot, but we know he’ll make you laugh.
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US$ 6.99
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Private Biking Experience
This is a private biking tour that you can enjoy with your friends, family or your couple!
Get ready for a ride where the charming walls with their natural beauty and the sea breeze refresh your spirit in this adventure while listening to what a local, expert guide will tell you about the secrets, culture, traditions, and folklore of this beautiful city.
We’ll visit the most remarkable spots in Cartagena and the local neighborhoods of Getsemaní, Manga and San Diego.
Snacks, fresh fruits and soft drinks are included in the ride.
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US$ 96.00
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Cartagena de Indias: Into the Walls of The City Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap
Since it's founding in 1533, Cartagena has truly been a place of timeless wonder. The walls of this port city have been witness to the ebb and flow of people and history. On this tour, we'll uncover the stories and characters that have made this UNESCO Heritage site the world-famous gem it is today.
We'll start our journey at the entrance of the city and wind our way along it's cobbled streets. Along the way, we'll take in beautiful plazas, incredible colonial architecture and an atmosphere that makes this city one of a kind from pirate attacks to miracles, local delicacies to sublime architecture.
The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. Perfect for the “I don’t like to look like a tourist” kind of people who want to take some time and feel the pulse of Cartagena de Indias.
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US$ 5.34
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Street food tour with Julie
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I provide a personal experience about cartagena´s street food, also we can interacting and meet the real street life.
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US$ 80.00
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US$ 80.00

Experience of Exotic Fruits in Cartagena
Cartagena is a city of a great variety of tropical fruits. The Colombian Caribbean is characterized by the number of exotic fruits that, according to the season of the year, invade the streets of Corralito de Piedras. The juiciness of these delight the palate of locals and visitors. Among the shades of red, orange, green, purple, yellow and flavors between sweet and sour, our fruits are undoubtedly one, one of the delights that you can not stop living while visiting this beautiful city
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US$ 42.67
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Cartagena Photography Walking Tour
In the Photographic Documentation Tour service you can have the best memories of your visit to Cartagena from the perspective and creativity of the professional photographer with artistic and high-quality images.
Starting with the emblematic Clock Tower, a tour of the most magical corners of Cartagena, such as the colorful Getsemaní neighborhood, continuing through the different squares of the historic center and the beautiful architecture of the Cathedral Church, ending the tour with the sunset in the Cartageneras walls.
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US$ 350.00
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US$ 350.00
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Old Town Walking Tour of Cartagena
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Get a quick overview of Cartagena on this guided walking tour. Starting around sunset, wander through the streets of the walled city, passing by the main plazas, historical colonial homes, and museums, including the Plaza of Santo Domingo, Cathedral of Santa Catalina, Plaza Bolivar, the Inquisition Palace, and the Gold Museum. Along the way, hear about the history and legends of the city.
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US$ 11.50
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US$ 11.50

Walking Shore Excursion
Visit the walled city accompanied by a local profesional tour guide who will make you a fun historical walk
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US$ 40.00
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