2.5 hours
Shared
$
Español, Inglés
The Walled City and Getsemani neighborhood are a must-see in Cartagena and the best way to get an introduction is by taking this shared walking tour. Join our friendly local guide and a group of fun travelers at Plaza Santo Domingo. 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 de la Aduana, and more.
Meeting point: Plaza de Santo Domingo
Starting time: from Sunday to Thursday at 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 9:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:30 p.m
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 into the city so you can enjoy it more.
Meet new people and our guide at Plaza de Santo Domingo and let him show you what the Walled City and Getsemaní have hidden away. This shared walking tour in Cartagena is available in English and Spanish and you will find one of our guides holding the black 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. You will visit Santo Domingo’s square and church, the Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandría (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.