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⭐ Free Tour of the Great Center of Cartagena: Walled City and Getsemani

Duration: 3h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on March 21, 2019

Welcome to the experiences of the expert team of Free Walking Tours in Colombia since 2013! To date we are more than 50 Guides Beyond leading Free Tours, we are professionals on careers different than tourism (those are great stories, don't miss them!) and from the best universities in the country, you will be walking with Anthropologists, Historians, Engineers, Designers, Political Scientists, Administrators, Designers or Economists, among others. Thanks to our love for traveling and exploring the world, we have found this passion for guiding in our country! Along each team of local guides and their expertise we develop authentic Walking Tours (14!) and also the most awarded in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 3. We believe in the positive impact of our tourism that we offer through very complete cultural experiences on foot through our great historical centers of our beautiful cities of Bogotá, Cartagena, Cali and Medellín. Check out other travelers' comments! https://shorturl.at/dZGWz Join us and discover what Colombia and our people have for you! Beyond Colombia Team :) Authentic Guides Connecting Colombia

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
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Tour description

Visit the Greater Center of Cartagena: the neighborhoods of Santo Domingo and Getsemaní together in a single tour!

We are the largest group of expert local Free Tours guides in Colombia with 12 original tours created by ourselves and also the most awarded in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 3 in Bogotá, Cartagena, Medellín and Cali.

We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 10 years sharing passion in every step!


Visiting the districts of Santo Domingo and Getsemaní will give you a broader idea of ​​how our lives during colonial times were divided by social classes but connected to achieve local independence. We will experience Cartagena in a different way once we cross the Camellón de los Mártires square, the old bridge that allowed the two sides of society to come together and build their own identity.


Revolts , independence , revolutions and uprisings are the basis of a resistant and fighting Colombian culture that you can see and feel. Travel in time, travel the historical path of freedom and be part of the essence of “La Fantástica” . Cross from north to south to the viewpoint of the San Felipe Fortress and understand the great power held by the people of Cartagena, the jewel of the ancient Spanish Crown.


What are the topics we will talk about?


  • Plaza de Santo Domingo and sculpture by Botero
  • African heritage, music and customs
  • Trinity Church and cultural square
  • The Palace of the Inquisition and its history of transformation
  • Sanctuary and monument of San Pedro Claver
  • Centenario Park and Sierpe Street
  • “Wide” and “narrow” alleys
  • Gentrification of “getsemanicenses”
  • And much more!



What do we include in our Tour?

  • Certified guide in Spanish.
  • Precise and objective knowledge of the history of the great center of Cartagena.
  • Tour of essential places in both neighborhoods of the walled city and Gethsemane.
  • Benefits and discounts with our recommended friends if you show the handle that we give you at the end of the tour, exclusive for our participants.
  • Local store recommendations for lunch, coffee, souvenirs and more.


A different perspective of our historical and current social and economic contrasts!


#GOBEYOND

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    a 35-100, Cra. 3 #35-2, Centro, Carta...
    a 35-100, Cra. 3 #35-2, Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
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    In the Plaza de Santo Domingo next to the Botero sculpture “Gertrudis” with our RED UMBRELLAS! (Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VkQDkrgP9rS3siG58)

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Santo Domingo Square
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Bartolomé Calvo Library
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Bolivar plaza
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Saint Peter Claver Square
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Aduana's Place
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Square of the Cars
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Clock Tower Monument
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Centennial Park
  • 9
    Outside visit
    street of flags
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Trinity Square
  • 11
    Outside visit
    wide alley
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Lomba Street
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Gethsemane

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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