Top Experiences in Gold Museum (Museo de Oro Zenu)

Enjoy a unique tour while listening to the history around the foundation of the city, the battles, pirates attacks, slavery, Colonial times, the architecture and so much more and Walk around the beautiful Colonial areas, streets, plazas, monuments and learn their role in the historical site. Learn how to move around in town and get tips of places to go, what to do and expect; also you will a taste of a local street food. We can pick you up at your hotel of facility.

Live a real cultural experience inside the Old City & Getsemaní!

The expert guide provides enriching stories about Cartagena's rich history, offering an intimate and authentic experience. The mix of cycling, cultural immersion, and the natural and historical beauty of Cartagena makes this tour especially memorable. This bike tour through Cartagena stands out for enabling an active and cultural exploration of the city, from the Blas de Lezo monument to the Clock Tower, on comfortable and fun bikes.

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

This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Go deep into indigenous Zenú culture and learn directly from them about their heritage, history, and most recognized handcrafts in a weaving workshop and visit to Cartagena's Gold Museum.

Keep your little treasures safe and sound and away from the hand-held devices with a unique and fun way to explore Cartagena's rich cultural heritage.

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.

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I speak fluent English.

Licensed, insured and certified by Colombian authorities.

departing from the port of Cartagena we headed to the island with a republican style called manga, 15 minutes later we will make a photo stop at the San Felipe de Baraja castle built in 1686, after 15 minutes we will visit the historic center of the city We will make a shopping stop in the groves, maximum stop time 30 minutes, then we will go to the Emerald Museum we will do a 30 minute walk we will visit the Bolivar Park, the Cathedral of Catalonian Sdanta of Alexandria, the Inquisition, Gold Museum, Clock tower, San Pedo de Cablel church and a brief tour of the modern city of Bocagrande ending in the tourist port of Cartagena.
This tour lasts 2 to 3 hours

Starting from the bastion of Santo Domingo, this soundwalk will take you on an adventure to learn about all the pirate tales that Cartagena has to offer. The narrator of this special audio walk with 3D sound effects is a pirate himself. As you follow Black Bart's stories, he will tell you about his own adventures and the legends and heroes he knows. You will learn how piracy began in the Caribbean, starting from the controversies in Europe related to the Mare Clausum. As you explore the city, your guide will show you the different places where the raids took place. Be prepared to laugh and enjoy your walk as your narrator tells you the stories of Drake, Vernon, Hawkins, Robert Baal, Martin Cote and the crazy adventures of Baron de Pointis. You'll also learn about the pirate code and the reasons why Cartagena was such a coveted city for raids during the golden years of piracy.

For the next 4-hours you'll explore the historic highlights of Cartagena with a bilingual professional tour guide. Visit Pedro Claver Museum, Saint Felipe Fort, La Popa Hill and enjoy a Walking tour  in the old city to see the beautiful colonial houses and the architecture also squares and the wall protecting the old town.

Discover Cartagena's rich history and beautiful colonial architecture on a guided walking tour of the city's traditional historic center. Visit the Zenú Gold Museum, an original collection of ancient Indian artifacts that explain the history of the region.
Learn about Cartagena's culture and interesting architecture from your expert guide, and visit such beautiful sites as Plaza de Bolivar, Cartagena Cathedral, Plaza de San Pedro Claver and San Pedro Church.

Places:  20 de julio, zenu gold museum

 

Departures: 365 Days Of The Year, Daily Departures 7 Days A Week at 9:00 aM and 2 pm *flexible start time, please inquire.

 

Duration: 4 hours

 

Included: hotel pick up and drop off - private car with bilingual driver and ac - traveler‘s insurance – entrance to zenu gold museum – zenu workshop - local taxes - parking fees - fully narrated tour.       Not included: meals - alcoholic beverages - tips to driver/guide

Join us in this 4-hour tour around the famous Walled City of Cartagena de Indias and Getsemani Neighbor, led by a local expert tour guide who will show the best of them. You will visit places of great cultural importance for the country such as Plaza Santo domingo, Plaza de la trinidad, Las bovedas and the famous Clock Tower. Besides, you will have a glimpse of Caribbean cuisine with some local hand-made snacks.

• Historical interesting facts about the Walled City
• Main spots along Getsemani neighborhood and discover numerous ways of expression
• A visit along fortresses, bastions and squares
• Local experiences of traditional food tasting
• A walk along colonial and heritage houses and churches

This energetic tour combines the two main islands that make up the Historic Center: Kalamari Island and Getsemaní. On the most important island, we will discover the history of the city's foundation, the slave trade, the characteristics of a colonial house, among other important historical events. In Getsemaní, considered the coolest neighborhood in Colombia for its resistance against gentrification, we will explore together the life of its people, their murals and graffiti, the way of being of the people of Cartagena, the issue of gentrification, and finally, we will enjoy a cultural sample in a corner of the neighborhood. Maximum capacity for 15 people to garanty the service.