Top Experiences in Teatro Adolfo Mejia (Teatro Heredia)

It is an experience in which you can enjoy the beautiful stories and legends related to the most iconic characters of the emblematic neighborhood of San Diego: Gabriel García Márquez, our Nobel Prize winner in literature, Lucho Bermúdez and Adolfo Mejía. Discover the cultural legacy they left us, the corners where they met to write their works and the little streets that inspired them, delight yourself immersed in the works listening, singing, dancing or playing.
It is an experience where you can be part of the show while you enjoy and learn about our traditional cultural expressions.
On this tour you will meet the painters, sculptors, poets, composers and musicians related to the history of the Colombian Caribbean and how this contribution has become our heritage full of great cultural content.
This magnificent tour never seen before in Cartagena begins at the Clock Tower, is made up of 6 stops and at the end you will enjoy live Caribbean music.

Embark on a transformative journey of Emerald Excellence in Cartagena de Indias, where historic streets whisper tales of pirates and Spanish conquistadors. Guided by a knowledgeable local, explore the fascinating world of emeralds at the Museum of Emeralds, learning to distinguish the finest qualities of these gemstones.

Enjoy hands-on experiences in emerald boutiques, selecting gems with newfound expertise. Immerse yourself in vibrant markets and boutiques, taking home a piece of Cartagena's legacy. Beyond gemstones, explore the city's soul—bustling plazas, street art, and charming neighborhoods, creating lasting memories.

Join this extraordinary adventure, where Emerald Excellence becomes a part of you, transcending the ordinary. Additionally, visit the Castillo de San Felipe, adding a historical dimension to your experience.

You'll be met at the Port by your local guide who will take you on a wondeful historical tour on which, as well as learning about the fascinating pirate stories, enemigs attacks and Cartagena's struggle to independence, You will have a phote stop at the Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, arguably the greatest fortress built by the Spanish in any of their colonies, which is full of secret tunnels and hiding places,then you'll visit las bovedas ,an emblematic prision at the Colonial times where you are able to buy souvenirs, later you will do a walking tour to know some of the main sites and plazas, each one with its own particular character and history and you'll finish at San Pedro Claver Square where your Tour Guide will give you 30 minutes of shopping. Before to start the shopping time your tour guide will give you a meeting point and time to go back to the Cruise Ship Terminal.

An elegant and distinguished character comes to life and takes you on a journey to the architectural jewels of Cartagena. Your narrator on this soundwalk is Luis Felipe Jaspe, creator of the famous tower clock and many other monuments in Cartegena. The tour begins in a street named after him, where he points out the house where he used to live. He will also show you the house of his old neighbour, the famous poet known as Tuerto Lopez. As you walk through the city, you will see and hear special comments and highlights about the tower clock. As you walk through the city at your own pace, you will discover the stories of the martyrs executed by Murillo. You will learn about Cartagena's republican past and discover the features of colonial and republican architecture. The audio tour ends in Cabrero, in front of the church where Rafael Nuñez, former president of Colombia and author of the national anthem, is buried.

Places:  Torre del reloj - Plaza de la Aduana – GetsemanI – Heredia THEATER - San Felipe CASTLE - Las Bóvedas.

 

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 approx.

 

Included: hotel pick up and drop off - private car with bilingual driver and ac - traveler‘s insurance - ENTRY TICKETS to San felipe castle - local taxes - parking fees - fully narrated tour. Not included: lunch - beverages - tips to driver/guide

 

This tour goes back through time into the legendary walled city of Cartagena de Indias. Hear stories about ancient fortresses, pirate attacks and what made Cartagena the wealthiest port the colonial world. Discover what inspired the magical realism in the novels of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Journey along the stone walls and cobbled streets of this world heritage site. Our trip begins at the India Catalina monument and then goes into the city via the San Diego neighborhood entrance.

We'll get a perfect view of how the defenders of Cartagena warded off attackers. We'll then enter the heart of the walled city, making our way to Plaza de Santo Domingo.We'll take in the beautiful architecture, magical atmosphere and sultry characters that make Cartagena one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. 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.

When you discover the history, myths, and legends that exist in the streets of Cartagena, you will know the inspiration of Magic Realism for the stories and novels of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Gabriel García Márquez. We will discover the legends and stories that served as inspiration for Gabo's books and novels and the magic behind the streets of the historic center of the city.