Sunrise to sunset: the ultimate Cartagena experience
Take all day to dance to the rhythm of a city pulsating with culture.
Experience Overview
Time:
8 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Discover why Cartagena is nicknamed 'The Magic City,' along cobblestone streets bursting with Colombian rhythm.
- See ancient architectural influences in bright shades, such as the yellow masterpiece Cathedral of Cartagena, and pop off the tourist track to pose outside a pink courthouse.
- See the Caribbean Sea from historic walls built to keep pirates at bay.
- Wander a maze of cobblestone streets, built to confuse enemies of the past, now pulsating with salsa rhythm and everyday local life.
- Get your camera ready for the world-class murals of hipster-friendly Getsemani neighborhood.
- Visit an eatery that locals love to try traditional seafood dish Sancocho de Pescado, and ask your host about a hidden gem to try a cheesy and creamy (mmm)Mote de Queso.
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What you’ll do
Discover pulsating Cartagena in a day tailored to you, like seeing cultures from across the world meet outside the fortified Old Town entrance, a stage for bambuco guitarists and palanquera women selling tropical fruit. Escape the heat to leafy Bolívar Square to see a statue of Simón Bolívar, pose at a hidden pink courthouse, and grab some luck from artist Fernando Botero's Fat Gertrude. For lunch, maybe try a traditional seafood dish from a spot locals love, before admiring the historic Cathedral of Cartagena. In the afternoon, visit dungeons-turned-market Las Bóvedas, then see once seedy neighborhood turned charming Getsemani, a treasure trove of street art inspired by local legends. End the day with a sunset view from a white sandy beach in swanky barrio Bocagrande.