Explore Cartagena’s vibrant history with Alvarito. Discover colorful streets, charming balconies, and hidden gems on a captivating small group tour.
Explore Cartagena’s vibrant history with Alvarito. Discover colorful streets, charming balconies, and hidden gems on a captivating small group tour.
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Torre del Reloj - Meeting point, tour start at the Clock Tower
The tour commences here, where the accredited guide will provide a brief presentation and overview of all the destinations, starting with this location. -
Plaza De Los Coches - Square of the Cars
This is one of the iconic squares in the historic center, featuring the Portal of…
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Torre del Reloj - Meeting point, tour start at the Clock Tower
The tour commences here, where the accredited guide will provide a brief presentation and overview of all the destinations, starting with this location. -
Plaza De Los Coches - Square of the Cars
This is one of the iconic squares in the historic center, featuring the Portal of Sweets and the monument to Don Pedro de Heredia, the city’s founder. -
Plaza de la Aduana - Customs Square
This is the largest square in the city, home to the Mayor’s Office, the mansion where Cartagena’s founder lived, and a monument honoring Christopher Columbus, who discovered America. - Plaza de San Pedro Claver - Here, visitors will find the church of the same name. This notable square is bustling with commercial establishments, restaurants, jewelry stores, and craft vendors. The guide will highlight the avant-garde works that adorn the square.
- National Beauty Contest - Colombia - The guide will lead visitors to the Portal of the Queens, where photos of all the Colombian queens since 1934 are displayed on the ground.
- Plaza de Bolívar - Continuing the tour, visitors will reach Bolivar Park, an urban park and a wonderful resting spot with lush greenery. It is one of the city’s most iconic squares, reflecting magic, history, and culture, featuring the monument of Simon Bolivar and the statue of Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, located right in front of the Museum of the Inquisition.
- Plaza de Santo Domingo - Known for its lively and popular atmosphere, this square in the historic center is home to bars, restaurants, jewelry stores, and other shops. Visitors can admire the artwork “Gertrude” by the master Fernando Botero.
- Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandría - This vibrant and popular square in the historic center hosts bars, restaurants, jewelry stores, and other shops. Visitors can appreciate the artwork “Gertrude” by the master Fernando Botero.
- Plaza de la Proclamacion - Another architectural gem in the historic center, featuring the Governorate and the statue of Pope John Paul II.
- Carulla Express Street Roman - The tour continues along Roma Street, one of the busiest in the historic center, lined with colorful colonial houses known for their high balconies and beautiful facades.
- Parque del Centenario - Visitors will arrive at a French-style park with an obelisk. Here, they can enjoy observing the biodiversity of the fauna, including animals like the Titi monkey, the sloth bear, and numerous birds native to the Colombian Caribbean coast.
- Calle de la Sierpe - This street in the Gethsemane Quarter is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere, with flags from around the world hanging amidst graffiti and urban art, exuding magic, life, and charm. Visitors can take stunning photos with the murals and facades.
- Plaza de La Trinidad - The guide will lead visitors to the heart of the Gethsemane district, a lively and charming square. It is the epicenter of nightlife, where locals and tourists gather to enjoy aromatic and flavorful street food.
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Callejón Ancho - Wide Alley and Narrow Alley
Continuing the tour, visitors will explore one of the liveliest blocks in the Gethsemane neighborhood, observing the vibrant life of Cartagena’s native people, rich history, neighborhood life, and valuable architectural heritage. - Plaza del Pozo - At the conclusion of the walk, the guide will provide instructions and recommendations to fully complete the tour.

- Accredited professional guide
- Accredited professional guide
- Carbonated beverages
- Carbonated beverages
Greetings, travelers! The city is truly enchanting, and as soon as one steps through the gates of its walls, a magical realm unfolds. The vibrant houses painted in yellow, red, and blue, adorned with flowers and wooden balconies, create a picturesque scene. Its churches, squares, and hidden corners reveal their charm as you explore on foot. A writer…
Greetings, travelers! The city is truly enchanting, and as soon as one steps through the gates of its walls, a magical realm unfolds. The vibrant houses painted in yellow, red, and blue, adorned with flowers and wooden balconies, create a picturesque scene. Its churches, squares, and hidden corners reveal their charm as you explore on foot. A writer once said that cities are like books read with your feet, and Cartagena de Indias is certainly one of them. Travelers are sure to relish the magic of this city, as the experience of being here is both wonderful and unparalleled. Therefore, join in this incredible adventure and enjoy a delightful walk with your friend Alvarito.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.