The Stronghold : Walled City & Getsemani
Joined 2022
This tour will reveal the secrets of the Old Cartagena & Getsemani have to say. The explorers will find the history of the foundation of the city, slavery period, pirate attacks and the magical sensation of wonder and amazement thanks to it's beautiful arquitecture that combines two kind of styles. Also you will visit the coolest place in Colombia to live.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
San Pedro Claver
- San Pedro Claver Square where you will someone holding a purple umbrella.
Colonial Arquitecture
You will see some importan elements of a Colonial house composition.
Bolivar Plaza
Every city in Colombia has the same plaza. Discover why!
Inquisition Palace
You will get to know some inquisition stories.
Santo Domingo Square
Meet the most controversial women of the city.
Main Church
The main church of Cartagena was built in 1575 and it took 200 years to be completed.
The Sweet Portal
You will get taste the delicacies of Cartagena
Aduana Square
Backing in the time this place was considerd the most important slavery of Latin America.
Getsemani
The coolest place in Colombia to live.
Ending Point
Getsemani
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Inclusions & Exclusions
1. Map
2. Sweet tasting
1.Transportation
2.Tips
3.Museum entrances
Tour Important Information
Recomendations:
You must be...
1. Stay hydrated
2. Wear sunblock - hat
3. Comfortable shoes
4. Rain Coat or umbrella according to Forecast.
No Sundays
Important message from the supplier
My availability depends on my personal duties sometimes.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Keyla M.
I am a certicated tour guide. I used yo be a spanish teacher but I Discover my passion guiding around Cartagena de Indias, the City that I LOVE. I was born in Magangué but I belong to Cartagena.
Reviews
Thomas M.
City Tour: A charming approach to Cartagena de Indias
“Decent tour, but Keyla was not our guide”
We had multiple pre-tour emails starting with making a reservation with Keyla in April (8 months ahead of a port day) and expected to meet her at the cruise dock holding an umbrella and a sign with our name on it. We waited for at least 10 minutes and didn't see her. We were able to contact her via a phone number and she advised us to look for the purple umbrella (which we had seen as soon as we arrived but it was being held by a man and he didn't have a sign with our name). The gentleman with the umbrella turned out to be our guide, Nelson. He and our driver were a good team, but NOT what we expected when we booked this tour. We were not advised of a change in personnel by Keyla and no explanation was given when we finally got her on the phone at the port. Our tour included the fort, the naval museum, and the gold museum. We were also taken to a local shop (which happened to be run by a friend of our guide) to hear a presentation on the mining of Colombian emeralds followed by obligatory browsing of the jewelry on display available for purchase. We have used GoWithGuide for 3 tours in the past with no issues. Our interests are history and science not gem shopping and we expect our guide to be the person we have had multiple communications with. Overall, this City Tour got off on the wrong foot and ended on the wrong foot. Still, Cartagena is an interesting location and we wouldn't rule out a return in the future for a more in-depth stay.
$30/ per person
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