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PRIVATE CITYTOUR: A Journey Through Time and Color Prepare for an adventure like no other in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia! Our PRIVATE city tour is a vibrant tapestry of history and culture. Our odyssey commences with a visit to the legendary San Felipe's fortress, a bastion of the past. As you explore its intricate tunnels and mighty ramparts, you'll be transported to an era of daring conquests. But that's just the beginning! After unearthing the secrets of San Felipe, we'll lead you to Getsemaní, Cartagena's most colorful neighborhood. Here, the streets burst with life, adorned in dazzling street art and echoing with local rhythms. As we wander through these vibrant lanes, you'll immerse yourself in Cartagena's authentic soul. As part of this unforgettable experience, you’ll visit the Emerald Museum, where you’ll dive into the fascinating history of Colombian emeralds—one of the country’s most renowned exports. Entrance fees to the monuments are not included.

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.

Learn to prepare some of the emblematic dishes of Cartagena cuisine in a hands-on class. Under the expert guidance of local chefs, you will learn to prepare iconic dishes from the Caribbean region, such as canasta de plantain rellena, arroz de coco, pescado, and enyucado. At the end, you will enjoy a full meal that reflects the richness and diversity of Cartagena gastronomy. You will live a unique culinary experience that combines tradition, flavor, secrets, and cooking techniques in the heart of this beautiful city.

Learn to prepare some of the emblematic dishes of Cartagena cuisine in a hands-on class. Under the expert guidance of local chefs, you will learn to prepare iconic dishes from the Caribbean region, such as canasta de plantain rellena, arroz de coco, pescado, and enyucado. At the end, you will enjoy a full meal that reflects the richness and diversity of Cartagena gastronomy. You will live a unique culinary experience that combines tradition, flavor, secrets, and cooking techniques in the heart of this beautiful city.

Get to know the authenticity and cultural richness of Palenque, the first free town in America. Enjoy an unforgettable trip to explore its music, traditional medicine, ancestral rituals and the fascinating Palenque language, continue a tour of the most important places in Palenque, where you will meet emblematic personalities of the population, a space for traditional medicine, the house museum. , monument to Benkos Biohó, boxing gym and image of Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambelé” among other places. Also enjoy a delicious typical lunch and a Palenque-type cocktail, the Neque.

Designed for those seeking adventure, movement and discovery, this mountain biking experience takes you beyond the city into the authentic island landscapes of Tierra Bomba, just 15 minutes from Cartagena. This journey blends sport, history, culture and nature into one dynamic island experience. The ride combines adrenaline and exploration as we navigate rustic trails, natural vegetation, varying elevations and secluded beaches. After approximately two hours of riding, we reach Fuerte de San Ángel, where a local guide welcomes us with fresh coconut water and shares stories about this place and Cartagena’s early history. We continue toward Bocachica to visit the impressive Fuerte de San Fernando, a key landmark in the city’s colonial defence system and a setting tied to pirate lore and maritime conquest. The experience concludes with a seaside lunch prepared by local chefs specialising in balanced, nourishing cuisine, a moment to relax before returning by boat to Cartagena.

Travelers should book this tour because it is a wonderful experience in which they will have the opportunity to learn about African customs that are still preserved in the first free town in America "San Baslio de Palenque" and will also be accompanied by a professional tour guide and a native guide from Palenque who will be in charge of teaching them the town, the language, medical practices, dance, music and oral tradition"

Come and enjoy an unforgettable private experience accompanied by one of our best tour guides who will show you the most important points of Cartagena such as Fort San Felipe, La Candelaria Monastery located at the highest point of Cartagena, the walled city where you can appreciate the charming colonial-style buildings, some of them with beautiful balconies decorated with tropical flowers, squares, churches followed by a visit to a typical restaurant where you will taste a delicious corvina ceviche. Prepared by a local cook, you will discover why our gastronomy is considered exotic and unique.

Enjoy an unforgettable cultural experience with our convenient transfer from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in America. Travel in modern air-conditioned vehicles with seat belts, and enjoy a tour of only 45 minutes full of scenery and anticipation. We pick you up where you are in Cartagena and drop you off again at the same point at the end of the tour, so you only worry about enjoying yourself. Don’t miss this opportunity to know the living birthplace of Afro-Colombian culture!

Skip the large walking tours and move at your own pace in Cartagena thanks to this self-guided audio tour of the walled city, ideal for first-time visitors with limited time in the region. Listen to stories you wouldn’t otherwise hear as you’re guided between top Cartagena sites with ease. Plus, offline access maps mean you needn’t worry about getting lost.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Colombian music during a group drumming circle in Cartagena. This interactive shore excursion offers a fun and engaging way to connect with the local culture and embrace the spirit of the Caribbean. No previous drumming experience is necessary, and this high-energy experience is perfect for travelers of all ages. As you play your traditional drum, enjoy live dance performances.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through time with this immersive self-guided audio tour, where you will explore the rich history and dramatic stories of San Felipe Castle. The tour does not include an entry ticket to the castle !! Relive the epic battles that shaped Cartagena's past and step into the shoes of the brave soldiers who stood strong against Admiral Vernon's relentless attacks. With 3D sound effects and engaging storytelling, this audio experience will transport you back to the 18th century, letting you witness the strategic maneuvers, heroic defenses, and historical triumphs of Cartagena like never before. Feel the excitement as you uncover the hidden stories of the fortress, its architecture, and the unforgettable moments of bravery that helped protect this vibrant city from invasion. Perfect for history enthusiasts and casual visitors alike, this self-guided audio tour offers a unique perspective on one of Cartagena's most iconic landmarks.

Enjoy the blue sea and white sand of this island, you will find a paradise and disconnect from everything. On the Island of Barú Playa Blanca and Islas del Rosario you will find a typical Caribbean beach, super white sand, crystal clear water, palm trees, cocktails, seafood, we will arrive at the Rosario Islands where you can do some of the two activities: Aquarium or Snorkel and a sea bath on a quiet beach.

San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town in America, offers an immersion in culture, music and dance, where descendants of slaves keep their traditions and language alive. This unique tour takes you to explore Palenque and also enjoy the healing properties of the medicinal mud volcano. Enjoy an enriching experience that combines history and wellness in one day, ideal for those seeking an authentic connection with Colombian culture. - Visit to San Basilio de Palenque, a town full of history and culture - Explore the medicinal mud volcano known for its healing benefits - Ideal for those interested in ancestral traditions and cultural experiences - A day full of adventures at an affordable price

Experience a memorable experience in the city of Cartagena de Indias in which you will learn fascinating stories, visit squares, churches, streets and iconic monuments. Join us on this historical tour and don’t forget your camera to capture the best memories.

Enjoy a spectacular complete party on a sports boat with the best nightlife in Cartagena on a 2-hour tour on board through the bay of the city of Cartagena, you can enjoy this experience with other national and foreign tourists, painting the night of bright colors. colors, open bar with national liquor and music on board depending on the occasion. You will be accompanied by an entertainer, you can enjoy this activity with your partner, friends and family. Come and enjoy this fun activity on a devourer boat!

Dive into the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Colombian music with a private experience in La Boquilla, a lively fisher village outside Cartagena. A local guide introduces you to the community and its rich cultural heritage. Learn the historical significance of drums as tools for communication and resistance, and participate in a lively jam session while supporting local youth through music education.

Discover the best of Cartagena on a private half-day tour. With a personal guide at your side, you'll explore the city's treasures, from the Castle San Felipe de Barajas with its treasure tunnels to the vibrant Walled City, brimming with colorful colonial structures. Conclude the sightseeing adventure in Getsamani, a trendy neighborhood where locals come to hang out at the Plaza de la Santisima Trinidad.

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

* Between Bagpipes, Woven Drums and Traditions * * Let's live San Jacinto * With his masterful technique for weaving he earned the name of * The Land of the Big Hammock *. This town of African and indigenous roots is located in the center of the department of Bolivar exactly 120 km from Cartagena. It is a cradle of minstrels like Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, deserving of a Grammy prize that attests to the cultural wealth of this town. * Historical-cultural tour * It includes:  Round trip transportation from Cartagena ☕ typical breakfast ‍‍ Bilingual guide entering the community museum of San Jacinto. Tissue workshops hammocks (Live Museum) workshop on instruments such as drums and bagpipes. Musical show Typical lunch runner park pipers park Duration: 5 hours Value per person: * $ 350,000 * Daily departures with minimum 4 pax Hours 5.30 am to 5:00 pm

This phenomenal package brings the best of Colombia so you can admire in a bit over a week, with all accommodation included as well as day tours in every city. From arrival to departure, enjoy the best sceneries Colombia has to offer and interact with locals from every region: Breakfast x 11 Lunch x 1 • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast (double bed, mini bar, AC) Hotel... • Full day Cartagena City Tour • Full day Rosario Islands and Baru Tour • 4 nights accommodation (double king size bed, mini bar, AC) Hotel Dorado... • Full day Medellin City Tour • Full day Guatape tour (entrance to Peñol rock included) • Full day coffee tour (lunch included) • 2 nights accommodation with breakfast (double twin bed, mini bar) Hotel... • Full day Bogota City Tour • Full day Zipaquira salt cathedral and Villa de Leyva • Round private airport transportation in every city

Travelers must book this tour because we will make them delve into the history in each place that we will arrive, they will have a very personal encounter with the culture, architecture, customs of the before and now that the natives of the city keep, in addition to the history You will find wonderful places that makes our city unique.

Our tour starts in classic vehicles that stand out for being iconic in the automotive industry transporting stories, passing through the walled city and old Gethsemane neighborhood built with colonial infrastructure and various colors of its streets, we started in the Baluarte Santo Domingo where the renowned restaurant Café del Mar was located for many years and is now the favorite place of visitors to see the beautiful sunset Cartagenero, or we can start in the hotels where passengers are located. During the tour you will enjoy the panoramic view of the main emblematic sites of the Historic Center and Gethsemane and finish at the starting point, or where the passenger decides it well either within the neighborhood Gethsemane or Historic Center - 24 hour activity schedule - Without guide - the driver will be your guide in Spanish. We can also offer a guided tour on a talking USB in English during the tour with options of 1 hour and 2 hours.

Cartagena is full to the brim with color and culture, so you’ll want to make the most of every minute in the UNESCO-listed city. This private and personalized walking tour lets you explore at your own pace according to an itinerary tailored through an online Personalization Form, so you don’t have to follow a standardized sightseeing schedule. Choose to focus on street food, sunset spots, or evening outdoor art—it’s up to you.