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Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Rise of the Wall City Part I

Cartagena, Colombia
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Dive deep into the history of Cartagena's Walled City with Part I of an offline audio tour. Downloaded straight onto your smartphone, this self-guided experience is perfect for independent travelers who like to sightsee at their own pace. Through immersive audio commentary, you’ll travel hundreds of years into the past to the days of colonial Colombia. Highlights include la Serrezuela, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bovedas, and Our Lady of Mercy Church.
  • Begin the tour when it’s convenient for you
  • Enjoy an alternative sightseeing experience
  • Explore the Walled City at your own pace
  • Use offline maps for further exploration

What's Included

  • All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Cartagena
  • Snacks
  • Smartphone and headsets
  • Admission Ticket

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Baluarte de San Pedro Martir
    a 37-44, Cra. 11 #37-2, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

    Self-guided audio tours that let you immerse yourself in the stories of the places you visit, at your own pace, on your own terms. This is an audio tour experience. No tour guide will meet you, and No admission tickets are sold. You will start this tour in the Bastion of San pedro Martir

End point

  • Espigón de la Tenaza
    Cra. 2 #39181 #39- a, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

    go to to Espigon de la Tenaza

Operating hours

  • 03/02/2020 - 05/11/2027

    Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Itinerary

Baluarte de San Pedro Martir (Pass By)

La Serrezuela (Pass By)

Baluartes de Santa Catalina y San Lucas (Pass By)

Espigon de las Tenazas (Pass By)

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas (Pass By)

Las Bovedas (Pass By)

La Ermita del Cabrero - Iglesia Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0
based on 3 reviews
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Good tour

Eric_M, Dec 2025
Effective and entertaining. Took us a bit to get oriented to the start spot, but that’s on us. The voice actor and narration were entertaining and informative

From $10.72

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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