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Free tour

⭐ The Most Complete Free Tour Cartagena: Old & Walled City with Wireless System

4.11
Acceptable(183)
Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
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Registered on 21 March 2019
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Welcome to the experiences of the expert team of Free Walking Tours in Colombia since 2013! To date we are more than 50 Guides Beyond leading Free Tours, we are professionals on careers different than tourism (those are great stories, don't miss them!) and from the best universities in the country, you will be walking with Anthropologists, Historians, Engineers, Designers, Political Scientists, Administrators, Designers or Economists, among others. Thanks to our love for traveling and exploring the world, we have found this passion for guiding in our country! Along each team of local guides and their expertise we develop authentic Walking Tours (14!) and also the most awarded in the country! 7 international recognitions, 5 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice and Top 3. We believe in the positive impact of our tourism that we offer through very complete cultural experiences on foot through our great historical centers of our beautiful cities of Bogotá, Cartagena, Cali and Medellín. Check out other travelers' comments! https://shorturl.at/dZGWz Join us and discover what Colombia and our people have for you! Beyond Colombia Team :) Authentic Guides Connecting Colombia
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Cartagena and the best introduction to the Old & Walled City of the Colombian Caribbean!

Get to know with us the city that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its magical places, with legends and the beauty within the ancient colonial stone wall.

Join our fun and educational tour so you can understand and learn about the origins of the so-called "crown jewel of the coast", the Caribbean repository of all the gold and other treasures that the conquistadors stole and kept from the continent.

On our walking tour:

- You will relive the battles and victories of the Europeans
- You will learn about the empowerment and influence of Afro cultures
- You will explore the narrow and colorful colonial streets
- You will see the contrast of the old and modern areas

We will also visit and talk about:

  • San Ignacio Bastion viewpoint
  • Plaza San Pedro Claver, sanctuary and monument
  • Spanish arrival and conquest
  • Plazas de los Coches and de la Aduana
  • The Palace of the Inquisition and its history of transformation
  • Entrance to the Clock Tower and core of the walled city
  • African slavery and the culture of San Basilio de Palenque
  • Plaza de Santo Domingo and Botero sculpture
  • And much more!


From its history, to its food and nightlife, to its beaches, Cartagena has it all!

Come with us and discover it with the help of our expert local guides!

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Every Saturday and Sunday we will add to this Walled City Tour the visit to the Getsemaní Neighborhood, we call it "the Great Historic Center of Cartagena" where we will visit both historical and cultural areas in 1 Tour! Reserve your spot at 9:55am or 3:55pm.

  • Meeting Point Directions:


- Meeting point from Monday to Friday: we will meet at the time indicated in your reservation in the Plaza de la Proclamación, next to the statue of the Pope. GMaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rMPrN82APbFackQE9

- Meeting point on Saturdays and Sundays: we will meet at the time indicated in your reservation in the Plaza de la Santo Domingo, next to the Botero statue "Gertrudis". GMaps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nNMknv9DbtUjmNY79

*Please arrive 5 minutes early, as we will move 2 blocks to the 2nd meeting point and departure point for the tour with your guide!


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Enjoy a more immersive walking tour with our wireless audio system! You’ll never miss a word from your guide, even from a distance. Stay fully engaged while enjoying the freedom to explore, take stunning photos, and soak in the city's atmosphere - all without struggling to hear over traffic or crowds. 


Our Walking Tour is designed for comfort and convenience, our system ensures a more personalized and enriching experience allowing you to focus on the beauty of your surroundings while effortlessly following the tour. Our audio system is a “clip on” headphone: comfortable, practical and a clean option. 


A smarter way to explore Beyond, stay connected to the stories, history, and magic of the city while enjoying total freedom. Book now and discover the difference! 



We are authentic guides connecting Colombia since 2013, 12 years sharing passion at every step!

#GOBEYOND


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Calle del Arzobispado, Cra. 5 #34-14, El Centro, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Meeting points instructions: From Monday to Friday: - You can meet us at the indicated time in the Plaza de la Proclamación, next to the Pope sculpture. Find us at the meeting point, click the following link: https://shorturl.at/krLS1 From Saturday to Sunday: - You can meet us at the indicated time in the Plaza de Santo Domingo, next to the Botero sculpture "Gertrudis". Find us at the meeting point, click the following link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VkQDkrgP9rS3siG58
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Outside visit
Ridge of the Martyrs
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Outside visit
Clock Tower Monument
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Outside visit
Square of the Cars
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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4.33
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4.13
Communication
4.23
Quality
4.15
Route
4.16

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
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