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Best Historical Tours In Cartagena

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The 10 most popular historical tours in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Historical Tours In Cartagena

Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena

Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena - Entering Historic Cartagena: Walls, Myths, and García Márquez

San Basilio de Palenque History Tour

San Basilio de Palenque History Tour - Getting there from Cartagena without losing the day

3.San Basilio de Palenque History Tour

5.0

A private-feeling tour to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena with native guides, music, drums, language, and a standout lunch.

“Sophia was excellent! She gave us an authentic insight into her culture starting with an impressive historical overview. I have had many guides throughout the world and she was one of the top professionals I have encountered.”

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Cartagena: Cultural tour Bazurto Market Adventure

Cartagena: Cultural tour Bazurto Market Adventure - Metal Workshop Stop and Craft Demonstrations That Feel Like a Lesson

4.Cartagena: Cultural tour Bazurto Market Adventure

5.0

A private Bazurto Market cultural tour in Cartagena with music, poster art, herbal tastings, and optional lunch at Cecilia’s.

“Rodrigo was a great tour guide. Brought me to a lot of great stops in Bazurto, would definitely recommend. He knew a lot about the market and the surrounding area. Would take another tour with him as my guide. 5 stars.”

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Historic and Movie Bike or Walking Tour

Historic and Movie Bike or Walking Tour - Stop 1: Rolling the Bay of Cartagena’s Pirate Era

5.Historic and Movie Bike or Walking Tour

5.0

Cartagena historic and movie bike tour for small groups of 10: pirate-bay sights, Santo Domingo monastery, Getsemaní film spots, coffee and juice.

“The Best tour in Cartahena. Geraldo grew up here. His dad waa a great influence on the arts and movie industries. The stories are amazing inv and perfectly blend with the tour. Hands down a highlight”

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Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy

Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy - Benkos Bioho monument: the founding hero and resistance story

6.Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy

5.0

Visit San Basilio de Palenque with native guides to learn history, music, language, traditional medicine, murals, boxing, and a home-style lunch.

“The trip was very informative and gave an in depth look into the Palenque community. It was great to see how the community was able to retain a lot of the African culture that one will see in the main land of Africa today. It provided a look at the similarities that the African Americans…”

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Mangroves, cultural fishing, black heritage town and lunch

Mangroves, cultural fishing, black heritage town and lunch - Gliding through mangrove tunnels: wildlife spotting with a calm, swampy feel

Cartagena Instagrammable History

Cartagena Instagrammable History - Parque de San Diego: start with shot goals

8.Cartagena Instagrammable History

4.5

3-hour Cartagena photo walk with a local guide, San Pedro Claver history, secret angles, Getsemaní murals, plus a refreshing drink.

“Carlos was an amazing tour guide who took me to a lot of spots to take some great pictures. He also explained the history and background of the sites and the art as we passed by.”

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Historical Tour of Cartagena

Historical Tour of Cartagena - Price and value: $45 buys a guide, not just a stroll

9.Historical Tour of Cartagena

5.0

Cartagena historic center and Getsemaní in 2.5 hours, 14 stops with an accredited guide, $45 per person.

“This was a great tour. Alvarito is a great guide. His English is good and his knowledge of the history and things to see was great. We saw many interesting and historic places. I highly recommend this guide and tour.”

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Freetour Cartagena and Gethsemane, Caribbean Heritage and Tradition

Freetour Cartagena and Gethsemane, Caribbean Heritage and Tradition - Plaza de los Coches and Plaza de la Aduana: power in the open air

10.Freetour Cartagena and Gethsemane, Caribbean Heritage and Tradition

5.0

A low-cost walking route through Cartagena’s plazas and forts, ending in Getsemaní. Follow the stories of faith, commerce, and resistance.

“I am not sure if the previous reviews are real, but if they are, it means the tours were not in English. I bought this tour because it is advertised as a tour with an English speaking guide. Nancy speaks very little English, not even enough to properly explain very basic things. When she communicated…”

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