In a nutshell

We will immerse ourselves in the historic Getsemaní district, walk along its picturesque streets brimming with eccentric people and music around every corner, and we will feel like we are in another world.

Main stops

Getsemaní district
Guided walking tour
Picturesque scenes, streets and murals
Lookout over Cartagena
Break with a refreshing drink
Shopping at Las Bóvedas
Stroll through the old city

The programme

We will leave the port and, after a short coach ride, we will reach the Getsemaní district, a picturesque area of the city far from the classic tourist trails, where we can immerse ourselves in the most authentic side of Cartagena.
We will embark on a pleasant guided walking tour of the streets in this popular district, which was once inhabited by slaves and lies on an island that was originally separate from the rest of the city. Today, it can be easily reached thanks to an embankment that still allows us to see the separation.
We will walk past the humble, colourful houses, soaking up the enchanting atmosphere of a district that has stayed true to itself; where little shops sell items at knock-down prices, the streets come alive with fruit sellers, neighbours meet for a beer or chat in the shade of the porticoes and children play undisturbed.
Amidst Colonial architecture and historic buildings, there are countless murals that will catch our eyes, painted by local artists that have unleashed their imaginations to embellish even the most decadent walls.
Then we will reach a privileged observation point where we can admire the wonderful panorama of the city's three iconic monuments: the Convento de La Popa, the convent that lies at the highest point in Cartagena; San Felipe castle with its majestic size; and the fort of San Sebastian del Pastelillo in the Manga district.
Our guide will reveal countless fascinating facts about these historic sites and we can also enjoy a break with a refreshing drink.
Then we will head to Las Bóvedas, a series of underground vaults built between 1792 and 1796, which today house a string of artisan shops. We will walk through the vaults and archways in this charming historical site and stop briefly to do some shopping, browsing the countless objects.
Our tour will end with a stroll through the Walled City. Following the colossal walls that enclose the cobbled streets and beautiful squares adorned with green, we will discover why Cartagena was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Good to know

0