GETSEMANI AND OLD TOWN
Delve deep into Cartagena’s history during an excursion lasting around three and a half hours. You’ll get to see the vibrant and arty Getsemani neighbourhood and the colourful, walled old town, before striking gold at the Museo del Oro Zenú.
Excursion details
Get to know the stories behind Cartagena’s history on this insightful three-and-a-half-hour excursion. You’ll explore the Colombian city’s multilayered past, both on a bus and by foot.
The first stop heads to the San Felipe fort for a photo stop before continuing to Getsemani, around 15 minutes away by bus. Centred on the Plaza de la Trinidad, this neighbourhood housed enslaved people during slavery, and also housed freed slaves after its abolition. Nowadays it’s become a trendy, bohemian hot spot, full of cafes, restaurants and street art, some of which marks the area’s history. Spend about 15 minutes walking around Getsemani, before taking part in a lesson on how to prepare coconut lemonade, lasting approximately 30 minutes, which includes time to enjoy your freshly made beverage afterwards.
A short transfer then brings you to the historic Walled City, a colourful area that boasts well-preserved colonial architecture. You’ll have about 15 minutes to stroll around Plaza de San Diego, watched over by a church, Iglesia de Santo Toribio.
Next, a short ride takes you to the centre of the Walled City, where you’ll spend about 30 minutes taking in sights such as the Parque de la Marina, Plaza de Santa Teresa and the Iglesia San Pedro Claver.
Then, spend the next 20 minutes or so marvelling at the treasures of the Museo del Oro Zenú (Zenú Gold Museum), including gold objects and pottery created by the indigenous Zenú people. Afterwards you’ll have approximately 40 minutes of free time to explore the area on your own before a transfer of around 25 minutes takes you back to the port.
Important Information: this tour may operate in reverse order. This tour includes a considerable amount of walking. Guests should consider their physical fitness before booking this tour
