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Discover Cartagena's history on a guided tour that will cover enslavement, pirates, battles, & independence while seamlessly integrating Caribbean food for an immersive cultural & culinary experience.

Highlights

• Savor the flavors of Cartagena with tastings of some traditional foods
• Learn about the city's history, from colonial times to independence
• Explore the vibrant Getsemaní neighborhood and its graffiti art
• Enjoy a coffee tasting with aromatic canela (cinnamon) at a local cafe
• Discover the chocolate creation process and enjoy a rum tasting

Description

Avoid overpaying with the only city tour in Cartagena that delivers a complete historical and food tour experience at unbeatable price. Discover the authentic soul of Cartagena on this immersive, shared tour that seamlessly blends the city's dramatic history with its vibrant Caribbean food and literary culture. Learn about enslavement, pirates, battles, and independence while exploring the city's secrets, customs, and popular legends—including the magical realism of Gabriel García Márquez and his ties to the region. - The adventure begins with colonial history at the iconic Clock Tower, where you will be welcomed with a complimentary drink made with native Colombian fruits. - We immediately immerse ourselves in local flavor at the famous Portal de Los Dulces, where you can buy sweet snacks and treats native to the region. - Next, we cover the grand Plaza de la Aduana, discussing the Municipal Hall and other key historic buildings that define the miscegenation of the Caribbean coast. Depending on the season, you may also encounter local food and souvenir markets here. - We then cover the areas around the Museum of Cartagena de Indias and the Naval Caribbean Museum. Here, we discuss the intense eras of indigenous life, pirates, major naval battles, and the fight for independence. Note that we provide previews of the museums, but do not enter; you may continue your exploration inside the museums after the tour concludes. - We then turn our attention to religious sites like the Santuario de San Pedro and the iconic Santa Catalina Cathedral. - Next, we move to a local rooftop where you will savor the traditional empanada with aji sauce. - You will then indulge in an ice cream tasting featuring more Colombian fruits with a water or milk base. - Before continuing, we stop at a unique local cafe for a traditional coffee tasting accompanied by canela (cinnamon). - The tour moves to the vibrant cultural heart of the city: Getsemaní. We explore one of its most important and colorful cultural corridors, admiring the famous graffiti art and unique architecture. - The experience culminates at a specialty rum distillery, where you will enjoy a final chocolate tasting accompanied by a local rum shot. NOTE: The tour may last anywhere from 2.5 - 3 hours, so bring water to stay hydrated!

Includes

Welcome drink of native Colombian fruits Samples at Portal de Los Dulces (at street vendor's discretion) Discussion of key historic buildings Discussion near Naval and History museums Local savory snack (empanada with ají sauce) Visit to major chapels and churches Ice cream tasting featuring exotic Colombian fruits Traditional coffee tasting with aromatic canela Exploration of graffiti art and unique architecture in Getsemaní Chocolate tasting paired with a local rum shot

Important Information

• By proceeding, you agree to our Terms and Conditions (found at checkout). You acknowledge that you are responsible for securing your own travel insurance and fully release the company from any liability regarding accidents or personal injury. Guests are solely responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the event. Additionally, participants assume full responsibility for their alcohol consumption, situational awareness, and personal conduct, accepting complete financial liability for any damages, fines, or costs resulting from negligence or misconduct. The company and its guides assume no liability for the actions or behavior of other tour participants, third parties, or any external incidents occurring before, during, or after the experience.

Easy cancellation

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