Explore Cartagena’s vibrant history on a Chiva bus tour. Visit iconic landmarks, capture stunning photos, and immerse in the city’s rich culture.
- Cartagena - We will pick up travelers and meet them, then we will travel to our first attraction.
- Bahía de Cartagena - After picking up at the meeting point we went to Bocagrande to finish picking up the passengers, from there we went to Bocagrande Bay, located in Laguito, which was discovered by the first European navigators around the year 1500, It was originally given the name Calamar Bay. This historic Colombian bay is separated from the Caribbean Sea by Tierra Bomba Island and you can take photographs.
- Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos - After the tour of Bocagrande Bay, we continue the tour to the old shoes where you can take photos. Here you will learn a little about the monuments of our city, which are the old shoes, located near the Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, we find two enormous boots made of bronze, an original monument that is placed in honor of a poet from Cartagena, Luis Carlos López, author of a famous composition.
- Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas - We continue the tour to the San Felipe fort also called “Castle” of San Felipe de Barajas, it is located on a hill called San Lázaro. The activity does not include the entrance to the castle, which will be panoramic.
- Letras de Cartagena - After the tour of Castillo de Felipe we went to the letters of Cartagena, this site is located on the beaches of Marbella, a large and colorful sign where you can take photos.
- Centro Historico - We finish the tour in the streets of the historic center where we will take a walk accompanied by a certified guide.
- Torre del Reloj - After the tour is finished, we return to the meeting point, which is the clock tower and pick-up point.
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- Certified guide
- Tour in traditional Chiva
- Walking tour of the old town
- Main parks
- Monument to old shoes
- Cartagena letters
- Bay
- Entrance to San Felipe Castle 14 USD (subject to change)
Begin the tour in Bocagrande and board the vibrantly colored Chiva bus at a centrally located meeting point. Start early with a morning tour or sleep in with an afternoon tour. Experience the modern and tourist area. See one of the most beautiful natural bays and a lush linear park. We will pass by the iconic India Catalina, a statue representing an important indigenous woman and take photos at the Zapatos Viejos (a large shoe statue). Arrive at Castillo de San Felipe, where you can panoramic and simply take some photographs of its magnificent Spanish colonial features. Head to the walled city where the walking tour begins. Follow your guide through the historic center and visit Las Bobedas (armoury) and see the Clock Tower. Return to your pickup point with unforgettable memories of this colorful city.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.