A Pearl In The Caribbean-walking tour in English
ID: GYG884895-1390758
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
In our English walking tour, we invite you to visit the most iconic places in the historic center of the city, taking a journey through culture and history appreciating its greatest treasures.
The first place we visit on the tour is known as Casa de la Aduana or Tayrona del Oro Museum, the museum allows us to observe different pieces of pre-Hispanic and modern indigenous art. In this wonderful place we will talk about who the Taironas were and why they became extinct. On the other hand, as its name indicates, we will be able to appreciate gold pieces.
The second place we visit on the tour is related to the independence of Colombia, its name is Plaza Bolivar, In every place and corner of Colombia there is some place related to the same name "Simon Bolivar", and here we explain a little of everything; pre-Hispanic history, history of independence, architecture, sculptures, etc. It almost feels like traveling back in time!
Continuing, we visit the San Francisco square which is a very old place in Santa Marta, here you can appreciate the daily life and the local economy or well known as "rebusque" in the popular Colombian slang. In this place they talk about the pirate attacks related to the catholic religion in the Caribbean.
After San Francisco square we head to the Cathedral square, this church is called the mother of all churches in Colombia, it is here where you will learn about the religious customs in Santa Marta and the spooky superstitions of the city. It's also the perfect place to appreciate the Arab, colonial and Renaissance influences - don't forget your camera!
If you are a big fan of gastronomy, in this place we make you some recommendations about the typical dishes of the city and the restaurants you should visit in case you want to try them, it is a mix between colors and gastronomy, very interesting.
After a delicious meal maybe you want to do a night activity, then you should go to "", here we talk about the nightlife of the city of Santa Marta, it is an ideal place to spend a night of romance or with friends, its name is not original "Parque de los Novios" and we will talk about it there.
And finally, the juice place is the perfect place to talk about the typical fruits found in the Colombian Caribbean coast. Here we will give some explanations as a "fruit class" and we will taste one, remember that part of traveling is to try weird things by yourself. At the end you will be able to buy a 100% natural juice if you wish.
Highlights
- Prehistoric Hispanic history at Tairona's Museum Of Gold
- Religious and superstitious tales at the Cathedral square
- Discover the Lover’s park, the place for nightlife in downtown
- Try exotic fruits while enjoying the breeze in the juice place
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This Walking tour is only available in English.
Please make sure that the phone number registered in the reservation works for sending all information related to the tour via WhatsApp.
The Tairona gold museum is located in the historic center, in front of the Simon Bolivar square facing the bay of Santa Marta, it is a white house with a Spanish colonial style. I will be wearing my tour guide accreditation, and a black backpack.
INCLUDED
- Free entrance to the Museum of Gold, local guide and fruit tasting
NOT INCLUDED
- Water, juice and any other not mentioned in the description.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.