Gabriel García Márquez, myths & legends private walking tour

Explore the colourful streets that inspired the legendary author Gabriel García Márquez (Gabo) on this one-of-a-kind tour. Experience a side of Cartagena you’ve never seen before!
Walk along the colourful streets that inspired the legendary author Gabriel García Márquez on this one-of-a-kind tour. Experience a side of Cartagena you’ve never seen before as our knowledgeable guides take you from museum to theatre to mausoleum, visiting homes where Gabo lived, specific locations referenced in his writing, and even the resting place of his ashes.

We will start our tour in the square with the monument to Cervantes Saavedra, where we will learn about different legends of the Colombian Caribbean, in addition, we will introduce anecdotes from one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, “Gabo”, as Gabriel García Márquez who is affectionately known.

We will continue to Palito de Caucho, where you can try a Cartagena delicacy. What will it be? We continue the tour to learn about the biography of the most important journalist and author in Colombia.

The moment Gabo decides to be a writer is discussed and about the book "La Hojarasca" or “Leaf Storm”. Some Cartagena legends are told too.

In Plaza Fernández de Madrid we will meet the inspiration location for "Love in the time of cholera" and the "General in his Labyrinth", popular books of Gabriel García Márquez.

Later, we are going to talk about the importance of the Hotel Santa Clara in Gabo's works, as well as other institutions that we find there, as well as legends and anecdotes of Gabriel García Marquez.

We will pass by the Museum of the "Colegio de la Presentación" and Calle del Estanco del Aguardiente where the anecdotes of Gabo's life will come to life.

We continue to Teatro Adolfo Mejía, where we will visit the place that is clearly referenced in Gabo's work. The historic location also houses great works by Enrique Grau (Gabo's friend) and Luis Vincens. There are few times in which the Theater and its activities are mentioned in "Love in the Time of Cholera" and "Diatribe of love against a seated man".

In Claustro La Merced we will be able to know the place where part of Gabo's ashes lie and a tribute is made to his life.

Later, we will pass by the University of Cartagena and Calle del Tablon, where is indicated a house as the most important of the contemporary poet that the city has had: Luis Carlos López, better known as "El tuerto López", alluding to strabismus of the right eye. Brother of Domingo López Escauriaza, founder of a famous newspaper El Universal, Gabo met Tuerto in that newsroom and although they did not have a close relationship, in the writer's memoirs it is evidenced that he was a character who had a powerful impact on him due to his particular way of seeing life.

We continue to Calle del Arzobispado, the right street to invoke the facts that twist the destiny of Sierva María of "De todos Los Angeles" and at the same time make love born in “Del Amor y Otros Demonios”.

In Calle Don Sancho we will see "El Mesón de Don Sancho", the restaurant that appears portrayed for humanity in Gabo's works "Love in the time of cholera".

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.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.