Cartagena Walled City | Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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- A walk through Cartagena's walled city, from Getsemaní across the old drawbridge line to the sea wall.
- Plaza de la Trinidad, the Puerta del Reloj, San Pedro Claver, the Inquisition palace, Botero's Gertrudis.
- The artisans who built these walls lived outside them, and in 1811 they came in and forced independence.
- 10 stops over 2.1 km, about 90 minutes at your own pace. English and Spanish audio, no group, yours to replay.
- Self-guided audio tour, narrated stops
- Audio guide in English and Spanish
- 10 stops, 2.1 km, 1.5 hours
- Stops at Plaza de la Trinidad, Puerta del Reloj, Baluarte Santo Domingo
- Walking directions between all tour stops
- Interactive GPS map, live position, route
- Phone browser access, no app needed
- Lifetime access to repeat the tour with flexible start time, self-paced, no group
- Live guide
- Entry or admission fees. Going inside is optional and paid on site.
- Smartphone and earphones
- Mobile data, or the tour downloaded in advance, for the audio.
- Food and drinks
- Transport
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Cartagena built a wall to keep the world out. The people who built it lived outside it.
After Francis Drake took the city in 1586 the crown began fortifying in stone, and it kept going for generations. The artisans who cut and carried that stone lived in Getsemaní, outside the gate, across a drawbridge. In November 1811 those same men came in through the Puerta del Reloj and forced the governing junta to declare absolute independence.
Ten stops: Plaza de la Trinidad, Calle Larga, the old quay, the Puerta del Reloj and the Plaza de los Coches, the Aduana, San Pedro Claver, the Palacio de la Inquisición, the Plaza de la Proclamación, the Plaza de Santo Domingo, and the Baluarte de Santo Domingo, where the city first built in stone.
Self-guided, so the walk is yours. 10 stops, 2.1 km, about 90 minutes at an easy pace, narrated in English and Spanish with a live GPS map. No group, no guide, no set arrival time.
What to bring
- Ticket code: Enter your ticket code on the Roamer redemption page from your confirmation before you set off.
- Smartphone and earphones: Bring your own charged smartphone and earphones to listen to the audio tour.
- Mobile data or download: Ensure you have mobile data or download the tour in advance for seamless audio playback.
- Water: Carry water and start the walk with a full bottle, as shade is limited at the bastion.
Additional information
- Best time to walk: Start early morning or in the last two hours before sunset to avoid the midday heat and humidity.
- Sunset tip: Begin in late afternoon if you want to reach the bastion at the end in time for sunset views.
- Museum hours stop 7: Museo Historico de Cartagena opens Mon to Sat 09:00 to 18:00, Sun and holidays 10:00 to 16:00.
- San Pedro Claver hours stop 6: Santuario y Museo de San Pedro Claver opens Mon to Fri 09:00 to 16:30, Sat, Sun and holidays 10:00 to 16:00.
- Extra time for visits: Going inside stops 6 and 7 is recommended and adds about 1.5 hours to your total walk.
- Route layout: The walk begins in Getsemani and ends on the sea wall, about 1.3 km apart, so plan your return route.
- City context: Remember this is a working city, so keep your phone in your hand rather than in a back pocket in busy squares.
- Street vendors: Expect frequent offers of goods and services; a clear no thank you is normal and politely received.
- Wall safety: The top of the wall has uneven stone and few railings, so watch your footing and take care with children, especially after dark.
- Rainy season tip: Afternoon rain can arrive quickly and make paving slippery; use the arcades at stops 4 and 5 for nearby cover.
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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