
Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz
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Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz is a 1-hour experience in Cartagena, Colombia, from $7 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $7 per person
Discover Cartagena's walled city at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour that runs straight from your smartphone. No app to download, no group, no fixed departure time. Nine stops carry you from the colourful s
What you get
- Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
- Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
About this experience
Discover Cartagena's walled city at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour that runs straight from your smartphone. No app to download, no group, no fixed departure time. Nine stops carry you from the colourful streets of Getsemani, through the Torre del Reloj gateway and Plaza de los Coches, past the Santuario de San Pedro Claver and the Palacio de la Inquisicion, on to Plaza de Santo Domingo, the ramparts of Las Murallas and the vaults of Las Boveda. At each stop a short audio story plays while you stand in front of the place it describes, and a quiz turns the history into something you take part in. The route covers roughly 2 km and takes about an hour, but the pace is yours: pause for a coffee, linger on the walls at sunset, pick it back up whenever you like. - Self-guided on your own phone, no app needed - Audio narration and a quiz at every landmark - Available in 7 languages - Start any day, at any hour
What's included
Included
- Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
- Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
Not included
- A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
- Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
What you'll see and do
Getsemani Neighborhood
Your starting point. Getsemani is the walled city's colourful outer quarter, full of low colonial houses, street art and small plazas. An audio story introduces the neighbourhood and the tour ahead, followed by a short quiz.
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Torre del Reloj
The yellow clock tower that forms the main gate into the walled city. The audio explains how the gate worked and what stood on either side of it, followed by a quiz before you walk through.
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Plaza De Los Coches
The arcaded square just inside the clock-tower gate, and the city's historic entrance point. The audio covers both what the square is today and its use as Cartagena's slave market during the colonial period.
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Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver
The stone church and former Jesuit monastery where Pedro Claver, who spent his life ministering to enslaved Africans arriving in Cartagena, lived and is buried. Audio story and quiz from the square outside.
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Palacio de La Inquisicion
The baroque palace on Plaza de Bolivar that housed the tribunal of the Holy Office in Cartagena. The audio explains what the building was used for and what it holds today as a museum, followed by a quiz.
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Catedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria
Cartagena's cathedral on Plaza de Bolivar, with its squat fortified tower and coral-stone walls. The audio covers how long it took to build and what happened to it along the way, followed by a quiz.
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The busy square beside Cartagena's oldest church, where Fernando Botero's reclining bronze "Gertrudis" sits among the cafe tables. Audio story and quiz from the square.
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Walled City of Cartagena
Las Murallas, the ring of stone walls and bastions that took generations to finish and were built to keep raiders out. Walk a stretch of the ramparts with the audio playing, then take the quiz.
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Las Bovedas
The final stop: a row of vaulted chambers built into the northern ramparts as military storerooms, later used as cells and today occupied by craft shops. A closing audio chapter and quiz end the tour here.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cartagena
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemani. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends near Las Bovedas. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, cmn, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ciceru
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Ciceru, who run 109 experiences we rank across 97 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 56.1.
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Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cartagena.
How much does Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz cost?
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Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cartagena usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cartagena is not rushed.
Is Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cartagena, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cartagena can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cartagena and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Cartagena Self Guided Walking Tour Walled City Audio and Quiz start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cartagena within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cartagena?
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On Outty we rank every Cartagena experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City, Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena, Cartagena Cooking Class with Local Chef (Small Group Experience). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cartagena?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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