City Walking Tour: Discover Santa Marta

The Pearl of America 

2 hours of history, sea and culture

Discover Santa Marta, the oldest city in Colombia and the second oldest in South America, on a walking tour of 2 hours accompanied by a local guide expert. This tour is designed to show you the most authentic part of the historic centre, its colonial architecture, its indigenous heritage, and caribbean, and the stories that have shaped this territory for more than 500 years.

 

What will we see?

During the tour we will visit the most emblematic places as:

• Museo del Oro Tairona – House of Customs.
• Simon Bolivar Park.
• Park of the bride and Groom.
• The waterfront of the bay.
• Other sectors of the historic center which are narrating architecture, the foundation, the pirates who attacked the city and the styles that coexist today.

 

Recommendation Tour: Comes with Time 

We recommend you to arrive 15 minutes before the Time of the meeting. This will allow the enjoyment of the tour, remember that next to you there will be more people like you with the desire to start to get to know Santa Marta.

 

Note: The order of the itinerary may be altered depending on weather conditions, social, and logistics.

Itinerary of the tour

Punto de Encuentro: Museo del Oro Tairona – Casa de la Aduana
Calle 14 # 2 – 27, local 02, Historic Centre of Santa Marta
Easy to locate, just in front of the park in the center.

 

During the tour we will visit 8 points essential the heart of the historic center of Santa Marta:

1. Museo del Oro Tairona – House of the Customs: The oldest building in the city. Here you will learn about the cultural heritage of the communities Tairona and the historical role of the old royal customs house.
2. Simon Bolivar Park: We will visit one of the parks most iconic and we will talk about the foundation of Santa Marta, the presence of the conquerors and the memory of the Liberator.
3. Quay from the Bay: You will walk in front of the sea while looking at the port, the international marina, the tourist boats and coastal lifestyle samarium.
4. Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta: The catholic church oldest in South america. Here you'll learn the history of Simon Bolivar and his passage through the city.
5. Alley of the Cinema and colonial architecture: We will explore streets full of colors, balconies, houses-style republican and anecdotes about pirates, traders and travelers of the Caribbean.
6. Park of the bride and Groom: A vibrant space full of dining, cafes and nightlife. Ideal for local recommendations.
7. Handicraft Sector and local culture: We will visit areas where you will find indian crafts, textiles, backpacks, and local products of the Sierra Nevada.
8. Hotel industry and historical streets: We will walk through streets full of history that connect the Santa Marta old with the modern.

 

Why choose this tour?

• Guide highly qualified with extensive experience.
• Perfect tour to get to know Santa Marta in a short time.
• Real stories, curious facts, anecdotes, and cultural context.
• Tour nearby, authentic, without overcrowding.

 

Tour details:

• Minimum requirement of participants: 2 person
• Age limit: 18 years | minors may participate provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. In case the minor is travelling without their parents, will be required to submit a written permission from the same, together with a copy of your identity documents.
• Price per person:  $60.000 COP.
• Initial deposit: $10.000 cop.
• Guide: En español.
• Duration: 2 Hours.
• Mode: Walking Tour – Group | semi-private.
• Horarios: 9:30 am a 11:30 am | 4:00 pm a 6:00 pm

 

Includes:

• Local professional guide
• Accompanying historical and cultural
• Practical information first-hand

Does not include:

• Meals or drinks
• Personal expenses
• Additional tips (voluntary)

 Recommendations

• And cool and comfortable clothing
• Shoes for walking on concrete streets
• Sunscreen and water
• Want to discover stories, culture and local life