History art and architecture in the Walled City

History art and architecture in the Walled City

Explore this walled colonial city and its unique architectural treasures, a stone relic on the shores of the Caribbean built from XV Century with magnificent fortifications, walls, castles and bastions which have been linked to characters like Morgan, Drake, Vernon, Pointis, Hawkins and Leclerq.

Along the walk, enjoy some snacks and drinks while you learn from your guide about the impressive history behind these walls highlighted by lofty watch towers and secret gates leading down to dark labyrinths, tunnels and fortresses that took more than 100 years of engineering, design and hard work and which has been preserved till nowadays. Also, you'll admire the beauty of the charming streets full of colors, graffiti, art, design and giant doors that open to show the immensity of Colonial Mansions that have been restored to become on luxury boutique Hotels, restaurants, shops, museums and bars.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Cartagena Concierge, 54, Dg. 35 #35 Piso 2 Pasaje de Badillo Oficina 201, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

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Pass By: Casa Museo Rafael Nunez, Calle Real Cra 2 #41-89, Cartagena 130002 Colombia

We'll visit the Rafael Nuñez house museum where you can admire the tradition of living in the Caribbean. The house preserves its original style of a wealthy Family from the XVII Century as well as the history of this important character from Colombia who composed our National Anthems, Political constitution and governed Colombia from this house.

Stop At: Cartagena Concierge, 54, Dg. 35 #35 Piso 2 Pasaje de Badillo Oficina 201, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

After visiting the Rafael Nuñez Casa Musem, we'll head back in the Old City to visit the most relevant properties in terms of Art and architecture; Cathedrals, Boutique Hotels, the walls with its bulwarks and some private villas (subject to availability) that have been restored into Colonial Mansions.


Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Movich Cartagena De Indias, Centro Histórico, Calle de Vélez Danies No. 4 – 39 Cartagena Hotel, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

At the end of our experience, we'll get to a rooftop terrace from where you'll be able to admire the beauty and charm of Cartagena with a cocktail

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Cartagena Concierge, 54, Dg. 35 #35 Piso 2 Pasaje de Badillo Oficina 201, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

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