Free Walking Tour of Getsemani, Cartagena de Indias

The guide was very well-prepared; I learned a lot about the city's history. She explained things well and was concerned ...

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See Cartagena from a new perspective exploring the Getsemani neighbourhood with an English-speaking guide. Discover colourful houses and incredible street art on this free walking tour.

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 835 Travelers·60 reviews

May 8, 2026
Lia
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The guide was very well-prepared; I learned a lot about the city's history. She explained things well and was concerned about the group's well-being. ...
Traveling solo
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February 2, 2024
Leslie
New York City, United States
Pedro was awesome! We were a big group, but he was always very attentive and let everyone take their pictures when needed. He also gave us a lot of in...
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February 24, 2023
Tamara
United States
Ronaldo did a great job. He was very thorough and personable. The first stop in the park was fun to find the different creatures living in the park li...
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February 8, 2023
Anonymous
Ottawa, Canada
Great informative tour through Getsemani. Eddie was a fantastic tour leader who put a huge amount of energy into giving the group a very entertaining ...
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November 28, 2021
Alec
U.S. Outlying Islands
The area is great, but we spent more than 30 min at the meeting point before actually getting to Getsemani with our guide talking about some historica...
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November 9, 2021
Verónica
The free walking tour for Getsemani with Arturo was super fun, and we were able to enjoy the very local vibrant and colorful neighborhood From taking...
Traveling solo
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August 22, 2019
Claudia
Chihuahua, Mexico
Disfrutamos mucho del tour por Getsemani. Nuestro guia fue German quien ofrecio mucha informacion de los diferentes lugares por donde paseamos. Todo e...
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November 17, 2025
Susie
Hewlett, United States
Dani was an excellent tour guide. Lots of great information. We enjoyed ourselves
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March 30, 2024
Grisela Martinez Grisela
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Adalberto Gonzalez is an excellent guide!! Super recommended
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February 10, 2024
Anonymous
Colombia
Keila did a very informative and engaging tour, we enjoyed it!
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See Cartagena from a new perspective exploring the Getsemani neighbourhood with an English-speaking guide. Discover colourful houses and incredible street art on this free walking tour.

Description

After meeting at the indicated time we'll meet in a central location in Cartagena and begin our free walking tour of the Getsemani district, one of Cartagena's most fashionable neighbourhoods.

Kick off your guided tour discovering the Parque del Centenario, a park created to commemorate the centenary of Colombian independence. You'll then head onwards to Plaza de la Trinidad, one of the busiest squares in Cartagena and a place which marks the start of the Getsemani neighbourhood, as a historic meeting point for the locals. The mustard-yellow Church of the Trinity completes the picturesque feel of this plaza, and from here the colourful streets really start to capture your attention.

As you walk through the streets of Getsemani, take the time to admire the vibrant graffiti painted by local artists on the walls. The beautiful murals represent a range of topics, from underlying social commentary to celebrations of local culture.

Continuing on your free walking tour, you'll visit the monument to Pedro Romero, an important working class leader and the first non-white military officer in Cartagena, and the Lanceros of Getsemani, the militia group he led in the fight for independence from Spain in the 19th century.

Your free walking tour will also take you to the Mercado de Bazurto, an enormous open-air market where anything and everything is on sale, and the Plaza "El Pozo", a square traditionally used for public gatherings, plus much more.

And what is that you can hear? Throughout the tour, it won't be your eyes feasting on the delights of the colourful streets and flower-filled colonial style houses of Getsemani, but your ears will also be treated to the sounds of vallenatos, traditional Colombian folk music.

Finally, after two and a half hours, the free tour will finish back at the original departure point.

Groups

It's not possible to reserve this tour for groups larger than six people. If you are a larger group, we recommend booking our private tour of Cartagena de Indias.

9.3

Exceptional 835 Travelers·60 reviews

May 8, 2026
Lia
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
The guide was very well-prepared; I learned a lot about the city's history. She explained things well and was concerned about the group's well-being. ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
February 2, 2024
Leslie
New York City, United States
Pedro was awesome! We were a big group, but he was always very attentive and let everyone take their pictures when needed. He also gave us a lot of in...
As a couple
Is this useful?
February 24, 2023
Tamara
United States
Ronaldo did a great job. He was very thorough and personable. The first stop in the park was fun to find the different creatures living in the park li...
With friends
Is this useful?
February 8, 2023
Anonymous
Ottawa, Canada
Great informative tour through Getsemani. Eddie was a fantastic tour leader who put a huge amount of energy into giving the group a very entertaining ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 28, 2021
Alec
U.S. Outlying Islands
The area is great, but we spent more than 30 min at the meeting point before actually getting to Getsemani with our guide talking about some historica...
With friends
Is this useful?
November 9, 2021
Verónica
The free walking tour for Getsemani with Arturo was super fun, and we were able to enjoy the very local vibrant and colorful neighborhood From taking...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 22, 2019
Claudia
Chihuahua, Mexico
Disfrutamos mucho del tour por Getsemani. Nuestro guia fue German quien ofrecio mucha informacion de los diferentes lugares por donde paseamos. Todo e...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 17, 2025
Susie
Hewlett, United States
Dani was an excellent tour guide. Lots of great information. We enjoyed ourselves
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 30, 2024
Grisela Martinez Grisela
San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States
Adalberto Gonzalez is an excellent guide!! Super recommended
With friends
Is this useful?
February 10, 2024
Anonymous
Colombia
Keila did a very informative and engaging tour, we enjoyed it!
As a couple
Is this useful?

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See Cartagena from a new perspective exploring the Getsemani neighbourhood with an English-speaking guide. Discover colourful houses and incredible street art on this free walking tour.

Description

After meeting at the indicated time we'll meet in a central location in Cartagena and begin our free walking tour of the Getsemani district, one of Cartagena's most fashionable neighbourhoods.

Finally, after two and a half hours, the free tour will finish back at the original departure point.

Groups

It's not possible to reserve this tour for groups larger than six people. If you are a larger group, we recommend booking our private tour of Cartagena de Indias.

Free Walking Tour of Getsemani