Cartagena de Indias Free Walking Tour - Reviews

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8.90 / 10

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Jan / 09 / 2024

Pablo

La Coruña, Spain

I travelled by myself

La guía era amena, aunque se agradecería algo de formación en Historia para no referirse a Francis Drake como "el famoso pirata Barbarroja" o decir que la Inquisición mató "a 4.000 millones de personas en México y 10.000 millones en España" [sic]

The guide was enjoyable, although some training in History would be appreciated so as not to refer to Francis Drake as "the famous pirate Barbarossa" or say that the Inquisition killed "4,000 million people in Mexico and 10,000 million in Spain" [sic]

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

I travelled by myself

Nuestros guías son profesionales que se esfuerzan por impartir los contenidos del tour con el máximo rigor y dinamismo posible. Sentimos que en este caso no haya sido como esperabas. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guides are professionals who strive to teach the contents of the tour with the maximum rigor and dynamism possible. We are sorry that in this case it was not as you expected. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jan / 05 / 2024

Verónica Maria Rodriguez Garrote

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled by myself

Me encantó visitar el barrio colonial de Cartagena y conocer su historia. Lo que más me gustó de todo fue la maravillosa forma de contar de Juliet, nuestra guía. Como española consciente de nuestra historia, me emocioné al oirla en varias ocasiones, y eso no me ha pasado en otros tours contratados. Además de su enorme conocimiento, se nota que el tema le apasiona. Lo recomiendo al 100%: se visitan los lugares más emblemáticos y además, se conoce y se reconoce la dura historia de Cartagena. Translate this opinion into English.

I loved visiting the colonial neighborhood of Cartagena and learning about its history. What I liked most of all was the wonderful way of telling Juliet, our guide. As a Spaniard aware of our history, I was moved when I heard it on several occasions, and that has not happened to me on other contracted tours. In addition to his enormous knowledge, it is clear that he is passionate about the subject. I recommend it 100%: you visit the most emblematic places and also, you know and recognize the hard history of Cartagena. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 04 / 2024

Fernanda

Paysandu, Uruguay

I travelled with friends

Muy recomendable, te cuentan la historia de Cartagena, su evolucion historia, en forma muy amena y facil. Anecdotas interesantes. El guia excelente, se nota que tenia amplio conocimiento. Duro dos horaa recorriendo laa callecitas del Cartagena amurallado. Translate this opinion into English.

Highly recommended, they tell you the history of Cartagena, its evolution and history, in a very entertaining and easy way. Interesting anecdotes. The excellent guide, it is clear that he had extensive knowledge. It lasted two hours walking the little streets of walled Cartagena. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with friends

Dec / 11 / 2023

Clara Nabal

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La visita fue genial. Fernando nos explicó todo con gran lujo de detalles y nos recomendó muchos sitios para comprar, comer y divertirnos. Además , nos dió recomendaciones sobre como comportarnos con los vendedores ambulantes para no ser agobiados con sus insistencias. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit was great. Fernando explained everything to us in great detail and recommended many places to shop, eat and have fun. In addition, he gave us recommendations on how to behave with street vendors so as not to be overwhelmed with their insistence. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Dec / 08 / 2023

Santiago

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Muy interesante el tour. El guía, Fernando, sabía muchos datos interesantes e iba con mucha energía para hacer el tour bastante ameno y entretenido. Recomiendo hacer el Tour del casco histórico y el de getsemani, que juntos se aprovecha más todo. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour is very interesting. The guide, Fernando, knew many interesting facts and went with a lot of energy to make the tour quite enjoyable and entertaining. I recommend doing the Old Town Tour and the Getsemani Tour, which together make the most of everything. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with friends

Nov / 14 / 2023

Anonymous

Colombia

I travelled with teenagers

El recorrido inicia con una reseña historia de la fundación de Cartagena (interesante) y luego iniciamos recorrido por la ciudad amurallada. Puntos para Keyla que dio unos minutos para ir al baño (que es súper importante después de una larga caminata e hidratación). Sugerencia, beyond colombia debe de poner este tour cobrando un precio, ya que al momento de terminar la caminata el guía sugiere un valor, por lo que difiere de lo que es un free tour. Translate this opinion into English.

The tour begins with a history review of the founding of Cartagena (interesting) and then we begin a tour of the walled city. Points to Keyla who gave herself a few minutes to go to the bathroom (which is super important after a long walk and hydration). Suggestion, beyond Colombia should list this tour charging a price, since at the end of the walk the guide suggests a value, which is why it differs from what a free tour is. Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with teenagers

Nov / 06 / 2023

Tatiana

Colombia

I travelled with my partner

Keila es excelente guía!!! Tuvo un gran reto que fué el clima húmedo y caluroso del medio día de Cartagena. Sin embargo, logró mantenernos a absolutamente todos enganchados a sus historias y a todos los relatos que tenía para contarnos, excelente energía y disposición! Muchas gracias Translate this opinion into English.

Keila is an excellent guide!!! He had a great challenge which was the humid and hot climate at midday in Cartagena. However, he managed to keep absolutely all of us hooked on his stories and all the stories he had to tell us, excellent energy and disposition! Thank you so much Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 25 / 2023

Evelyn

Ahuachapán, El Salvador

I travelled with friends

Juliet fue más que excelente enfitriona, muchos detalles y consideración hacia los adultos mayores, en especial con mi padre que le costaba caminar y llevar el ritmo del grupo, nos hacia espera entreteniendo al resto con información o historias del lugar mientras los alcanzábamos, siendo acompañados por un joven que nos enseñaban el camino para nonextraviarnos. Hizo participar a todos en varias dinámicas para integrarnos y mantuvieramos el interés en la historia de la ciudad. ¡La mejor guía! Translate this opinion into English.

Juliet was more than excellent hostess, many details and consideration for the older adults, especially with my father who had a hard time walking and keeping up with the group, she kept us waiting, entertaining the rest with information or stories about the place while we reached them, being accompanied by a young man who showed us the way so as not to get lost. He made everyone participate in various dynamics to integrate us and maintain interest in the history of the city. The best guide! Opinion translated. Show original.

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I travelled with friends

Sep / 10 / 2023

Melissa

Cdmx, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Me encanto este tour, July fue una excelente guía, me encanta como transmite su orgullo de ser de Cartagena y como hace que vivamos con ella esa alegría de su bella ciudad. Es muy atenta y considerada en buscar explicar en lugares con sombra y donde no pegue tanto el sol. 100% recomendado este tour con July! Translate this opinion into English.

I loved this tour, July was an excellent guide, I love how she conveys her pride in being from Cartagena and how she makes us live with her the joy of her beautiful city. She is very attentive and considerate in seeking to explain in shady places and where the sun does not shine as much. 100% recommended this tour with July! Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 24 / 2023

Anonymous

Spain

Nuestra guía Mabel ha sido muy amable y conocía realmente bien la historia de esta ciudad; sin embargo, a la hora de contarla, ha sido algo monótona y en algún momento nos hemos despistado. Como sugerencia, podría ser más amena la explicación puesto que interesante es. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide Mabel has been very kind and knew the history of this city really well; however, when telling it, it has been somewhat monotonous and at some point we have been confused. As a suggestion, the explanation could be more enjoyable since it is interesting. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 24 / 2023

Anonymous

Sitges, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nos ha gustado muchísimo la actividad. Mabel es una guía muy profesional, atenta y simpática. Además de conocer los principales lugares emblemáticos y la historia de Cartagena, da consejos prácticos y explica anécdotas que hacen la visita muy interesante y amena. Totalmente aconsejable. Translate this opinion into English.

We really liked the activity. Mabel is a very professional, attentive and friendly guide. In addition to knowing the main emblematic places and the history of Cartagena, he gives practical advice and explains anecdotes that make the visit very interesting and enjoyable. Totally recommendable. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 24 / 2023

Catalina

Spain

I travelled by myself

Tour recomendado para hacer en cartagena para saber la historia y datos curiosos de la ciudad. La guía Mabel fue muy buena, tenía amplios conocimientos acerca de la ciudad y da el tour con buena energía, motivación y se nota que le apasiona el tema. Translate this opinion into English.

Recommended tour to do in Cartagena to know the history and curious facts of the city. The guide Mabel was very good, she had extensive knowledge about the city and she gives the tour with good energy, motivation and it shows that she is passionate about the subject. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 17 / 2023

Carles

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Un inicio caótico donde se da por hecho empezar 15 minutos tarde, “por los que llegan tarde”. (Me pregunto porque se castiga a los que llegamos puntuales) Al final, empezamos 30 minutos tarde, a causa de problemas organizativos. Nuestra guía dominaba la temática, nos dio mucha información, se nota que le gusta el tema, pero, a nuestro entender, fue poco ameno. El tour se nos hizo largo. Translate this opinion into English.

A chaotic start where it is taken for granted to start 15 minutes late, “for those who are late”. (I wonder why those who arrive on time are punished) In the end, we started 30 minutes late, due to organizational problems. Our guide dominated the subject, she gave us a lot of information, it shows that she likes the subject, but, in our opinion, it was not very pleasant. The tour was long. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

I travelled with my partner

Aug / 02 / 2023

Sergio Enrique Kestler Gomez

Guatemala

I travelled by myself

La guía Julliete hizo un excelente trabajo, brindándonos mucha información y datos históricos y relevantes. Mantuvo el ambiente muy agradable en todo momento y nos llevó por todos los sitios emblemáticos de la ciudad. Sabía mucho y aclaraba todas las dudas. Lo mejor es que nos permitía los espacios de tiempo para tomar las fotografías de recuerdo, lo cual hoy en día muchos otros guías turísticos no lo permiten porque solo les interesa llevar a los turistas a comprar a locales qe les dan comision Translate this opinion into English.

The guide Julliete did an excellent job providing us with lots of historical and relevant information and facts. He kept the atmosphere very pleasant at all times and took us to all the emblematic sites of the city. He knew a lot and clarified all doubts. The best thing is that it allowed us the time slots to take souvenir photographs, which today many other tour guides do not allow because they are only interested in taking tourists to buy from places that give them commission. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

I travelled by myself

Aug / 02 / 2023

María Paz Gismondi

Buenos Aires, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

La visita por la ciudad fue muy buena. Nuestra guía Julieth fue amable y muy considerada, buscando siempre guarecernos del calor, dando información relevante pero también contando anécdotas ilustrativas. Conoce y ama la ciudad y consigue transmitir ese cariño a lo largo del recorrido. También brinda información pertinente sobre otros tours y sitios de interés turisticos para que uno pueda visitarlos después. Responde con solvencia, conocimiento y gracia todas las preguntas. Es excelente guía. Translate this opinion into English.

The visit to the city was very good. Our guide Julieth was kind and very considerate, always looking to shelter us from the heat, giving relevant information but also telling illustrative anecdotes. He knows and loves the city and manages to convey that affection throughout the tour. It also provides pertinent information about other tours and tourist attractions so that one can visit them later. Responds with solvency, knowledge and grace all questions. He is an excellent guide. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

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Jul / 12 / 2023

Maria Lorena

Mar Del Plata, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

Muy buena predisposiicon de Braulio, el guia, se nota que sabe mucho y fue muy generoao en conpartir la informackon sin embargo se hizo un poco largo porque explicaba muchas cosas que no eran tan relevantes, y a mi parecer falto algo de información de los sitios que visitábamos. Había que preguntarle sobre tal o cual museo y otras cosas. El calor tampoco acompañaba. Creo que podrían empezarlo a las 9 es decir una hora antes. Gracias Translate this opinion into English.

Very good predisposition of Braulio, the guide, it shows that he knows a lot and was very generous in sharing the information, however it took a bit long because he explained many things that were not so relevant, and in my opinion some information was missing from the places that we were visiting You had to ask him about this or that museum and other things. The heat was not accompanying either. I think they could start it at 9, that is, an hour before. Thank you Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

I travelled with my partner

Jun / 09 / 2023

Mercedes Gonzalez Gonzalez

Cordoba, Argentina

I travelled with friends

hicimos primero el tour por la ciudad amurallada, fue excelente la guia, muy profesional, te muestra todos los munumentos con su historia, realmente deben hacer ese tour, al finalizar se les deja un aporte , realmente vale la pena .tambien muy recomendado, con ellos mismos el recorrido nocturno x getsemani, y por los bares, muy divertido y conoces todos los boliches con sus diferentes musicas y estilo, en cada entrada te dan un shot de bienvenida y hasta hacen juegos y clase de salsa. Translate this opinion into English.

We first did the tour of the walled city, the guide was excellent, very professional, he shows you all the monuments with their history, you really should do that tour, at the end they leave a contribution, it's really worth it. Also highly recommended, with The x Getsemani night tour themselves, and through the bars, very fun and you know all the nightclubs with their different music and style, at each entrance they give you a welcome shot and they even do games and salsa classes. Opinion translated. Show original.

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

I travelled with friends

May / 02 / 2023

Jacqueline Rodriguez Delgado

Panama

Maravillosa, excelente cada detalle que nos proporcionó la guía estrella, Keyla, full recomendada, nos agrado muchísimo la forma en que desarrollo el tours, las paradas, las fotos y todo lo que comprendió la experiencia. Definitivamente recomiendo que elijan este tipo de tours, porque resultan muy enriquecedor. Translate this opinion into English.

Wonderful, excellent every detail provided by the star guide, Keyla, fully recommended, we really liked the way the tours were developed, the stops, the photos and everything that included the experience. I definitely recommend that you choose this type of tour, because it is very enriching. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 13 / 2023

Marjolaine

Montreal, Canada

I travelled by myself

La visite est intéressante et guide aussi. Par contre, je m’attendais à plus parler des bâtiments et de leur histoire vs l’histoire en général de Cathagene. Très bon guide somme toute. Le groupe était vraiment trop gros plus de 30 personnes!!!

Operated by: Beyond Colombia

I travelled by myself

Mar / 30 / 2023

Anonymous

San Juan Del Río, Qro., Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Me agrado la actitud del guía, aunque se centran mucho en la historia de la esclavitud y dejan muchos temas históricos importantes. Lo que no me gustó fue el "precio sugerido" al final del tour, ya que por un tour similar en Medellín pagas la mitad de precio y la verdad es que si te sientes un poco presionado con eso. Translate this opinion into English.

I liked the attitude of the guide, although they focus a lot on the history of slavery and leave many important historical topics. What I did not like was the "suggested price" at the end of the tour, since for a similar tour in Medellín you pay half the price and the truth is that if you feel a little pressured with that. Opinion translated. Show original.

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