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Cartagena

Private Walking Tour: Walled City & Getsemaní

A private walk through Cartagena's fortified Old Town and the street-art heart of Getsemaní.

Private tour — just your group 2 to 3 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

Explore the colorful plazas and colonial streets of the Walled City before crossing into Getsemaní, the once-overlooked neighborhood now known for its murals and bohemian energy.

This walk sticks to two of Cartagena's most walkable, most photographed neighborhoods, with a private guide setting the pace around your interests rather than a fixed group script. Real stops include the Clock Tower gate, Plaza de la Trinidad, Las Bóvedas, and Plaza Santo Domingo, plus the murals and street art that have made Getsemaní one of the most talked-about neighborhoods in the Caribbean.

Highlights

  • Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower) The iconic clock tower gate, first built in the early 1600s, that marks the main entrance to the Walled City.
  • Plaza de la Trinidad Getsemaní's liveliest square, ringed by cafes and covered in layers of street art.
  • Las Bóvedas A row of 23 colonial-era vaulted arches built into the city walls, now home to artisan stalls.
  • Plaza Santo Domingo One of the Walled City's oldest and most atmospheric colonial squares.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Meet your guide at a central point inside the Walled City, or arrange hotel pickup in advance.

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Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower)

The iconic clock tower gate, first built in the early 1600s, that marks the main entrance to the Walled City.

2

Plaza de la Trinidad

Getsemaní's liveliest square, ringed by cafes and covered in layers of street art.

3

Las Bóvedas

A row of 23 colonial-era vaulted arches built into the city walls, now home to artisan stalls.

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Plaza Santo Domingo

One of the Walled City's oldest and most atmospheric colonial squares.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Your guide works exclusively with your group for the full walk, with no other travelers joining.
This is a walking tour covering flat, mostly cobblestone streets across the Walled City and Getsemaní, roughly 2 to 3 hours at a relaxed pace.
Comfortable walking shoes and light, breathable clothing are best given Cartagena's Caribbean heat and humidity.
The Clock Tower gate was the main entrance between Cartagena's Walled City and the Getsemaní district, built in the early 1600s and later rebuilt in baroque style after damage in 1697.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

Explore the colorful plazas and colonial streets of the Walled City before crossing into Getsemaní, the once-overlooked neighborhood now known for its murals and bohemian energy. This walk sticks to two of Cartagena's most walkable, most photographed neighborhoods, with a private guide setting the pace around your interests rather than a fixed group script. Real stops include the Clock Tower gate, Plaza de la Trinidad, Las Bóvedas, and Plaza Santo Domingo, plus the murals and street art that have made Getsemaní one of the most talked-about neighborhoods in the Caribbean.

The Walled City and Getsemaní were once one fortified whole. The Clock Tower gate began life in the early 1600s (building ran roughly 1601 to 1631) as the Boca del Puente, the 'mouth of the bridge', where a drawbridge crossed the San Anastasio channel to Getsemaní. The baroque façade you walk through today dates to a rebuild after French raiders damaged it in 1697, and the Swiss clock now in the tower was installed in 1937.

Las Bóvedas is a different layer of the same defensive story. Its 23 bombproof vaults were built into the wall around 1789 to 1795 as storage and barracks space, and in the 19th century they served as prison cells. Today the arches hold craft and souvenir shops, so you are literally browsing inside a piece of the fortifications.

Plaza Santo Domingo, a short walk away, is where Fernando Botero's bronze 'Gertrudis' stands, donated by the artist and installed in 2000. Locals say touching her brings luck in love, which explains the polished patches. Beyond the gate, Getsemaní's mural-covered lanes show how a once-overlooked neighbourhood reinvented itself.

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