Gabriel Garcia Marquez Free Tour in Cartagena
Overview
Starting in Plaza San Diego, directly across from the Monastery of Santa Clara (Hotel Santa Clara), you'll explore the history, culture, and places that captivated Gabriel García Márquez's literary imagination. Designed for curious travelers and lovers of literature and history, this experience brings the past to life in the very places where it unfolded. Guided by locals deeply connected to Cartagena's heritage, you'll uncover secrets, admire colonial architecture, and hear the stories that inspired Gabo's timeless works. From the echoes of youthful love to the mysteries of Santa Clara, every corner reveals a fragment of magical realism.
This activity includes:
- Plaza de San Diego
- Clock Tower
- Plaza de Los Coches
- Santo Domingo Square
- Plaza de Bolívar
- PLAZA DE LA MERCED
- Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Our Guides
On arrival
We will meet at the meeting point, which is located on the inside of the walled city!
You can find us in front of the Juan Valdez Coffee Store at Plaza San Diego. You can recognize us by the yellow and black umbrella marked with the word TOUR. (Do not be fooled by other guides that are around and pretend to be us). We recommend you arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Things to note
We are happy that you have chosen us to learn more about this wonderful city. We want to let you know that your reservation is confirmed. Your tour guide will be waiting for you.
If you are not going to attend, we recommend you to cancel your reservation in the respective platform.
Remember: the tour is based on tips, internationally, there is a suggested tip of 10 USD per person, but you are the one who decides how much the guide deserves for his work. Remember, this is our tour guides job. However, it is at your discretion. We are waiting for you with open arms to live an excellent experience with us.
Your tour guide is going to be waiting for you at our meeting point.
Always at your service!
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.