Gabriel Garcia Marquez Free Tour in Cartagena

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Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
San Diego Plaza, Cartagena
Languages
English, Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Before the sun beats down and the heat becomes stifling, immerse yourself in Gabo's rich history in Cartagena and his novels (Of Love and Other Demons; Love in the Time of Cholera). Stroll through the Walled City, where colonial balconies whisper tales of love and longing, and convent walls hold secrets of demons and miracles. Here, reality and imagination blur, and every plaza, street, and fortress becomes a page from García Márquez's timeless works. This is not just a walk; it's a journey into the magical realism that immortalized Cartagena.

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.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 1 participants to run
Children
Not suitable for young participants
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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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

Adalberto — Guide of Gabriel Garcia Marquez Free Tour in Cartagena, Colombia
Adalberto

Meeting point

San Diego Plaza, Cartagena

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.

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