Private tour in Cartagena Jhon Elías R

Amazing walking tour Cartagena

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Jhon Elías R.

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My name is Jhon, I was born and grown up in a small town named Buenavista, in Cordoba department that is located in the Caribbean region. My father and mother took care of me until I was 15 years old. Then, I moved to Cartagena to finish my secondary, after graduating I was enlisted in the army when I was 19 years old, at present I am 49. My family is big, I have eight brothers and two sisters, and we are all a live, I am very happy and give thanks my parents for everything they did for us, and God for his blessing. After leaving for the army, I started working for an industrial company for 15 years, after I stop working in there, and studied tourism and I graduated as a professional tour guide. Today, I am 9 years of experiences as a local guide and national guide, since Cartagena is a privileged city of Colombia as a cruise ship destination, I enjoy leading travelers when they arrive in each season in my city. This is the job I was searching for my life and now, it became true. I love Cartagena de Indias, it is my best city, its charms are magical, with its colonial houses, streets, walls, history, myths and legends but its friendly and nice people are spectacular sharing their culture with guests. As a local guide, I love so much this career, I have a lot experiences and knowledge of this activity, my attitude and my entire availability are parts of my job, I work with great enthusiasm, I always enjoy giving to my visitors the best of me when I lead them in my enchanting and magical city, I am well known as a local guide. I am doing well every time I assist travelers, always looking after them. My goal in life, is to become one of the best local guide by ToursByLocals in this amazing City. Each happy customer for me is the success for our local community to improve its economy, now you have the choice to know more about me and Cartagena, I encourage you to take the best tour and make the decision to discover the colonial city of Cartagena , you can't miss this marvelous and astonishing place, I will be waiting for you with great kindly anytime. I look forward to give you the best and show you the awesome World Heritage Site of Colombia. My country is the first on earth about biodiversity and the happiest territory in South America and Cartagena the first Destination, now you are ready to come and explore it. I hope to see you soon in Cartagena!¡ Trained by Aquila International. I am a Licensed Colombian Guide and I am able to Guide in my Country.

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Overview of your Cartagena tour

Cartagena de Indias was founded on June 1st in 1533, by the Spanish consquistador Don Pedro Heredia. Since the sixteenth Century, Cartagena de Indias has been one of the most important ports of this hemisphere. It was de Center of a stockpile of emeralds, pearls, gold, silver and old sorts of merchandise coming from South America and shipped to Europe. Coveted and besieged by corsairs and pirates, the flourishing city became the first Spanish military fort in the Caribbean. A lovely experience on this walking into the walled city, travelers will enjoy amazing colonial houses with its balconies and hanging gardens, streets, squares, churches, jewelry stores and museums. This ride includes one museum: The San Pedro Claver church and the Jesuits Sanctuary. On this stroll, Visitors will feel as if they were living the colonial times and sharing a magical and fantastic atmosphere with the local community.

Your Cartagena tour itinerary

Pick up and Drop off at the cruise ship terminal, hotel, airport, building by private transportation. Panoramic ride from the cruise ship terminal through Manga island and neighbourhood to get he old city. Stroll through the main sites of interest in the old City, streets, plazas, monuments, museums among other. Visit to Saint Peter Claver Sanctuary and church. Photo stop at the Cathedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria. Proclamation Plaza. Plaza de Bolivar. Photo stop at the Inquisition palace. Emerald Museum and Gold museum(optional visit) Plaza de la Aduana. Getsemani neighbourhood(optional visit) Return to the cruise ship terminal, hotel, airport, building.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

1-2 People: I will provide a comfortable car with full air conditioning (Renault model 2020).If your group is bigger, please let me previously. I will provide the right transport for your party.

What's included
Other: Bottles of water. Entrance fees to San Peter Claver church.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Tickets: Entrance fees.
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

Airport: Cruise: By Guide:

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
263702
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
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Who is this private tour in Cartagena best suited for?

This private tour in Cartagena is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and culture of the city with a local expert. It's suitable for families, including kids, as well as seniors and those with mobility concerns, thanks to its light activity level and wheelchair accessibility. Cruise ship passengers will also find it convenient as a shore excursion.

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