Private tour in Cartagena Paulina R

Colombian Treasures

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Paulina R.

4.9

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Hola y Bienvenidos a Cartagena (Welcome to Cartagena)! My name is Paulina and I have been working as a tour guide for 13 years. I have guided in different regions until I decided to settle down in Cartagena, however every time I have a chance I travel around Colombia to discover new places and experiences. If I should pick three adjectives to describe myself, those would be honest, hardworking and punctual. I am very detailed-oriented in all matters pertaining my duties and I am always updating myself to offer a 5* experience. I am always around the city and its surroundings looking for new and interesting places and several ways to give my visitors great memories!! I hope to see you soon in Cartagena! Official Colombian Tour guide Magister in Tourism Management Certified by Aquilas Center for Cruise Excellence

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Overview of your Cartagena tour

Coffee, Filigrana and Esmeraldas. Each of these elements reflects the cultural, historical and natural richness of the country. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about their process, history and significance. We will begin our tour discovering the art of Zenu Goldsmithing which has been an integral part of the pre-Columbian cultures. We will visit the Zenu Gold Museum, which focuses on the customs of the indigenous civilization that inhabited the Caribbean Region before the arrival of the colonizers, especially focusing on the technique of FILIGRANA. We will also visit a Filigree workshop to see how the gold threads are woven to form delicate jewellery. We will finish with a visit to an EMERALD workshop, gems that position Colombia as a world leader in their production, due to their quality, purity and intense green colour. We will learn about the formation of the Beryls, the cuts and carving techniques that have made Colombian emeralds a symbol of luxury and exclusivity.

Recent Reviews

Lynette G.
February 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 – Absolutely Wonderful! Our custom tour in Cartagena was fantastic! Paulina R. was absolutely wonderful and extremely informative about everything we saw—and even more beyond that. As a Travel Advisor, I will definitely be booking her again for my guests traveling to Cartagena. Highly recommended!

Tiffany D.United States
March 2025

This tour was one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. If you appreciate artisan jewelry and want to try it yourself, you should not miss it. My sister and I learned about filigree jewelry while making a pendant. Then we learned about emeralds while polishing 3 different ones. These experiences were truly unique and special. I highly recommend Paulina.

TreEssa P.United States
April 2023

Very nice people knowledgeable friendly and very pleasant on time the drive was gerat the guide and driver made an awesome team Flexiable knows the are very well thank you love tours by local have used many time all over the world my number one pic my only pic

Debbie M.United States
February 2023

Paulina is an excellent guide and tailored our tour to the needs of our group. Met at cruise port, arranged all ground transportation and was very knowledgeable and accommodating of all our requests. City history, coffee, emeralds and local cuisine Paulina can help with all.

Your Cartagena tour itinerary

IF YOU WANT TO CREATE OTHER OPTIONS FROM ECOMO CAFE AND EMERALD OR FILIGRANA AND EMERALD or CAFFE AND GOLD MUSEUM, MAYBE OBVERT LUNCH TIME, HOW YOU PREFER IT IS OK, JUST LET ME KNOW AND I'LL CURE IT FOR YOU. -Zenu Gold Museum -Emerald workshop -Colombian coffee tasting -Filigree art workshop

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Air conditioning

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
Classes Workshop: Filigree art workshop, Colombian coffee taste(littel) , Emerald workshop
Tickets: Zenu Gold Museum
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

Sea Port ,Airport: ,Cruise, Hotel

Other details
Tour categories
Layover
Off The Beaten Path
Classes And Workshops
Tour reference number
354507
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Cartagena is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the cultural, historical, and natural richness of Colombia. It's ideal for those who want to learn about the art of Zenu Goldsmithing, experience a Filigree workshop, and discover the world of Colombian emeralds. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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