Private tour in Cartagena Ben T

With Free Time on your own, Fun and Informative Private City Tour of Cartagena

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Ben T.

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Hello there. I am Ben, born and raised in Cartagena de Indias, and I am a professional, licensed tour guide, certified by the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of Colombia. I am well-experienced, knowledgeable, highly educated, well-spoken, and widely recognized. As for my personality, I am passionate, charismatic, respectful, polite, and energetic with a good sense of humor. I love meeting new people and sharing my city's highlights and history with them. My tours are highly recommended by tourists from all over the world whom I have guided. My native language is Spanish and my command of the English language is high. With me, your satisfaction is guaranteed. I am also a simultaneous interpreter (translator) and have taught in college. I too volunteer as a teacher for underprivileged kids in elementary and high schools in poor neighborhoods. I have simultaneously interpreted (translated) big international events such as symposiums, forums, meetings, congresses, etc. for famous people like presidents, congressmen and women, scholars, athletes, actors, actresses, business people, actors, and entertainers. Licensed and certified by The Ministry Of Tourism, Industry and Commerce of Colombia. College degrees in Tourism Management, and Education. I have taught in College, High School, trade schools and others. I can interpret (translate) simultaneoulsy. No restrictions.

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Overview of your Cartagena tour

It has been almost 500 years since Cartagena de Indias was founded, hence its historic and cultural heritage is worth learning. Its undeniable importance to humanity prompted UNESCO to declare this colonial city a world heritage site in 1984. Thus, visiting Cartagena is a must for all those people that cherish such features and others offered by this city interestingly dubbed as the "Jewel Of The Caribbean, The Magical City, The Little Stone Corral and The Heroic City". No wonder many famous films and documentaries have been filmed here, among them "Romancing the stone" and Famous Colombian Nobel Laureate author Gabriel Garcia Marquez's book based movie "Love in time of Cholera", for instance. The amazing and charming colonial walled town is filled with a lot of incredible, iconic landmarks and very interesting history.

Your Cartagena tour itinerary

1. Right after we meet, we drive up (fully insured comfortable A/C vehicle) to the highest naturally formed vantage point in Cartagena with breathtaking view. This visit is amazing. 2. We drive back down for a photo stop at San Felipe Fortress, the biggest ever built by the Spanish in the Americas. 3. We go to the walled city for an easy walking tour. Then, a stop with enough time for shopping for the famously known Colombian products such as coffee (ground, beans), handcrafts, souvenirs, the greatly coveted and sought after Colombian emeralds, etc. 4. We stop for the free time on your own. Ben will provide you with a street map and will make sure all is fine until meeting again. 5. We rejoin the vehicle and, if traffic allows us, we can drive around the new city, which is a little peninsula with beachfront condos, hotels, businesses, mansions, and beautiful lines of seaside and bayside beaches. 6. Last, we drive by the Bohemian Neighborhood of Getsemani and back to your hotel or the port.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Fully insured sedan, van, or bus with air conditioning and very comfortable. Please, message Ben for a larger or smaller group tour.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Entrance to the monastery and museum in the old town
Private Transportation With Driver
Other: Entrance to the monastery and museum in the old town
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Accommodation
Tastings
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Services
Meeting location

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

We can pick you up at your hotel, the cruise ship terminal (the port), or we can agree on a convenient point. Please, message Ben for a larger or smaller group.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Shopping
And Movie
Tour reference number
1444149
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

Frequently asked questions

Who is this private tour in Cartagena best suited for?

This private tour in Cartagena is perfect for tourists who want a mix of guided exploration and free time to relax, shop, or explore on their own. It's ideal for those interested in the rich history and cultural heritage of Cartagena, as well as those who appreciate iconic landmarks and the charm of a colonial walled town. The tour is also suitable for families, including kids and seniors, as it is wheelchair accessible and kid-friendly.

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