3-Hour Getsemaní History and Graffiti Tour in Cartagena

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Sierpe Street, a focal point for some of Getsemaní's best street art
• 02 Visit Trinidad Plaza, a place of historical, cultural, and national value in Cartagena
• 03 Walk atop the city wall for a different perspective of the area
• 04 See vibrant murals depicting Caribbean life on authentic Spanish Colonial buildings

Walk through the close-knit community of Getsemaní, where vibrant depictions of Caribbean life cover the crumbling stucco walls of authentic Spanish Colonial buildings. Almost every street is lined with bright murals showcasing culturally significant images that range from the historic to the modern. This tour combines the neighborhood's street art, history, and daily local life in one immersive walk through Cartagena.

Walk through the close-knit community of Getsemaní, where vibrant depictions of Caribbean life cover the crumbling stucco walls of authentic Spanish Colonial buildings.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cartagena

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Getsemaní History and Graffiti Walk

• Meet your tour guide at the Clock Tower or at your hotel in the walled city. Start your tour with a visit to Camellón de Los Mártires and Parque Centenario, if open.
• Explore Sierpe Street. Calle Sierpe has become a sort of Ground Zero for this artistic infestation. Stroll along this narrow street and admire some of the best street art on display anywhere in the world.
• After that, head to Trinidad Plaza, which holds important historical, cultural, and national value for Cartagena.
• Walk along the top of the city wall.
• Take a break at a tienda for hydration and enjoy observing the daily lives of the locals.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Historical, social, and cultural information

• Pickup at the hotel if the hotel is within the city center (on foot)

• Graffiti tour in Getsemaní

• 1 bottle of water per person

• Bilingual Cartagena tour guide (Spanish/English)

• Drop-off at the hotel (on foot)

What's Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Souvenirs
• Transfer service
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Drink an adequate amount of water.
• Use sun protection such as sun hats and sunscreen during the tour.
• Wear comfortable shoes.

Know before you go

• The price is per person and may be lower for groups.
• Face masks are required for travellers in public areas.
• Face masks are required for guides in public areas.
• Guides are required to wash their hands regularly.
• Travellers are required to wash their hands regularly.
• Mind road irregularities, stairs, and sidewalks.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia

Tour start

Cl. 31 #71-48, Cartagena, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.