Discover the charm and hidden gems of Naval Museum of the Caribbean with customized tours from mJm Travel. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your Cartagena tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!
Private Walking Tour Walled City and Getsemaní
Be captivated by the historical and cultural beauty of Cartagena on our exciting walking tour of the city!
Immerse yourself in the narrow cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings as we explore the most emblematic and charming corners of this Caribbean gem.
Our tour will take you through the centuries of history that have shaped Cartagena, from the colonial era to the contemporary era. Stroll the imposing walls that surround the old town, hear the stories of pirates and conquistadors who once ruled these lands, and marvel at the colonial architecture that adorns every corner.
Our expert guides will delight you with fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts about the city, while taking you to discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path places that will surprise you. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious local cuisine in the markets and street food stalls that we will find along our way.
Duration: 3 hours.
Immerse yourself in the narrow cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings as we explore the most emblematic and charming corners of this Caribbean gem.
Our tour will take you through the centuries of history that have shaped Cartagena, from the colonial era to the contemporary era. Stroll the imposing walls that surround the old town, hear the stories of pirates and conquistadors who once ruled these lands, and marvel at the colonial architecture that adorns every corner.
Our expert guides will delight you with fascinating anecdotes and interesting facts about the city, while taking you to discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path places that will surprise you. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste the delicious local cuisine in the markets and street food stalls that we will find along our way.
Duration: 3 hours.
"Essential Cartagena" Private Tour.
The "Essential Cartagena de Indias" walking tour, will make you understand the relevance of this Caribbean port city and how its strategic location has helped to shape the world powers and economy from the 16th century till today.
In this tour, you will feel the city like a local and will be amazed by the beauty and the good vibes of this unique place on earth.
This is a no-rush kind of tour, that will walk tourists by history while learning why Cartagena became the prize for so many pirates and empires.
Also, you will live the rhythm that does of Cartageneros happy citizens of the world.
The walking tour is totally customizable and can be upgraded to compliment it to your interests or preferences.
You will get to feel my city like a local.
"El Guiador" is a perfect tour to fully understand the energy of the cartageneros and enjoy a fun time.
Let me have the pleasure to be your #TourGuide
I speak fluent English.
Licensed, insured and certified by Colombian authorities.
Duration: 4 hours.
In this tour, you will feel the city like a local and will be amazed by the beauty and the good vibes of this unique place on earth.
This is a no-rush kind of tour, that will walk tourists by history while learning why Cartagena became the prize for so many pirates and empires.
Also, you will live the rhythm that does of Cartageneros happy citizens of the world.
The walking tour is totally customizable and can be upgraded to compliment it to your interests or preferences.
You will get to feel my city like a local.
"El Guiador" is a perfect tour to fully understand the energy of the cartageneros and enjoy a fun time.
Let me have the pleasure to be your #TourGuide
I speak fluent English.
Licensed, insured and certified by Colombian authorities.
Duration: 4 hours.
GOD 2- MILITARY HISTORY OF CARTAGENA Shore excursions
On this tour, an expert guide will take you to back in time to the city beginnings. The first encounters between the invading Spanish and the indigenous calamari natives. The attacks perpetrated by different pirates, privateers (corsairs), buccaneers and philibusters throughout the colonial period. We also explain how independence wars prompted Colombia to start building its military force that later became known as Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia, the national army.
We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas.
In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.
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We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas.
In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.
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Old City Walk & Taste Experience
This is a MUST experience for everyone visiting Cartagena!
Step back in time on a tour of the charming colonial streets, museums, art, gastronomy and music of Cartagena's old town on this 3-hour walking tour wrapped by the magical atmosphere of travelling to the past
Learn from your local guide the history of the Heroic Cartagena on a walking tour through colorful streets that will also show you the local lifestyle. During the walk, we’ll visit the most exciting Museums such as the gold, navy and chocolate museums, combining history with traditional flavors.
Discover the hottest spots of the Old City, meet its people, taste some local food and enjoy a pleasant conversation with your concierge who will be happy to answer all your questions and assist you with any further request.
Duration: 3 hours.
Step back in time on a tour of the charming colonial streets, museums, art, gastronomy and music of Cartagena's old town on this 3-hour walking tour wrapped by the magical atmosphere of travelling to the past
Learn from your local guide the history of the Heroic Cartagena on a walking tour through colorful streets that will also show you the local lifestyle. During the walk, we’ll visit the most exciting Museums such as the gold, navy and chocolate museums, combining history with traditional flavors.
Discover the hottest spots of the Old City, meet its people, taste some local food and enjoy a pleasant conversation with your concierge who will be happy to answer all your questions and assist you with any further request.
Duration: 3 hours.
Self-Guided Audio Tour: Pirate Tales in Cartagena
Embark on a thrilling pirate adventure with this immersive 3D audio guide!
Starting at the Bastion of Santo Domingo, this self-guided tour takes you through Cartagena’s most legendary pirate tales. Your narrator is no ordinary guide—he’s Black Bart, a real pirate! His rough, authentic voice brings history to life, though his pirate speech can be tricky to understand—just like a true corsair!
With 3D sound effects, you’ll hear cannon blasts, creaking ships, and the lively streets of old Cartagena. Follow Black Bart’s tales and uncover the secrets of famous raiders like Drake, Vernon, Hawkins, and the ruthless Baron de Pointis. Learn about daring attacks, hidden treasures, and the pirate code.
⚠️ Important: This is a self-guided audio tour. It does not include entrance tickets, WiFi, or a live guide. Just bring your phone and headphones.
Set sail for an unforgettable journey—if you dare!
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Starting at the Bastion of Santo Domingo, this self-guided tour takes you through Cartagena’s most legendary pirate tales. Your narrator is no ordinary guide—he’s Black Bart, a real pirate! His rough, authentic voice brings history to life, though his pirate speech can be tricky to understand—just like a true corsair!
With 3D sound effects, you’ll hear cannon blasts, creaking ships, and the lively streets of old Cartagena. Follow Black Bart’s tales and uncover the secrets of famous raiders like Drake, Vernon, Hawkins, and the ruthless Baron de Pointis. Learn about daring attacks, hidden treasures, and the pirate code.
⚠️ Important: This is a self-guided audio tour. It does not include entrance tickets, WiFi, or a live guide. Just bring your phone and headphones.
Set sail for an unforgettable journey—if you dare!
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Cartagena -Architecture and Style Tour-
Without a doubt, in the Heroic Cartagena, remains the moorish architectonic legacy brought from the south of Spain; and we can state that this one is the richest legacy in America. Today, with the help of a specialized guide, you can still see the formal elements that constitute this architecture.
By the end of this tour we will conclude the city is a domestic arquitecture compendium: the houses with the balconies and their hallways, their inner yards and wells, etc; Civil Architecture: the goverment buildings of the time located usually in front of a square; militar architecture such as the city walls and forts; the troops quarter and strongholds, etc; and the imponent religious architecture: monasteries, convents, churches, etc. In this architecture a overlapping of styles happended, the republican over the colonial, which brings us to conclude that architecture in Cartagena is prominently Eclectic.
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By the end of this tour we will conclude the city is a domestic arquitecture compendium: the houses with the balconies and their hallways, their inner yards and wells, etc; Civil Architecture: the goverment buildings of the time located usually in front of a square; militar architecture such as the city walls and forts; the troops quarter and strongholds, etc; and the imponent religious architecture: monasteries, convents, churches, etc. In this architecture a overlapping of styles happended, the republican over the colonial, which brings us to conclude that architecture in Cartagena is prominently Eclectic.
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