Santa Marta Private City Tour History and Culture

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Non Refundable All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Private Tour for 1 passenger

2 Adults x $821.05

$1,642.10

Approx Total

$1,642.10

Private transfer : Includes private transportation to and from hotel
Private guide : Enjoy the company of a private guide
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Private transportation
Modern, air-conditioned private transportation
Professional local tour guide
All Fees and Taxes
Pick up and drop off at the hotel or address indicated in your booking

Overview

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Santa Marta, the oldest city in South America. This 4-hour city tour will immerse you in colonial treasures, historical landmarks, and breathtaking views. From the resting place of Simón Bolívar to the stunning vistas of Taganga, this excursion offers a perfect blend of history, architecture, and natural beauty.

Pickup points

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AC Hotel Santa Marta Calle 23 No 1c-37, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO
Ahead Hosting x Arte Hotel 26-37 Carrera 1a Arte Hotel, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Akuamarina Hotel Calle 20 7A - 46, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Alborada Hostel B&B Calle 16 No. 6-64, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO
Alko Hotel Cotona Carrera 2 #20 - 63 Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 631020
Alojamiento Villa Mar Calle 11, Cra 2, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470007
Aparta Hotel Bacano Historico 7-96 Calle 14, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Apartahotel Bacano Loft Calle 14 # 6-46, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470017
Arte Hotel Cra 1 # 26 - 37, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 025076
Ayenda Club House Carrera 2 20 81, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Ayenda Cocobeach 2151 Cl. 1D, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Baboon Hostel Calle 17 # 3 - 99, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Basilica Hotel 3-96 Calle 17, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 336341
Best Western Plus Santa Marta Hotel Calle 24 Nro. 3-65, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470007
Bonita Bay Concept Hotel Urbanizacion Milagro Verde # 19 - 20, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO
Bonita Bay Concept Hotel CR 1C # 15-74 Edificio, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Casa Encantada 1C, 68 Calle 11, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Casa Escondida Hotel Boutique 168 Calle 11, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470006
Casa Hotel Las Gaviotas II Cl. 32 #3 - 35, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470002
Casa Mia Hotel Boutique Calle 20 3 60, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Casa Rosa Hotel by DOT Boutique 234 Cl. 16, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Casa Verde Hotel Calle 18 # 4-70, , Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Casa de Isabella - a Kali Hotel Carrera 2a N. 19-20, Centro, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Casa de Leda - a Kali Hotel Calle 18 No. 4-38, El Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO
Comunidad Calle 13 Hotel Boutique Calle 13 carrera 6 # 6-39, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Dusano Boutique Hotel Cra. 4 #19-49 Piso 3, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO
Grand Marina Suites Carrera 1 22 79, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hilton Garden Inn Santa Marta Carrera 1C No. 24-04, Calle 24 No. 1A-39, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hospedaje Luna Azul Cra. 2 #20-71, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hospederia Casa Familiar Calle 10c No. 2 - 14 Centro, , Santa Marta, Colombia, CO
Hostal La Minita de Oro Santa Marta Calle 19 #6-24, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Andina Blue Santa Marta Calle 22 3-33, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Ayenda Republicano Colonial No 2 241 Calle 17 Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470006
Hotel Bahia Calle 12 2 70, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Bahia Suite 3-70 Calle 20, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Basilica Calle 17 No 3-96, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Boutique ADAZ Cl. 21 # 3 - 93, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Boutique Casa Bethel Carrera 20 39, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina Calle 12 3-40, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Hotel Boutique Casa Salamandra Carrera 11 1C-68, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Hotel Boutique Don Pepe Cl. 16 #1c - 92, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Boutique El Olimpo Cl. 18 # 5 - 37, Commune 2, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Boutique Gato Mar Taganga Calle 10 No 3-133, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Hotel Boutique La Solera Del Pozo Calle 18 3 27, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Boutique Marbore Calle 21 3 96, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Boutique Maree Carrera 2 20 63, Centro Historico Bahia, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Casa Bugambilia Calle 19 6 # 6-13, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Casavieja Carrera 12 1c 58, , Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Hotel Catedral Plaza Calle 16 N 5-17, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 36355
Hotel Costa Norte 4-80 Calle 12 Calle, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Imperial Caribe Carrera 17 3-96, , Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Karaya Dive Resort Calle 12, No. 2-38 Rodadero, Gaira, Colombia, CO, 470006
Hotel Kasaya Real 7-45 Calle 16, Comuna 2, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Las Vegas by Marbar Hoteles Calle 11 2 08, Historic Center, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Mar y Mar Calle 16, 1 C-25, , Santa Marta, Colombia, CO
Hotel Miami SM Calle 17 No 3-96, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 420684
Hotel Parque de los Novios Inn calle Burechito Carrera 3 No. 21-06, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Playa Mar Santa Marta Cra. 1c #20-23, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Playa Y Cafe 24-103 Cra. 11C, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Rialto D'Mar 713 Calle 14 Edificio Blanco, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Rodadero Piscinareal Carrera 4 19 27, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Santa Luna Vereda Matogiro MZ 5 Casa 7, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Santa Marta By Mij Calle 16 2-43, Historic Center, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Santa Marta Real Carrera 12 # 2-38, Historical center - Downtown, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Suite Boutique El Cactus Calle 18 6 85, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Tayromar Calle 20 1c -71, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel Villa del Mar Calle 11a Bis N_ 1C-85, Piedra Hincada, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
Hotel Zamay Centro Calle 11 # 2-07 Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Hotel la Casa del Huesped Carrera 2 # 23-05, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470006
Jardin Del Duque Hotel Boutique Calle San Antonio Calle 20 #1 C 20, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
La 18 Hotel Calle 18 Numero 9 - 69, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
La Casa Del Piano Hotel Boutique Calle 19 4 - 76, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
La Casa del Agua Calle 18 32 # 4-09, , Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique Calle 18, 3-115, Santa Marta, , Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 472
La Mochila SM Carrera 4 # 21-38, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
La Palma Hotel Calle 18 # 4 - 27, Calle del Pozo, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
La Puerta Azul Calle 18 No 3 103, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa Calle 19 # 2A - 09, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Puerta Aqua Hostel Cl. 18 #5 66, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470004
Ribai Hotels Santa Marta Calle 18 32 4 - 85, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
San Francisco De Asis Carrera 3 9 50, , Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001
The Orange House Cl. 16 #2 - 39, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Colombia, CO, 470001

Pickup details

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Itinerary

Santa Marta

The tour begins with a 15-minute pickup from your hotel. From there, we’ll head to Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, a historical estate where Simón Bolívar spent his final days. Enjoy a journey through the city’s main avenues before arriving.

30 minutes
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Explore the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. This old sugar factory is a treasure trove of history, featuring three fascinating collections: the historical collection, modern collection, and the lush botanical garden. You’ll have one hour to wander through the estate, learn about Bolívar’s legacy, and admire the beautiful surroundings.

1 hour
Santa Marta

Continue to the Cathedral Basilica Menor, the oldest cathedral in Colombia. Here, you can visit the resting place of both Simón Bolívar and Rodrigo de Bastidas, the founder of Santa Marta. Spend time exploring the cathedral and learning about its historical significance.

45 minutes
Gold Museum

Visit the Museum of Gold, housed in the restored House of Customs, where Bolívar once lived. This museum showcases a stunning collection of gold artifacts and offers insight into the cultural heritage of the region. Explore the exhibitions for an hour and discover the history of Santa Marta, the Sierra Nevada, and the Magdalena department.

1 hour
Unidad Deportiva Pibe Valderrama

Embark on a scenic drive through the city, passing the main avenues. Make a brief stop at the Monument to Pibe Valderrama, a tribute to the legendary Colombian footballer. You’ll have time to take photos and enjoy the lively atmosphere of the area.

30 minutes
Taganga

Head to the Taganga Viewpoint, where you’ll be treated to a panoramic view of the coastline and surrounding landscape. Take in the stunning vistas before making your way back to your hotel.

30 minutes
Santa Marta

Finally, we’ll return to your hotel, concluding your enriching city tour experiencing the heart and soul of Santa Marta.

15 minutes

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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