Gabriel Garcia Marquez Shared Tour: the magical Cartagena
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Cartagena will never be the same after you take this Tour. Be part of an exceptional and magical experience thanks to the stories that give life to the streets, follow the steps taken by our Nobel Prize winner in Literature “Gabo” between squares and bastions, between houses and balconies. If you have not yet read a novel by Gabriel García Márquez, or are a regular fan of his literary works, this tour will enliven your senses and alter your reality. From the Plaza de Santo Domingo to the house of Gabriel García Márquez in San Diego Cartagena, experience the art, music and literature of the bohemian neighborhood in which our writer lived absurd, magical and imaginary realities that influenced his life and later on. the lives of its characters that give complete meaning to the magical realism that we love and fall in love with so much. Learn more about the life of this great artist, explore a different area of the historic center of Cartagena and be inspired by his fantastic stories.2 hours 56 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Certified guide and typical drink test
Food and drink : Snacks. Lunch and tips
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Plaza Santo Domingo
Calle 35, , Cartagena, Colombia, 130010We will begin our tour in Plaza Santo Domingo, a place full of life and color that inspired Gabo in many of his works. Here, we will tell you about the importance of this place in the daily life of the Carthageneros and how it is reflected in the literature of García Márquez.22 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Claustro de la Merced Mausoleo de Garcia Marquez
Carrera 4 No 38-40, Centro Historico, Cartagena, Colombia, 130002We will visit the Cloister of Mercy, where the Gabriel García Márquez mausoleum is located. This place is a tribute to the Colombian Nobel Prize and a meeting point for lovers of his work. We will reflect on Gabo's life and legacy.
22 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Iglesia de Santo Toribio
Carrera 7 38 15, Cartagena, Colombia, 130001This church is an example of Cartagena’s colonial architecture and has been the setting for many of García Márquez’s novels. We will tell you about its history and how it has become a symbol of the city.22 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Fernandez Madrid Park is a quiet and welcoming place, ideal to enjoy a break and reflect on what we have learned. We’ll tell you how this park inspired Gabo to create some of his most iconic characters.22 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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San Diego Square is a place full of history and charm. Here, we will talk about the daily life in Cartagena at the time when García Márquez was young and how this experience influenced his work.22 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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This hotel was the scene of many of the adventures of García Márquez's characters. We will tell you about the legends and mysteries surrounding this place.22 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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This hotel, inspired by the work of García Márquez, is a tribute to magical realism. We invite you to explore its facilities and immerse yourself in the literary universe of Gabo.22 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Casa De Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Calle Zerrezuela, Cartagena, ColombiaWe will finish our tour in the house where Gabriel García Márquez lived. If it is open to the public, we can visit some of the spaces that inspired his works and learn more about his private life.22 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We will meet at the indicated time in Plaza Santo Domingo next to the Botero Sculpture "Gertrudis" where you will find your guide with the red Beyond Colombia umbrella.View Location
End point
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This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value that you pay through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for your guide's job. This amount that you pay in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the Viator commission). We hope you enjoy our experience!View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- Spanish
Tour Guide Available In
- Spanish
Printed Guide Available In
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Bogota time to receive 100% refund.
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