Pirate Tour + Caribbean Naval Museum
Description
This activity is divided into 2 parts: an hour-long walking tour of Cartagena, followed by a 1.5-hour guided visit to the Caribbean Naval Museum. We'll begin the Pirates of Cartagena tour by meeting at Boca del Puente Clock Tower.
After a brief introduction, we'll make our way to the Museum of Gold, where we'll take a quick guided tour to see the most famous pirate treasures from Caribbean Colombia. We'll also see many different pre-Colombian artefacts that were commonly used by pirates in their daily lives.
Our next stop will be the Governor's Palace, one of the pirate's most coveted locations. Do you know why? After exploring the palace, we'll learn about the first attacks that occurred in Cartagena and discover the origin of the word pirate. You'll be stunned!
We'll continue this tour of Cartagena by visiting the House Museum of Sir Francis Drake, where we'll delve into the history of this English privateer and discover how he prepared to attack the city. Afterwards, we'll head to Plaza de la Aduana Square. Here, we'll hear of the old Casa de las Islas (House of the Islands), where famous pirates, privateers, and soldiers once stayed.
Very close to the square is the San Ignacio Bastion, where we'll see a scale replica of a real pirate ship. From the ship, we'll make our way to the Caribbean Naval Museum. In its permanent exhibition, we'll see a replica of the famous San José Galleon, discover many interesting facts about the history of pirates in Cartagena, and learn about the history of the ARC Gloria, the Colombian Navy Training Ship.
Finally, after a total of 2.5 hours, we'll finish this activity at the Naval Museum, where, once the guided tour has ended, you'll be able to stick around if you'd like to visit some of the other exhibitions there.
More Information
Duration
2h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English–speaking guide
Admission to the Museum of Gold
Admission ticket to the Caribbean Naval Museum
A pirate patch
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Sustainability
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- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
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- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Vivamos Colombia Travel
Corporate name: Paola Vanessa Pava Jaimes
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Boca del Puente Clock Tower
Where does the activity end?
Caribbean Naval Museum
