Santa Marta Sightseeing Tour
Santa Marta Sightseeing Tour
Having picked you up from your hotel, we'll kick off our sightseeing tour of Santa Marta by heading to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. This hacienda is considered a Shrine of the Homeland by the Colombian government. Did you know that it was the final residence of Simón Bolívar? We'll tell you all about the history behind this place while admiring its façade.
We'll then travel along the main avenues and see some of Santa Marta's most important buildings and monuments. Next, we'll pass by the parks and colonial houses in the old town before we come to the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta. This is the spot where the remains of Simón Bolívar were laid to rest for a period. Today the cathedral still houses the remains of Rodrigo Bastidas, who was the founder of the city.
Our tour will then continue to Santa Marta Bay, where we'll discuss the civilizations that inhabited the region before the arrival of the Spaniards in the 16th century. We'll also visit the Pibe Valderrama Statue - let's meet one of Colombia's best football players!
The last stop on our tour will be at Taganga, a fishermen's neighbourhood located on the coast. We'll round off our activity with a stroll along the beach and enjoy the scenery from one of the famous viewpoints by the sea.
At the end of our tour, we'll drop you off back at your hotel. See you next time!
More Information
Duration
2h 30m - 4h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Pickup and drop off at your hotel in Santa Marta
Transport by bus
English–speaking driver
When to book?
You can book up until 9 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
Physical: Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Paid wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. Show more
Visual: Has measures for visual accessibility.
Auditory: Has measures for hearing accessibility. Staff with knowledge of sign language.
Intellectual: Has measures for cognitive accessibility.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- 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:
- Printed material is avoided.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Bessones Operacion Turistica
Corporate name: BESSONES TRANSPORTE COLOMBIA S.A.S
Pets
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 3 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.
