Essential Free Tour Santa Marta

Led by passionate local guides, this free tour is the most authentic and engaging way to experience Santa Marta.
Visit the Tayrona Gold Museum, housed in the historic Customs House, where the past literally glitters!
Have fun attending a 'fruit class' where you will have the chance to discover exotic fruits you've never even heard of.

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04/02/24

Jose was a super knowledgeable guide. He showed up to do the English tour for us even though I signed up for the tour quite last minute. We were glad we went on the tour :) Thanks Jose!

Bonnie

12/03/24

Juan

Welcome to Santa Marta, Colombia's oldest city and a dazzling jewel on the Caribbean coastline! Founded in 1525, this enchanting city has witnessed the ebb and flow of empires, the stirring tides of revolution, and the confluence of indigenous and colonial cultures. What better way to absorb the richness of this historical tapestry than through the Essential Free Tour of Santa Marta? Join a tour to stroll through narrow, charming streets where tales of pirates, freedom fighters, and ancient civilizations come to life. With your trusty local guide by your side, you'll gain insights that no website can offer. The tour takes you to the city's historic heart, home to landmarks like Bolivar Square, a public space honoring South America's great liberator, Simón Bolívar.

Along the tour, you'll also stop at the Customs House, now the Tayrona Gold Museum, where the glint of pre-Columbian gold artifacts will leave you spellbound. The architectural majesty continues as we stroll past colonial gems like the Town Hall and the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta. Each building here serves as a chapter in Santa Marta's fascinating story, peppered with delightful curiosities that your guide will happily share. The walk takes a more relaxed turn at Los Novios Park (or Lovers' Park), one of the most popular spots for tourists and locals in Santa Marta. Here, under the canopy of towering trees and surrounded by romantic cafés and restaurants, you can take a leisurely breather and soak in the Caribbean vibes.

And, of course, your guide will save the best for last—quite literally! The tour concludes at a square where numerous street vendors peddle their delicious juices, all made from local Colombian fruits. Think of it as a 'fruit class,' where your guide will introduce you to exotic and delicious fruits like 'guanabana' or 'lulo.' And, if you're tempted, feel free to buy a freshly squeezed, 100% natural juice of your choice. Excited already? You should be! The Essential Free Tour of Santa Marta is an exhilarating roller-coaster ride through time, architecture, nature, and even taste! So what are you waiting for? Come and discover the allure of Santa Marta and enrich your travel experience manifold. Book your free tour now, because an adventure this good, especially at zero cost, is a deal you don't want to miss!