Santa Marta
Colombia · 1 free tour
Free, tip what you liked · ★ 9.8/10 (1,670 reviews) · on Civitatis
Quick answer
Yes. There is 1 free walking tour in Santa Marta listed here, bookable for free on Civitatis. It is Santa Marta Free Tour: it meets at Parque de los Novios, lasts about 3h and is guided in Spanish, English and Portuguese, rated 9.8/10 from 1,670 reviews.
Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.
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Santa Marta is the capital of the Colombian department of Magdalena and one of the oldest cities in South America. Its centre is best covered on foot: the street murals, the monument to Rodrigo de Bastidas, the Gabriel García Márquez Library, the cathedral-basilica, Callejón del Correo and Calle Colonial fit into a single route.
The free tour starts at Parque de los Novios, lasts three hours, does not take bookings for groups of more than 6 people and the guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese. Booking costs nothing, a typical Caribbean drink is included, and at the end you leave the tip you think is fair.
Good to know before you go
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early at Los Novios Park, on Calle 20, and look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
- The tour ends back at the starting point, after a stop for the typical Caribbean drink, which is included.
- Groups of more than 6 people are not accepted, even if several separate bookings are made.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but it is pet-friendly.
- The guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese. If you do not follow any of the three, keep that in mind before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Santa Marta free tour really free?
Yes. There is no ticket and no payment in advance: you reserve a spot, show up and take the tour. At the end you give the guide the tip you think is fair.
Where does the Santa Marta free tour start?
At Los Novios Park, on Calle 20 in Santa Marta. The guide waits with a yellow umbrella.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking is free and worth doing, because groups of more than 6 people are not accepted, even with separate bookings. If you cannot make it, cancel your reservation so the guide is not left waiting; cancellation is free.
How long is the Santa Marta tour and in what language?
It lasts three hours. The guide speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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