Tours & Activities in Santa Marta

Get ready for more than just a tour; Get ready for an authentic adventure among friends, 5 years of experience support it, our team, full of enthusiasm and style, will guide you through the charming streets of the Historic Center of Santa Marta.

This tour is a unique fusion of history, street art, characters, local culture along with inspiring social projects without leaving aside the fun party places and in addition, we will have the best gastronomic recommendations in the area.

For an exciting 2 hours and 30 minutes, we will explore together the most emblematic monuments and discover those hidden treasures that will immerse you in the authenticity of the local culture and help you understand the various dynamics that define the Historic Center.

We will tour the tourist area, marveling at the republican architecture, historical monuments, charming parks and points of interest. We will venture into the commercial area to learn about the nerve centers of local commerce and its evolution over time. In addition, we will explore the heart of the neighborhood, visiting cultural, social and environmental projects that promote the comprehensive development of the inhabitants of the sector.

As they say in many parts of Colombia, "Ask for what you don't see." We will be happy for you to join this experience that will allow you to enjoy Santa Marta to the fullest. We invite you to live unforgettable moments with us!

We recommend fresh clothing, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, punctuality and the best attitude for walking!

I want you to immerse yourself in the incomparable and magical history of the city of Santa Marta , stalked multiple times by pirates and corsairs, a place where archaeological sites of indigenous communities dating back hundreds of years are still preserved , and which still stands today. its historic center that reminds us through its mix of architectures a little about that colonial past legacy of the Spanish, along with the Republican style as a result of the banana emporium and that also still preserves the different ethnic groups in its Sierra Nevada.
The places that we will visit within our tour will be:
👉🏽 Tairona Gold Museum or Customs House
👉🏽Bolivar Park
👉🏽Mural by Gabriel García Marquez
👉🏽Mail Alley
👉🏽 Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta
👉🏽Boyfriends Park
👉🏽 Paseo Bastidas

Our tour will begin at the Tairona Gold Museum, where we will learn about the history of pre-Hispanic cultures, the diversity of the people of Magdalena, and a little about our liberator Simón Bolívar who stayed in this facility.
Then we will tour Bolívar Park, which is made up of different statues and also a beautiful fountain.
If you are a literature lover, you will love the mural in honor of our first and only Nobel Prize in Literature in Colombia, a precursor of magical realism.
As you pass through the post office alley you will love the combination between the colonial and the current variety of restaurants that our city has to offer.
We will visit the imposing Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta or better known as the mother of all churches in Colombia.
Upon arriving at the park of the bride and groom, we will learn about the history and the changes that this place has had until today and finally we will end our tour at the Camellón or Paseo Bastidas where we can appreciate our beautiful bay.

Recommendations:
Bring sunscreen
Water bottle
Comfortable clothes

Meeting point: Entrance to the Tairona Gold Museum


I invite you to join this tour to get to know Santa Marta from a much more diverse perspective!

We invite you to visit Santa Marta and visit its most emblematic places, and its colorful and colloquial streets enjoying a complete and magical relaxation. We will visit the Customs House, Gold Museum, the Cathedral, the Mayor's Office, Plaza de Bolívar, Camellón, Marina, Novios Park, San Miguel Cemetery. The tour begins with a description of the places that we are going to visit so that tourists are located in the city of Santa Marta. This was the first city founded in South America on July 29, 1525, so we can infer that it is a city with a high historical content. The tour shows emblematic places of the city, where the incidence of the society that lives in Santa Marta will also be analyzed. Social, historical, architectural, cultural, gastronomic, economic and political aspects will also be shown.

The History of Santa Marta "La Fiel y Hospitalaria" Santa Marta is considered the pearl of America, not only for the beauty of its Bay and present Biodiversity, but also for the role it played for the economy of Europe during the 16th century. The tour is structured by 4 key points within the Historic Center that reveal the history of the city: - Customs House (Tayrona Gold Museum): Here 565 objects are exhibited of which 471 are pre-hispanic pieces, 53 ethnographic and 41 colonial objects. It is considered the first construction with architectural design in South America. - Paseo de Bastidas: This ridge allows us to get a beautiful view of the most beautiful bay in America, decorated with monuments to the Tayronan deities that contrast with the imposing design of the International Marina of Santa Marta. - Old Hospital San Juan de Dios: Represents charity and service to others, "Property of National Cultural Interest." - Los Novios Park: Also called Santander Park, it is a place where different artistic and gastronomic expressions converge. This place witnessed countless passions of the past that met in this busy place. - Santa Marta Cathedral: Considered the heart of the city, it represents the most sacred place for samaria. Here rested the remains of Liberator Simón Bolívar, The Greatest Man in America. Recommendations: - Sunblock - Sunglasses - Hat, Cap or any element for sun protection. Inside the Cultural spaces (Gold Museum and Cathedral) - Do not consume any type of food. - Talk in a moderate way - No smoking - Pets are not allowed The tour does not have a stipulated cost, it is subject to economic stimuli by tourists.

Welcome to Santa Marta, my city!

Throughout the 3-hour tour, my objective will be to show you the essentials and that you learn a little more about the history, culture and gastronomy so that you can enjoy your stay in the best possible way.

At the end of the tour there will be time for questions, consultations and advice.

Welcome to this 1 hour bike tour!
Embark on an exciting cycling adventure and discover the charm of our city's historic center! Immerse yourself in its unique theme as we visit together the city's historic streets, iconic parks, and new median. Get ready to enjoy the rich Samaritan culture as we travel. This experience is completely different, because it is done by bicycle!

During our tour we will reveal to you the transformation that our city has experienced in recent years. Plus, we'll provide you with valuable tips to make the most of your stay here. Are you looking for where to find the city's typical food? Ask us! "EL CAYEYE", the local breakfast par excellence! We will also guide you to the best places to enjoy a refreshing typical juice in front of the sea.

Pedaling together we will tell you about the urban slang of Samaria, its deep-rooted customs and the fascinating history of this fascinating city. And that's not all! There are many other surprises and curiosities that you will discover along the way. You can't miss this great adventure!

Important information that the traveler should take into account:
- The bicycle is not included and is valued at $30,000 pesos for the duration of the experience (voluntary contribution is additional)

I love that tourists learn about our customs, captivate them with history and current architectural beauty.
I love this city, here you will find a lot of history, you will be captivated by its landscapes, the quality of its people and its gastronomy. I invite you to get to know the city in a special way, immersed in its historical memory that is present throughout our journey.... Santa Marta "the magic of having it all".

Ciénaga is home to grand houses, squares and legends. Discover the place that inspired García Márquez's most famous work on this day trip from Santa Marta!

Historical, Cultural and Architectural City Tour of Santa Marta through the Historic Center of the oldest city in Colombia.
 We start at the Tayrona Gold Museum where we will learn about the Pottery and Goldsmithing made by the indigenous people in addition to the history of the house, Lugo we will visit the Simón Bolívar park and monument of the four faces, and we will continue to the cathedral basilica of Santa Marta to see its history passing through the post office alley, then we will visit the bride and groom's cause where we will appreciate the surroundings of the place and then we will walk along the median getting to know the entire bay of Santa Marta.