Walk along the streets of San Diego and get to know the stories of the famous neighborhood
Walk along the streets of San Diego and get to know the stories of the famous neighborhood
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Self-Guided Audio Tour of San Diego Neighborhood Tour

Cartagena, Colombia
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About this activity

This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Cartagena, Colombia. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €9 per person. The San Diego neighborhood is full of local legends and stories. On this special audio walk you will discover many of them, narrated by one of the most famous personalities who lived in this neighborhood during the colonial period, Miguel Quero. This audio walk starts in Calle San Pedro Martir and promises you a lot of gossip from the neighborhood. You will discover the different street names and learn why they were called that way. You'll also learn about the sad and famous story of the bullfighter El Pinturero, as the old bullring was located in this area. While admiring the balconies and colorful colonial houses, you will discover the unusual legend of "Calle Tumba Muertos". You will also pass by the house of the late writer Gabriel García Márquez, who received the Nobel Prize for Literature. At the end of your tour, you will learn about the romantic and tragic story of "Romeo and Juliet" from San Diego.

The San Diego neighborhood is full of local legends and stories. On this special audio walk you will discover many of them, narrated by one of the most famous personalities who lived in this neighborhood during the colonial period, Miguel Quero. This audio walk starts in Calle San Pedro Martir and promises you a lot of gossip from the neighborhood. You will discover the different street names and learn why they were called that way. You'll also learn about the sad and famous story of the bullfighter El Pinturero, as the old bullring was located in this area. While admiring the balconies and colorful colonial houses, you will discover the unusual legend of "Calle Tumba Muertos". You will also pass by the house of the late writer Gabriel García Márquez, who received the Nobel Prize for Literature. At the end of your tour, you will learn about the romantic and tragic story of "Romeo and Juliet" from San Diego.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 1 hour.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 1 language.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture lovers

Best time to visit

Cartagena is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Cartagena sell out.

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