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Barranquilla City Tour: Explore Historical Landmarks and Carnaval Museum in 6 Hours
4.6
30 Ratings
Barranquilla
Embark on a 6-hour Barranquilla City Tour and discover historical landmarks, indulge in local cuisine, and explore the vibrant Carnaval Museum.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parroquia de San Nicolas de Tolentino - This experience begins with our guide picking you up at your hotel and driving you to the first stops of the tour. Some of the places you will visit include Paseo BolÃvar Avenue, the city’s most important thoroughfare, and San Nicolás Square with its historic church, one of the main landmarks in the city’s historic center, along with the Customs House Square, which now serves as a cultural center with art exhibitions.
- Monumento Ventana Al Mundo - Next, you’ll head to La Ventana al Mundo, a strikingly colorful monument that has become a symbol of modernity and progress in Barranquilla. You’ll have time to take photos and learn about the history behind this work of art, representing the city as a gateway to the world.
- Gran Malecon - Enjoy a scenic walk along the River Avenue boardwalk on La Loma Island, a recent addition to the city’s attractions that welcomes more visitors to Barranquilla.
- Paseo Bolivar - Continue exploring the historic streets and then delight in tasting some of the most traditional snacks of Colombian Caribbean cuisine, giving you a true flavor of Barranquilla’s diverse culinary offerings.
- Museo del Carnaval - Last but not least, visit the Carnaval House Museum, where you can explore samples of the famous Barranquilla Carnival, one of the most celebrated festivals in the world. The museum features photographs, costumes, masks, and much more. Afterward, you’ll be driven back to your hotel for some well-deserved rest.
What's Included
- All Risk Insurance
- Gastronomic Experiences
- Tour Guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Extra Purchase
Additional Information
Embark on a 6-hour exploration of Barranquilla, renowned for hosting one of Latin America’s finest carnivals. A knowledgeable local guide will steer you through the city’s highlights. Experience culturally significant sites like Paseo BolÃvar, San Nicolás Square, the Carnival Museum, and the River Avenue promenade. Additionally, you’ll savour the Caribbean culinary traditions with home-made local snacks.
• Intriguing historical details about Barranquilla
• Sightseeing at primary locations in the historic district
• Culinary delights with traditional food experience
• An enlightening tour of the Carnival Museum
• A leisurely stroll along the River Avenue Promenade
- Be aware this tour is walking
- If you have a layover in Barranquilla, please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour
- Don’t forget your camera
- Bring comfortable shoes and water
- Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
- Carnaval Museum is closed on Mondays however, our guide will give you options for another museum according to your interests.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Location
Parroquia de San Nicolas de Tolentino
Av. de la Independencia 407
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(30 Ratings)
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Rorbyc
Aug 30, 2024
highly recommended - I booked this tour and the attention was incredible. Barranquilla is a place worth knowing and even more so if they provide you with the best guidance and transportation service, as was the case in my experience.
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Ernestoag7851ro
Aug 27, 2024
Great tour to know Barranquilla - One of the best experiences my wife and I have ever had. We went to very nice places where we met its history and culture, we had an excellent Guide that explained everything very detailed, I loved barranquilla. Thanks to Gran Colombia Tours for being so attentive, one of the best experiences.
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Aviationfoodie
Aug 26, 2024
Great experience - One of the best tours I have booked, very complete, I was able to understand many things about the culture of Barranquilla and its history, the guide was very kind, punctual, patient and had a lot of knowledge, it was a very pleasant tour and they always made me feel very comfortable. The architecture around el Paseo BolÃvar was very nice, and the gastronomic experience was very good, I totally recommend it.
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Arthur
May 30, 2024
A Personal Experience - To have this personal experience was an enlightening opportunity to learn and see aspects of another culture and its people.
My guide (Victor) couldn’t have done a better job in showing me Colombia. It’s one I’ll never forget and forever grateful for this experience .
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Aherrerita
Mar 29, 2024
Excellent tour of Barranquilla - Kelly & Anibal an excellent team! Very compliments! Very dear! We had a wonderful day and were able to see many beautiful and important parts of the city! Congratulations
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Edmundo
Nov 19, 2023
Excellent experience!!! - Sammy is an excellent guide.
It was a great experience.
It is fascinating to get to know Barranquilla guided by someone local who loves his city and transmits it.
Thank you!!!!!
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Ivanio3046dc
Jun 23, 2024
Recommended for everyone - A practical tour that helps you to know those places that you want and sometimes do not reach. You can visit places quickly or give yourself the time, depending on what you want.
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Arturo_o
May 26, 2024
Awesome barranquilla - Samy, our guide was awesome as well as the driver Jairo. We visited some real cool spots and took some amazing photos. Even though it was very hot, Samy made sure we were comfortable and hydrated. The malecon and window to the world monuments were great. Will do this tour again
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913thaddeush
Aug 25, 2024
Keep looking: This tour is not worth the price - The tour guide was pleasant. I would not call this a 6H tour of Barranquilla City unless it also includes the travel. The tour did not seem well thought out. I visited more places on a bike tour for $35 USD than this Gran Colombia Tour for $82 USD. That would be what I recommend if you want to get a good sweat. I paid nearly $300 USD for two tours for two people with Gran Colombia Tour and feel like I just made a donation for a bad tour. For anyone who is crazy enough to do this tour I recommend that you give them a list of places and things you want to see. For example: Paraiso DEL Artesano, Plaza de San Nicolás, Catedral Metropolitana MarÃa Reina de Barranquilla, Plaza De La Paz, Museo Mapuka, Shakira statue, Plaza de la Aduana, Barrio Abajo, etc.
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Thaddeus_h
Aug 13, 2024
Keep looking: This tour is not worth the price - The tour guide was pleasant. I would not call this a 6H tour of Barranquilla City unless it also includes the travel. The tour did not seem well thought out. I visited more places on a bike tour for $35 USD than this Gran Colombia Tour for $82 USD. That would be what I recommend if you want to get a good sweat. I paid nearly $300 USD for two tours for two people with Gran Colombia Tour and feel like I just made a donation for a bad tour.
For anyone who is crazy enough to do this tour I recommend that you give them a list of places and things you want to see. For example: Paraiso DEL Artesano, Plaza de San Nicolás, Catedral Metropolitana MarÃa Reina de Barranquilla, Plaza De La Paz, Museo Mapuka, Shakira statue, Plaza de la Aduana, Barrio Abajo, etc.
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