Santa Marta Private Tour

Get to know the centre of Santa Marta and visit its surroundings with this private tour. Discover the rich heritage of this Colombian city!

Tour Options

When booking, you'll be able to choose one of the following options. Each option includes a private and exclusive English-speaking guide:

3-Hour Tour

We'll pick you up from your hotel and head to Parque de los Novios. This area is ideal to learn about Santa Marta's history as we walk through its statues and gardens. We'll then visit the Santa Marta Cathedral with its late 18th-century neogothic facade, followed by the Tairona Gold Museum, located on the site of the first Spanish settlement. Here, we'll explore the cultural heritage of the indigenous tribes through metallurgical objects and gold jewelry. The tour concludes with a stroll along the boardwalk and Santa Marta Bay, where we might spot dolphins.

5-Hour Tour

This option includes all aspects of the 3-hour tour and adds a visit to the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, one of Santa Marta's oldest haciendas. This estate features a colonial mansion, Museum of Contemporary Art, a botanical garden, and the Altar de la Patria. We will also visit a vibrant public market to sample local ingredients and end at El Rodadero Beach.

8-Hour Tour

The 8-hour tour includes visits to all previous sites, plus either Taganga for free time on the beach or Minca. In Taganga, enjoy lunch with views of Taganga Bay. In Minca, we can visit the Marinka Waterfalls or a coffee farm to learn about Colombian coffee.

Additional Info

You can book a private tour without transport, meeting at the starting point in front of the Tairona Gold Museum.

Advantages of Booking a Private Tour

Booking a private tour includes a personal guide, the opportunity to customize your itinerary, travel at your own pace, and potential cost savings for larger groups.