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Gran Malecón, Carnaval Museum and Downtown Barranquilla City Tour

By Gran Colombia Tours
7.6 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is P 8,764 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Join us on this 6-hour tour around the home of one of the best carnivals in Latin America: Barranquilla. You will be led by a local expert tour guide who will show you the best of the city. Visit places of great cultural importance for the country such as Barrio Abajo, the Carnaval Museum, the River Avenue boardwalk, and the famous La Ventana al Mundo monument. Besides, you will have a glimpse of Caribbean cuisine with some local hand-made snacks.

Let our guide show you a part of Colombia’s history and diversity by getting to know its most important spots, joyful traditions, and broadening your ideas of the country.

• Historical interesting facts about Barranquilla
• A visit along the main spots of the historical center
• Local experiences of traditional food tasting
• A tour around the Carnaval Museum
• A walk along River Avenue Boardwalk

Activity location

  • Barranquilla
    • Barranquilla, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Barranquilla
    • Barranquilla, Colombia

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Gran Malecón, Carnaval Museum and Downtown Barranquilla City Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
P 8,763.81 x 1 AdultP 8,763.81
Total
Price is P 8,763.81
Until Thu, May 21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All Risk Insurance
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Gastronomic Experiences
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to Carnaval House Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Extra Purchase

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Barranquilla

  • 30m
Your experience begins with your guide picking you up at your hotel and taking you to your first stop. Along the way, you will get a first introduction to Barranquilla and learn how the city has transformed over the years into one of Colombia’s most dynamic urban centers.

Monumento Ventana Al Mundo (Pass by)

Arrive at one of Barranquilla’s most recognizable landmarks. La Ventana al Mundo has become a symbol of the city’s modern growth and openness to the world. Enjoy time for photos while learning about its meaning and the changes the city has experienced in recent years.

Museo del Carnaval

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to the Carnival Museum, where you will discover the history, traditions, costumes, masks, and cultural importance of Barranquilla’s most iconic celebration. Learn how the Carnival became one of the most important festivals in Latin America and a source of pride for the city.

Paseo Bolivar

  • 1h
Walk through one of Barranquilla’s most traditional neighborhoods and discover colorful murals and urban art that reflect the city’s diversity and identity. Barrio Abajo is considered one of the cultural hearts of Barranquilla and showcases the connection between local life, creativity, and Carnival traditions.

Gran Malecon

  • 1h
Finish the experience at the Gran Malecón, one of Barranquilla’s most important urban renewal projects. Walk along the Magdalena River while enjoying views, public spaces, and learning about the city’s relationship with the river and its recent transformation. After exploring Barranquilla’s culture, traditions, and modern development, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Barranquilla
    • Barranquilla, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Barranquilla
    • Barranquilla, Colombia

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