Cartagena’s rich history comes alive on the Treasure Hunt Tour. Led by an engaging pirate, families don costumes and embark on a 3-hour adventure seeking Blackbeard’s hidden gold. From visiting key landmarks to savoring sweet treats, this immersive experience blends education and entertainment. With limited group sizes, the tour promises an intimate journey through the vibrant city. What secrets will participants uncover on this delightful escapade?
Key Points
- A family-friendly 3-hour excursion exploring Cartagena’s top landmarks through a pirate-themed treasure hunt with costumes, snacks, and a trove of sweets.
- Includes a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic center and a visit to museums and cultural attractions to find "Blackbeard’s Gold."
- Led by an educational and entertaining pirate guide, with a limited group size of 15 for an intimate exploration of colonial history.
- Departure from Serano Gourmet Cafe in the Getsemani Neighborhood, with a non-refundable booking policy and confirmation within 48 hours.
- A 3.0/5 rated tour based on 2 reviews, offering an engaging and immersive experience for the whole family.
Tour Overview
The Cartagena Treasure Hunt Tour is a 3-hour family-friendly excursion that explores the top landmarks of Cartagena, including Parque Bolivar, the Modern Art Museum, and the Gold Museum.
Travelers embark on a pirate-themed adventure in search of ‘Blackbeard’s Gold,’ donning pirate costumes and seeking clues. The tour includes entrance fees, snacks, and a treasure trove of sweets.
Highlights include a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic center and an educational experience led by a multilingual pirate guide.
With a maximum of 15 travelers, the tour offers an intimate and engaging exploration of Cartagena’s colonial history.
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Inclusions and Highlights
Visits to key historical landmarks in the Historic Centre are included, along with juice and snacks provided throughout the tour.
The experience also includes a horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic centre, led by an educational and entertaining pirate guide.
A thrilling horse-drawn carriage ride through the historic centre, led by an educational and entertaining pirate guide.
The tour is designed for a maximum of 15 travelers, and multi-lingual guides are available.
The highlights include:
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Discovering insights into Cartagena’s colonial history.
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Engaging in a kid-friendly treasure hunt visiting museums and cultural attractions.
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Concluding the adventure by finding the "hidden loot".
Meeting and Departure Information
The meeting point for the Cartagena Treasure Hunt Tour is Cl. 30 #8b-108, Getsemaní, Cartagena.
Participants depart from Serano Gourmet Cafe, Calle Media Luna, near Parque Centenario at 4:00 PM. The tour returns to the Getsemani Neighborhood.
This family-friendly excursion lasts 3 hours and is capped at 15 travelers. A multilingual guide leads the pirate-themed adventure in search of ‘Blackbeard’s Gold’.
Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are recommended. The tour is near public transportation, but it’s not wheelchair accessible.
Booking is non-refundable and confirmation is received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
What to Expect
Meet your pirate guide in central Cartagena to kick off this kid-friendly treasure hunt. Engage in an exciting journey, visiting museums and cultural attractions while discovering insights into the city’s colonial history.
Set out on a kid-friendly treasure hunt with a pirate guide in central Cartagena, uncovering the city’s colonial history.
The adventure includes:
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Hunting for clues and solving puzzles to uncover the location of "Blackbeard’s Gold".
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Donning pirate costumes to fully immerse in the experience.
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Concluding the tour by finding the "hidden loot" – a treasure trove of sweets.
This educational and entertaining excursion promises a memorable experience for the whole family.
Additional Information
Confirmation of the booking is received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.
It’s not wheelchair accessible, so guests should wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen (SPF 50 for kids).
The tour meeting point is near public transportation in Cartagena.
Guests should note the non-refundable booking policy.
The Cartagena Treasure Hunt Tour has 2 reviews with a 3.0/5 rating, and no 5-star reviews have been received yet.
Exploring Cartagena’s History
Cartagena’s colonial past comes alive as participants explore the city’s top landmarks during the Treasure Hunt Tour.
Visitors discover insights into the region’s rich history, from the Spanish colonial architecture to the indigenous influences.
The tour’s pirate-themed adventure adds an element of excitement, as guests search for ‘Blackbeard’s Gold’ at the Gold Museum and other key sites.
The experience evokes a sense of:
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Wonder at the city’s cultural diversity.
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Curiosity about Cartagena’s storied past.
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Delight in the treasure hunt’s playful nature.
This educational and entertaining tour offers a unique way to engage with Cartagena’s captivating history.
Pirate Adventure and Hidden Loot
As participants embark on the Cartagena Treasure Hunt Tour, they’re transported into a pirate-themed adventure filled with excitement and the promise of hidden loot.
Led by a charismatic pirate guide, the group explores the city’s top landmarks, searching for clues and solving puzzles. Along the way, they don pirate costumes, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, and uncover insights into Cartagena’s colonial history.
The grand finale involves discovering the "hidden loot" – a treasure trove of sweets. This family-friendly excursion combines education and entertainment, leaving participants with lasting memories of their pirate adventure in Cartagena.
Sum Up
The Cartagena Treasure Hunt Tour offers an engaging, family-friendly adventure that combines the city’s rich history with a delightful pirate-themed treasure hunt. Participants don costumes, explore key landmarks, and uncover a trove of sweets, creating an educational yet entertaining experience for all ages. With its intimate group size and immersive activities, this tour promises a memorable exploration of Cartagena’s captivating past.
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