Top Santa Marta Cultural Tours

Visit major landmarks around the city of Santa Marta and learn about its extensive history with this private guided tour. Walk through the city’s Old Town to the Tayrona Gold Museum and the site of Simon Bolivar’s death, Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, for guided tours of both. Take a drive out of the historic center to visit the small bayside town of Taganga.

Come enjoy an adventure by bike and discover the charm of the historic center. Immerse yourself in its unique theme while we walk together through the historic streets, the emblematic parks and the brand new median of the city. Get ready to enjoy the rich Samaria culture while we pedal. This experience is completely different, because it is about doing it on a bike! During our tour, we will reveal to you the impressive transformation that our city has undergone in recent years. In addition, we will provide you with valuable recommendations to make the most of your stay here. Are you looking for where to find the typical food of the city? Ask us about the delicious "EL CAYEYE", the quintessential local breakfast! We'll also guide you to the best spots and walk along the waterfront. You won't miss any special events or vibrant music taking place in the city during your visit. And that's not all! There are many other surprises along the way.

Tour the many sights and attractions in the historical center of Santa Marta with this private guided tour. Walk through the oldest parts of the city with your licensed tour guide as you learn about its history and heritage. Between visiting the Tayrona Gold Museum, Malecon, and other attractions, enjoy samples of local fruits and juices.

Set sail for Tayrona aboard a 17-meter (56-foot) yacht with this excursion. Your bilingual captain, Luis, will take you and a small group of up to 25 passengers to the coastal park. Once in the park, you will have time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or hang out on the beach, and return to Santa Marta in the late afternoon.

Spend a relaxing day on the water with your friends or family on this private sailing excursion. Depart from Santa Marta Marina mid-morning for a beach at Tayrona, where you'll anchor. Swim, snorkel, paddle a SUP board, or just relax and enjoy the views with a drink in hand. You'll enjoy an on-board picnic, too. If the wind allows, sail downwind on the return trip to enjoy the sunset.

Be at Marina of Santa Marta 930 am. Say boat SONATA @ Gate. We depart 10 am. CANT wait past 9:50 am Sonata is a 58ft cutter rigged ketch built in 1979 in Taipei, Taiwan with 26 capacity. We will motor up wind to Bahia Concha in Tayrona Park passing at a distance by Taganga, Playa Grande, Aguja Island. At Bahia Concha we`ll anchor. Our auxiliary boat will take you to the beach or you can swim to it. You can snorkel, SUP board & sunbathe. WATER ACTIVITIES ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS. Lunch and 1 drink will be provided per person ON BOARD approximately 1 hour after arrival. 3:30pm everyone should be on board again to sail back wind permitting. Back at Marina by 5pm where you can enjoy the Sunset. If weather restrictions by maritime authorities we visit nearby bays. NO REFUND if Maritime Authorities restrict navigation to Tayrona Park. FULL REFUND if ALL navigation is restricted. Keep in mind tayrona park closes Feb 1-15 June 1-15 Oct 19-Nov 2. During these date we will visit nearby bays

Trekking through the jungle to Colombia's Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) can be challenging for even experienced hikers. Journey in confidence on this small group guided tour (limited to 12 people) that takes you on an adventure—hiking for four days across varied terrain and through striking scenery—to a 9th-century indigenous archaeological site. Includes round-trip transportation from Santa Marta, accommodation, meals, and entrance fees.

La Poza Sagrada, which is a natural pool of great importance for the indigenous people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, a place where you can take a refreshing swim and enjoy its crystal clear waters. We will finish the experience on the beautiful beaches of Mendihuaca where you will spend an afternoon of sun and beach in one of the most beautiful beaches in the city of Santa Marta.

We have guides from the region instructed by SENA, with years of experience. Trained to provide cultural, historical and anthropological information on indigenous communities and the area. We work hand in hand with indigenous and peasant communities. We are committed to supporting the development of the region through contributions that contribute to a better quality of life for the locals.

It is a full day all inclusive * Visit to the coffee farm * Bath in the river * Gourmet lunch * Visit to the Cocoa museum

The Remanzo is located about 10 minutes from Taganga, does not have a beach and this makes it a quiet place for the fish that live in the small coral reef, the shallow waters are ideal for snorkeling. During snorkeling you will be provided with a gopro-type camera to take underwater photos and videos.

Tourist and ecological attraction dedicated to the Tayrona culture. A unique place to appreciate pieces of pottery, goldsmiths and tools made and used by the inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Only 56.6 km from Santa Marta, via Santa Marta – Venezuela. Get to know the tourist attraction of the Don Diego River and its restored architecture of the ancient Tayrona indigenous communities with a mini museum and original pieces, as well as an incredible typical lunch

Discover the final resting place of Simón Bolívar, the liberator, on this self-guided audio tour of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. Walk through the premises and learn about the life of the political leader who brought independence to Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia from the Spanish Empire. Relive his most epic battles, discover the key moments of his life, and listen to an account of his final moments.

Though Santa Ana is well-known for its beach, the coastal Caribbean town is also a colonial-era gem rich with unexpected history. A walking tour is the perfect way to orient yourself within the city and learn about its history and culture with your guide: follow your guide along the beach, check out top landmarks such as the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, and end your tour with a prime spot for watching the sunset.

Enjoy the magic that encompasses the most beautiful bay in america, visiting different places that teach interesting things about the Tajron culture, their beliefs and crafts find the view to enjoy them; and ends in the fifth of San Pedro Alexandrino, hacienda where our liberator SIMON BOLIVAR lived and died, you can enjoy the Bio-diversity of the place and learn more about all the secrets of the life of our liberator.

At 200 meters above sea level inside the Tayrona Park is located Pueblito, a community of native Koguis, heirs of the Tayrona with an architecture similar to that of Ciudad Perdida. It is interesting to know a little more about the native culture of Santa Marta. The tour: Pueblito Tayku is ideal to live an adventure of cultural discovery of the region. To reach this ancestral territory, you must take a walk in the middle of the jungle of the Tayrona Park, a route where the visitor will be able to appreciate the natural wonders and thus be closer to the beloved mother earth.

Make the most out of your time in half a day and join this Santa Marta City Tour through the most relevant places in the capital city of Magdalena while a knowledgeable guide makes sure to tell you as much as you like to know about Colombian culture and history.

Here you can breathe “Gabo’s” literary spirit in every corner. During this tour we visit places that marked the life and works of this great person, whose legacy is invaluable and an inspiration for travelers who want to feel the Magic Colombia of Gabriel Garcia's books.

This 3-day add-on module is perfect for those wishing to explore the amazing beauty of the northernmost point of South America. Amazing beaches, giant sand dunes, indigenous culture, and so many "wow" moments.

The Lost City Tour Colombia is one of the most amazing trekking in all of South America, this plan is clearly designed for all those lovers of adventure, nature, history and culture. Here you will find a natural paradise where you can appreciate countless endemic species of fauna and flora, discover the pre-Columbian history that took place in this archeological zone, learn about countless unique and unparalleled landscapes and live unforgettable experiences. Disconnect from everything for 4 or 5 days and connect with Mother Nature.

Our highly qualified and bilingual guide offers you an unforgettable, intercultural experience with the Tungueka indigenous people followed by a refreshing swim in the middle of the nature reserve. You help the local indigenous community with your tour booking because we donate a percentage to social projects.

Join this gastronomic experience and enjoy the traditional food of the region in a 2-hour tour through its broad flavor palette and delicious meals.

This is a trekking where we will get the maximum to walk to the height of 650 masl and we enjoy a lot of fauna and flora that surrounds us, when we are in the farm you will learn about the Tayrona culture and its relics that you will be able to see. It will also be a unique and unforgettable experience.