Cartagena, Colombia

Sightseeing meets Colombian culture on this fun musical tour in Cartagena’s historic center. Enjoy rum cocktails and traditional Afro-Colombian music while riding aboard a chiva, a colorfully painted, open-sided bus more typical of Colombia’s mountain regions but one that has become a national symbol. The route takes you past many of the city’s most important colonial-era buildings and landmarks. In the heart of the historic district, you’ll go inside a local venue for a private showcase featuring four local dancers.

A coffee expert from Colombia’s mountainous growing region is your guide at a special tasting that will educate, enlighten and entertain. It’s a short drive from the yacht to the old walled city, where you’ll stroll the cobblestone streets to a café in the heart of the colorful historic district. In a private room, you’ll be guided through a hands-on experience that includes size selection, milling and roasting. Then it’s on to “cupping,” during which you’ll discover the aromas and flavors of different coffee varieties and debate preparation methods.

Upon arriving in the historic city center, you'll board your open-top horse carriage for a memorable ride through the Old City of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Your leisurely journey will take you past some of the most impressive and best-preserved Spanish Colonial architecture in South America, including colonial houses, palaces, plazas and churches. Of particular beauty are jaw-dropping mansions adorned with balconies dripping with vibrant flowers and the beautiful Baroque door of the Inquisition Palace.

Discover the landmarks and sights at the heart of Cartagena’s stunning cultural legacy on a guided walk in the walled old city. You’ll first travel from the yacht by motor coach to San Felipe, the massive colonial-era fortress whose hilltop location offers the best views of this coastal metropolis. The coach then transports you back down the hill and through the gates of the original, colonial-era walls and into the historic city center.