This was a great experience. My guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable on the history of the area. He also helped me take lot's of great pictures. Highly recommend.
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Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you had a great experience and that your guide made it enjoyable with his knowledge and friendly approach.
Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours—we hope to welcome you again soon!
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Steven_K
March 17, 2026 · via Viator
Quite the experience!
This experience was pretty good. We throughly enjoyed the tour of the convent. The views are spectacular for sure. It would have been nice to stay a bit longer, but our tour guide kinda hinted that we should move on.
In that regard, Carlos was an excellent tour guide and spoke English well. I’m sure he was on a timeline.
The Bazurto Market was an experience. It’s not for the weak of heart as he took us into the “real” market where the locals shop for fruits, meats and fish. It is truly sensory overload. I found it interesting and eye opening while my spouse didn’t like it too much and was ready to leave.
We got to pick where we wanted lunch, and these local vendors make you “taste test” what they have to offer in hopes that you will order something from them. We had the fish, chicken with rice. We took it to go and ate it back at our hotel room. It was delicious. If your thinking that lunch will be in a proper restaurant etc, think again.
All in all. Good tour, maybe a bit costly for what you actually see and do. We were back at our hotel by 1200pm after a 945am pickup
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Thank you for your detailed and honest review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the visit to the convent and the spectacular views, as well as the unique experience at Bazurto Market—it truly is a very authentic and immersive part of Cartagena’s local life.
We’re also happy to know Carlos provided excellent guidance and communication throughout the tour. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pacing and timing, as well as your expectations about lunch.
Thank you again for sharing your perspective, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours for another experience in the future!
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rebeccaeP762WN
February 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Bazurto Market & Convent
The convent and the history we learned was excellent. Our tour guide Jhon and driver David were both excellent! Jhon took us to a place for lunch and the food was flavorful and fresh.
I gave a lower star 🌟 only because the market was pretty empty!! We didn't get to taste any food like fruits or local breads, etc. The cost of the tour I specifically thought the market would be full of fresh fish, fruits, breads, rice and local cooking!! The meal we had was great, but in a restaurant within Buzarto Market. It was all inclusive, so lunch and admission to the convent was all taken care of with the tour package.
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Thank you for your feedback! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the visit to the convent and that Jhon and David made your experience special. It’s great to know you also liked the lunch.
We understand your expectation about the market being more active and with more options to try local food. The activity there can vary depending on the day and time, and we’re sorry it didn’t match what you had in mind. For future travelers, we usually recommend doing this experience in the morning, when the market is much more lively and full of local vendors, which allows for a more authentic experience.
We appreciate you sharing this with us—it helps us keep improving the experience we offer at Gran Colombia Tours.
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Loren_H
February 13, 2026 · via Viator
The best of Cartegena
This is a look inside the wonderful people of Cartegena. The market open 24/7 is where to shop for anything to eat to dance and party. Our guides gave personal attention and safety suggestions and were always there to answer any question. They were the best!
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Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering the vibrant local life and culture of Cartagena. It’s wonderful to hear the guides made you feel safe, supported, and well taken care of throughout the experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
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Margaret_M
February 1, 2026 · via Viator
History and Nitty Gritty
This tour combines history with the Convent part of the tour and a very real window into local culture with Bazurto Market. The market is a dark maze of stalls and having a guide is a must! The section with meats, fish and prepared foods will be shocking to some, but we didn’t linger there. The tour ended with a three course lunch at a clean vendor that the tour company obviously had a relationship with. I personally could have passed on eating here but it felt right to support this small local business. One of the things I found most fascinating was some of the non food stands with potions and figurines for luck and black magic.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you found the tour to be a meaningful mix of history and authentic local culture. It’s great to hear the visit offered such a unique perspective, especially exploring Bazurto Market with the support of a guide. We truly appreciate your thoughtful feedback and are happy you were able to connect with local traditions and businesses along the way. We hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours!
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725jonathanf
March 16, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Experience
Our guide was excellent. Very informative. Overall, we had a great experience using this tour company. I recommend this tour.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and found your guide to be informative. Knowing that you'd recommend the tour truly means a lot to us.
Thanks for choosing Gran Colombia Tours — we hope to see you again for more unforgettable adventures in Colombia!
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45zacharyk
November 17, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Exceptional Tour All Thanks To Arthur
This tour was amazing all thanks to our exceptional tour guide Arthur. If you do this tour, you must request him because our experience was just beyond expectations. Not only is Arthur very knowledgeable about the city, he goes above and beyond to give you the best time and show you his beautiful city. My brother's and I had a great tour of walking the old city, beautiful views at La Popa, and a authentic experience at the local market. Thank you again Arthur and hope to see you soon!
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Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that Arthur made your experience so special. His deep knowledge of the city and dedication to showing the beauty of Cartagena truly make the tour unforgettable. We’re so happy that you and your brother had a great time exploring the old city, La Popa, and the local market. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Arthur, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure soon!
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ronaldandreyp
July 27, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Bazurto and the Aft
The best opportunity to try home and local cuisine, the people of the market square of Bazurto are very warm. In the Popa the view is amazing and you can see the whole town and the castle.
事業者からの返答
Hola, Ronald! Gracias por dar tu reseña sobre estos lugares en Cartagena, nos alegra saber que fueron experiencias agradables para ti y que pudiste probar un poco de lo mejor de la cultura local. Sé siempre bienvenido a seguir explorando Colombia con nosotros.
Hi Ronald! Thank you for giving your review about these places in Cartagena, we are glad to hear that they were enjoyable experiences for you and that you were able to sample some of the best of the local culture. You are always welcome to continue exploring Colombia with us.
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Sonya_W
May 22, 2023 · via Viator
Enjoyable but expensive.
We took a private tour. There were 2 of us. We enjoyed the tour, but it was supposed to take 4 hours and only took 2. It was very expensive for a 2 hour tour.
事業者からの返答
Hola Sonya, thank you so much for choosing Gran Colombia Tours. We are glad you took the opportunity to know the Bazurto Market and the Popa Convent, we're sorry it didn't meet your expectations. All our private tours' duration includes transport time, so the 4 hours specified in the tour include pick-up and drop-off time. However, we're looking deep into the case and we'll take the necessary measures to make sure our guides and drivers meet the established times for each activity. Thank you for leaving your comment, it helps us improve our services and provide a better experience for future travelers.
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Hola Sonya, muchas gracias por elegir Gran Colombia Tours. Nos alegra que hayas aprovechado para conocer el Mercado de Bazurto y el Convento de la Popa, lamentamos no haber cumplido con tus expectativas. La duración de todos nuestros tours privados incluye el tiempo de transporte, por lo que las 4 horas especificadas en el tour incluyen el tiempo de recogida y regreso. Sin embargo, estamos investigando a fondo el caso y tomaremos las medidas necesarias para que nuestros guías y conductores cumplan con los tiempos establecidos para cada actividad. Gracias por dejar tu comentario, nos ayuda a mejorar nuestros servicios y brindar una mejor experiencia para futuros viajeros.
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colombiateamo
July 15, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Only two stops on this tour
The title states *Cartagena City Tour* but we did not receive a tour of Cartagena City, only the convent and the market. While at the market, he just led us through pathways, rather fast so there was much time to take in the sights. This tour was okay but it didn't last 4 hours.
事業者からの返答
Hi!
We are sorry you weren't pleased with our service and there was this misunderstanding. We recommend you to read carefully the conditions, highlights and itinerary of any tour or service you book in the future so you don't get surprised about what you are receiving. In this case, the tour you booked with us specifically mentions that the two main places you visit are Bazurto market and La Popa convent. It also mentions that you pass by some other places but it doesn't mean you have to spend time there. We quote the overview of this tour:
“Cartagena is way more than visiting the Walled City and in this 4-hour tour you will notice it. Come and have a whole experience in Bazurto: a traditional market where the other side of the city is shown. Walk around its stands and stores full of fresh food, aromatic herbs, and loud but friendly cartageneros. And then jump to La Popa: a convent in the top of a hill that offers you panoramic views and great landscapes of this diverse city.”
We hope you give it a second try on the next trip you do to any of the cities we have tours and experiences.
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