Experience the mesmerizing world of emeralds with our exclusive Emerald Museum & Jewelry Workshop: Behind the Scenes Tour! Perfect for jewelry enthusiasts, curious travelers, and anyone fascinated by the allure and science of one of the world’s most precious gemstones. Your journey begins at the Emerald Museum, where you’ll explore the rich history, geology, and cultural importance of emeralds. Discover how these remarkable stones are mined, processed, and transformed into stunning jewelry. Then, enjoy an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into our jewelry workshop. Watch master artisans craft exquisite pieces, combining traditional techniques with modern technology, and see firsthand the craftsmanship behind the beauty of emerald jewelry.
Discover the incredible world of emeralds at our renowned Emerald Museum, with over four decades of expertise. Explore real specimens from around the globe and learn about the gemological secrets of emeralds. See Petra, one of the largest emerald clusters ever discovered in Colombia, and view a stunning collection of emerald and mineral specimens. Your unforgettable emerald experience starts here!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Emerald Museum & Jewelry Workshop: Behind the Scenes Tour lasts about 1–2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $18 per person for this Cartagena experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Hotel Cartagena Dubai.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Pedro explained the route to us so well that I understood every part of the tour. Incredible experience 🫶🏾
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! 🫶🏾 Nos alegra saber que Pedro hizo el recorrido tan interesante y fácil de entender. ¡Nos encanta saber que disfrutaste la experiencia! 💚
Very nice jewelry and very friendly staff, Still helped me and it was a pleasure
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste nuestras joyas y la atención de Still. ¡Fue un gusto recibirte y esperamos verte nuevamente! 💚✨
Very nice jewelry! And very friendly staff
¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste nuestras joyas y la atención de nuestro equipo. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente! 💚✨
A very special visit. The Emerald Museum is very well set up, Marelvis assisted us in an excellent and professional manner. The city of Cartagena is beautiful. Highly recommended. I would return again.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la visita y la atención de Marelvis. ¡Será un placer recibirte nuevamente! 💚
Excellent work by the workers, I loved it
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la experiencia y que valoraste el excelente trabajo de nuestro equipo. Esperamos recibirte nuevamente. 💚✨
A very good explanation of emerald minerals He advised us very well still
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó la explicación sobre los minerales y las esmeraldas, y que Still pudo asesorarlo tan bien. Esperamos recibirlo nuevamente y seguir brindándole experiencias increíbles. 💚✨
Helen is a pro... expert knowledge and 1000% kindness.
¡Muchas gracias, Helen! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la experiencia y nuestra atención. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente! 💚
Wonderful guide, patient and very knowledgeable. By Jessica
Thank you so much, Jessica! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and appreciated our guide’s knowledge and patience. We hope to welcome you back soon!
It was a lovely experience, Pedro gave me the tour, he was very kind and professional at all times, with a great command of the subject. Their jewelry pieces are beautiful, very varied, and at very good prices.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste el tour con Pedro y que apreciaste la variedad y belleza de nuestras piezas de joyería. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente!
We were at the Emerald Museum, Helen Sofía gave us the tour with an excellent explanation, later she showed us the emeralds, and we bought some, Helen was very helpful since my card was not going through and she helped me call my bank. Finally the purchase was successful, thank you Helen Sofía for your excellent service.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste el recorrido y la atención de Helen Sofía. Nos encanta haber podido ayudarte y que finalmente disfrutaras de tus esmeraldas. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Museum & Jewelry Workshop: Behind the Scenes Tour | 1–2 hours | 4.8 (372) | $18 | |
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