Gabriel García Márquez Literature Tour in Cartagena De Indias and snacks.
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Gabriel García Márquez Literature Tour in Cartagena De Indias and snacks.
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$60.00
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Ages 18-70
Duration: 2–3 hours
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English, Spanish
- Bottled water
- Beverages
- All activities
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- We will taste our local street food and our local drinks.
What's not included- Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
- Airport/Departure Tax
- Departure details
- Museo Naval del Caribe, Cl. 31 #3-26, Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia Gabriel Garcia Marquez tour meeting point at the reception of the Navy Museum in the old city
Return details- Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena, Calle Del Torno 39-29, Cra. 8 #39-36, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25880P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
- Dress code is smart casual
- Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Travelers below 14 years old don't pay
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
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- You'll start atMuseo Naval del CaribeCl. 31 #3-26, Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, ColombiaGabriel Garcia Marquez tour meeting point at the reception of the Navy Museum in the old citySee address & details
- 1Sanctuary of Saint Peter ClaverStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2Festival Internacional de Cine de Cartagena de IndiasStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 3Walled City of CartagenaStop: 3 hoursSee details
- You'll end atSofitel Legend Santa Clara CartagenaCalle Del Torno 39-29, Cra. 8 #39-36, San Diego, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, ColombiaSee address & details
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- dianasG5297CY00Unique local experienceThis was a unique experience in meeting a local family and learning some of the traditional cooking. Angel picked us up at our hotel and we met his daughter Maria Angelica who took us around the market where she had us try many different fruits that were new to us, and bought the ingredients for our meal. The market was particularly crowded and hectic, but was interesting to see how the locals shop. We then went to Angel's home to cook. They gave us several options and we chose vegetarian and beef. We thought all the food was delicious, and it was particularly interesting to learn the process for making the coconut rice. It was great spending time with Angel's while family and sitting down to a family meal. They were very welcoming. This was also a good way to spend the hottest part of the day: cooking in air conditioning instead of walking around in the heat.
- thomascarpenito00Duran was absolutely FANTASTIC!!Duran was absolutely FANTASTIC!! His family was extremely warm and inviting. We had interesting conversations about the history, politics, and culture of Colombia. I was able to polish up my Spanish and help Maria with her English. It was great to see the real Cartagena. The market was like a labyrinth and Duran was able to guide us through. The market was insanely huge and exciting, not for the faint of heart though! Delicious fruits and food would recommend to all my adventurous friends and family!
- jeanmarcc41800Amazing ExperienceThis was an incredible experience to go to the Bazurto Market and learn some traditional Colombian cuisine. Angel was a phenomenal tour guide and his wife Maria was an amazing chef who helped us make everything from scratch. If you’re looking for a cooking class that fully immerses you in the culture of Cartagena, this is it!
- aaronaW8284FV00The local Cartagena experienceIf you are looking for a local experience this is it. Combining the market shopping with a home cooked meal with a local family gives you an experience unlike any corporate tours. Angel picked us up from the local hotel and drove us to the Market. Given the open stalls that meander through the market, I agree with the recommendation for closed toe shoes there are parts where the paths are muddy… Angel stopped at multiple stalls and introduced us to fruits and flavors I had not tasted before. When we got to their home Maria welcomed us in for an afternoon of cooking and conversation as we prepared the meal and sat down to lunch together. If you are looking for something authentic and personal for your trip to Cartegena, this is special. If you want a fun discussion, ask Angel about Gabreil Garcia Márquez… he does a literary tour as well… study up before you go!
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- SandyH247000Market/Cooking experienceWithout doubt one of our top experiences in Colombia. We loved our Bazurto Market experience which was way different than anything found in the States - packed with shoppers in narrow lanes with endless stalls of fruits, vegetables and everything else. It is enormous and a bit funky and chaotic. Maria Angelica and her mom patiently pointed out all the usual and unusual items. This is where they shop too. The following lunch at their house was fantastic. The food was delicious and we truly enjoyed our interaction with the whole family. Very warm and engaging people. If you like to submerge yourself in other cultures this experience is for you.
- jeremycN8676AU00Authentic local experienceThe Duran Family was friendly, knowledgeable, and so welcoming. We saw and experienced a Cartegena in ways other tours did not offer. From shopping in Bazurto Market to cooking and eating lunch with the Duran Family, we got to experience Cartegena food, culture, and spirit as an invited guest. If you are interested in food, cultural, and authentic experiences, you should book with Duran Duran Tours.
- jgj100Private Cartagena TourAngel ( he likes to be called Duran Duran) is a fabulous guide. Fluent in multiple languages and a true aficionado of Columbia and Cartagena in particular. His tour for us was incredibly detailed and complete. Not only did we see and experience all the main sites, we got to visit and see a number of notable statues, buildings and other noteworthy features of Cartagena. Because he had also been in the emerald business we had the opportunity to visit a factory that had reasonably priced Colombian emeralds. His knowledge of local food brought us a great local meal of both typical local food and some particular special options. We were so impressed by his food sense of local and traditional cuisine that we opted to take his food tour (market and then meal and cooking lessons from his wife Maria). Duran also is extremely literate and passionate about Gabriel Garcia Marquez and the literature of Columbia, it’s music and all aspects of culture. He gives literary tours and other tours as well and is very often booked. He got a number of calls for bookings during the time we were with him but it didn’t interfere with the tour. I would advise teserving early. He is one of the top guides in Cartagena and well recognized as evidenced by all the people who greeted him or waved and acknowledged him as we toured. It is hard to imagine a better tour guide or one more personable. Beyond reading about the places we visit, a tour early in the visit really improves how much we enjoy a place and sets the stage for the rest of the trip and is the foundation for future visits. He provided one of the best tours we have had in over a dozen locations. Highly recommend any of his tours and he can also do particular custom tours given his level of certification.
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Troy S
1 contribution
Oct 2022
We don't typically do a lot of organized tours when we vacation, but we're so glad we booked a Gabo tour with Duran Duran Tours. Sr. Duran is an animated presenter and passionate about the subject of this tour. He pulled us into the details of this one-of-kind author/journalist's life from the very first minutes of our tour. We highly recommend him for this tour and the others he offers!
Written November 16, 2022
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DURANDURANTOURS
Good afternoon.
Your comment is touching.
Thanks, thanks, thanks, thanks a lot.
God bless you.
Angel Eduardo Durán
Written November 18, 2022
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Juan M
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Couples
Angel give us the experience Gabo literature deserve. We booked an English tour, but he gave us an italian fluent experience, since my girlfriend is from Italy. The secrets of the city, with a coffee and an “matrimonio” dish (patacón with cheese) make this tour one you must take if you’re a Gabo fan
Written August 2, 2023
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DURANDURANTOURS
Thank you for your nice review.
It was my first time with Gabo's Tour in Italian language and I also enjoy it.
Please, do not forget to do the homework.
Sincerely
Angel Eduardo Durán
Written August 2, 2023
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DavidPWinchester
Winchester39 contributions
Excellent walking tour learning about Gabo. Duran was a mine of amazing information delivered with unfailing enthusiasm and good humor. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in understanding more about one of the world’s greatest writers and his inspiration.
Written April 23, 2023
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DURANDURANTOURS
Good morning.
It is easy to share time with people really interested in understanding the writing process of Gabo.
Thanks for taking time to express your feeling about this experience.
Sincerely
Durán Angel Eduardo
Written April 24, 2023
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Richard H
5 contributions
Sep 2022
We had a great four hour tour through Cartagena with Gabriel Garcia in late September, 2022. He was punctual, entertaining, informative and overall made our day. We felt we learned a lot, and enjoyed every step. We saw parts of the city we would not have otherwise experienced - well worth the time and effort.
Written November 14, 2022
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DURANDURANTOURS
Good morning.
Thanks for taking time to tell everyone about your Literature Experience with The Gabriel García Márquez Tour. It was our pleasure to share time with you.
Sincerely
Angel Eduardo
Written November 15, 2022
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Lauren C
1 contribution
Apr 2023 • Friends
The tour was very interactive and informative. We learned so much about Gabo's many literary works and relationships to world leaders. Some in our group were not that familiar with Gabo's books, but still enjoyed the tour. Duran was such a great story teller and very knowledgable. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Written April 25, 2023
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DURANDURANTOURS
Good morning.
Thanks for writing about your literature experience.
It was great to share time with you.
Please, don't forget to do the homework.
We hope to see you around again.
God bless you.
Sincerely
Angel Eduardo Durán
Written April 26, 2023
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Warren S
1 contribution
Aug 2022
This is a tour for everyone. People familiar with Marquez. People who’ve never heard of him. Most importantly it’s a tour for people who love books and the spirit that drives everyone who creates.
It’s a mix of history, literature, biography, and urban studies. And, it’s full of beautiful sites and well-told stories. Stories that are told with kindness, simplicity, and a love for their subject.
This is the best tour I’ve ever been on, and like Gabo’s books, I’ll remember it forever.
It’s a mix of history, literature, biography, and urban studies. And, it’s full of beautiful sites and well-told stories. Stories that are told with kindness, simplicity, and a love for their subject.
This is the best tour I’ve ever been on, and like Gabo’s books, I’ll remember it forever.
Written August 12, 2022
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DURANDURANTOURS
5:28 p.m. in Colombia. What a beautiful way to start the evening, reading this comment product of magical realism and Italian Neo-realism.
Thank you for the description of your experience on the Gabriel Garcia Marquez tour, which is as you observe more than that because we also talk about the works done by other important authors around the world.
Written August 12, 2022
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Nacho
Hagen, Germany35 contributions
We booked the tour for me and my girlfriend.
Our guide Mr. Duran Duran is a high intellectual and humorous person.
We learned a lot of the cultural aspects of Cartagena.
Thanks for this really special event!
Our guide Mr. Duran Duran is a high intellectual and humorous person.
We learned a lot of the cultural aspects of Cartagena.
Thanks for this really special event!
Written July 25, 2021
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DURANDURANTOURS
Hello.
In these days of a pandemic, it is very gratifying to read an excellent comment on our literature tour.
it was a pleasure to share with you. Thanks a lot.
Written August 1, 2021
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Smith
Utica, NY11 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
This was such a lovely and informative tour! We learned so much about García Márquez but also about the history of Colombia and Cartagena. Mr. Duran is a friendly and enthusiastic guide and made our time together very enjoyable.
Written April 13, 2023
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DURANDURANTOURS
Good morning.
Thanks for writing about your experience.
It was great to share time with people who really pay attention.
Please, don't forget to do the homework.
Sincerely
Angel Eduardo Durán
Written April 14, 2023
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Barbara E
Austin, TX230 contributions
Duran was a most able and enthusiastic tour guide. We saw highlights of the historic city with stories about how these places were connected to Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s life and work. We later went on a second tour with Duran to historic Palenque. This was a very unique excursion, one I recommend to all visitors to Cartagena
Written June 6, 2018
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Nice haering from you and thanks a lot for taking time to write about your experiences with us.
It was amazing to share time with you, your enthusiasm for the history and the social part of my country is contagious, Thanks a lot and we hope to see you back.
Sincerely
Duràn Angel Eduardo
Written June 8, 2018
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Samantha A
14 contributions
Jan 2023
Great tour, very informative. Angel is clearly passionate about Marquez and very knowledgable, particularly about his time in Cartagena, as a journalist.
Inspired me to buy a collection of his journalistic writing.
Inspired me to buy a collection of his journalistic writing.
Written January 24, 2023
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DURANDURANTOURS
Hello. Wuuao. Nice, you got my point and Gabo´s point.
I hope you enjoy your reading.
By the way, thanks a lot for writing about your experience.
Sincerely
Durán Angel Eduardo
Written January 25, 2023
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Is this tour offered in English or Spanish? I will be traveling with an only-English speaker.
Lakshmy N
Chicago, IL16 contributions
You can request English speaking guide. Mine was in English
I am traveling solo and would like to know whether I can just book this tour for myself. Currently, the minimum number of tickets I can buy is 2.
elabela
1 contribution
Hi! You can book a solo tour for sure! Please contact Angel and I am sure he will give you an amazing experience about Gabo 😊
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