Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena
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Zenú Indigenous Heritage Tour in Cartagena

By Impulse Travel
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This tour is part of our H.E.A.R.T. Experiences at Impulse Travel - Go deep into indigenous Zenú culture and learn directly from them about their heritage, history, and most recognized handcrafts in a weaving workshop and visit to Cartagena's Gold Museum.
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Ages 5-99
Duration: 4h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
  • Knowledgeable guide in English and/or Spanish.
  • Entry tickets to attractions mentioned.
  • Donations to ASOMAIZ and FEM (local indigenous development organizations)
  • Impulse Insurance
  • Entry/Admission - Museo del Oro Zenu
What's not included
  • Food and beverages
  • Optional tips and gratuities.


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up service from Cartagena hotels or accommodations. Please enter your pick up details. *Note: Hotels in Manzanillo area have an additional cost. Please contact us to arrange it.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5549P225

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes as well as taking sunscreen and a hat or cap.
        • Minimum age requirement is 5 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
        • Changes on the tour may occur due to external factors. These changes will be notified to you with anticipation.
        • This tour includes insurance. Please send passport number to tour operator to make it effective.
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • 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.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5549P225

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        • Impulse Travel
          210
          Cartagena, Colombia
          Joined in July 2011
        • 652terrig
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour in Cartagena.
          Oralis was a great guide. Knowledgeable, friendly and spoke excellent English. Would highly recommend this tour when in Cartagena.
          Written 11 February 2025
        • BeaversTravelWell
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great time
          We have a wonderful time walking Old Cartagena, and our coffee tasting experience. Our guide for the morning tour, Camilo was great.
          Written 14 January 2025
        • Sir911
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Relaxing, short break from busy city activities
          Great English language guide spoke about the local community and mangrove ecosystem. Relaxing ride through mangroves. Hotel transfers + boat ride + coconut water drink= lasts less than 2 hours. It's surprisingly close to the walled city, but felt like a world away. Was much cooler than walled town, but bring water.
          Written 4 January 2025
        • paulam093
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A must do in Cartegna. 🇨🇴🇨🇴
          This was a great tour. Oralis was very informative. We enjoyed her. It was a must do in Cartegna. Book it!! Beautiful city!!!!!
          Written 7 December 2024
        • deborahlI2844KF
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Majagua Island Day Trip
          We spent a lovely, relaxing day on this beautiful island. We were picked up from our hotel and taken to the docks. Everything was arranged and once we got past the initial confusion after being dropped off at the docks (we weren’t given any instructions). Lunch at the resort was very tasty and were large portions. There was the option to order extra. Something we found interesting on this island was account system. All drinks and food were put on an account and you pay at the end of the day. It was handy as you didn’t have to muck around with cash. Our only suggestion to make in relation to this tour is to provide some information on what to do when dropped off at the docks. It wasn’t clear to us and we just fumbled our way through it.
          Written 6 August 2024
        • deborahlI2844KF
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Tour Through Bazurto Market
          Our guide, Mauricio Piedrahita, was punctual and met us at the meeting place. Mauricio was vivacious and a whirlwind, his energy was infectious. The Bazurto Market was a glimpse into everyday life of people living in Cartagena. The market is an iconic institution in Cartagena. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the market. Mauricio even taught us some new salsa moves! Thanks so much Mauricio!!
          Written 6 August 2024
        • jbvmty
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Bad and expensive experience
          Badly designed from the concept. It is too much food, and not that great. Far from the advertised Gastronomic Wonders. I had to cancel the third stop because I couldn’t eat any more. The last stop I had to take the candies with me to the hotel to eat later. If not for the guide, who was doing a good job, I would have lowered my rating. The experience is WAY to expensive for the product they delivered.
          Written 23 May 2024
        • terrencep616
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          One of the Highlights of our Trip
          It was our first trip to Cartagena, so we decided that a coffee related excursion was appropriate. There were several options, but we decided on the Coffee Master. It was a fantastic choice. David truly knows his coffee and provides an informative and entertaining presentation. Highly recommended.
          Written 23 April 2024
        • Bill H
          0 contributions
          2.0 of 5 bubbles
          Not worth the money.
          I understand the Mother Nature has her own agenda, but when the operator promises that compensation will be made if the tour is impacted and then doesn't follow thru, it's a disappointment!
          Written 27 March 2024
        • KrystheExplorer
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Skip It!
          This place smelled horrible, I could barely breathe because the stench was so potent. The area was congested and it was filthy all around. Of course the people were friendly but I would not recommend someone to eat from this area. I did not feel unsafe and I did not have a tour guide. Again the people were beyond friendly but the filth and stench was disturbing.
          Written 20 March 2024
        • BetsyRob
          0 contributions
          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          It's a nice float
          This tour was fine. We were schedule for 9am and 3 days before I received communication requesting we move our tour to 3pm. This isn't very professional or realistic. We had a flight out that night, so we agreed on a 2pm tour. Turned out this tour was more of a float - it was lovely for sure. But, essentially zero tour guide information and no information about fishing and the local people. It was a nice float and a nice hour, but not what was billed and frustrating to have the time changed on us.
          Written 16 January 2024
        • sayakayaraya
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic guide who surpassed expectations.
          Juan-Fernando is an excellent, well-informed and diligent guide. He’s an academic historian who brings the streets of Cartagena to life with a deep knowledge of the city and broader Colombian/Latam history, and brings with him an iPad full of useful maps and images to illustrate along the way. It was a nice touch to finish up our tour at a fantastic bar at the end of our hotel’s street where his sister and niece work, paving the way for us to get into Cartagena’s best New Year’s Eve after-party. His English is nigh on perfect and his enthusiasm for the job is infectious. Would give 6 stars if we could.
          Written 1 January 2024
        • M7329PCsarahm
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Authentic Cartagena
          The tour was excellent! Our guide Luis Fernando made a real effort and showed us parts of Cartagena we would not otherwise have seen. It was really enjoyable.
          Written 1 January 2024
        • sheralyno
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Old city walking tour, you will enjoy a personal experience that is unforgettable.
          We really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to those who want a more personal experience. Inri our tour guide was wonderful filling us with Cartagena’s history and culture.
          Written 24 December 2023
        • Jenjohart
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Relaxing beach/pool day trip
          I really enjoyed our day at Blue Apple. We paid extra for a lounger and massage, and we spent the day going back and forth between drinking at the pool and relaxing in the loungers in the garden area. It was a chill place with good food and clean bathrooms. Antonio was our server and he made the day so much more fun and enjoyable! He was the best! A relaxing day trip.
          Written 19 December 2023
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        Katherine S
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2025 • Couples
        The guided museum tour was very informative but the visit to the project was fantastic. It was an opportunity to see beyond the tourist area and to learn about the art of weaving and today’s Zenú people. Thank you for a great day
        Written 12 February 2025
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        avivab2016
        Los Angeles, CA7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2023
        This tour takes you off the typical Cartagena tourist experiences and immerses you in the local history and culture of the Zenu. Wonderful tour of the Museo del Oro but the best was actually visiting a local woman's workshop where they are securing future of the Zenu weaving crafts. After spending time there I guarantee you'll have a greater appreciation of indigenous crafts and what it takes to keep those skills and their culture alive.
        Written 6 July 2023
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        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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