Free self-guided walk · Cartagena

Walled City and Getsemaní

A free self-guided walk through Cartagena's Walled City, from the Clock Tower Gate past the main plazas and churches to the city walls, then out to the street art of Getsemaní.

Distance
2.2 km
Walking time
30 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
6

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About this walk

This walk passes the plazas, churches and balconied houses of the Walled City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It ends in Getsemaní, the lively district just outside the walls.

  • Terrain: Flat, with cobbled streets.
  • Best time: Early morning or late afternoon, ending at dusk in Getsemaní.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Clock Tower Gate

    Start at the main gate into the Walled City.

  2. Plaza de los Coches

    The square inside the gate, once a slave market.

  3. San Pedro Claver church

    The church named after a priest who worked with enslaved Africans.

  4. Plaza de Bolívar

    A shady square with the Palace of the Inquisition.

  5. Plaza Santo Domingo

    A lively square with a Botero sculpture.

  6. Plaza de la Trinidad

    Finish in the main square of Getsemaní.

Tips

  • Carry water and walk in the shade.
  • Sunset from the city walls is a local favourite.
  • Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemaní is liveliest in the evening.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.