expedia
One Key

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

Walking Tour Barrio el Prado in Barranquilla

By NATIVO TRAVEL
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$240 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Immerse yourself in the essence of Barranquilla with this walking tour of the iconic El Prado area, an architectural and historical gem that ushered in modern urban development in Colombia. During this guided tour, you’ll learn about the fascinating history behind its elegant Republican houses, tree-lined streets and old hotels, while discovering the secrets of a city that has always been a pioneer. We will walk through places that hold the memory of artists, immigrants, entrepreneurs and families who forged the cultural identity of the “Golden Gate of Colombia”.

Activity location

  • Monunento A La Bandera
    • 52296 Avenida 11 De Noviembre
    • 080002, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monunento A La Bandera
    • 52296 Avenida 11 De Noviembre
    • 080002, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Check availability


Walking Tour Barrio el Prado in Barranquilla
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Spanish

Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Price details
AU$240.16 x 1 AdultAU$240.16

Total
Price is AU$240.16

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Live commentary
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sightseeing tour of the El Prado area
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    (1) Water Bottle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Unspecified costs and services
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

We begin the tour in this imposing monument to the memorial flag, inaugurated in 1930, is one of the most important civic symbols of Barranquilla. We will tour the beautiful park, the founders with sculptures and shade spaces. We will talk about the origin of Barranquilla and the urbanisation processes that they gave. We will admire Monument to the Fallen Hero which is a sculpture erected in honour of the soldiers who gave their lives for the homeland. We will continue to tour the area that is surrounded by stately houses, we will talk about the urban planning of the area. We will visit the Callejones del Prado, where we will walk through its narrow streets, surrounded by leafy trees and elegant façade houses, where the most influential families of Barranquilla lived. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church An architectural gem of the area, we will talk about the importance of the church as a religious and cultural centre of the area, we will give details of its Gothic style and the traditional celebrations that still congregate the community today.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Monunento A La Bandera
    • 52296 Avenida 11 De Noviembre
    • 080002, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Monunento A La Bandera
    • 52296 Avenida 11 De Noviembre
    • 080002, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Barranquilla your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Barranquilla

With so many activities in Barranquilla, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Barranquilla. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Barranquilla to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.