Private Tour
Gran Malecón, Carnaval Museum and Downtown Barranquilla City Tour 6H
Overview
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6 hours
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Join us in this 6-hour tour around the home to one of the best carnivals in Latin America: Barranquilla. You will be led by a local expert tour guide who will show the best of it. Visit places of great cultural importance for the country such as Paseo Bolívar, San Nicolás Square, Carnaval Museum and the River Avenue boardwalk. Besides, you will have a glimpse of Caribbean cuisine with some local hand-made snacks.
• Historical interesting facts about Barranquilla
• A visit along the main spots of the historical center
• Local experiences of traditional food tasting
• A tour around the Carnaval Museum
• A walk along River Avenue Boardwalk
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Be aware this tour is walking
If you have a layover in Barranquilla, please select the airport as a pick-up point for the layover tour
Don’t forget your camera
Bring comfortable shoes and water
Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
Carnaval Museum is closed on Mondays however, our guide will give you options for another museum according to your interests.
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Parroquia de San Nicolas de Tolentino
This experience begins with our guide picking you up at your hotel and driving you to the first stops of the tour. Some of the places you will visit include Paseo Bolívar Avenue, the city's most important thoroughfare, and San Nicolás Square with its historic church, one of the main landmarks in the city's historic center, along with the Customs House Square, which now serves as a cultural center with art exhibitions.
Monumento Ventana Al Mundo
Next, you'll head to La Ventana al Mundo, a strikingly colorful monument that has become a symbol of modernity and progress in Barranquilla. You'll have time to take photos and learn about the history behind this work of art, representing the city as a gateway to the world.
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Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A recommended tour
Nomad399516,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Guide Wilbert and driver Juan Carlos were friendly. They gave me a lot of information and know the city well.
ravine looks at the river
899theokr,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful place ravine advances in leaps and bounds all the gastronomic and tourist space was equal to the city
Disappointed
Adriana R,,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00It was very disappointing. Two of the places were closed and the tour guide didn’t know in advance. Very unprofessional 😥
This is the Barranquilla City Tour with all the Best!
roman4soccer,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00During my week-long visit to Barranquilla from the United States, I set out to find a city tour that covered the essential sights. Gran Malecón, Carnaval Museum and Downtown Barranquilla City Tour proved to be the perfect choice. Soon after I booked, my guide, Yamit Bocanegra, sent a warm greeting through WhatsApp. He stayed in touch until tour day, which put me at ease. On the morning of the six-hour excursion, he arrived punctually and waited inside the hotel lobby so we could meet without delay. His car was parked right outside, and its air conditioning worked flawlessly, a welcome relief in the ninety-two-degree heat. Yamit was attentive, friendly and fluent in English. He shared rich historical background at every stop and kindly took photos for me, since I was traveling alone. Throughout the day he also introduced me to local street snacks, giving me a taste of what Barranquilleros enjoy to stay refreshed. Our itinerary included Monumento Ventana al Mundo, Ciénaga de Mallorquín Park, Shakira Sculpture, Aleta del Tiburón Junior, Sofía Vergara Statue, Plaza de la Aduana, Paseo Bolívar shopping district and the Carnival Museum. Each site felt distinctive, informative and genuinely worthwhile. There was not a single stop I would have skipped. My previous trip to Barranquilla was twenty-one years ago, and many of these attractions did not exist then. Seeing the city’s progress over the past two decades was inspiring. Gran Colombia Tours and Yamit Bocanegra delivered an outstanding experience that captured the vibrant culture of Barranquilla.
Excellent tour 🤩
Mayra F,,May 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super!! We had little time to get to know Barranquilla and Yamit helped us get to know the main attractions in half a day, explaining each place in detail, as well as being an excellent photographer haha since it happens to you asks if there is something special you want to know and includes places like the Mallorquin bog that are totally worth knowing. Super recommended!
Tip for visiting the seawall route
aariastoro4211,,May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barranquilla is very beautiful, I followed advice and visiting the seawall, the world window and the shark fin after 5 pm is the best, both for its beautiful lighting and cool temperature.
Ask for Carlos!
bernicec927,,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos L. was an excellent tour guide and I would definitely recommend him to others. He was really fun and had a lot of historical knowledge to share. You can tell he has done a lot of research and cares a lot about Barranquilla.
highly recommended
rorbyc,,Aug 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour and the attention was incredible. Barranquilla is a place worth knowing and even more so if they provide you with the best guidance and transportation service, as was the case in my experience.
All very chevere
franciscopA874RQ,,Aug 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I fell in love with Barranquilla and Colombia, the only risk is that you want to stay, all people are so friendly and make you feel safe and welcome. I was very satisfied with this service, we were assigned a Guide with a lot of knowledge and always willing to answer all the questions and go further.
Great tour to know Barranquilla
ernestoaG7851RO,,Aug 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences my wife and I have ever had. We went to very nice places where we met its history and culture, we had an excellent Guide that explained everything very detailed, I loved barranquilla. Thanks to Gran Colombia Tours for being so attentive, one of the best experiences.
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