Santa Marta city tour from El Rodadero

About the panoramic city tour

What it is and what to do

A guided panoramic chiva tour of Santa Marta and El Rodadero: the historic center, the cathedral, the bay and the Pibe Valderrama monument.

It is a good first outing to get your bearings in the city before choosing other plans.

Information verified on 2026-11-07. Opening hours, fees and closures can change: confirm with the operator before you go.

Photos of Panoramic city tour

Pibe Valderrama statue

Sunset on Santa Marta bay

Colonial street with balconies · Illustrative image · AI

Promenade facing the bay · Illustrative image · AI

Chiva bus along the avenue · Illustrative image · AI

Historic centre square · Illustrative image · AI

Your base in El Rodadero

350 meters from the beach

Hotel Taybo Kai is a 4-star hotel in the heart of El Rodadero, with 26 rooms, 24-hour reception and private parking. 350 meters from Playa El Rodadero and 250 from the boardwalk, with restaurants less than a block away. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and free WiFi; the family rooms sleep up to 5.

• 350 m

  Playa El Rodadero

• 4

  Stars

• In every room

  Air conditioning

• 24/7

  Reception

Not included in the rate: breakfast (Buffet or continental, $20.000 COP extra per person) · airport transfer ($35.000 COP per transfer (up to 4 people) to/from Simón Bolívar Airport) · parking (Private, $15.000 COP per day).

FAQ

• What places does the city tour visit?

  The historic center, the cathedral, the bay and the Pibe Valderrama monument, according to the partner agency.

• Does the city tour have a guide?

  Yes: it includes the chiva, assistance and an accompanying guide.

• Can I book a tour to the panoramic city tour through the hotel?

  Yes. Book with the hotel's virtual assistant or message our tours WhatsApp (+57 314 605 9491): tours are run by the hotel's partner agency. They are paid separately and in full at least one day in advance.

• Where is Hotel Taybo Kai?

  At Carrera 2 # 5-60, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, 350 m from Playa El Rodadero (about a 4-minute walk).

• How much is a night at the hotel?

  Rooms start at $150.000 COP per night. Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.

• Is breakfast included?

  Breakfast (buffet or continental) is available at an extra cost of $20.000 COP per person and is not included in the room rate.

• Does the hotel rate include tickets or tours?

  No. The hotel rate covers accommodation only; tickets, tours and transport to visit the panoramic city tour are paid separately. Message us on WhatsApp if you have questions before your trip.