Colombia · CITY TOURS IN CARTAGENA
The good ones sell out and the cheap ones sell out faster. Below: the 15 to book before you fly, what each includes and where they differ.
Review of Cartagena’s $23 hop-on hop-off bus, with 11 stops, walled-city walking tour, audio guide, timing tips, and honest value advice.
“It would have been good if we had known that we could have picked the bus up outside the cruise terminal.”
Explore Cartagena by chiva bus, from San Felipe Castle to the Old Town, with bilingual guidance, photo stops, and practical tips.
“Kike was amazing! ❤️ All the explanation of the places and everything, the organization was perfect. They sent me a message couple of days prior to check in and the day before to confirm everything. The day of the tour we were a little lost and they called me so we were not left behind.”
Review of Cartagena’s bilingual Chiva city tour, San Felipe Castle, Old Town, monuments, pickup details, value, and practical tips.
“The tour was excellent!! I really appreciated having an English speaking guide. We got to learn many interesting facts that we never knew about the city. The picture that was taken at the shoe and at the beginning of the castle tour was a plus they were beautiful pictures and it was a nice surprise to have them printed we bought all three of them! Our guide was kind, funny and caring. I would highly recommend this tour! It was a great experience”
Explore Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemani on a $16 guided walk with history, street art, local tips, and bilingual guides.
“Author was Very informative and knowledgeable about the tour! We can a great time!!”
Review of Cartagena’s hop on hop off bus, with Old City, Getsemani, fort, Bocagrande stops, audio guides, and walking tours.
Review of Cartagena’s private four-hour shore tour, with La Popa, the Walled City, Las Bóvedas, port transfers, and practical booking advice.
“This tour met us at the port. It was private, just my husband and myself, the tour guide, Niomi and the driver. We first went up to the highest point in Cartegena for fantastic views, explanation of the city and where we were going. So helpful to see everything. Niomi was very knowledgeable and always looking out for our safety. Highly recommend this tour for first time visitors & those who want to know more about Caregena.”
Review of Cartagena’s private Walled City and Getsemani tour, with fortifications, colonial streets, local snacks, guides, value, and practical tips.
“We had an excellent private tour with Andreas/Pipe. He was very knowledgeable and fun. He tailored Our tour to our interests and time requests. We highly recommend.”
Review of Cartagena’s 4-hour city tour, San Felipe fortress, La Popa Convent, old town, Las Bóvedas, and emerald shopping.
“Great tour, experienced guide with lots of information in time to learn and enjoy the cityAuto-translated”
Review of Bukap Travels’ private Cartagena to Santa Marta transfer, with hotel pickup, flexible stops, comfort, cost, and practical tips.
“Communication before the transfer was excellent. Our driver Mr Penol was on time and very courteous. The vehicle was clean and new (Mercedes Vito) We were a family of 5 and the vehicle was perfect for us and all.put luggage. He kindly stopped at services where we could go to the loo and buy drinks/food. A very easy transfer. Thank you”
Review of Cartagena’s private city tour with San Felipe Castle, Getsemani, local tastings, Gold Museum, and optional La Popa views.
“The tour was educational and fun. We had Edgar as our tour guide, and he knew a lot about the city. It was great to learn more about the culture in Cartagena as well as the history of how the city was established. Edgar was very patient and amicable. Would highly recommend!”
Explore Cartagena’s key sights by private air-conditioned vehicle, from La Popa and San Felipe to Getsemani, Manga, and the Walled City.
“Carlos was very informative and spoke good English. Very easy to work with and understand. He was very knowledgeable about the city and showed us very interesting things while still leaving the tour up to us with what we wanted to do or see.”
Review of Cartagena’s private half-day tour, covering San Felipe Fortress, La Popa, the Walled City, transport, price, and cruise-port value.
“My husband and I booked a private tour with Cesar during our day in Cartagena, Colombia. We were traveling on a cruise, and Cartagena was one of our port stops. We only had one day in Cartagena and wanted to see as much as possible. After looking at the cost of booking a private tour with our cruise line, I looked into alternative options as it was very expensive. I booked a private tour with Cesar after seeing his great reviews on Viator, which we are happy to add to after our experience! Right after I booked our tour, Cesar contacted me to plan our day and gave thorough instructions…”
Review of Cartagena’s four-hour shore tour, with La Popa views, colonial churches, the walled city, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“The company made it easy to meet the tour- they didn’t leave you wandering around. Easy to find them. Really appreciated it since there were 3 ships in port. Our tour guide was from Cartagena so knew the areas well. Very personable.”
Party through Cartagena by open bus, see its bays and landmarks, enjoy live music, and finish near Getsemani for a possible nightclub stop.
“Poor communication. Despite the initial booking confirming pickup at the hotel I selected, the host did not contact us until the day of the excursion via WhatsApp to say that this was not the pickup location and that we needed to meet at a different location we were unfamiliar with as tourists. We are not from this country and do not always have reliable signal or data access for WhatsApp, so the message did not come through until one hour before the scheduled time—which is also the time they expected to pick us up. This caused unnecessary stress and confusion and could have been avoided with clearer and earlier communication.”
Review of a 15-hour Cartagena tour to Barranquilla and Santa Marta, with guided sights, lunch, colonial streets, and beach time.
“pagué por un tour y nunca se pusieron en contacto, estuve en punto de encuentro más de dos horas y nunca llegaron”
Pick a coast, a barrio or a coffee slope.
