Top 15 City Tours in Cartagena

1.Panoramic City Tour, Monuments, Walls, Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 636 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $15Our pick

Ride a colorful chiva through Bocagrande, Manga, and Cartagena’s bay area, then walk the Old Town with a bilingual guide. You’ll stop at India Catalina, Zapatos Viejos, San Felipe Castle, the city letters, Clock Tower, and Las Bóvedas. Guides such as Fernando, Cesar, and Kike are praised for clear English explanations.

“Our tour guide Fernando was AMAZING! So much knowledge and passion about the gorgeous city of Cartagena. It’s a short tour but well worth it. Tip: carry cash so you can tip or buy from vendors etc.”

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2.City Tour Hop On Hop Off – Bus Turistico de 2 pisos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 147 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Use Cartagena’s double-decker sightseeing bus to get your bearings across the Walled City, Getsemani, San Felipe Fort, and Bocagrande. You’ll have six audio-guide languages, plus two live walking tours covering the Wall City and Getsemani. The full bus circuit takes about 90 minutes, but you can hop off to explore.

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3.Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Spend about four hours exploring Cartagena with a private guide and driver. Visit La Popa Convent, the colonial fort, Las Bóvedas, the walled city, and Saint Peter Claver Church. Guides including Nico, Ismael, Julia, and Niomi have been praised for clear English, local insight, flexible pacing, and thoughtful help with mobility needs.

“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.”

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4.Cartagena City Tour & Convento de la Popa (AM)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

See Cartagena’s main sights in about four hours with air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, bottled water, and a guide such as Nima or Carlos. You’ll visit San Felipe Fortress, La Popa Convent, Las Bóvedas, the Walled City, Old Shoes Monument, and an 18-karat jewelry workshop. Expect a small group of up to 24, with bilingual guiding possible.

“Air conditioning is wonderful from pickup to drop off and all stops between. Knowledgeable & engaging guides made it a great learning experience and I enjoyed the tour.”

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5.Walled City, Getsemani San Felipe Castle Cartagena City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 91 reviews · 5 hours - 390 minutes · from $92

You’ll spend about five hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting San Felipe Castle, the Walled City, Getsemani, and local snack stands. The longer option adds La Popa Convent. Guides such as Fabian, Nelson, Oscar, and Jhon are praised for clear history and personal tips. Hotel or cruise-terminal pickup is included.

“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!”

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6.Private City Tour in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 82 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll tour Cartagena with a private guide and driver, stopping at La Popa, San Felipe Castle, Manga, Getsemani, San Diego, and the walled city. Guides such as Nico, Fernando, Carlos, and Oscar are praised for clear explanations and flexible planning. The air-conditioned vehicle is a major help in Cartagena’s heat.

“Nico is a caring, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable guide. He knows all the facts and background, and everyone seems to know him.”

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7.Cartagena Unforgettable: Half Day Private City Tour (Also for Cruisers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $188

See Cartagena by private air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide and driver. Visit Bocagrande, Castillo San Felipe, La Popa Convent, the Walled City, and Plaza de San Pedro Claver. Guides such as César, Katherine, Nelson, and Walter are known for tailoring the route, adding local stories, and helping cruise passengers return to port on time.

“Since it was a private tour, we got to customize a bit which we wanted to see an artsy neighborhood and we did. The tour was great, and guide was exceptional. We enjoyed ourselves touring around the city. The view from the convent was amazing. Everyone should visit up there just for the view of the entire panoramic view. So glad we booked this since we were only there 1 day cruising.”

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8.Shore excursion Cartagena city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

This four-hour Cartagena shore excursion combines La Popa’s sweeping city view, a fortress photo stop, Las Bóvedas, the walled city, Saint Peter Claver Church, and Manga. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and a local guide such as Benny or Eduardo. It is designed for cruise passengers with limited time.

“Mr. Garcia, called us as soon as we reached the Cartagena port. The car with driver and guide was waiting for us. Julio, the guide was very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. He showed us everything on list in detail and drop us back to ship before time. Cartagena is beautiful old town.”

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9.Barranquilla & Santa Marta Guided City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 46 reviews · 15 hours · from $90

Travel from Cartagena to Barranquilla and Santa Marta with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See La Ventana al Mundo, the Malecón, Pumarejo Bridge, Santa Marta’s colonial center, and Rodadero beach. Lunch offers chicken, fish, meat, pork, or a vegetarian choice, but expect a very early start and a long day on the road.

“las playas de Sta.Marta, en la zona del Rodadero, es muy lindo, sus hoteles, restaurantes, muy vibrante y la gente muy gentil, incluyendo los vendedores ambulantes dispuestos a detenerse y tener una breve charla con el turista e invitando a qué vuelva. Se disfrutó el almuerzo y uso libre de la piscina del hotel y cruzar a la playa, hermosa el agua. Barranquilla, más sencilla. La estatua de Shakira en un parque muy bonito y familiar junto al río Magdalena, también la llamada ventana al mundo y un árbol de navidad de laisma altura, son muy atractivos.”

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10.City Tour in Chiva through the City of Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $35

See Cartagena by open-sided chiva, stopping at the bay, Cartagena letters, Old Shoes, San Felipe de Barajas Fort, and the Walled City. A certified guide leads the way, with guides including Martin, Caesar, Herman, and Freddie noted for strong storytelling and careful English translation. Expect heat, group pickups, and a short shopping stop.

“Excellent option to explore not just the walled city but also the San Felipe de Barajas Fort. I highly recommend it.”

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11.Cartagena City Tour: 4-Hour Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $65

Meet Guianza Express SAS at Cartagena’s cruise pier for a four-hour city tour built around your ship’s schedule. See Manga’s Moorish houses, San Felipe Fort, Las Bovedas, the Walled City, St. Peter Claver Church, the modern city, and an emerald museum. English and Spanish guides lead the tour, with return transport to the pier.

“Benny our guide and Brian our driver, far exceeded expectations. Bennys presentation was clear and concise with a strong voice along with great English skills. His lifelong love of his city and his knowledge of its history and political changes was more than I expected. We were shown the complete city- the good the bad and the ugly. Historical Monasteries, Forts, The Walled City, along with some shopping time. I do highly recommend this excursion and would probably do it again for a second time.”

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12.Shared Cartagena Old City Tour with Wireless Audio System

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $12

Explore Cartagena’s Walled City with a live English or Spanish guide, wireless audio, and a 2 to 2.5-hour walk through the Clock Tower, Bolívar Square, cathedral area, plazas, bastions, and city walls. Guides such as Juli explain colonial power, piracy, Afro-Caribbean culture, and local food spots.

“Super bueno, la guía muy agradable, clara , es una persona muy estudiada y conocedora de la historia.”

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13.Explore with a city tour aboard a typical “chiva”.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours · from $31

Spend four hours seeing Cartagena from a traditional chiva, with stops at Castillogrande Bay, the Cartagena Letters, Las Botas Viejas, and San Felipe Castle. A bilingual guide leads the Historic Center walk and shares local stories. The bus has no air conditioning, so bring sunscreen, water, and light clothing.

“El guía, el famoso PAPI muy agradable,honesto 10/10”

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14.CITY TOUR OVERVIEW of the city Boots castle chiva

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 12 reviews · 4 hours · from $11Best value

This four-hour Cartagena tour combines a colorful chiva ride with a guided walk through the Old Town. You will see Bocagrande, India Catalina, Las Botas Viejas, San Felipe Castle, Cartagena’s letters, Las Bóvedas, and the Clock Tower. English and Spanish guides lead the route, with names such as Rocky and Fredy noted for clear explanations and good communication.

“Our tour never occurred No Show from the tour guide”

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15.The Best CITY TOUR of my Magical City

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Explore Cartagena with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, usually in an air-conditioned vehicle. See Bocagrande, the bay, San Felipe Fort, La Popa Monastery, Getsemaní, Old Town, and the Zapatos Viejos monument. Guides such as Javier, Alfredo, and Rafa adjust the pace and can collect you from your lodging or cruise port.

“Strong recommendation. We loved this tour of La Popa Monastery and Castillo San Felipe de Barajas plus other sites along the way. Communication with the company led by Javier was excellent, we loved our driver Alfredo and the guide was friendly and interesting. Large air conditioned van for private half-day experience. Alfredo and Javier were so great, reliable and helpful that we used them 2 more times for other transfers in Cartagena.”

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