The 3 Shore Excursions in Colombia That Earn Their Price

1.Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

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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2.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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3.Cartagena City Tour: 4-Hour Cruise Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $65Best value

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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