Cartagena

15 Best Cartagena City Tours

The city circuits beyond the walls: San Felipe’s fortress ramp, La Popa convent’s hilltop view and hop-on loops that link the monuments without the midday walk. The fort is the largest the Spanish built in the Americas; the tunnels are the best part.

2.City Sightseeing Cartagena Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Discover Cartagena’s highlights at your pace with this hop-on hop-off bus tour, including a free walking tour and entry to the Esmeralda Museum.

★ 3.5

“We have used hop-on-hop-off busses in multiple cities around the world. Unfortunately, this one was a bit frustrating. We were on a cruise, with a stop in Cartagena. We purchased our City Sightseeing tickets in advance on Viator. When we arrived in Cartagena, we had…”

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3.Cartagena: Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe

Discover Cartagena’s highlights on this 4-hour guided tour, visiting La Popa Convent, San Felipe Fortress, and the historic Walled City with expert guides.

★ 4.4

“Rafa was wonderful, patient, and kind. I really enjoyed the tour. It was informative, helpful, and I appreciate the context of The Walled City and fortress”

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4.Private City Tour of Cartagena

Discover Cartagena’s top sights on this private 4-hour tour, exploring historic forts, colorful neighborhoods, and modern districts with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic Tour of Cartagena. Our guide, Roque Vergara was fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and his English is excellent. Our driver, Eduardo was also great. It was a wonderful tour that I highly recommend.”

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5.Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour

Explore Cartagena's highlights on this 5-6 hour guided tour covering the Walled City, Castillo San Felipe, and La Popa Convent, with authentic local tastes included.

★ 5.0

“Jhon was very informative, helpful and patient with our questions. Also gave us tips on where to eat or buy stuff. Very nice tour!”

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6.Cartagena City Tour with Popa Hill (PM)

Explore Cartagena's highlights on this half-day guided tour including forts, convents, the walled city, and scenic viewpoints, all with included entry fees and transport.

★ 4.5

“Great experience. We stayed in the walled city so we could walk to the meet up point. The guide was friendly and professional. His English was good enough. I’m glad we paid for La Popa. The city views and pictures made it worth the time…”

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7.Panoramic & Shopping

Explore Cartagena with this affordable 2.5-hour panoramic tour covering historic sites, scenic views, and vibrant neighborhoods for just $15.

★ 5.0

“We had a great guide Naomi and driver was very skilful getting us safely through traffic. Naomi and places visited very interesting.”

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8.Private City tour Cartagena

Discover Cartagena’s highlights on a private tour featuring historical forts, colorful neighborhoods, and stunning viewpoints, all with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Excellent experience from beginning to end. Very good driver and excellent guide. Well worth the price.”

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9.Cartagena: City Tour Castillo San Felipe & Convento de La Popa

Explore Cartagena’s top sights with a 3.5-hour guided tour visiting Castillo San Felipe, Cerro de la Popa, and scenic city views. Perfect for history lovers and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“I loved this experience as well as the whole city. Everything was perfect from the bengining to the end. I was contacted by a lovely girl who called me the day before to confirm all the details of my tour. Then they picked me up…”

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

Discover Cartagena on a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour for $23. Enjoy 14 stops, audio guides, and a free walking tour—ideal for quick city overviews.

★ 4.0

“A great way to see the city! It was very convenient, because a stop was near our hotel. So many interesting facts and information was provided through the audio. We were able to see and visit many places.”

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11.City Sightseeing Cartagena Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Shore Excursion

Explore Cartagena’s top sights with this hop-on hop-off bus tour, offering flexible sightseeing and insightful commentary for a budget-friendly port excursion.

★ 3.5

“The tour implied that while a walking tour WAS INCLUDED, it was not mandatory. We decided when we booked the HOHO that we wanted to see and hear about the city which we were visiting AND if WE decided we could walk into the Read…”

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12.Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

Discover Cartagena with a private 4-hour tour covering historic sites, stunning views, and authentic neighborhoods—perfect for a personalized experience.

★ 5.0

“We were a group of 3 people, who thoroughly enjoyed the private city tour. The guide was informative and kind. The vehicle was air conditioned and comfortable. Most of all, we avoided the crowds and were able to see the sights that we preferred. A.…”

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

Discover Cartagena’s highlights on this 4-hour guided tour visiting Castillo de San Felipe, La Popa Convent, and more. Perfect for history lovers and culture seekers.

★ 5.0

“Great tour and wonderful friendly guide! We met at one of the offered location options but it wasn’t entirely clear exactly where the bus would be. But once we found the bus the rest of the day was great! We don’t speak Spanish and most…”

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14.City Tour Barranquilla and Santa Marta

Explore Barranquilla and Santa Marta in one day with this guided tour, featuring iconic landmarks, cultural insights, and stunning coastal views for $85

★ 4.5

“Todo excelente la guía súper atenta, a tiempo el lugar y recorridos súper bonitos la comida bien en particular todo increíble”

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More Cartagena City Tours

4.6Cartagena: Private City Tour in an Air-Conditioned Vehicle4 hours$260 5.0Cartagena Unforgettable: Half Day Private City Tour (Also for Cruisers)4 hours (approx.)$188.00 4.5Barranquilla + Puerto Colombia city tour10 hours (approx.)$50.00 4.5Shore excursion Cartagena city tour4 hours (approx.)$75.00 3.7From Cartagena: Barranquilla & Santa Marta Guided City Tour15 hours$90 4.5Cartagena Highlights: San Felipe, Popa & Coffee Experience4 hours (approx.)$152.00 4.5City Tour in Chiva through the City of Cartagena4 hours (approx.)$35.00 5.0Authentic Cartagena City Tour5 hours (approx.)$530.00 4.5Cartagena City Tour: 4-Hour Cruise Excursion$65 5.0Private City Tour in executive vehicle2 to 4 hours (approx.)$250.00 5.0Private City Tours Cartagena Islanders Wall4 hours (approx.)$145.00 4.4Shared Cartagena Old City Tour with Wireless Audio System2 hours - 150 minutes$12 4.3San Felipe Castle and Getsemani Walking Tour with tickets3 hours$28 5.0City tour by antique vehicle, luxury experience in Cartagena1 hour (approx.)$320.00 4.3Tour Compartido al Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Cartagena2.5 hours$12 4.5Bike city tour Cartagena2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$40.00 5.0Cartagena Deluxe for Cruises – Private City Tour4 hours (approx.)$240.00 4.0City tours in a cultural ‘chiva’ in Cartagena4 hours (approx.)$20.00 5.0City Tour Cartagena + San Felipe Castle Entrance4 hours (approx.)$67.00 4.5Cartagena: Explore with a city tour aboard a typical “chiva”.4 hours$31 3.6Cartagena: CITY TOUR OVERVIEW of the city Boots castle chiva4 hours$11 4.0City Tour In Chiva3 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.6CARTAGENA: The Best CITY TOUR of my Magical City4 hours$70 4.5Cartagena City Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$100.00

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