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.

1.Cartagena: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

Discover Cartagena comfortably on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, visiting key sights, enjoying guided walks, and exploring at your own pace for $23.

Most Popular★ 3.9

“It was really great Using that hop off hop on bis gives you a really good information about the city allowing you to set an overall view as well as having a very good way to explore selected sites It was good getting the ticket…”

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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

“It was a fantastic private tour, I would definitely do it again and recommend it to anyone who is looking to learn more about the city. Everything was great, from the service to the food to the sightseeing”

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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

“It is very warm so dress appropriately! And wear comfortable shoes. Water is provided and needed. Plan on walking on uneven surfaces”

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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

“Very disorganized at the beginning. Met in a tourist bureau that had emeralds to sell. The tour Left half hour late and no one from company told us what the issue was. Walked to the bus with A guy who didn’t introduce himself. Tour guide…”

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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

“Everything was great but the bus does come early sometimes so it really messes up your schedule and have to wait longer than expected.”

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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

“Beware! In Cartegena it's a $20 cab ride from the cruise terminal to the hop on hop off stop. Same back again. We didn't use the bus but heard that it broke down.”

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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

“Wonderful half day tour. We had a wheelchair and the excursion was perfect. Our guide, Ismael, was top notch - very accommodating, extremely knowledgeable, and a vast wealth of stories and insight. Great tour.”

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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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15.Walled City, San Felipe & Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour

Experience Cartagena's highlights on a private guided tour visiting San Felipe Castle, Walled City, Getsemani, and La Popa with local flavors and stunning views.

★ 4.7

“Nelson is the most awesome guide you can get. Super friendly, super knowledgeable, very kind and gives lots of tips for a great trip.”

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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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