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

“An excellent way to see the city highlights in 90 minutes. Then you can choose the places you want to visit and spend more time. Comfortable especially when hot and rainy.”

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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

“This was by far one of the best tours we’ve ever booked! Nico and Gabriel were amazing. The knowledge of the city and country was awesome. Thank you Nico, you made our tour in Cartagena truly memorable”

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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

“We did a private city tour in Cartagena and it was an excellent experience. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and walked us through the history and highlights of the city in a very engaging way. Even though this tour was toward the end of our…”

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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

“At the meeting point as promised. It’s always a worry booking trips separate from the cruise. No dramas even though outside the cruise terminal was chaos!!! Really lovely morning with the guide and driver. Vehicle big enough for our cases and aircon. Saw all the…”

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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

“The most memorable parts of my experience was the history in general especially how Cartagena walled itself for protection. The tour guide Eddie was enthusiastic and knowledgeable he was also able to translate for some tourists that needed it.”

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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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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

“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…”

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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

“This was a great trip. Interesting to hear the stories and see the city in more detail. Was done in English and Spanish which was useful”

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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

“This tour was very enjoyable. Although you don’t get to really enjoy Barranquilla, you do get a taste of it by seeing a few landmarks. You do get to spend a long time in Santa Marta exploring the town and the beach which was very…”

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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 was an excellent guide, he’s very knowledgeable about the history of his city and proud of it was well. We learned a lot and loved the leasurely pace of the tour. Nelson also stopped when we wanted a break to shop a bit too.…”

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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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