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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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

“Booked wrong bus tour. I booked Cartegena Colombia. Apparently other people gave mistakingly booked this and not Spain. So had to book again whilst in Spain”

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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

“It is quite hot in Cartagena, which makes it difficult to walk around the city, especially with a child. Manuel was very vigilant of the children on the tour and really tried to accommodate the comfort of the children. It was very much appreciated.”

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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

“We started off our trip to Cartagena with this tour. Nico was fantastic. We learned a lot of history and geography from him. He also talked to us about places to come back to and got cards for different restaurants for us. It was a…”

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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

“Great complete tour of Cartagena city however we walked to a far away spot for the local snack. It was 85% with 75% humidity. They should Change the snack location.”

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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

“Fun, exciting, memorable, enjoyable. Quite the wonderful day at Grand Cayman with this tour. Everything you needed was provided. Lots of cold beverages and the locations were perfect for snorkeling, playing wyth stingrays, and we found lots of starfish.”

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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

“Nico was very knowledgeable about Cartagena and did a fabulous job showing us all around. You can tell he is well liked by all the locals. He is very flexible on your needs and your time. His transportation is very comfortable in his SUV. His…”

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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

“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

“Safe and convenient way to get around the town and see the sights. Good commentary along the way through the headphones supplied.”

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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 met with a very nice, air-conditioned SUV driven by Domingo's expert skills. Julia was an awesome guide, able to show us the sites while providing an in-depth explanation of the city's history and current state. The best part was the customization, allowing for…”

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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 picked us up early at our hotel at around 4:45am, not knowing much of the details of the transportation we find that it’s a large charter bus with about 50 other people joining the tour. We rode to get breakfast which was an…”

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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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