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

“The staff was so polite, friendly and kept on coming back to ask if everything was ok. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this to anyone.”

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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

“I was honestly skeptical to book this tour considering its mixed reviews, however I am VERY glad I trusted my gut and booked it!! Overall, I found it was well organized, and provided ease of transportation and a pre-planned route to see all of the…”

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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

“Amazing tour! Recommend it to any first timer to Cartagena, well worth the money. Our driver and our guide were excellent. It would be nice to visit the chocolate museum.”

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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

“Fabian was an excellent tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the the city's history. The tour really touches on so many things, it's a great way to learn a lot about the city. Fabian regularly showed us the best views and best photo locations…”

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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

“We had a great tour guide who spoke both English and Spanish and was very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time. We were the only English speaking people, but our guide made sure we could understand everything. Super. Highly recommend.”

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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 basically had a private tour as my wife and I had a driver and tour guide to ourselves for some reason. I guess we were the only ones that signed up! Anyway, we had Fernando and he was wonderful. He was full of information…”

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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

“The guide was really informative and learned a lot about the history. Parts of the tour seemed rushed where we would have spent more time. Well worth the money and had great time in Cartagena.”

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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

“This was a great tour. Our tour girl Cielo (Sky) was fabulous. She was great at what she does. Took plenty of pictures for me to have memories. There is a lot of walking at the Castillo Felipe Fortess so wear comfortable shoes. Hills, stairs…”

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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

“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

“The tour guide was professional, knowledgeable and on time. We had a driver and a guide. We enjoyed hearing about the culture and history, walking thru the historic district, going to Bocagrande, and new town. We highly recommend this agency for future bookings.”

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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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