Cartagena

15 Best Cartagena Walking Tours

The walks through the walled city and Getsemani: balconies dripping bougainvillea, plazas that survived every siege and the street-art quarter outside the walls. Four centuries of pirate-proofing made the prettiest old town in the Americas.

1.Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

Explore Cartagena's historic center and Getsemaní on a 2.5-hour walking tour led by knowledgeable guides, revealing stories of pirates, slavery, and Caribbean culture for just $11.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Fun way to really get to know Cartagena. The guide was very enthusiastic and knew a lot about the beautiful city!”

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2.Private Walking Tour in Cartagena (Walled City & Getsemaní)

Discover Cartagena’s vibrant streets on a private 2-3 hour walking tour. Explore historic landmarks, colorful neighborhoods, and hidden gems with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“What a great walking tour with Legaxcy! He was so knowledgeable about Cartagena - the people, the sights and its history. This tour is a must, especially with Legaxcy as your tour guide, to see the old city, and gain both an overview of Cartagena…”

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3.Walled Cartagena: Group Tour with Live Audio System

Discover Cartagena’s highlights on a 2.5-hour walking tour with live audio, expert guides, and stunning city views—perfect for first-timers and history buffs alike.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Eddy was very kind and knowledgeable. He engaged travelers. He not only informed us about the popular cites but the history of Cartagena and its citizens as well.”

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4.Cartagena Antigua & Barrio Getsemani group with audio system

Discover Cartagena’s highlights on this affordable group walking tour, exploring historic plazas, vibrant neighborhoods, and local culture in 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and very passionate. I loved this tour so much!!! I saw monkeys and sloth at the park, took some amazing pictures, saw some beautiful art and learned A lot about the art district in Cartagena, we even had some…”

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5.Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena

Explore Cartagena’s vibrant history, culture, and architecture on this engaging 2-3 hour guided tour through the Historic Center and Getsemaní

★ 5.0

“I really enjoyed the walking tour. My tour guide Robert was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed learning about the history of Cartagena. His English was pretty good as well and I could understand him well. I literally fell in love with Cartagena and this tour…”

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6.Getsemani neighborhood in group: art and culture with Audio System

Explore Cartagena’s vibrant Getsemaní neighborhood with a guided walking tour featuring street art, history, and local culture, all with audio support.

★ 5.0

“Rodolfo was my English tour guide and he did a great job. His English, knowledge of history and storytelling was very good. The tour was excellent. We walked through all the famed streets and areas. He recommended places to eat, dance, drink, authentic foods to…”

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7.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

“This is as a fantastic and informative 4 hour walking tour that you must do if you want to see historic sites in Cartagena. Our tour guide’s name was Nicanor, a native of Cartagena who was fluent in English and very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about…”

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8.Cartagena: Walled City and Getsemani Shared Walking Tour

Discover Cartagena’s charm on a 2-hour guided walk through the Walled City and Getsemani, exploring history, street art, and local life for just $15.

★ 4.5

“I recently took a tour in Cartagena, and it was absolutely incredible! Every moment was filled with excitement and discovery. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the…”

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9.Private Walking Tour of Cartagena: Walled City and Getsemani

Discover Cartagena's vibrant streets and hidden gems on this private walking tour covering the Walled City and Getsemaní, led by expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“What an amazing experience. Alvaro David had so much knowledge of not only the city but also the history of it. He made sure to give us a unique experience based on the things we were interested in and did so wonderfully. 10/10 Recommend!! Make…”

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11.Playa Morena Beach Club Whith Lunch And Walking tour of fort San Fernando

Discover Cartagena's hidden gem with a full-day tour combining a historic fort visit, a boat trip, and relaxing on Playa Morena Beach with authentic island lunch.

★ 5.0

“The tour is actually to Playa Morena, not in Tierra Bomba. Beside that, everything was great, very comfortable place, beautiful resting chairs, almost no people in the beach.”

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12.Historic and Movie Bike or Walking Tour

Explore Cartagena’s top sights and hidden gems on a 2-3 hour small-group bike tour led by passionate locals, blending history, film, and authentic stories.

★ 5.0

“Great tour. The guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Took us to his friends house who literally said “Mi casa es su casa.” It was great.”

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13.Street Food Tour in Cartagena Walled City and Getsemani

Discover Cartagena’s authentic flavors and vibrant neighborhoods on this private 3-4 hour street food tour — delicious samples, local stories, and cultural insights included.

★ 4.5

“Carlos was a fantastic guide. We learned a lot about Cartagena and Columbia and had the chance to try delicious snacks.”

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14.Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena

Discover Cartagena’s highlights on a private 4-hour walking tour exploring the Walled City and Getsemani with expert guides, local snacks, and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“We covered quite a bit of distance, saw a lot of places and squares (which are very nice here) to see current and historical architecture. This city haa a very rich culture and our guide was extremely knowledgeable especially about how tribes and groups formed…”

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15.Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour

Discover Cartagena’s historic charm and vibrant Getsemani neighborhood on this private 4-hour walking tour with food tastings and personalized insights.

★ 4.8

“Willy did a great job he was very knowledgeable. It was just me and my wife with Willy and a driver in a private car. No cattle car busses from the cruise ship and we could always hear him not being part of a large…”

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More Cartagena Walking Tours

4.7Walled City, San Felipe & Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour5 hours - 390 minutes$92 5.0Walking Tour of Cartagena Including a Colombian Cup of Coffee3 hours (approx.)$160.00 5.0FUN SCOOTER RIDE thru THE WALLED CITY and THE MYTHICAL GETSEMANI1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$37.00 5.0CITY WALLED CITY SEGWAY SKATEBOARD TOUR and GETSEMANI1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$37.00 4.5Walking Tour Cartagena Old City with Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar3 hours (approx.)$67.00 4.3San Felipe Castle and Getsemani Walking Tour with tickets3 hours$28 4.4Cartagena: Walled City Kayak Tour1.5 hours$73 5.0Cafe Route Flavors and Culture of the Old City: Walking tour2 hours (approx.)$35.00 5.0Cartagena Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$74.00 5.0Private Walking Tour Old City with Street Food2 to 3 hours (approx.)$105.00 5.0Private Walking Tour in Cartagena2 to 3 hours (approx.)$60.00 5.0Cartagena: Getsemani Artistic District Selfie Tour!2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$19.00 4.5Graffiti Tour in Getsemani Cartagena3 hours (approx.)$54.00 4.9Cartagena: Gabriel García Márquez Private Walking Tour2.5 hours$71 4.5Cartagena History and Culture Private Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$40.00 3.9Private Street Food Tour in Walled City and Getsemani4 hours$68 4.5Private Walking Tour Walled City and Getsemaní3 hours (approx.)$30.00 4.8Cartagena: Graffiti Tour in Getsemani3 hours$53 4.5Cartagena Sightseeing Tour Historic Center starting at the port5 hours (approx.)$262.00 4.4Cartagena: Complete Tour “San Felipe Castle, Popa and Getsemaní”.4 hours$55 4.4Shared Old Cartagena & Getsemani Tour with Wireless System2 hours$13 4.5Private Walking Tour through Kalamari and Getsemaní in Cartagena3 hours (approx.)$136.00 4.5Self-Guided Audio Tour of Getsemaní Neighborhood30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$10.72 5.0Cartagena: Street Food Walking Tour2 hours$50

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