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

“Dani, our guide, was fun and informative. You can tell she is very proud of her city’s heritage and history. Lots of information about the formation of Cartagena, events, and people that shaped it. Highly recommend!!!”

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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

“As a first time guest in Colombia, this was an excellent introduction to the area. Legaxy went at a perfect pace for us, and had a complete knowledge of the area’s history. We opted for a ride to return to the cruise port. Thank heavens!…”

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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

“It was a great tour, informative with great energy. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and enthusiastic”

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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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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

“Luis Carlos and Sebastian our tour guides where very informative and knowledgeable. They were patient , kind and kept up safe. At the end of our tour we had a local drink.”

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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

“We had an absolutely wonderful day! Our guide Juan and our driver Patricio were fantastic! We learned a lot about the walled city and the castle. I would highly recommend this tour. Please note: there is a lot of walking. (As long as you know…”

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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

“Everything about this tour was great. Driver was running late, we received constant updates until the time of pick up. Alvon was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing. He took his time explaining the history and culture of each area we visited and…”

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10.Cartagena Private Tour of the Walled City & Getsemani

Discover Cartagena’s vibrant streets and history on a personalized walk through the Walled City and Getsemani, filled with art, culture, and local insights.

★ 5.0

“William was an excellent tour guide who was knowledgeable about the walled city. He had excellent communication skills and was a pleasure to be with! Highly recommend him for anyone new to the city.”

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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

“Half day trip was so fun! I really enjoyed the tour guide as he was very knowledgeable, the food, and the beach that wasn't crowded at all. What a great getaway from the city!!”

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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

“We enjoy taking food tours because if we are lucky not only is it a food tour, but a tour sharing the history of the area as well. Mario was very knowledgeable about the food, traditions and history of Cartagena and answered all our questions.”

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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

“Great walking Tour of the Walled city of Cartagena. Very knowledgable and friendly guide. In thinking about how long one wants to be out touring, consider the heat. A three hour tour is quite long enough.”

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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

“Jhon knew so much about the history of the city and was so nice. He answered all my questions and gave me more in depth information than what I thought I was going to get. One of the best tours I’ve taken here”

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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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