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

“Robert was a great guide. He gave us information about history, but also many useful tourist information. He also paid attention to include all of us in conversation, with a positive attitude. Joli also did a great job in her short explanation.”

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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

“Excellent orientation tour, with great explanation about the history and geopolitics of the area. Legaxy was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, making the morning great fun and informative. He also gave us great recommendations for restaurants and other activities. Unusually the weather was appalling, but Legaxy…”

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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

“If you want to know what the significance of the building’s and area you’re looking at is, then this tour is perfect! Lots of history and facts are shared. One star less because it was a lot of standing and listening to long stories. It…”

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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

“Amazing tour. I loved the history, meeting other people, and the little touches that really made this spectacular.”

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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

“Fabian picked us up at our hotel and took us to the old fort. He took us on a tour of the fort. We then went to the convent on the mountain with excellent views. We went walking in the old walled city and had…”

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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

“Arthur was an excellent and fun guide! Our first time here so we wanted a bit of history, lore, and some of the highlights around town and he did not disappoint! As my wife said, Arthur is like “el Capitan”, everywhere we went he was…”

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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

“Camilo is a terrific guide! We walked through the walled city and Getsemani. Highlights included the many street murals in Getsemani, the park the Bolivar’s statue and the monkeys in the park!”

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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

“Camilo is a terrific guide! We walked through the walled city and Getsemani. Highlights included the many street murals in Getsemani, the park the Bolivar’s statue and the monkeys in the park!”

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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

“Amazing place,very clean and quiet. the food was delicious as well as the treatment of the girls and the guide man.”

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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

“The Best tour in Cartahena. Geraldo grew up here. His dad waa a great influence on the arts and movie industries. The stories are amazing inv and perfectly blend with the tour. Hands down a highlight”

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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

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and made this tour really enjoyable for us. This is more of a history tour than a food tour but we were still full by the time it ended. Beware coming during late spring and summer because…”

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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

“Raul was very informative and personable. He knows a lot about the history of the city and the neighborhoods. It was very hot and humid and there was lots of walking. A very interesting city”

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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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