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

“This was a great private tour which l highly recommend. My guide, Legaxy, was an excellent guide. History is a passion of his and it really showed. He was so knowledgeable and l learned and saw a great deal during the tour. Cartagena was a…”

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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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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

“This was a great way to be introduced to the walled city and Getsamani. It gave me the confidence to feel comfortable exploring Cartagena solo by foot. Dani was a great guide and very knowledgeable.”

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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

“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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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

“Absolutely loved!!! Raphael is a darling. He’s funny, a wealth of knowledge and very entertaining and patient!!! Wonderful time! The cost is great for the value! Highly recommended”

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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

“This was a very enjoyable tour. Legaxy was our guide and he was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much from him that day. He was always ready to take our photos at key spots. I highly recommend this tour.”

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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

“Wonderful private tour with Mercedes! We had a great time learning about the history of Cartagena as well as trying some local sweets. Mercedes was very knowledgeable and fun, interactive and overall enjoyable experience. Highly recommend for a morning tour before the cruise ships unload…”

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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

“Overall a great experience. As English speakers, arriving at the pier and finding the proper person to check in with was quite chaotic and there was a decent wait until everyone else had arrived and were ready to go, but once we headed out to…”

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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

“Katherine was extremely kind, spoke excellent English and was extremely knowledgeable. I ended up with a private tour since I was the only English speaking participant. She offered to take photos, and told me about all of the food that is a must try. Separate…”

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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 had an excellent day with Nicanor. He was so knowledgeable about the city and took us around to all different areas. He was most patient with us my 81 year old mother had recently fell and was a bit slower. We had the most…”

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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 was incredible. Extremely friendly, knowledgeable and showed us around Cartagena with enthusiasm, a smile and some personal interests. He answered all of our questions and even helped us get some great pictures during our travels. If you want to see Cartagena in a day…”

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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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