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

“The tour was very informative on history and culture, Liz was a great tour guide, a must when you arrive in Cartagena as it gives you insights and ideas on the interesting places to visit in the city I really enjoyed Getsemani!”

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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

“Ingrid went above and beyond to make our tour truly unforgettable. Since it was a private tour, she was incredibly accommodating and attentive to our interests, making us feel completely at ease. Her knowledge and passion really stood out, and she was eager to share…”

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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

“An economic way to learn the history and vibe of the old city. Pedro was very knowledgeable and fun.”

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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

“My tour guide was Pedro, he was amazing guy! He brought great energy to our group as well, knowing the area very well. Giving our group time to shop and take lots of photos. We had a small group but they were all really good…”

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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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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

“Had a great experience!! We saw many different facets of the city, our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful. It was almost as if we had known him for our entire life.”

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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

“Gerardo is a wonderful guide! He is clearly so proud of his city and knows so much about the area, past and present - including some amazing family history of his own. We were a little nervous to be biking around Cartagena but Gerardo lead…”

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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

“Jon was the BEST guide! He spoke perfect English and was so educated on the history and culture around us. We felt completely safe with him and could not have a booked a better tour for having just arrived in Cartagena! Highly reccomend.”

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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

“It was great experience. Immersing you in cultural, history and beauty. The sites of the walled city and colombian culture are explained and seen as you go from site to site. Our tour guide, Carlos, did an amazing job guiding us through Cartagena. Id definitely…”

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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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