Cartagena Old Town Tours

¡Welcome to Cartagena, the historic jewel of Colombia! Our private City Tour will take you on a fascinating journey through the centuries of history, culture and beauty that this city has to offer. In our Private City Tour you will enjoy a fabulous experience next to our comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, our professional guides and certified staff, The places you visit are: Walls, Clock Tower, Churches, its streets and Monuments (it’s all old town), historic center. Then they move to the Castillo San Felipe, Convento de la Popa, Getsemani and finally a tour through the Vaults; where they will know the Colombian crafts and emeralds. The tour is fully personalized and includes professional guide, bilingual, professional driver, air-conditioned transport, tickets to monuments: Castillo San Felipe and Convento de la Popa, hydration. ¡ Live the story at every step you take!

On this tour, you’ll tour its most iconic landmarks, starting at San Felipe Castle, a majestic fortress where you’ll feel the essence of colonial times as you explore its tunnels and viewpoints with breathtaking views. Then, you will visit the Monument of the Old Shoes, a perfect place to take a unique photo and know a little more about poetry and identity Carthagen. Your trip will continue through Las Bóvedas, a historic corner turned into a colorful craft market, ideal for bringing you a special souvenir. Stroll through the magical Old City, where cobblestone streets, colonial balconies and charming squares will transport you back in time. You will also visit the Convention Center, a modern space with a spectacular view of the bay. And to close with a golden clasp, you will stop at the Letters of Cartagena, the perfect place to capture an unforgettable memory.

Whoever the traveler you are, cross tasting traditional food of your checklist trip and join us in this tour around Colombian Caribbean identity and culture through its cuisine. A trip wouldn’t be complete if you don’t go beyond touristic places and give yourself the chance to taste the place’s food. So, come with us to this food tour around Cartagena’s heart, so you get the best of Caribbean cuisine and its people: cocadas, carimañola, arepa de huevo, and more. Although those names are hardly relatable to something common or widely known, we are sure that it will be a gastronomic experience to remember. A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Clock Tower A brief introduction to Colombia’s and Cartagena’s rich history of diversity in the Walled City Samples and samples of typical foods and drinks of the region (fruits, deserts, finger foods, refreshments) Memories full of senses about colors, smells and flavors of this Caribbean city

Your tour begins at the port, where your local guide will greet you and lead you on a fascinating historical journey through Cartagena. Explore the city’s vibrant past, including gripping pirate tales, enemy attacks, and its heroic struggle for independence. Enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, widely regarded as the most impressive fortress built by the Spanish in their colonies. This site is rich with secret tunnels and hidden chambers waiting to be discovered. Next, visit Las Bóvedas, a historic site that once served as a colonial prison and now houses unique souvenir shops. From there, embark on a walking tour to explore Cartagena’s main plazas and landmarks, each brimming with its own distinct charm and history. The tour concludes at San Pedro Claver Square, where you’ll have 30 minutes of free time for shopping. Your guide will provide a meeting point and time for your return to the cruise ship terminal.

On this tour, you’ll tour its most iconic landmarks, starting at San Felipe Castle, a majestic fortress where you’ll feel the essence of colonial times as you explore its tunnels and viewpoints with breathtaking views. Then, you will visit the Monument of the Old Shoes, a perfect place to take a unique photo and know a little more about poetry and identity Carthagen. Your trip will continue through Las Bóvedas, a historic corner turned into a colorful craft market, ideal for bringing you a special souvenir. Stroll through the magical Old City, where cobblestone streets, colonial balconies and charming squares will transport you back in time. You will also visit the Convention Center, a modern space with a spectacular view of the bay. And to close with a golden clasp, you will stop at the Letters of Cartagena, the perfect place to capture an unforgettable memory.

Venture into the heart of Cartagena’s Old Town on a 2-hour guided walking tour that reveals the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Starting at the iconic Torre del Reloj, this tour takes you through significant landmarks like Plaza de la Aduana and the Mirador del Baluarte de San Ignacio, where tales of pirates and colonial defense come alive. Discover the legacy of San Pedro Claver, embrace the beauty of Plaza Santa Teresa, and meet Botero’s sculpture in Plaza Santo Domingo. With a maximum of 12 travelers, enjoy personalized attention from a certified local guide as you explore Cartagena’s diverse heritage. - Guided tour with a certified local expert for immersive storytelling - Small-group experience (max. 12 people) ensures a relaxed atmosphere - Visit historic landmarks, plazas, and explore tales of conquest and culture - Experience Cartagena’s history through art, architecture, and local stories

Discover Cartagena's rich history and beautiful colonial architecture on a guided walking tour of the city's traditional historic center. Visit the Zenú Gold Museum, an original collection of ancient Indian artifacts that explain the history of the region. Learn about Cartagena's culture and interesting architecture from your expert guide, and visit such beautiful sites as Plaza de Bolivar, Cartagena Cathedral, Plaza de San Pedro Claver and San Pedro Church.

Start the tour at meeting points in Bocagrande and board the vibrantly colored Chiva bus at a meeting point located downtown. Start early with a morning tour or sleep late with an afternoon tour. Experience the modern and tourist area. See one of the most beautiful natural bays and a lush linear park. We’ll walk past the iconic Catalina India, a statue depicting an important indigenous woman and take pictures in the Old Shoes (a large shoe statue). Arrive at San Felipe Castle, where you can take a panoramic view and just take some pictures of its magnificent Spanish colonial features. Head to the walled city where the walking tour begins. Follow your guide through the historic center and see the Clock Tower. Return to your pickup point with unforgettable memories of this colorful city.

Enjoy this completely private excursion and discover this wonderful coastal town in the region of Murcia. Don’t miss the chance to get to know this ancient spanish town, which also hosts many roman archaeological places such as the theatre and the Roman neighbourhood. The city also has a very beautiful modern architecture, such as the Consisorial Palace of Cartagena, which was built between the 1900 and 1907. Your private, official tour guide will be at your entire disposition during the whole duration of the tour.

Enjoy hanging out around the Old City we can stop in a coffee store, pub, restaurant, shop, street or where you'd like; the experience can be tailored. Also hear about the battles, pirates attacks, slavery, colonial times and see the architecture while learning how to move around in town and get tips of places to go, what to do and expect. We can pick you up at your hotel of facility. Let's hangout in the Old City & San Diego neighborhood!

Discover Cartagena’s historical and cultural richness on this fascinating walking tour that will take you through the main corners of the city. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will walk the charming streets of the old town as you learn about the ancient history of this port city, key to the development of the Mediterranean. During the tour, you will make a special stop to visit the impressive Roman Theatre of Cartagena, one of the most important archaeological sites in Spain. You can explore its museum, learn about its discovery and admire the grandeur of this architectural gem built in the 1st century BC.

Keep your little treasures safe and sound and away from the hand-held devices with a unique and fun way to explore Cartagena's rich cultural heritage.

This is a unique activity in Cartagena, if you want to enjoy your vacation to the extreme, this is the best plan, you will live a unique experience surrounded by a wonderful forest where you can appreciate a small nature surrounded by the Caribbean Sea

This experience is like walking into art world with a local friend. It is about let yourself get surprised by the art shown in the moment in the city, as every week it is different because it is constantly changing. It is all art scene in 2 hours, meeting galleries, artists (maybe), curators and stories about artistic world in Cartagena. There is more in the list but it is depending on the time, and we could include Artist Studios stops, Small Galleries stops and underground scene if wanted. During the walk we can have a drink on the way and please understand that this is a curator walking with you in private tour and there will not be more people that your group, couple or person; so all the time it is all about to have a sincere dialogue about art, ideas and we will see what else...

At the agree time, one of our representatives will pick you up at the hotel to take you on a tour around Cartagena de Indias. The tour starts at the modern neighborhoods of Bocagrande and Manga, where you will see the contrast between modern architecture and the beauty of the old houses from the twentieth century. Then, we will visit the Castle where the Spaniards sought to protect the city from the attacks of the English