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Overview

More than a typical city tour, this private experience blends stunning views, powerful fortress history, and authentic local insight. Designed with smooth timing and personalized attention, it’s ideal for both hotel guests and cruise travelers.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

For cruise guests: Please take the shuttle to the “Oasis” and follow the path to the main exit. Look for a sign with your name and the Cartagena Tour Guides logo. Drop-off will be inside the port.

Pickup Information

For cruise guests: Please take the shuttle to the “Oasis” and follow the path to the main exit. Look for a sign with your name and the Cartagena Tour Guides logo. Drop-off will be inside the port. For hotel guests: Please be at your hotel lobby 5 minutes prior to the start time of the tour. Your guide will meet you there.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. La Popa Convent
Enjoy panoramic views from the highest point in Cartagena. A must-see for breathtaking photos and a sense of the city’s layout.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
See Colombia’s most famous fortress and learn about the strategic battles that shaped the country’s history. (Photo stop included). Please note: if you wish to enter the monument, tickets must be purchased separately.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Walled City of Cartagena
Stroll through charming colonial streets, lively plazas, and iconic churches while experiencing Cartagena’s colorful soul firsthand. Enjoy free time to shop for local crafts, savor a delicious coffee, and capture unforgettable photos.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Barrio Getsemani
Discover vibrant neighborhoods full of street art, music, and Afro-Caribbean heritage.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Bocagrande Neighborhood / Cartagena
See the contrast between the modern skyline and colonial past from your comfortable transport.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Manga
Manga is one of Cartagena’s most elegant neighborhoods, known for its beautiful early 20th-century mansions built in Republican style. As you walk or drive through its quiet, tree-lined streets, you’ll see grand houses with colorful facades, balconies, and gardens that reflect the city’s past wealth.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Entrance fees

Panoramic view of Manga’s historic Republican-style houses

Certified professional bilingual tour guide

Stop to take pictures at San Felipe Fortress (entrance not included)

Small group experience for a more personalized tour

Complimentary bottled water (one per person)

Free time to discover the city and shop for souvenirs

Walking tour of Cartagena’s historic center and Getsemaní

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Meals

Gratuities

Any personal expenses and souvenir purchases

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Cartagena Tour Guides by Martin Rosales

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