CARTAGENA · LATIN AMERICA
Latin America’s best days out.
The 15 most popular cartagena tours. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who to book with.
Sailing from Cartagena to Rosario Islands with two swim/snorkel stops, lunch onboard, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks on a catamaran.
Most Popular“The experience was incredible and very organized and safe. Loved it”
Enjoy a 2-hour Cartagena sunset cruise with included drink and snack. Sail past neighborhoods and islands as the skyline lights up.
“This sunset cruise was wonderful! Great views, the right length of time, good music, and plenty of drink options. The appetiser wasn’t great - the empanadas were pretty much empty inside, but it was all still good value for money. There was also a photographer going around getting great pictures which you can choose to…”
2-hour Cartagena sunset party boat with open bar, dancing, a Virgen del Carmen stop, and downtown nightclub entry for $22.
Hop-on hop-off Cartagena by double-decker bus with 11 stops, audio guide in 6 languages, and a guided Walled City walk at 4pm.
“I was in Cartagena for 5 days, and the bus was the best way to move from one point to another as the stops are located throughout the whole city. As usual, perfect way to visit a city in a short time.”
Climb 50 steps to float in Totumo’s mineral mud, then rinse off in a nearby lake with guides who keep it organized.
“Loved this experience and our Miguel (Mike) was wonderful!”
A 4-hour Cartagena ride and walk: Chiva views, iconic statues, Old Town sights, and photo stops including San Felipe Castle (entrance extra).
“Our tour guide Fernando was AMAZING! So much knowledge and passion about the gorgeous city of Cartagena. It’s a short tour but well worth it. Tip: carry cash so you can tip or buy from vendors etc.”
4-hour Cartagena tour to Fort San Felipe, La Popa Convent, and the Walled City with a bilingual guide, bay views, and optional emerald stop.
“This was a very well organized and conducted tour. Our guide was excellent and took the time to explain in detail every nuance of the the places we visited. Will highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cartagena.”
90 minutes on a Cartagena bay yacht at sunset with an open bar, music, and big skyline-and-old-city views.
“We really enjoyed this cruise. It was good value for money and we would highly recommend it. We got many opportunities to take pictures of the sunset (on both sides of the boat). Staff was helpful and accommodating. The food (not included) was also good.”
8-hour Rosario Islands day tour from Cartagena: 3 islands, snorkeling gear, lunch, beach clubs, and panoramic views. $95 value.
“Our tour guide Alex was awesome! He took care of my family and I, especially of my older mother which has difficulty walking. Alex was knowledgeable, patient, and a genuine person. I would definitely recommend him and this tour.”
Bilingual Chiva ride plus Old City walking tour and included San Felipe Castle entrance in Cartagena. Photo stops, great views, tight timing.
“The tour guide was great, super funny! The chiva vas really fun to ride in. They were on time and comunication excelent.”
A 2-hour walking tour that connects Cartagena’s Walled City history with Getsemaní’s street-art streets, led by a friendly local guide.
“Arthur is a story teller for sure! He is animated and very knowledgeable. He reached out the day before to welcome us to Cartagena and make sure we knew the exact place and time to meet! We learned a lot and had a great time!”
Sunset pirate boat cruise from Cartagena’s waterfront with an open bar, skyline views, shanties, and captain stories.
“We loved this! I surprised my boyfriend with this tour as we’re both very keen on history and stories! The guide was amazing! So insightful and kind and hilarious, extremely knowledgeable and truly happy to be there! The drinks were flowing and the vibes were so nice! The sunset was gorgeous I for sure recommend…”
A 6-hour Cartagena night-out with hostel-bar warmups, dancing lessons, free shots, and stops at top clubs in Old City and Getsemaní.
“The tour was a lot of fun. the guides kept everyone engaged. I would definitely do this again if I go back to Cartagena!”
Sunset horseback ride on La Boquilla beach near Cartagena with bilingual guides and Caribbean lunch, about 1.5 hours.
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Incredible Horse Riding Experience! This was an absolutely magical experience! The guide was amazing, he taught us how to ride, assessed our ability, and safely encouraged us to speed up. He also shared fascinating history, making the tour even more special. The area felt truly authentic, like stepping back in time, with locals going…”
Mangrove eco tour in Cartagena from La Boquilla: boat ride, wildlife lessons, sustainable net fishing, drums, coconut drink, with pickup.
“I am so pleased to have found this hidden gem. It was a unique experience and totally worth the cost. Our guide was knowledgeable and the villagers all very friendly. The boat ride was lovely, although do come prepared for the intense heat, as not all of it is shaded. We weren’t successful at fishing…”
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