Old Town Cartagena

¡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!

Private tour to visit in detail the principal sites of interest located in the old city of Cartagena. This excellent experience begins by visiting the main monuments of the city like the La Popa's Hill. The highest point of the city where there is a convent dating the beginning of the XVII Century. after we visit San Felipe de Barajas Fortress which is considered the most important military fortification in South America. Then the tour heads to the walled city and the bohemian neighborhood Getsemaní. first a stop for shopping in the last build fortification named "Las Bovedas" , after we take a walking tour, visiting the different squares of the city (St Domingo Square, Bolivar Square, Los Coches Square, Aduana Square, Clock Tower, St Pedro Square) and admiring the old colonial houses filled with history and legend. At the end we take a tour by the modern part of Cartagena (Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillogrande).

When your cruise is in port, explore Cartagena on a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. This bus pass enables you to tour the Colombian port city at your own pace, hopping on and off as you please within the given time period. Discover all of Cartagena's best landmarks, including Torre del Reloj, Castillo de San Felipe, Museo de Rafael Nunez, Muelle La Bodeguita, and much more! From the open-top deck, enjoy beautiful 360 degree views, whilst marvelling at the fantastic architecture. Be sure to listen to the on-board audio tour commentary to get a real sense of the history behind what you're seeing. Hop off the double-decker bus to get an authentic taste of the local culture, and take part in the included walking tour, for a brilliant guided stroll of the city.

Cartagena's rich tradition of music and dance is interwoven into the fabric of life on Colombia's Caribbean coast. As well as sightseeing in the old city, sampling ceviche and cruising through the Rosario Islands, dancing simply must feature in BIG FAT CAPITALS on your holiday hit list. Interacting with Cartagena culture with our feet is a whole lot more satisfying than reading it in a book, that is why, you will get in this tour a combination of dance lessons (so you learn how to hit the dance floor), alcoholic drinks in bars (so you let yourself relax into a more social experience), and the best live salsa music in town in the Salsa House in Cartagena. Known as ¨El Manicomio de la Salsa¨ because is the meeting point for salsa lovers including musicians and dancers.

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

Take a guided tour through our rooms full of history and emeralds, before visiting the showroom with the finest selection of 18k gold and sterling silver jewelry and a wide collection of Colombian Emeralds. Only ISO 9001 certified jewelry company in the country, international guarantee, worldwide customer service.

Begin the tour in Bocagrande and board the vibrantly colored Chiva bus at a centrally located meeting point. Start early with a morning tour or sleep in with an afternoon tour. Experience the modern and tourist area. See one of the most beautiful natural bays and a lush linear park. We will pass by the iconic India Catalina, a statue representing an important indigenous woman and take photos at the Zapatos Viejos (a large shoe statue). Arrive at Castillo de San Felipe, where you can panoramic and simply take some photographs of its magnificent Spanish colonial features. Head to the walled city where the walking tour begins. Follow your guide through the historic center and visit Las Bobedas (armoury) and see the Clock Tower. Return to your pickup point with unforgettable memories of this colorful 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.

I invite guests to live a local experience, to discover the daily life of the Carthageneros, their tastes, their food, their music, their customs

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.

The ghost of Miguel Quero takes you on a journey into the stories of ghosts and mysteries that enclose the historic center of Cartagena. Learn about what the inhabitants of the city center have feared since colonial times. The tour begins in front of the Palace of the Inquisition. You will learn in a unique way about the legends of the evil spirit that inhabits the fountain in the Plaza de Santo Domingo. On Gastelbondo Street you will discover the story of Mahan and Maria Encarnacion on Mantilla Street. When you reach Don Sancho Street, you will learn the story of the headless Marín priest from the old newspaper El Mercurio. When you reach the San Diego neighborhood, you will learn the legend of the 7 infants and, finally, the tragic story of Miguel Quero, your narrator.

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

A gastronomic tour through the old town of Cartagena offers a unique experience where we will know secret places of gastronomy with a variety of typical snacks that we will take you to know, along the tour, several stops will be made in emblematic and beautiful places, perfect for taking professional photos that capture the essence and beauty of Cartagena. Guided by bilingual local experts, visitors will not only enjoy the culinary richness of the region, but also learn about the history and culture of this fascinating city. This tour is ideal for those who wish to explore Cartagena in an authentic and memorable way, combining the pleasure of good food with the magic of its historic landscapes.

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.

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…

We will walk through the streets and main squares of the Old Town of Cartagena, there you will be able to appreciate the colonial constructions and the different architectural styles. Later, we will visit the Getsemani neighborhood together, a place where you will be able to see what daily life is like in Cartagena de Indias, the community experiences, as well as the graffiti and other expressions of art present in this popular area of the city. Finally, we will walk through the walls of Cartagena, construction of the Spanish heritage that served as protection to one of the main ports of Latin America against foreign invasions, and that attest to its heroism, for being a value of the resistance and tenacity of its inhabitants. during the time of Colombian independence. Living this historical and cultural tour, you will be accompanied by an expert and professional guide, who will provide you with all the necessary information and answer all your questions.

We can see why the city became the most important to Spain.  Through the old town, you can feel the story of what the Spanish used to call THE KEY OF LAS INDIAS, a hidden treasure sheltered on the colonial streets and squares. With this walking tour, you will get a great overview of Cartagena, its colorful houses,  and that great sensation of living the history in every step you take. We will visit: The slave market. The walls. Simon Bolivar square. the Clock Tower. The Gold Museum ( close on sundays) A Pre – Culumbian Art Factory and a display of emeralds and explanations to differentiates false from true ones.

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.

INCLUSIONS Drive from port to the Old City Photo Stop San Felipe Casttle Bilingual Guide Stop and tasting typical street food Bottle of Water Return drive to port

If you are a lover of tranquility and you also like the sea this would be a great option since you will have the pleasant experience of enjoying a pleasant day at the beach in this comfortable and colorful cabin located just 10 minutes from the old city where we will live you with the best energy