

Old Town Cartagena
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With brightly-colored buildings, colonial landmarks, and bougainvillea-covered balconies, Old Town Cartagena is known for its beauty and its UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Highlights include the leafy Plaza de Bolivar, the striking Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj), and the Gold Museum (Museo de Oro).
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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Cholon and Playa Blanca
Explore the pristine beaches of the Rosario and Barú islands during this day trip from Cartagena. Travel off the coast of Colombia via speedboat to the Corales del Rosario National Park. Swim and snorkel in the azure waters, relax on the soft sand beaches, and take in the picturesque natural surroundings. National park fees, lunch, and round-trip transportation from Cartagena hotels are provided.
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$95.00
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$95.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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BIKE & BITE food tour
If you love food this is the experience you are looking for! It is your chance to try something delicious and different while you explore the cool places of the city tasting the local gastronomy!
Get prepared for the amazing combination of biking tour and street food tour all in one in Cartagena! We start in Getsemani and follow a well-thought route of snacks around all of the old city. We try many different types of local street bites that local people like, share interesting info about the recipes and the location. During the tour we also have some stops to enjoy, relax and discover!
When you make this tour on a bike you can see a lot and eat a lot! A combo of our knowledge, biking and food makes Cartagena the perfect place for BIKE & BITE! In addition, we will be biking with our unique Colombian-flag colored bicycles that have a basket in front and are a beautiful decoration to your photos!
You will eat like a local and learn the true taste of Cartagena!
Come with an appetite!
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$52.00
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$52.00

Cartagena In Kayak
Paddle through the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Cartagena on this small-group kayaking tour. Touring in a kayak lets you get up close to the mangrove islands, home to a robust bird population, and your quiet mode of transport ensures you can hear their song and approach without disturbing them. A small group means you'll get plenty of personalized attention and instruction from your guide as you enjoy views of the Clock Tower, the Convention Center, the Roman Bridge, and the lagoon of San Lazaro.
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$56.67
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$56.67
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Half Day Scuba Diving Experience
Certified divers can scuba dive in the presence of a PADI-certified instructor in one of Colombia's best spots, Baru Island. Divers will witness soft corals, sponges, and tropical fish in the Caribbean Sea. Your guide will fill you in on the flora and fauna of the marine environment.
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$324.00
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$324.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Bike City tour Cartagena
Our tour is complete to visit the city, it will help you understand the history in 2 hours, and you will get to know almost all the important places around the historic center.
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$16.00
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$16.00

City Sightseeing Cartagena Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Shore Excursion
When your cruise ship drops anchor in Cartagena—a coastal city where Colombian and Caribbean cultures combine—maximise your time with a hop-on hop-off City Sightseeing bus tour. Take a seat on the bus at Cartagena Cruise Port and then disembark at one of 16 stops whenever an attraction captures your attention. Tick off Old Town Cartagena, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bovedas, and many more while learning about the colonial city’s history from an audio guide.
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$18.00
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$18.00
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Private City Tour of Cartagena
Get an intimate look at the historic streets and monuments of Cartagena during this 4-hour private tour. Discover this Caribbean city’s wealth of beautiful architecture, starting with the elegant mansions of the Manga neighborhood and continuing to monuments like San Felipe Castle and the Monastery of La Popa. You’ll also wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city and its atmospheric public squares before finishing in Cartagena’s more modern districts like Bocagrande. A private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.
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$125.00
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$125.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

City Sightseeing Cartagena Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Discover the captivating colonial charm of Cartagena on a spectacular City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city. See all of Cartagena’s alluring attractions from the unique perspective of a double-decker bus; visit the renowned Rafael Núñez house, the colossal Castillo de San Felipe, and the legendary statue of Simon Bolivar. Enjoy unlimited hopping on and off for 48 hours as you experience the ultimate way to see the city sights.
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$18.00
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$18.00
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Your Local Photographer in Cartagena
A fun, romantic and spontaneous photo session, by a professional photographer with more than 10 years of experience. Travelers can be free to express their emotions with laughter, poses and glances guided by the photographer, in beautiful corners of the city of Cartagena. During the tour we will chat as friends and we will share moments in a warm and jovial atmosphere.
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$265.65
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$265.65
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Historic Segway Tour 10:00am
The Historic Segway Tour is a comprehensive tour of 90 minutes, that offers our guests the experience of stepping back into colonial times, and submerge themselves in Cartagena´s rich history. Several stops along the way will bring the colony back to life, aided by expert commentary of our guides.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Gabriel García Márquez Literature Tour in Cartagena De Indias
If you’re a fan of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, one of Latin America’s most beloved authors, then don’t miss out on this literary walking tour, ideal for travelers that are familiar with Marquez’s work. With a guide, you’ll visit hard-to-find places that correlate to the fictional places in the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s books. Plus, a mid-afternoon start time means you’ll avoid the midday heat.
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$64.00
$16.00 savings
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$64.00
$16.00 savings

Biking Tour Cartagena
Cartagena’s Caribbean seafront and UNESCO-listed monuments offer a romantic backdrop for a bike ride and this small-group tour checks off all the highlights. Accompanied by a guide, visit most of the old city, including Centenario park and the Getsemani neighborhood, where you can catch sight of cool graffiti and local people in the middle of their everyday activities.
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$19.00
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$19.00

Full-Day VIP in Rosario Islands Including Barú, Cholon and Playa Blanca
Enjoy the most complete day tour in Cartagena going to different islands and beaches in Barú and Rosario Islands in a sport boat with a small group. Corales del Rosario National Park is the name of a group of islands in the cost of Colombia, located just an hour by speed boat from Cartagena, 20 mins from Barú. Blue water, white sand and awesome coral is the perfect mix for a sunny beach day, this paradise is the favorite destination in Cartagena and offer a natural environment to have fun and relaxing.
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$150.00
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$150.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

5-Days Discovery at Cartagena Colombia
Colombia is a breath-taking country, which is just being discovered by tourism and travellers. During this journey, you will experience the beauty of Colombian nature and culture. The itinerary takes you through different climates and landscapes ranging from the green highlands to the warm Caribbean coast. And everything is complemented by authentic encounters with hospitable Colombians. Beside the travel program you will always have the opportunity to take a relaxing break from everyday life in one of the cosy hotels.
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$533.00
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$533.00
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Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Mud Volcano Including Snack from Cartagena
Climb inside the Totumo Volcano in an amazing activity near to Cartagena in one of the world's smallest volcanos and enjoy a relaxing soak in the warm mud inside. Some locals say the mineral-infused mud has healing properties. After floating in the mud, rinse off in the ocean nearby. Massages are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included and a typical snack is with a drink.
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$45.00
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$45.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers

Historic Segway Tour 8:00am
The Historic Segway Tour is a comprehensive tour of 90 minutes, that offers our guests the experience of stepping back into colonial times, and submerge themselves in Cartagena´s rich history. Several stops along the way will bring the colony back to life, aided by expert commentary of our guides.
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$55.00
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$55.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

rumba in chiva party bus
In Cartagena there are some buses called Chivas Rumberas probably you have noticed the bright, colorful buses painted at full volume of Latin music. It is full of people who seem to be having a great time. The tours of Chiva are emblematic of Cartagena and you really have not visited Cartagena without getting on board and experiencing a Chiva rumbera. The colorful bus of Chiva will take you and your companions on tour through the streets of Cartagena. We present to you everything that needs to be seen in our city and, in the meantime, you will have a lot of fun!
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$19.20
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$19.20

Cartagena City Trolley Tour
Only a trolley tour lets you explore the city of Cartagena's major attractions in open-air historical style. Ride through the city's historical core and around the bay, stopping to visit museums, plazas, and more on your own schedule. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people per booking and includes live onboard commentary.
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$25.50
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$25.50

Cartagena Old City Walking Tour including Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar
Set out on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Cartagena, Colombia's stunning seaside city. Take in the the colonial architecture of Old Town, here the stories behind buildings like the Cathedral of Cartagena and San Pedro Church, and learn about local culture along the way.
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$74.00
Price varies by group size
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$74.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Private Romantic Cartagena Sunset Cruise
Sail into the setting sun amidst the beautiful Caribbean scenery of historic Cartagena during this 3-hour private sunset boat cruise. Travel with that special someone, friends or family on this memorable, romantic excursion, watching as the last rays of light cast a magical glow on the historic buildings of this colonial town. Toast your experience with included champagne and soft drinks, and sit back and relax as your skipper and captain handle all the navigation and sailing. Round-trip hotel transport is also covered.
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$500.00
per group
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$500.00
per group
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cartagena 4-hour Sightseeing Tour through the Old City starting at the port
When your cruise ship docks at the picturesque port of Cartagena, explore the Caribbean color and cultural flair of the Colombian city during a half-day sightseeing shore excursion. Our guide will be waiting for you at the parking of the port. Visit the historical and architectural highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site while delving deeper into the city’s history with a knowledgeable guide. Stroll around the ambient Plaza de la Aduana and discover the stolid structure of the Castillo San Felipe, the entrance fee to which is included in the tour.
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$149.00
Price varies by group size
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$149.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cartagena City Tour
We invite you to realize this entretenido tour en transporte privado. We realize a recurrence for the modern and touristic area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo grande, the emblematic sites of the city as India Catalina, the Zapatos Viejos, the Bóvedas, the Torre del Reloj, the Castillo de San Felipe.
El recorrido ends in the city of amurallada from whence you start the walk to the Centro Histórico acompañados del guía or you prefer the llevamos to the Hotel siempre y cuando este alojado in the area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo grande.
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$70.06
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$70.06

Manzanillo Bike Ride Adventure
The Manzanillo Bike Ride, an adventure! you come to my place where I welcome you and where history starts, choose the bike according to your size, have a bottle of water, a souvenir and we take off, ride through town, visit a President's house, the neighborhood of el Cabrero (1920's), ride on the beach through fishermen's villages, canoe ride through mangroves, dirt roads, have a fish lunch on the beach and head back with the wind on our backs. 20klm going and 15 back.
All tours end at your hotel. We go when you want.
Check our Facebook- Cartagena Bike Tour and our reviews on TripAdvisor with our Certificate of Excellence.
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$88.00
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$88.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Night Trolley Sightseeing in Cartagena
See Cartagena light up at night from the deck of a trolley on this evening tour of the city. Join a group of 20 people or fewer to visit the city's must-see sites, including the Clock Tower and the home of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. This tour also includes live commentary from a professional guide and non-alcoholic drinks for a relaxing and informative experience.
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$18.00
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$18.00
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Should I book Old Town Cartagena tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Old Town Cartagena can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 75 Old Town Cartagena tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Old Town Cartagena 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Old Town Cartagena costs USD 5.34. Guided Old Town Cartagena tours start around USD 5.34 per person. See all 75 Old Town Cartagena tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Old Town Cartagena?
The best ways to experience Old Town Cartagena are:
- Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Cholon and Playa Blanca
- BIKE & BITE food tour
- Cartagena In Kayak
- Half Day Scuba Diving Experience
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