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Is Cartagena Worth Visiting?

Walled-city evenings, salsa terraces, island ferries to clear-water beaches. A straight answer on whether Cartagena is worth the trip — what makes it special, who'll love it, and the experiences that seal the deal.

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7h

Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More

Choose from these options that best align with your vibe and budget: ECO TOUR (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM): Enjoy sightseeing at the historic Bocachica Fort and Pablo Escobar’s former...

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $70 a person
2h 30m

Cartagena ATV Tour

Cartagena ATV operates this tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $104 a person
2h to 3h

Private Walking Tour in Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní

Private Walking Tour: Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $57 a person
From historic squares to colorful cobblestone streets, our City tour has it all. ️ #CartagenaUnica #Tourism
4h

Private City tour Cartagena

¡Welcome to Cartagena, the historic jewel of Colombia!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $120 a person
2h to 3h

Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Cartagena’s street food is a vibrant reflection of its history, colors, and cultural fusion.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $52 a person
7h

Cartagena Urban Party Boat to Cholón: 5 Stops with Lunch & Drinks

Sail through the Caribbean and explore 5 incredible stops, including the Rosario Islands, Barú, and the legendary Cholón.

  • 5.0★ · 66 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $64 a person
4h

Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

Climb inside Mud 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.

  • 4.6★ · 1611 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $50 a person
Historic Center of Cartagena
2h to 3h

Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena

Discover the Historic and Gethsemane Center on this tour through the scenes of enslavement, pirates and privateers, battles, Graphitis, Salsa and Champeta and much more as a...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $13 a person
San Felipe de Barajas
4h

Private City Tour of Cartagena

Private tour to visit in detail the principal sites of interest located in the old city of Cartagena.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $160 a person
BARU ISLAND
7h 30m

Full Day Tour of 5 Must-See Places in the Rosario Islands

We pioneered this route to offer the definitive Cartagena island experience.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $80 a person
2h 30m

ATV Half-Day Tour in Cartagena

Craven Adventures is a guided ATV's service located on the beautiful island of Tierra Bomba just 10 minutes away from the heart of Cartagena Colombia Where we ride around and...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $109 a person
7h

Cartagena's Rosario Islands 5-Site Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkel

What sets the full-day Eco and VIP tours apart is a focus on serene relaxation, pristine Caribbean nature, and family-friendly comfort.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $75 a person
4h to 5h

TOP Cartagena : Private guided tour with your mobile

Discover the magical city of Cartagena at your own pace with this guided tour.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $6 a person
2h

Sunset Cruise in Cartagena

Enjoy the sunset in Cartagena from a different point of view.

  • 4.5★ · 607 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $38 a person
7h

Cartagena 5-Stop Island Hop Boat Party with Lunch, Cholon & Baru

This is an adults-only island-hopping boat party tour that includes 5 stops across various the stunning Rosario Islands for the beach parties.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $60 a person
PALENQUE TOUR. Join us to visit the corner of Africa in Colombia.
5h to 6h

Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation.

My product is unique because it is a tour where we will arrive at each of the places for a short time, knowing the most important aspects in a dynamic, fun way and delicious...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $100 a person
Stop in Playa Tranquila (Quiet Beach), Barú Island.
8h to 11h

5 Islands Tour from Cartagena Including Snorkeling and Lunch

The 5 Premium Islands tour is the most comfortable and fun way to get to know the entire archipelago of the Rosario and Barú Islands.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $100 a person
3h

3 Tapas Cartagena walking tour

Discover why Cartagena stands out as a Mediterranean destination on this walking tour through its historic center.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $65 a person
2h 10m

Party Bus Tour

Party buses are essential part of local culture, you'll be able to party as a local and meet new people while having fun!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $20 a person
2h

Premium Cruise Tour in Cartagena with Sunset and Open Bar

Embark on a unique experience cruising Cartagena Bay while enjoying an unparalleled view of the Caribbean sunset.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $50 a person
4h

Cartagena City Tour with Popa Hill (PM)

Enjoy this 4-hour amazing city tour of Cartagena.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $40 a person
5h to 6h

Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour

Whether you are short of time or you are wanting to have the complete experience in Cartagena, this full-day tour is made for you!

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $94 a person
4h

Shore excursion Cartagena city tour

We perfectly understand the importance of guaranteeing excellent service, we are the best shore excursion company in Cartagena thanks to our experience and professionalism.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $75 a person
4h

City Tour in Chiva through the City of Cartagena

With our City tour in chiva you will be able to visit the most emblematic places of Cartagena in the typical Colombian bus.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $35 a person

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