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Cartagena Tours & Day Trips: The 15 That Earn It

294 tours  ·  from $5

The walled city is free to wander, so the money goes on getting out of it. These 15 cover the reefs, the Barú sand, the mud volcano and the walks inside the walls, with prices and the pier departure times that decide the day.

Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour - From Plaza Cervantes to the Clock Tower
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Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

1.Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Our pick

Walk from Plaza Cervantes through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Dani, Legacy, Robert, or Álvaro. Expect colonial landmarks, forts, slavery history, indigenous culture, street art, local tips, tropical shade, and a little salsa or champeta. The $12 price includes the guide and paid tip.

“We liked the tour with Legacy our guide he was very entertaining and made the tour really fun! We really recommend the activity. It allows you to either refresh your knowledge or see things from another angle.”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - The ride toward Rosario and San Bernardo
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

2.Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107

You’ll leave Cartagena’s Bodeguita Dock on a spacious catamaran bound for the Rosario Islands. Expect a welcome fruit drink, a snack, free soft drinks, two open-water swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a filling lunch with seafood, chicken, or vegetables. The boat does not normally land on the islands, so this suits you best if you want swimming, sun, music, and sea views rather than a beach resort visit.

“Great tour and really good lunch. The only disappointing thing is that we didn’t see very much whilst snorkelling. No fault with the company though - if you’re looking for a nice day out on the boat, this tour is for you!”

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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca - Isla Grande offers the reef stop and a beach club
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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

3.Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,729 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend about eight hours boating from Cartagena to Bocachica, Isla Grande, Cholón, Playa Blanca, and Tierra Bomba. You’ll see San Fernando Fort, snorkel from a boat, eat lunch by the beach, and finish at Anaho Beach Club. Guides such as Franklin, Angel, Milton, and Cesar have earned praise, but rough seas, vendors, and crowded boats are part of the deal.

“I do not recommend this tour, especially for families. Despite being advertised as a VIP five island tour, there was nothing VIP about the experience. One of the main stops was a party island with excessive and very obvious drug and alcohol use. People openly approached us offering drugs, which made the environment feel unsafe and completely inappropriate for families. None of the beach clubs felt clean or well maintained, and the lunch provided was not good. On top of that, there were many hidden fees on the islands that were not clearly communicated in advance. Overall, the experience was disappointing and stressful. I would strongly advise families to avoid…”

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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise - Boarding at Bodeguita Dock
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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise

4.2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Board the Bona Vida catamaran at Bodeguita Dock, Door 1, at 4:30 PM for a two-hour sunset sail from Cartagena’s walled city. You’ll pass Manga, Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, El Laguito, and Tierrabomba, with one beer, wine, or soft drink and a light appetizer included. Expect calm views first, then Latin music and dancing after sunset.

“The sunset cruise was great, you get a few free snacks and a drink. The view was absolutely beautiful and the sunset was nothing short of amazing. Definitely an experience to recommend when visiting Cartagena.”

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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat - The first minutes on Cartagena Bay
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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

5.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 899 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours on a 28-person party boat in Cartagena Bay with sunset views, rum and mixers, Caribbean crossover music, and an entertainer such as Alexis, Alejandro, or Ricardo. You will pass Manga, Bocagrande, and Castillogrande, stop near the Virgen del Carmen monument, then receive entry to a downtown nightclub.

“Loved the good energy and the welcoming atmosphere given by the tour guide’”

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Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings - Meeting at Plaza Cervantes under the orange umbrellas
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Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

6.Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide beneath the orange umbrellas at Plaza Cervantes for 150 minutes of Colombian street food. Expect nine generous tastings, from ceviche, arepas, patacones, sweets, beer, and coffee to local drinks, plus stories about Cartagena’s food and history. Guides include Alvaro, Robert, Liz, Mercedes, and Nando.

“Legacy was an amazing guide. He was knowledgeable and kind. He qas the highlight of my trip!legac”

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Cartagena: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras - Stop 2: Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
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Cartagena: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

7.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 681 reviews · from $23

See Cartagena from an open-top double-decker bus, using 11 route stops near the Clock Tower, San Felipe Fortress, Bocagrande, and the walled city. A 90-minute loop runs about every 45 minutes, with audio in six languages and a 90-minute English or Spanish walking tour at 4pm.

“He drove around town and the audio/ translation worked perfectly”

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Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano Experience - Arriving at the small volcanic crater
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Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano Experience

8.Totumo Mud Volcano Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 675 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Travel from Cartagena to Santa Catalina with a bilingual guide such as Franklin, Miguel, or Jose. Climb about 50 steps, float in warm mineral mud, and wash off in a nearby lake before an empanada or arepa snack. Massages, photos, and washing assistance cost extra, so bring Colombian pesos.

“This was a very unique experience. It was about an hour ride from the meeting point and Jose and Jesus were our guides for the day. They were informative and very pleasant the entire time. The volcano had plenty of people there to assist. There are people who help you into the mud and massage you, they will hold your belongings, wash you off in the river, and then you get a little snack and beverage for refreshments. This costs 5000 col pesos for each person assisting you and everyone was nice and helpful”

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Cartagena: Panoramic City Tour, Monuments, Walls, Castle - Starting in Bocagrande, Laguito, or the historic center
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Cartagena: Panoramic City Tour, Monuments, Walls, Castle

9.Panoramic City Tour, Monuments, Walls, Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 636 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $15

Ride a traditional chiva through Cartagena’s beach districts, bays, monuments, and main parks, then walk the Old Town with a Spanish and English-speaking guide. You’ll stop at San Felipe Castle, India Catalina, the Old Shoes, Cartagena letters, the Clock Tower, and Las Bóvedas. Guides such as Fernando, Cesar, and Kike are praised for clear explanations.

“I loved everything and the guide was very knowledgeable. Totally recommended but as for older people the castle is a little challenging for them. My father was not able to go up but again it depends in your overall health. I totally loved every minute of the tour but need to bring comfortable sneakers and dress accordingly. It was very hot and humid as well so you need to bring water and also sun protector.”

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Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience - Timing, delays, and the trip home
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Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

10.Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 606 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Spend about eight hours at Bora Bora Beach Club on Isla Grande after a 45-minute speedboat ride from Cartagena. Your day includes round-trip transport, a beach bed, welcome cocktail, and Colombian lunch. You can swim, kayak, paddleboard, relax under shade, or upgrade to VIP seating and extra lunch choices.

“This experience was great! Book your experience through the company website, not through Viator you’ll get a better deal and experience.”

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Cartagena: Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe - Starting near Las Bóvedas and Cartagena Bay
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Cartagena: Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe

11.Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 599 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

See Cartagena’s major sights in four hours with a bilingual guide such as Rafael, Álvaro, or Carlos. Visit La Popa Convent, San Felipe Fortress, the Old Shoes Monument, and the Walled City, with air-conditioned transport and admissions included. Hotel pickup is available from Zona Norte, Bocagrande, and Laguito.

“our tour guide was great, I highly recommend asking for Fernando if you need an English speaking tour guide.”

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Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling - Isla Grande and the Luis Guerra reef stop
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Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

12.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 569 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Sail from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands aboard Bona Vida’s spacious catamaran. You’ll stop near Isla Grande and Barú for swimming and snorkeling, enjoy lunch with chicken, seafood, or vegetable rice, and receive soft drinks. This is a relaxed boat day, not a beach-hopping or heavy party tour.

“Cartagena is very warm. So a day out on the water is a perfect way to take a break from the heat. Very large boat, plenty of room for everyone.”

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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Boarding at La Bodeguita Pier
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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

13.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Board the Sibarita Master at La Bodeguita Pier for a 90-minute sunset cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll see Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemaní, and the Old City at night while enjoying rum and coke, rum punch, soft drinks, and music. The boat has seating, a bathroom, and a kitchen selling snacks and small plates.

“A great way to experience Cartagena and see the sunset over the city from the water. The check-in process was easy and the staff was very friendly and professional.”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch - Isla Grande: Snorkeling, White Sand, and Clear Water
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

14.Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 402 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Spend eight hours island-hopping from Cartagena with English or Spanish guide support. Snorkel near Isla Grande, eat fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch at Baru, then relax at Tierra Bomba’s private beach and pool. Guides such as Franklin, Jesús, David, and John Wayne have been praised for attentive service, but the pace is brisk and the sea can be rough.

“My family and I had an amazing experience, this tour definitely felt different for the others. Our guide David Santiago was excellent, he was very informative, charismatic and friendly all the qualities a guide needs, he even warned us about prices and help us with our jetski rental at the beach. Worth every penny.”

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Cartagena: BILINGUAL CITYTOUR + SAN FELIPE CASTLE & Old city - Starting in the modern districts and along the bay
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Cartagena: BILINGUAL CITYTOUR + SAN FELIPE CASTLE & Old city

15.BILINGUAL CITYTOUR + SAN FELIPE CASTLE & Old city

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 387 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

This four-hour Cartagena tour combines a traditional Chiva ride, Bocagrande and Laguito sightseeing, San Felipe Castle with admission and a guide, and a short Old Town walk. English and Spanish guides such as Cesar, Kike, and William have been praised for clear translation and warm local stories. Hotel pickup is available in selected districts.

“The tour was excellent!! I really appreciated having an English speaking guide. We got to learn many interesting facts that we never knew about the city. The picture that was taken at the shoe and at the beginning of the castle tour was a plus they were beautiful pictures and it was a nice surprise to have them printed we bought all three of them! Our guide was kind, funny and caring. I would highly recommend this tour! It was a great experience”

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