The 6 Shared Tours in Cartagena That Set the Tone

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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2.Walled City and Getsemani Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Walk Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemani with a bilingual local guide such as Arthur, Rafael, Nelson, or Jorge. See Santo Domingo Square, Las Bovedas, the cathedral, colonial streets, and Getsemani’s murals. Expect history, local stories, photo stops, and restaurant tips in a small shared group.

“Arthur was an excellent and fun guide! Our first time here so we wanted a bit of history, lore, and some of the highlights around town and he did not disappoint! As my wife said, Arthur is like “el Capitan”, everywhere we went he was greeting friends and folks around town - and we even saw the mayor with his entourage and Arthur made him laugh with some choice words. Fun! Our your was just the two of us, but I don’t think any of his get that big…this is a plus when navigating the small streets of old town. Just over 2 hours, well worth the cost.”

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3.Gabriel Garcia Marquez Shared Tour: the magical Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · from $13Top rated

Start at Plaza de Santo Domingo at 4 pm and follow Gabo’s Cartagena through churches, plazas, the García Márquez mausoleum, Hotel Makondo, and his former home. The shared walk lasts about three hours, takes up to 20 people, includes a certified guide and typical drink tasting, and costs $13, paid as the suggested guide tip.

“Julgo dizer que está foi a melhor experiência que eu fiz na Colombia. Principalmente para os amantes literários. Não pode perder!”

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4.Shared Cartagena Old City Tour with Wireless Audio System

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $12

Explore Cartagena’s Walled City on a shared 2 to 2.5-hour walk with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and wireless audio receiver. Visit the Clock Tower, Plaza de los Coches, Bolívar Square, Cathedral, Palace of the Inquisition, San Pedro Claver area, and city walls. Weekend departures may also include Getsemaní.

“Super bueno, la guía muy agradable, clara , es una persona muy estudiada y conocedora de la historia.”

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5.Shared Old Cartagena & Getsemani Tour with Wireless System

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $13

Walk from Santo Domingo Square through Cartagena’s Walled City and into Getsemaní with a Spanish or English guide, including Louis Carlos when available. The two-hour route covers plazas, churches, fortifications, street art, and local tips. Wireless receivers help you hear the stories in crowded streets.

“Louis Carlos is very knowledgeable and was a great guide. Definitely recommend!”

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6.Shared Walking Tour of the Colonial Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $11Best value

Meet your Spanish or English-speaking guide at Cartagena’s Clock Tower for a 90-minute walk through the Walled City. Follow cobblestone lanes past flower-filled balconies, ancient defenses, lively squares, street performers, and local artists. The $11 price covers the guided walk, while food, drinks, hotel transfers, and attraction entry cost extra.

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