The 11 Walking 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.Walking Tour of Cartagena Including a Colombian Cup of Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160Top rated

Join Angel Duran for a private three-hour walk through Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed old city and Getsemaní. See the clock tower, Bolívar Square, slave market, city walls, and a Botero sculpture, then visit a jewelry workshop to learn about emerald quality. Colombian coffee, water, beer, and an air-conditioned break are included.

“Mr. Duran was absolutely phenomenal as a tour guide. For historical knowledge, he navigate us through the key sites and taught me and my daughter some incredible lessons on the history of Cartagena. He is a kind and very nice man. Has English is absolutely perfect. I highly recommend this tour if you love history and appreciate a great tour guide. Thank you, Señor Duran, see you next time!”

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4.Walking Tour Cartagena Old City with Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $67

Meet your English-Spanish guide at Las Bóvedas for a three-hour walk through Cartagena’s walled city. See Plaza de Bolívar, San Pedro Church, the cathedral, the Clock Tower, and the Zenú Gold Museum. Guides such as Belkin, Inri, Martin, Sam, and Rafael have led past tours. Comfortable shoes and sun protection matter.

“My guide was delightful. Well informed, considerate, and warm. I enjoyed spending the afternoon with her. However, the tour turned out not to be what I expected. I would have preferred a tour that included the markets, the old wall and its history. Instead we walked the streets, visited each of the main plazas and looked at church facades. That was on me for not informing myself better. However, I asked for and was signed up for a group tour. Instead, only the guide showed up at the appointed time.. I was disappointed because I wanted a group tour to meet other travelers. So I was taken on an individual…”

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5.San Felipe Castle and Getsemani Walking Tour with tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $28

Start at Plaza de la Trinidad, explore Getsemaní’s murals and colonial streets, then walk 10 to 15 minutes to San Felipe Castle. English and Spanish guides, including Carlos Moreno and Arturo, explain Cartagena’s past, military tunnels, and pirate defenses. Castle admission and insurance are included, but hotel transport and food are not.

“Arturo es un gran guía, hizo que el tour fuera muy ameno, recomendado 100%”

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6.Walled City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Spend three hours on foot through Cartagena’s walled city with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll visit San Pedro Claver Church and the Inquisition Palace, trace plazas and fortifications, and finish at Las Bóvedas craft market. Guides including Álvaro, Walter, and Al have led past tours.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of Cartagena. Would definitely rebook for more information.”

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7.Gabriel García Márquez Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 2h 30m

Spend 150 minutes tracing Gabriel García Márquez through Cartagena with a private Spanish-speaking guide such as Ingrid or Manuel. See places tied to Love in the Time of Cholera, The General in His Labyrinth, and Of Love and Other Demons, visit the Claustro La Merced mausoleum, and finish near El Mesón de Don Sancho.

“Ingrid fue la más perfecta guía en esa excursión, conocer la historia y por donde estuvo Gabo por tus ojos e palavras fue la coronación de mi estadía en Cartagena! Gracias por todo!”

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8.Cartagena City Tour with San Felipe Castle & Old Town Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $131

Spend four hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide exploring San Felipe Castle, Cartagena’s walled city, San Pedro Claver Church, Centenario Park, and Getsemaní. Hotel pickup, castle and church admission, snacks, and early air-conditioned transport are included. Expect a history-focused walk with time for coffee, juice, photos, and questions.

“Creo hay que agregarle 2 hs y visitar ciertos edificios históricos en su interior, como el Fuerte San Felipe, la Catedral, el Museo de la Inquisición, iglesia de Santo Domgo y San Pedro Clover. Mi evaluación del tour ( el guia es 10 ) es de 7 por los datos comentados.”

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9.Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Walk Cartagena with local guides such as Daniela, David Jesús, or Mariana, tasting Chinese Colombian cooking, an old local soda, bakery treats, empanadas, cheese bread, fruit, sausages, ceviche, and plantain. The two-hour route begins at Loncheria Polo Norte and ends at La Orquidea Tienda. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“Interesting and delicious tour for foodies! We covered many places from empanadas to cheese bread to fruits to sausages… and truly did not need dinner after this 😅 So thank you for a wonderful tour!”

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10.Private Walking Tour with German or Italian Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours

Meet Andy or Andrea at Cartagena’s Clock Tower for a three-hour private walk through the Walled City. You’ll visit major squares, churches, the gold museum, and a favorite local coffee shop while learning about conquest, pirates, African and Indigenous influence, and Cartagena’s modern life in German or Italian.

“Andrea , la nostra guida , è’ stato bravissimo e molto gentile , abbiamo passato delle bellissime ore con lui e ci ha fatto capire tanto di Cartagena . Lo consigliamo vivamente a tutti ! Sicuramente senza di lui la visita non sarebbe stata così bella e interessante !”

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11.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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