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The 15 Walled City & Getsemaní Tours in Cartagena That Set the Tone

23 tours  ·  from $11

The good ones fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Book the top 15 early. Each entry carries its price, its length and the thing that sets it apart.

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: 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

2.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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Cartagena: Walled City and Getsemani Shared Walking Tour - Santo Domingo Square and the cathedral
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Cartagena: Walled City and Getsemani Shared Walking Tour

3.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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Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour - Colonial streets, old houses, and a slower private pace
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Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour

4.Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours walking Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemani with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Plaza de Bolívar, San Pedro Claver Square, colonial streets, walls, and sea-facing bastions. Sample arepa with egg and raspao, with an optional five-hour version adding San Felipe Castle.

“We visited Cartagena using Noriega Tours, for a private tour, and would definitely recommend them to anyone. We communicated with them via text and email and knew they were going to be there to meet us. Just outside the port welcome center, we were met by our guide, Adalberto Gonzalez Ortiz who was a GREAT host and provided an interesting and informative experience. Our driver, Nelson Noviega, was friendly and helpful - and most importantly ON TIME coming and going. Both Nelson & Adalberto spoke very good English which was great. It is well worth taking the private tour - we moved at our own pace - saw things without…”

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Walled City, Getsemani San Felipe Castle Cartagena City Tour - San Felipe Castle: Cartagena’s strongest opening stop
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Walled City, Getsemani San Felipe Castle Cartagena City Tour

5.Walled City, Getsemani San Felipe Castle Cartagena City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 91 reviews · 5 hours - 390 minutes · from $92

Spend about five hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide exploring San Felipe Castle, Cartagena’s Walled City, Getsemani, and local Caribbean food. Guides such as Fabian, Nelson, Oscar, and Jhon Serrato are praised for clear historical storytelling. Add La Popa Convent for hilltop views, and expect plenty of walking in the heat.

“Our guide Oscar was really knowledgeable and very friendly. We requested to speak English for my partner and he spoke very fluently. The tour was really interesting, enjoyable and complete. It was a wonderful experience and I strongly recommend to anyone. I strongly suggest to wear confortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water bottles.”

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Shared Cartagena Old City Tour with Wireless Audio System - Plaza de los Coches and the business of colonial Cartagena
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Shared Cartagena Old City Tour with Wireless Audio System

6.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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Walking Tour Cartagena Old City with Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar - Starting beneath Las Bóvedas
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Walking Tour Cartagena Old City with Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar

7.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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San Felipe Castle and Getsemani Walking Tour with tickets - Getsemaní’s murals and rebellious past
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San Felipe Castle and Getsemani Walking Tour with tickets

8.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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Cartagena: Walled City Walking Tour - Starting at Plaza de Santa Teresa
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Cartagena: Walled City Walking Tour

9.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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Cartagena: Walled City Kayak Tour - Seeing the old walls from the harbor
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Cartagena: Walled City Kayak Tour

10.Walled City Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $73

Start beside San Sebastián de Pastelillo fortress for a safety briefing, then paddle 3 km past the Clock Tower, old walls, San Lázaro lagoon, and Bird’s Island. A bilingual guide such as Andrés or German Sánchez leads the route, with kayaks, life vests, water, and insurance included.

“El guía Einar es simplemente el mejor. Su amabilidad, nobleza y disponibilidad fue lo mejor de la Experiencia”

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Gastronomic tour and professional photos in the old city - Tasting Cartagena’s typical snacks
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Gastronomic tour and professional photos in the old city

11.Gastronomic tour and professional photos in the old city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $76Top rated

Meet Mafe or Luis at Cartagena’s Torre del Reloj for a two-hour walk through the Old Town and Getsemaní. You’ll taste local snacks and coffee, hear stories about the city, and stop at Centenario Park and Calle de Las Sombrillas for professional photographs. English and Spanish guiding is available.

“Mafe is a Great tourguide and amazing photographer! Huge knowledge. I don't know where the 2 hours go! Saw a lot, discovered a lot and I could repeat it again. Greetings from Łukasz (Poland)”

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Private Street Food Tour in Walled City and Getsemani - Starting near Cartagena’s Clock Tower
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Private Street Food Tour in Walled City and Getsemani

12.Private Street Food Tour in Walled City and Getsemani

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Explore Cartagena with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping for arepa de huevo, carimañola, cocadas, fruit, shrimp cocktail, coffee, or beer. You will walk near the Clock Tower, hear about Cartagena’s mixed cultural past, meet local vendors, and return by hotel transfer. Food portions are tasting-size, not a full lunch.

“The guide was very nice and knowledgeable but a bit slow. He showed us several points of interest but unfortunately it was a very hot and muggy day and we had to cut the tour short due to the weather conditions. The “food tour” portion of it was just fine wit a ceviche, an arepa and some candy. I was really expecting more out of a food tour.”

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Old Town and Quinta Pedro Alejandrino Santa Marta City Tour - Santa Marta Cathedral and the founder’s tomb
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Old Town and Quinta Pedro Alejandrino Santa Marta City Tour

13.Old Town and Quinta Pedro Alejandrino Santa Marta City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 7 hours · from $90

Spend seven hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide exploring Santa Marta’s historic center, Cathedral, parks, Tayrona Gold Museum, and Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, where Simón Bolívar died. Hotel pickup, admissions, insurance, and gastronomic experiences are included. Lunch and personal purchases cost extra.

“Conocer la historia de Santa Marta ha sido muy interesante de la guía de Duván. Muy recomendable, ya que uno puede ver y pasar por aquellos lugares que puede pasar desapercibidos o no darles la importancia que tiene. Pero junto a un buen guia como fue Duván le da la importancia a las cosas tal y como se las merecen.”

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Cartagena: Graffiti Tour in Getsemani - Calle San Juan and Calle Larga
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Cartagena: Graffiti Tour in Getsemani

14.Graffiti Tour in Getsemani

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Walk Cartagena’s Getsemaní with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See murals on Calle de la Media Luna, Calle San Juan, and Calle Larga, learn how art reflects local politics and culture, meet residents, stroll through Centenary Park, and finish with a traditional neighborhood snack. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“El tour comienza en la parte muy lejana del barrio y peligrosa y deberían de mejorar el guía turístico en ese aspecto.”

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Cartagena: Complete Tour "San Felipe Castle, Popa and Getsemaní". - La Popa Monastery and the view across Cartagena
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Cartagena: Complete Tour “San Felipe Castle, Popa and Getsemaní”.

15.Complete Tour “San Felipe Castle, Popa and Getsemaní”.

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Spend four hours seeing Cartagena’s major sights by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot. Visit San Felipe Castle and La Popa Monastery, pass through Bocagrande and Laguito, and walk the old city with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Pickup is available from selected hotels, with the tour ending at the Clock Tower.

“It was the worst experience I’ve ever had bought through your application. The guide rarely has spoken in English, he didn’t explain where we are going to and immediately we have got the situation. The fist stop, just one minute, we have taken a picture of the baia, but we needed to looking for google to understand where we are. We didn’t stop to visto the Getsmani neighbour. We didn’t visit the center of the city. We arrived to the Monastery and had pressed a lot in order to deny to let us buy something. He pressed us to buy in the only one point snack inside the Popa. Immediately…”

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