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Cartagena family tour
Niko was a great host! He was very knowledgeable of each place we visited and he was also super friendly and patient with any request we had. I would absolutely book with him again.
Half-Day Tour of Cartagena by Air-Conditioned Vehicles
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $80 / person
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 110 reviews
- Languages
- PT, EN, IT, FR
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Cartagena
Description
A 4-hour historical tour of the walled city, Bocagrande and Castillogrande, Gethsemane, Monastery "La Popa", Church San Pedro Claver, neighborhood of the mansions in Manga, panoramical View of the fortress "San Felipe de Barajas", "Las Bóvedas", with walking tour through the old city... and much more spots. Departure daily and Schedule for pickup: 13:15 - Boquilla Hotels, Cabrero and Marbella 13:30 - 13:40 Pickup Old City and Getsemani Area 14:00 - 14:15 Hotels Bocagrande area
Tour Options
Itinerary
Shared tour to visit in detail the principal sites of interest located in the old city of Cartagena. The tour starts at 2:00pm leaving the downtown area to go to Manga neighborhood, where you can appreciate the beautiful mansions built at the beginning of the XX Century. Then it continues on to the highest part of the city named "La Popa" where there is a convent dating to the beginning of the XVII Century and a nice panoramic view of the whole city (subject to availability).
Immediately after, you will visit San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, which is considered the most important fortification in South America. You will also visit the mansions in the manga neighborhood of the 19th and 20th centuries, all full of eclectic architecture of European immigrants.
Then the tour heads to the walled city where we take a walking tour, visiting the different squares of the city (Santo Domingo Square, Bolivar Square, Los Coches Square, Aduana Square, San Pedro Claver Square, Square of the Heroes of Cartagena, Clock Tower, View of the Bay "las animas"), and admiring the old colonial houses filled with history and legend.
At the end, we take a tour by the modern part of Cartagena (Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillogrande) and a moment to shop for souvenirs in the handicraft market "Las Bovedas". Approximate time of the tour is 4 hours. Tour includes a bottle of water per person and entrances to the sites and attractions.
Walking Tour for the most important squares of the old City.
Walking Tour in the Coolest and bohemian neighborhood of the city. Full of art and culture
Highlights
Pickup and Drop Off in Hotels Specific Areas
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Professional guide
Driver/guide
What's included
Included
Pickup and Drop Off in Hotels Specific Areas
Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.3
110 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The attraction named "La Popa" is subject to availability (it will be replaced with other monuments or attractions)
Frequently asked questions
How long does Half-Day Tour of Cartagena by Air-Conditioned Vehicles take?
Half-Day Tour of Cartagena by Air-Conditioned Vehicles lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Half-Day Tour of Cartagena by Air-Conditioned Vehicles cost?
Prices start at $80 per person for this Cartagena experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Half-Day Tour of Cartagena by Air-Conditioned Vehicles for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyM2FocM5+6NibTxIl9U6FRc=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyFLpiui+soyytpKdBb+02Ac=.
What languages is Half-Day Tour of Cartagena by Air-Conditioned Vehicles offered in?
The experience is available in PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(110)
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Great guide, below average logistics
Our guide Fernando was fantastic - very personable, energetic, and knowledgeable. The rest of the tour was disappointing. So much time was spent picking up and dropping off everyone at their hotels on each side of the tour. The van we were all in was tight, the window tint was so wrinkled it was hard to see out and impossible to take a picture through, and it was very hot.
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First positive was it was...
First positive was it was a great way to see inside the city. The cons were :that the ac in van had broken air vents so on a hot day you didn’t get much comfort, you got one really small bottle of water during the whole tour, and lastly our tour was a mix tour ( Spanish/ english) which is fine. I love history and read many things, however, our tour guide was nice but gave way too much information in Spanish ( we stood and listened and looked around for minutes) and then he talked in English. The last stop is a jewelry store that is cool but not needed because they just try to sell you emeralds. I wouldn’t recommend this trip overall.
B
Nightmare of a tour
We waited 1/2 hour in the heat and when bus got there the only seats were behind the driver with no view either forward or out sides of bus. Couldn’t understand most of what guide was saying even though it was Spanglish. Boring tour too.
V
Misunderstanding in hotel pick up.
I registered via TripAdvisor for the tour. I listed my hotel name for pick up. I received confirmation and a ticket from Viator. I received a text message the day before the tour. I was waiting at my hotel lobby on time. 10 minutes no Van pick up. I called with assistance of hotel staff. Tour staff said they didn’t have my hotel name. They also said they emailed me about this. I never got an email from them. Apparently the van is already at the other side of town so they can’t pick me up. They cancelled the tour and requested a full refund for me. So let’s see if that actually will happen.
R
We had a great time and...
We had a great time and learned a lot about the city and the sites we saw! Our tour guide was amazing and very friendly! I would definitely recommend it to anyone! Please note that if you're cruising, they do not pick up at the port and you need to get a Uber to the historic town where they can pick you up! Definitely recommend getting a Uber over a taxi, the taxi drivers will just try and rip you off!
B
It was a great tour. I...
It was a great tour. I saw sights I didn't see during my while stay. You learn a lot of history. I will say if you're an English speaker you do get less narration than Spanish speakers. But that's understandable.
A
Not so good
It was okay, felt like not covered everything like clock tower, local streets etc. not reached expectations
M
Unforgetable tour
From start to finish we had a great experience on the tour, the guide was great, friendly and very knowledgable.
V
Good excursion Choice!
WAS very good choice but they changed our point of pick up at the last minute and we had to walk much more than expected under the SUN...
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