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Cartagena City Tour

Full historical sightseeing of Cartagena de Indias with hotel pickup, audio guide and lunch or dinner included.

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Cartagena de Indias is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the Americas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site packed with centuries of history around every corner. Our City Tour takes you through its most emblematic sites with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a bilingual guide and audio-history that brings every monument to life.

Whether you're here for the morning or afternoon departure, lunch or dinner is included. Two plans to choose from depending on how deep you want to explore.

Tour Highlights

  • ✅ Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • ✅ Bilingual guide throughout.
  • ✅ Audio-guided history at each stop.
  • ✅ Walled Old Town (Ciudad Amurallada).
  • ✅ Getsemaní neighborhood.
  • ✅ Panoramic view from the Convent of La Popa.
  • ✅ Lunch or dinner included (depending on departure).

Plans & Pricing

Basic Plan
$140,000 COP
≈ $40 USD / person
  • All tour stops
  • Audio guide
  • Lunch or dinner
  • San Felipe Castle entrance

Departure Times

Morning

Pickup: 7:30 AM · Tour: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Lunch included

Afternoon

Pickup: 2:30 PM · Tour: 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Dinner included

Perfect For

Families Couples Cruise passengers History lovers

Tip: the morning tour is ideal if you're a cruise passenger with limited time ashore. The afternoon tour gives you time to rest first and ends just as Cartagena's golden hour begins.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in the Cartagena City Tour?

Includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle, a bilingual guide, audio-guided history throughout the route, and lunch or dinner depending on the departure time chosen.

What's the difference between Basic and Full plans?

The Basic Plan ($140,000 COP / ~$40 USD per person) includes all tour stops except the San Felipe Castle entrance. The Full Plan ($180,000 COP / ~$51 USD per person) includes the San Felipe Castle entrance.

How many departures per day?

Two daily departures: morning pickup at 7:30 AM (tour 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, lunch included) and afternoon pickup at 2:30 PM (tour 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM, dinner included).

Is the Convent of La Popa entrance included?

No, the entrance to the Convent of La Popa is not included, but the tour makes a panoramic stop there so you can enjoy the views across the city.

Written by Nohemi, founder of Dunas & Olas — Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.

Before you book

What is the published price for City Tours de Roa – Recorrido Histórico con Almuerzo?

The current starting price is $140,000 COP per person or published unit. Availability and the final total are confirmed for your date.

What is included?

Recorrido histórico por Cartagena con guía, audio e historia incluidos. Dos horarios diarios: mañana o tarde We will confirm the exact inclusions in writing before payment.

Are there additional charges?

Ask us to confirm pier fees, insurance, admissions, optional activities and any mandatory consumption for this option. Charges that apply will be stated before booking.

Where and when does it start?

The meeting point, reporting time, departure and expected return are confirmed for the selected date and option. Arrive with the requested time margin.

What happens if weather affects the activity?

The operator may adjust or reschedule the activity when conditions make it unsafe. The applicable policy is confirmed before payment.

What should I send to check availability?

Send your date, number of travelers, children’s ages, accommodation, language and any medical, dietary or mobility requirement. A WhatsApp inquiry is not a confirmed booking.

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