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
- All tour stops
- Audio guide
- Lunch or dinner
- San Felipe Castle entrance
- Everything in Basic
- San Felipe Castle entrance
Departure Times
Pickup: 7:30 AM · Tour: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch included
Pickup: 2:30 PM · Tour: 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Dinner included
Perfect For
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.