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Colombia's standouts.
The 10 most popular things to do in Cartagena. The walled city, the islands offshore and the best of the Caribbean coast.
Join a shared Historic Cartagena walk from Plaza Cervantes to Getsemaní: colonial, slavery history, salsa, champeta, culture for $12.
“it was raining which made the tour less enjoyable to be honest but that wasn't the fault of our guide; he was great! would still recomment 100% since it usually doesnt rain in Cartagena”
Catamaran day trip from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with lunch, snacks, snorkeling gear, and two swim stops from the boat.
“The tour was really great. The staff don't really communicate much with the people but they have automated messages throughout the trip. we did 2 swim stops and the seafood lunch was soo good!! we stopped and swam at some really beautiful blue clear water. the drinks are well priced on board. and lots of…”
Full-day Rosario Islands tour from Cartagena with snorkeling, Playa Blanca lunch on Barú, Cholon party island, and Anaho pool time.
“a long day of fun with franklin! if you're solely looking for a beach island party, be aware that the first stop is a walking tour of a historical landmark. my only complaint was that we didn't stay on each island long enough! each stop was 50-60min, but the boat ride was fun baru (last…”
Two-hour Cartagena sunset cruise from the walled city. Catamaran comfort, music, one drink, and skyline lights for about $31.
“Great directions to the right gate, quick onboarding, clean catamaran, and included the port fees, a drink, and an hors d'ouevres. Very relaxing and beautiful. For us, it was a great end to our trip.”
Cartagena sunset party boat with open bar and crossover music, plus downtown nightclub entrance. 2 hours of views and dancing.
“This sunset party boat tour was an absolute highlight of my time in Cartagena. From start to finish, the energy was amazing and the views were unreal as the sun set over the city skyline. Our guide spoke excellent English, was super organized, and made sure everyone was having the time of their lives. The…”
Taste 9 Colombian street-food bites in Cartagena’s walled city and Getsemani on a guided tour with 150 minutes of food and stories.
“Great experience and knowledgeable! Knows the city well & history! Worth every Penny!”
Cartagena’s hop-on hop-off bus with 11 stops, audio in 6 languages, and a walled-city walking tour for $23.
“Buena seleccion para conocer a Cartagena desde el primer dia de visita.”
Cartagena’s Totumo Mud Volcano trip in Bolívar, Colombia: Santa Catalina stop, 50-step crater soak, mineral mud float, snack, and optional photo
“This was such a fun and unique experience! The mudding was amazing, and our guide Franklin and driver Jesus were both fantastic. The experience includes several helpers: someone to take photos, someone who massages you in the mud bath, and someone who washes you off in the lagoon. They all made it special—but here’s a…”
Chiva bus panoramas and a guided walk in Cartagena’s Old Town, stopping at India Catalina, Zapatos Viejos, and San Felipe Castle.
“Everything was great! The only thing I’d say could have been better is the bus itself. It’s hard to get on and off if you have mobility issues or have small children also the seats are a bit small but it’s not the biggest deal. The tour and the guide itself were fantastic! We speak…”
Bora Bora Beach Club day trip from Cartagena: speedboat, beach bed, lunch, and free time on Isla Grande. Tips for rougher rides too.
“Tour was poorly organised, was not able to reach tour operator via message to clarify any details and instructions for meeting point were minimal and didn’t advise which gate at the boat dock we needed to go to (had to ask locals to find out exactly where we needed to go). The day we attended…”
