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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.
“The tour was amazing! We got to know so many aspects of the history and nowadays life in Cartagena. It was very interesting and Liz was a great and knowledgeable tour guide!”
Catamaran day trip from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with lunch, snacks, snorkeling gear, and two swim stops from the boat.
“Great day sailing on the sea. The crew was accommodating, great service, and the boat/facilities were well kept. Plenty of room on the boat too even with a large crowd of people. For anyone looking to spend a day sailing on the sea, with a few swims/snorkels, and doesn’t care to visit a beach resort,…”
Full-day Rosario Islands tour from Cartagena with snorkeling, Playa Blanca lunch on Barú, Cholon party island, and Anaho pool time.
“Overall it was a good experience thanks to Cesar and one other guide who swam out to rescue me from the strong currents where we were snorkeling. The best part was the camaraderie that all the tour participants established among our selves. The food was okay and the boat was terrible as it should have…”
Two-hour Cartagena sunset cruise from the walled city. Catamaran comfort, music, one drink, and skyline lights for about $31.
“Very nice tour. Unfortunately, it had rained a lot that day and it was cloudy, so we were not able to watch the sunset. With that said, the view of the city at night was pretty amazing and the tour was worth it. The crew was kind and the snacks that they passed around were…”
Cartagena sunset party boat with open bar and crossover music, plus downtown nightclub entrance. 2 hours of views and dancing.
“This was a really fun experience! Our boat guides were Alejandro, Alex, and Miguel. The boat ride was smooth and they had 2 drink options with unlimited refills and the music was really fun. Alejandro gave me and my friend a dance lesson and made sure to play a good mix of music. The only…”
Taste 9 Colombian street-food bites in Cartagena’s walled city and Getsemani on a guided tour with 150 minutes of food and stories.
“Loved this tour as we were taken through a variety of local foods and drinks. Do NOT eat before this experience as the portions are a good size. A couple of the things I didn’t like however I was grateful for the opportunity to try them. Go with an open mind to try everything”
Cartagena’s hop-on hop-off bus with 11 stops, audio in 6 languages, and a walled-city walking tour for $23.
“The Attendants on bus were very helpful. The bus locations were great too.”
Cartagena’s Totumo Mud Volcano trip in Bolívar, Colombia: Santa Catalina stop, 50-step crater soak, mineral mud float, snack, and optional photo
“I enjoyed guides Miguel and Davi (?). They kept the group engaged, together and safe. The party option was fun. A good pace overall and sufficient time at each stop.”
Chiva bus panoramas and a guided walk in Cartagena’s Old Town, stopping at India Catalina, Zapatos Viejos, and San Felipe Castle.
“Kike was amazing! ❤️ All the explanation of the places and everything, the organization was perfect. They sent me a message couple of days prior to check in and the day before to confirm everything. The day of the tour we were a little lost and they called me so we were not left behind.”
Bora Bora Beach Club day trip from Cartagena: speedboat, beach bed, lunch, and free time on Isla Grande. Tips for rougher rides too.
“My husband and I did this excursion on last day in Cartagena but was hesitant based on some of the reviews but we are so happy we took our chances. It was very relaxing experience and extremely organized. I am not sure why some of the reviews said the guide only spoke Spanish because that…”
