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9 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Colombia

Colombia's standouts.

The 9 most popular shore excursions tours in Colombia. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

9 Best Shore Excursions Tours In Colombia

Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour - The 17th-Century Fortress That Protected Cartagena from the Land Side

1.Shore Excursion PRIVATE City tour

Most Popular★ 5.0

Private 4-hour Cartagena tour with port pickup: 17th-century fortress, La Popa views, Las Bóvedas shopping, walled city, Saint Peter Claver.

“Absolutely fabulous tour guide! I mentioned that I have mobility problems and he even brought a wheel chair in case it might be needed! The pride that he has for his beautiful city and country is reflected in his knowledge! We came away from our tour of Cartagena with a profound respect for the people…”

121 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $163.00by Guianza Express S.A.S

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Cartagena and Murcia – full day shore excursion for cruise guests

Cartagena and Murcia - full day shore excursion for cruise guests - Cartagena Stops: Artisan Center Time, Landmark Stories, Roman Ruins, and More

2.Cartagena and Murcia – full day shore excursion for cruise guests

★ 4.5

Port pickup and a small-group day linking Cartagena and Murcia. Artisan stops, guided history, and free time before you’re back on board.

“That you don’t spend time in Murcia I’m writing this note to share my disappointment on the shore excursion tour to Murcia we took on May 2nd, 2025 from the celebrity ascent. Since the moment the tour started we noticed the poor english Almudena our so called tour guide had. In fact some other people…”

79 reviews6 to 8 hours (approx.)From $131.54by Top Day Tours

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Shore excursion Cartagena city tour

Shore excursion Cartagena city tour - Stop 1: Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas for fortress photos

3.Shore excursion Cartagena city tour

★ 4.5

Shore excursion Cartagena city tour with a local guide, AC transport, La Popa views, Las Bovedas crafts, walled city walk, and San Pedro Claver.

“Difficult to get clear answers from tour operator. Tour meeting information on confirmation was wrong and almost missed pickup. One of the stops Viator listed was was not on guide's agenda. But the guide was good. Be prepared to be accosted by vendors at every stop.”

64 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $75.00by Guianza Express S.A.S

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Cartagena City Tour: 4-Hour Cruise Excursion

Cartagena City Tour: 4-Hour Cruise Excursion - Finding Your Guide at Zone 1 (and what to do about the shuttle)

4.Cartagena City Tour: 4-Hour Cruise Excursion

★ 4.5

A cruise-friendly 4-hour Cartagena tour with a walking old-town stop, San Felipe Fort, Las Bóvedas shopping, Bay views, and emerald tips.

“Benny our guide and Brian our driver, far exceeded expectations. Bennys presentation was clear and concise with a strong voice along with great English skills. His lifelong love of his city and his knowledge of its history and political changes was more than I expected. We were shown the complete city- the good the bad…”

31 reviewsFrom $65by Guianza Express SAS

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Murcia and Cartagena Shore Excursion Private Tour

Murcia and Cartagena Shore Excursion Private Tour - The Historic Pedestrian Stroll in Murcia (Plus That 17th-Century Meat Pie)

5.Murcia and Cartagena Shore Excursion Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Murcia and Cartagena shore tour with scenic drives, cathedral and casino sights, Punic Wall, and local food tastings.

“We had a great day in Murcia and Cartagena making the most of a 1-day cruise stop here. Ursula was energetic and passionate in her knowledgeable delivery of a jam-packed tour experience of both Murcia and Cartagena. The vehicle was clean, comfortable and cool on an extremely hot day. We had water provided so we…”

13 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $589.44by Top Private Tours

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Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Cartagena Walking Tour

Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Cartagena Walking Tour - Getting started at Mare Nostrum without wasting cruise-port time

6.Shore Excursion: 4-Hour Cartagena Walking Tour

★ 5.0

Private 4-hour Cartagena walk: Punic walls, Roman theater, and Ascensor Panorámico views. Port pickup, English guide.

“Our guide Daniel was extremely knowledgeable and gave us an in depth overview of Cartegena history while showing us all the important historical sites. Highly recommend!”

13 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $384.94by Quality Guided Tours

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Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour with transport

Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour with transport - The drive out toward La Manga and the Cabo de Palos lighthouse

7.Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour with transport

★ 4.5

A private 4-hour Cartagena shore tour with port pickup, scenic coastline drive, and focused Roman and Phoenician sights plus Calle Mayor and Isaac Peral.

“Excellent well informed tour guide who was also a history professor. Very personable. He adapted the pace of the tour and walking to accommodate our needs.”

10 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $698.39by Quality Guided Tours

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Coves & Beaches Private Shore Excursion

Coves & Beaches Private Shore Excursion - Cabo de Palos: Harbour Atmosphere and the Lighthouse View Test

Cartagena Highlights Shore Excursion Private Walking Tour

Cartagena Highlights Shore Excursion Private Walking Tour - From the Cartagena Cruise Terminal to Yacht Port Cartagena

9.Cartagena Highlights Shore Excursion Private Walking Tour

★ 4.5

Private 4-hour Cartagena walking tour with port pickup, old quarter highlights, the Punic Wall, and breezy views from the archaeology museum.

“Great overview of the city with history. Our guide Isabel was sweet and very informative. You’ll walk through the old town and up a small hill so wear comfortable shoes. We stopped for a tapas and beer which was a welcome break as it was quite warm. Lots of history in this small town. I…”

5 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $218.84by Top Private Tours

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