Private tour to visit in detail the principal sites of interest located in the old city of Cartagena. This excellent experience begins by visiting the main monuments of the city like the La Popa's Hill. The highest point of the city where there is a convent dating the beginning of the XVII Century. after we visit San Felipe de Barajas Fortress which is considered the most important military fortification in South America. Then the tour heads to the walled city and the bohemian neighborhood Getsemaní. first a stop for shopping in the last build fortification named "Las Bovedas" , after we take a walking tour, visiting the different squares of the city (St Domingo Square, Bolivar Square, Los Coches Square, Aduana Square, Clock Tower, St Pedro Square) and admiring the old colonial houses filled with history and legend. At the end we take a tour by the modern part of Cartagena (Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillogrande).
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chrishR4455PD, 9/25/2025 1:46:37 PM
Nico was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and did a great job answering our questions and taking us to population tourist sites! Thank you :)
rhuntington16, 9/4/2025 10:48:28 AM
Cannot recommend this tour company highly enough. Francesca was absolutely amazing. She knew all the things. Super fun and engaging. Saw everything while in port and took us to some great shopping.
Jean_C, 8/30/2025 5:14:29 PM
Our guide was fabulous and we had the best day seeing the city and listening to his knowledge and history of Cartagena. The private tour was outstanding it felt like seeing the city with an old friend. Superb
William_B, 8/28/2025 11:17:58 AM
Kimberly was an excellent guide for our 4 hour tour of Cartagena and Fernando a fabulous, attentive driver! We learned SO much about this fabulous area; history, culture, adventurers, battles, engineering design and more! Thank you for a wonderful day!
Warren_W, 7/27/2025 8:08:17 PM
My friends and I recently joined Viator’s Private City Tour of Cartagena led by Niko and it exceeded all expectations. From start to finish, the tour was seamless. Niko was punctual, greeted us with warmth, and navigated us through Cartagena’s iconic sites, including the Manga mansions, San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, La Popa Monastery, the colorful Walled City, and Bocagrande. But more than the sights, it was Niko’s personality that made the tour truly memorable: He was friendly, flexible, and attentive to our interests. His stories were authentic and personal, offering cultural context that only a local could. When we wanted to stop for shopping, he adjusted the schedule effortlessly. His knowledge of history and fluent English made every stop both informative and engaging.
Josh_B, 7/23/2025 4:48:48 PM
Me, my wife, and my daughter took this tour in Cartagena and learned a lot about the city and culture. Our guide was very knowledgeable and spoke fluent English. We learned a lot about each place we stopped, as well as the history and people. The fortress was definitely the highlight, but all of the stops were fun.
Shara Khon D, 7/12/2025 12:08:11 PM
Carlos and Kevin were a wonderful pair as guide and driver, respectively. They worked quite well together. Before the tour began, Carlos gave us an overview of what were going to do and what to expect from vendors. He was thorough and correct! Carlos tailored the tour to what we wanted to do and we enjoyed all of it. We learned of the history of the area as well as the importance of the culture and its people. The artwork in Getsemaní is breathtaking! We had an unexpected good surprise with some singing during a coffee break which added to an already great day. Carlos also recommended some restaurants to us before we parted and he was not wrong! We highly recommend a day with Carlos and Kevin!
Shara_K, 7/5/2025 1:28:08 PM
Carlos and Kevin were a wonderful pair as guide and driver, respectively. They worked quite well together. Before the tour began, Carlos gave us an overview of what were going to do and what to expect from vendors. He was thorough and correct! Carlos tailored the tour to what we wanted to do and we enjoyed all of it. We learned of the history of the area as well as the importance of the culture and its people. The artwork in Getsemaní is breathtaking! We had an unexpected good surprise with some singing during a coffee break which added to an already great day. Carlos also recommended some restaurants to us before we parted and he was not wrong! We highly recommend a day with Carlos and Kevin!
Sidharth_B, 6/15/2025 4:56:04 PM
Niko was an excellent guide who provided valuable information & insights into the city’s history. He took us to multiple attractions within the city & also was kind enough to take photographs for us.
Peter_S, 6/6/2025 5:05:00 PM
Fantastic Tour of Cartagena. Our guide, Roque Vergara was fantastic. He is very knowledgeable and his English is excellent. Our driver, Eduardo was also great. It was a wonderful tour that I highly recommend.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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