Cruise Excursion in Cartagena: Explore the Best in Just One Day
Discover the magic of Cartagena with our most complete and recommended tour for cruise ship visitors.
If you’re arriving in Cartagena on a cruise and want to make the most of your short visit, our Cruise Excursion is your best choice. This guided experience is designed to show you the highlights of the city in just a few hours, with the comfort, safety, and attention to detail that travelers like you deserve.
🚐 What’s Included?
✅ Air-conditioned private transportation
Pick-up and drop-off at the cruise port. Travel comfortably and worry-free.
✅ Professional bilingual tour guide (English & Spanish)
Learn the history and culture of Cartagena from certified local experts who love what they do.
✅ Skip-the-line tickets to top attractions
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La Popa Monastery: Located on the highest hill in the city, enjoy stunning panoramic views of Cartagena.
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San Felipe de Barajas Fortress: The most iconic colonial military structure in South America.
✅ Walking tour of the Historic Center and Getsemaní
Explore cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, colorful murals, and lively local life.
✅ Panoramic drive through Bocagrande, Manga & San Diego
See the modern and historic faces of Cartagena in one unforgettable route.
📍 Perfect for Cruise Travelers
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Tour designed to fit your cruise schedule
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Guaranteed return to the port with time to spare
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Small groups for a personalized experience
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Time for photos, shopping, or a short coffee stop
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Flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences
💬 Why Choose Cartagena Tour Guides?
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10+ years of experience with cruise ship visitors
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Top-rated for punctuality, safety, and storytelling
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Local, passionate team that knows Cartagena inside and out
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Fast and friendly customer support
gem1662017 –
“my husband and I had a fabulous day with Martin and his colleague , we had already visited cartegena on a ship’s cruise a few years ago, but this trip showed and taught us so much more.
My husband has mobility problems, but they went out of their way to make his trip most enjoyable and even pushed the wheelchair when the going got tough!”
JJ_FROM_NJ_US –
I booked Cartagena tour guide service based on the reviews I read on TripAdvisor. Martin is very responsive and accommodating. You can email him and he will get back to very quickly. His prices were very good compared to few other options. Martin had someone waiting for us by the cruise port who took us to him. Its such a personalizes service. Martin took us to show great spot through the city and customized it based on small kids we had and the heat of the day. He knew every spot and as tour guide provided lot of detailed information to us. He answered every questions we asked. We had lot of good discussion during our drives and he was happy to tell us the history of columbia. This was one of the best tour service I have used. I would highly recommend him.
jetman68ga –
On a recent cruise onboard the Celebrity Equinox, we stopped at Cartagena, Colombia. Before we left home, we booked a tour online with Martin Rosales at Cartagena Tour Guides. We had a group of 13 people. We found the tour to be wonderful! Using a modern van which could accommodate up to 16 people, he and the driver skillfully gave us a complete tour of Cartagena. His narrative was excellent and provided enough, but not too much, information about the city. We had several in our group with mobility issues, Martin was mindful of their situation. Martin speaks very good English and is easy to understand. He encouraged questions along the way. Everyone in our group agreed, we would highly recommend Martin and the Cartagena Tour Guides.
RW –
We chose Cartagena Tour Guides, instead of taking one of the tours our ship (Celebrity Equinox) offered. The reviews we read on Trip Advisor made us confident we were selecting the right tour guide. One main reason is because my I use a walker, and my wife and I wanted to have more of a private tour which be at a slower pace and not keeping up with other guests. From the moment I contacted Cartagena Tour Guides to the minute they dropped us off at the ship, we couldn’t have asked or a better day in Cartagena, Columbia. Communication was prompt and precise, they were “on time”. Our Tour Guide, Jose and the driver did an ABOVE AND BEYOND job showing us everything presented in the schedule in a timely fashion. They were both very courteous, Jose very knowledgeable about his hometown, Cartagena, and he spoke beautiful English. Due to my limited mobility with stairs, long walks, Jose was very patient, and my wife would go with him while I visited areas closer/near to van (which was nicely air condotioned). We would strongly recommend Cartagena Tour Guides for your next tour….we will certainly use them again, when opportunity presents itself. Dr. A. Waltzer
fpgirl –
“I booked a tour for 5 couples arriving on the HAL ship Zuiderdam…we were escorted to the van by a gentleman who had a sign with my name on it. Getting to the van was enjoyable itself — going through a beautiful area with gorgeous foliage & colorful birds.
Javier was our guide & he did a great job! We went to the fort on the waterfront, the monastery, old town with cobblestone streets & a historical Catholic church as well as the fort on the hill – all with great commentary & he answered all of our questions. We did have to revamp his itinerary because of misunderstanding of when we needed to be back on the ship & this was handled by Javier & the driver without hesitation.
Martin responds to e-mails promptly & completely. If you are able to get a group together for his tours, the rates are discounted for the booker.”