Discover the vibrant history, stunning architecture, and cultural charm of Cartagena on our Full City Tour Cartagena — a top-rated experience designed for travelers who want to make the most of their time in the city. Whether you’re visiting by cruise ship, vacationing with family, or exploring solo, this tour offers the perfect combination of comfort, flexibility, and authenticity.
Why Choose the Full City Tour Cartagena?
Our Full City Tour Cartagena is not just a sightseeing trip—it’s an unforgettable journey through centuries of history, guided by certified local experts who love sharing their city. You’ll travel in air-conditioned private transportation, ensuring maximum comfort and convenience from start to finish.
This comprehensive tour covers all of Cartagena’s must-see highlights while offering deep cultural insight into the city’s past and present. It’s the ideal way to explore the city safely, efficiently, and with a local touch.
🌟 Highlights of the Full City Tour Cartagena:
✅ La Popa Monastery – Enjoy panoramic views from the highest point in Cartagena. A must-see for breathtaking photos and a sense of the city’s layout.
✅ San Felipe de Barajas Fortress – Walk through Colombia’s most famous fortress and learn about the strategic battles that shaped the country’s history.
✅ Old Walled City (Centro Histórico) – Stroll through charming colonial streets, lively plazas, and iconic churches. Experience Cartagena’s colorful soul firsthand.
✅ Getsemaní & San Diego – Discover vibrant neighborhoods full of street art, music, and Afro-Caribbean heritage.
✅ Bocagrande & Manga Bay Views – See the contrast between the modern skyline and colonial past from your comfortable transport.
✅ Local Insights – Learn about Cartagena’s transformation through slavery, colonialism, independence, and its modern Caribbean identity.
🚌 What’s Included?
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Private transportation with air-conditioning
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Professional licensed tour guide (English & Spanish)
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Skip-the-line access to major attractions
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Flexible start times
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
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Wheelchair accessible
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Mobile ticketing (no printing required)
🕘 Tour Details
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Duration: From 2 hours to full-day – You choose!
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Start time: 9:30 a.m. (later or earlier times available upon request)
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Meeting point: Your hotel, cruise terminal, or preferred location
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Return: Back to original pick-up point
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Languages: English & Spanish available
🚢 Perfect for Cruise Ship Travelers
Arriving on a cruise? Our Full City Tour Cartagena is tailored for shore excursions, ensuring you see the city’s highlights and return on time. We offer punctual pick-up and drop-off service at the port, plus flexible scheduling for short or long visits.
💬 Book Today!
Make your time in Cartagena unforgettable with our Full City Tour Cartagena. Book now and travel stress-free, knowing you’re in the hands of passionate local professionals who will help you experience the real Cartagena.
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jacques145 –
I echo what the others have said about Martin’s excellence and customization ability. We wanted to see the Sephardic Center during our visit, and Martin arranged time there. My wife was reading “Love in the Time of Cholera” so we also visited some of the sites associated with the book and movie (I recommend seeing it before a visit). Well worth the time and money.
Ozzles –
Martin arranged a tour for us for Jan. 2nd. Due to circumstances beyond our control, our stop in Cartagena go canceled. I called Martin and he was so understanding and gracious. A few hours later, we were told we were stopping in Cartagena. I called back and asked to reschedule and he immediately rescheduled with another guide. He had it all arranged and personally came to meet us and introduced us to Benny. Benny was so professional, personable and knowledgeable. He provided us with a lot of information about Cartagena. He also packed in a lot of details and sites in a relatiely short time. He totally changed my preconceived negative opinion of this area….and I am planning to return. Thank you to Martin and all his staff….great experience!!!!
WanderingWagars –
My husband and I visited Colombia with our 2 children for a week this past January. We decided to sign up for a private tour of Cartagena with Martin Rosales based on the comments we read on TA. We were not disappointed! Martin was punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. He modified the tour based on our requests and we never felt rushed at any point.
CindyC –
My friend and I booked a tour with Martin last minute about a day or two before we arrived in Cartagena. I had high hopes because of all the great reviews on TripAdvisor, but to be honest, I felt a bit like he was giving a rote tour without a whole lot of personality injected into the tour itself. I kind of felt like maybe we were wasting his time. It was very historical-based which was great and informative, but I was hoping for a more fun and interesting vibe rather than just a walking tour with lots of facts. I keep a travelogue of my travels – and the street food tour I did with Cartagena Connections actually proved more interesting in terms of the facts I learned about the Cartagena way of life than this tour did, unfortunately. In fact, I remember almost none of the things Martin told us, but almost all of the information the street food tour injected into their walking tour.
cmme –
Our group of 8 family members, including 2 young children visited Cartagena in early February 2015 and had a wonderful time with Martin on his city highlights tour. He was always very professional, extremely courteous and made some wonderful recommendations on great places to eat and other must do activities during our stay. He was quick to respond to all of my email inquiries and truly recommend you contact him if you are planning a visit to Cartagena and interested in getting a good feel for the city and meeting a new friend.