The 15 Best Cartagena Tours & Day Trips

Cartagena: Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour - Meeting Pedro de Heredia at Plaza Cervantes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Our pick

Explore Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní on a lively $12 walking tour covering conquest, slavery, independence, music, art, and local life.

“Dani was a great guide! She knew so much information on all the places we went to. She was so fun and gave us amazing treats along the way. Highly recommend because she also gives you pointers on where to eat and visit while you are in Cartagena!”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

2.Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107

Spend 7.5 hours aboard a spacious Cartagena catamaran with two swim stops, snorkeling, lunch, free soft drinks, and Rosario Islands views.

“The activity is exactly what is stated, the private waiting area before boarding was great to get out of the hustle. They accommodate for English and Spanish speaking and explain each location in both so you won’t miss out on information. One thing they could add is how long each stop will be, at stages we weren’t sure if we had time for another swim after sun baking. The boat does honk its horn before departing The lunch was amazing, fresh salad and fruit with choice of seafood or chicken or vegetarian with rice. The chef loads your plate and if you want more salads you can help yourself to…”

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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

3.Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,729 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Review the Rosario Islands day trip from Cartagena, with snorkeling, Cholón, Playa Blanca, lunch, boat tips, costs, and who should book.

“The boat was CRAMMED with people. You’re thrown in with random groups of families and partners. And it was not a nice boat. The first island could have been skipped. Snorkeling was great, as was the party island and the lunch. But I would definitely try to find a more private boat for a better time.”

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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise

4.Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

A relaxed two-hour Cartagena sunset cruise with skyline views, music, a drink, light snacks, and a spacious catamaran.

“The sunset cruise was great, you get a few free snacks and a drink. The view was absolutely beautiful and the sunset was nothing short of amazing. Definitely an experience to recommend when visiting Cartagena.”

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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

5.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 899 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Cartagena sunset party boat review with rum cocktails, dancing, skyline views, live entertainment, and nightclub entry for $22.

“Had fun dancing and drinking with the guide and other locals that booked.”

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Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

6.Cartagena: Guided Street Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 833 reviews · 2h 30m · from $49

Taste nine Colombian street foods and drinks while walking Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.

“Our street food tour in Cartagena with Alvaro (and Andres) was easily one of the highlights of our trip. Alvaro was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging from the first stop to the last. He not only introduced us to a wide range of delicious Colombian bites (seriously, come hungry — you won’t need another meal that day), but also gave us a deeper understanding of the history and culture behind each dish. The number of stops was impressive, and each one had something unique to offer. Alvaro went above and beyond by also giving us recommendations for what to do and where to go while we were in town. Bonus…”

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Cartagena: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

7.Cartagena: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 681 reviews · from $23

Review of Cartagena’s hop-on hop-off bus, with 11 stops, walled-city walking tour, practical timing advice, and honest value tips.

“He drove around town and the audio/ translation worked perfectly”

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Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano Experience

8.Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 675 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Float in warm mineral mud at Colombia’s Totumo Volcano, with transport, a guide, local assistance, a snack, and hotel drop-off included.

“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.”

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Cartagena: Panoramic City Tour, Monuments, Walls, Castle

9.Cartagena: Panoramic City Tour, Monuments, Walls, Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 636 reviews · 210 minutes - 4 hours · from $15

See Cartagena by chiva bus, from Bocagrande to San Felipe Castle and the Old Town, with bilingual guides and practical tips for a low-cost city overview.

“Our tour guide Fernando was AMAZING! So much knowledge and passion about the gorgeous city of Cartagena. It’s a short tour but well worth it. Tip: carry cash so you can tip or buy from vendors etc.”

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Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

10.Bora Bora Cartagena Beach Club Full Day Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 606 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $116

Spend a full Caribbean day at Bora Bora Beach Club, with a speedboat ride, lunch, beach bed, clear water, and optional VIP upgrades.

“Everything went smoothly. The lines at the port to get our arm bands for entry were somewhat long. All the staff was great. The water was clear and pretty. We could see baby fish! The food was just okay but it was included in the ticket price so no big deal. All the waiters were friendly and catered to us. The bathrooms at the beach club were surprisingly clean. We got a very warm welcome. All was good. I’d definitely go back.”

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Cartagena: Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe

11.Cartagena: Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 599 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Explore Cartagena’s La Popa Convent, San Felipe Fortress, Old City, and Bay views with a bilingual guide on a practical four-hour tour.

“Rafael was a great tour guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and paced each experience very well. He also kept everyone engaged whether he was speaking in English or Spanish. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Cartagena for the first time.”

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Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

12.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 569 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Review of Bona Vida’s Rosario Islands catamaran tour from Cartagena, with snorkeling, swimming, lunch, drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Great experience. Food was alright nothing extraordinary. Changing space gets dirty really quick but otherwise would recommend d.”

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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

13.Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Watch Cartagena’s sunset from the bay aboard Sibarita Master, with rum cocktails, music, city views, and a 90-minute open-bar cruise.

“Met a lot of friendly people who all wanted to have a good time. The atmosphere was lively and the weather and views were beautiful.”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

14.Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 402 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands speedboat tour, with snorkeling, three island stops, lunch, beach clubs, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The English speaking guide made the trip he was funny, lively and very personable. Would recommend the VIP as only 7 of us on a boat.”

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Cartagena: BILINGUAL CITYTOUR + SAN FELIPE CASTLE & Old city

15.Cartagena: BILINGUAL CITYTOUR + SAN FELIPE CASTLE & Old city

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 387 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

See Cartagena by Chiva, enter San Felipe Castle, and walk the Old Town with a bilingual guide in this useful four-hour city tour.

“The tour guides were very helpful organizing everyone even for the pictures, first they were giving the information in Spanish and then in English, everytime we had questions they were very nice explaining to the detail everything.”

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