Top Cartagena Art & Culture

Set out on a 2-hour guided walking tour of Cartagena, Colombia's stunning seaside city. Take in the the colonial architecture of Old Town, here the stories behind buildings like the Cathedral of Cartagena and San Pedro Church, and learn about local culture along the way.

A fun, romantic and spontaneous photo shoot, made by a professional photographer native to the city and with more than 12 years of experience in the field. Travelers will be encouraged to express their emotions through laughter, poses and looks, dancing, jumping and kisses, all guided by the photographer, in beautiful corners of the city of Cartagena. During the tour we will talk as friends and share moments in a warm and jovial atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the captivating history and Caribbean flair of Cartagena on a 3-hour historical tour of the city. Visit all of Cartagena’s significant sites and UNESCO World Heritage-listed structures accompanied by a knowledgeable guide; absorb the sacred ambiance of San Pedro Claver Church; and gain insight in to the colorful culture of the Colombian area.

The Freedom Tour is the most authentic tour offered in San Basilio de Palenque given by certified guides that are native to the community. We offer door to door transportation in comfortable AC cars with flexible pick up time to fit any schedule. Visitors are able to learn about incredible history of the community and feel the African essence that the community has maintained alive for over four centuries. During this tour our guests will hear traditional music, see the practice of traditional medicine in person, learn about the unique language that exists in the community and much more. More than traveling is living grand experiences.

This is a workshop that covers local gastronomy, art and culture. It is guided and taught by an expert who knows the environment and its surroundings. It is an immense experience that allows you to know the real Cartagena not seen in postcards

Get in touch with your creative side during this 3-hour exploration of Cartagena’s thriving art scene. Head to the Getsemani Quarter as you meet up with local artists at their studios, tour the newest galleries and check out the city’s diverse street art scene. An art historian guide, all entrance fees, water, and coffee or beer is included.

If you’re a fan of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, one of Latin America’s most beloved authors, then don’t miss out on this literary walking tour, ideal for travelers that are familiar with Marquez’s work. With a guide, you’ll visit hard-to-find places that correlate to the fictional places in the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s books. Plus, a mid-afternoon start time means you’ll avoid the midday heat.

Only a trolley tour lets you explore the city of Cartagena's major attractions in open-air historical style. Ride through the city's historical core and around the bay, stopping to visit museums, plazas, and more on your own schedule. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people per booking and includes live onboard commentary.

Learn to capture your travel memories better with this guided photography course that helps you master your camera’s manual settings while touring Cartagena. Learn about lenses, colour, white balance, depths and how to switch between automatic and manual settings, and practice with an instructor to help you make corrections. Get a better understanding of how to take portraits, landscapes, and city shots.

See the city of Cartagena through the eyes of iconic Nobel Prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez with this 3-hour independent audio tour. Learn about the work of “Gabo,” a renowned author whose work seamlessly blended reality and fiction, exploring this colonial city’s many mysteries through his own words and characters. The audio content lasts for approximately 3 hours and includes 35 unique ‘stations’ that match different stories within the city. It's a fun, unique way to explore this charming city through the eyes (and pen) of one of the world's most famous novelists.

Discover the wealth of history and beautiful scenery in Cartagena during this half-day adventure to some of the city’s top landmarks. Admire the unique ‘republican-style’ architecture found on Manga Island. You’ll also take a guided tour inside historic San Felipe Fort and have time to shop for handicraft souvenirs at Bovedas shopping mall. Your Cartagena exploration also includes entry fees, professional guide, bottled water and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Enjoy a fascinating 4-hour exploration of Cartagena’s top attractions during this shore excursion designed with cruise ship passengers in mind. Join a local guide to check out Cartagena sights including the striking architecture in the Manga neighborhood and see the colonial San Felipe Fortress. You’ll also have shopping time at Las Bovedas, take a walking tour of the old city and learn about Colombia’s emerald industry at the Emerald Museum. This shore excursion also covers transport by air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and entrance at the monastery and the Saint Peter Claver Church and Museum.

When your cruise ship docks at the picturesque port of Cartagena, explore the Caribbean color and cultural flair of the Colombian city during a half-day sightseeing shore excursion. Our guide will be waiting for you at the parking of the port. Visit the historical and architectural highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site while delving deeper into the city’s history with a knowledgeable guide. Stroll around the ambient Plaza de la Aduana and discover the stolid structure of the Castillo San Felipe, the entrance fee to which is included in the tour.

Profesional Guide Local Guide Local food tasting Music and Dance show Walking tour in the streets Visit a local home Visit the cultural house of Palenque

The "Essential Cartagena de Indias" walking tour, will make you understand the relevance of this Caribbean port city and how its strategic location has helped to shape the world powers and economy from the 16th century till today. In this tour, you will feel the city like a local and will be amazed by the beauty and the good vibes of this unique place on earth. This is a no-rush kind of tour, that will walk tourists by history while learning why Cartagena became the prize for so many pirates and empires. Also, you will live the rhythm that does of Cartageneros happy citizens of the world. The walking tour is totally customizable and can be upgraded to compliment it to your interests or preferences. You will get to feel my city like a local. "El Guiador" is a perfect tour to fully understand the energy of the cartageneros and enjoy a fun time. Let me have the pleasure to be your #TourGuide I speak fluent English. Licensed, insured and certified by Colombian authorities.

In this tour you will find the cultural diversity that characterizes this African community. It is located very close to the Canal del Dique, 50 kilometers from the city of Cartagena.

This tour will give you the ends and outs on the bar scene and help you know the layout, and where to go to meet the beautiful women and party with the most fun women in the world.

We will be on the private rooftop of our house located in the neighborhood Getsemani! with a beautiful view of the castle San Felipe! a cool place since being on a third floor there is always a relaxing wind blowing!

Get an in-depth introduction to Cartagena on this walking tour. Together with just your party and a private guide, walk through the streets of the colorful city and to the most important squares and churches, and locals' favorite coffee shops and restaurants. Listen as your guide gives you insight into the history of the city, its legends, and the pirates and other characters that have left their mark.

Absorb the color and charisma of Cartagena on a half-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Colombian city. In a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll admire the beautiful mansions of Manga and ascend to La Popa (temporarily unavailable) – the city’s highest point – for spectacular views. Enter the magnificent San Felipe de Bajaras Castle, absorb the Caribbean spirit of Santo Domingo Square and browse artisan market, Las Bovedas, for unique souvenirs. Refreshments and round-trip transport from your Cartagena hotel is included.

Enjoy your own independent exploration of Cartagena with the help of local experts thanks to this interactive audio guide tour. Learn about the highlights of this historic UNESCO World Heritage-listed Colombian city with the help of historians, fun sound effects and professional narrators. Along the way you’ll hear stories about pirate attacks, colorful characters, architecture, fashion and local customs.. Best of all, you can take this audio tour at your own pace in whatever order you like. Your purchase includes a drop-off of the guide at a location of your choosing.

In Cartagena there are some buses called chivas rumberas. You have probably noticed the bright, colorful buses painted blaring Latin music. It's full of people who seem to be having a great time. Chiva tours are emblematic of Cartagena and you really haven't visited Cartagena without getting on board and experiencing a Chiva rumbera. Chiva's colorful bus will take you and your companions on a tour through the streets of Cartagena. We present you with everything that needs to be seen in our city and in the meantime, you will have a lot of fun!

On this tour, an expert guide will take you to back in time to the city beginnings. The first encounters between the invading Spanish and the indigenous calamari natives. The attacks perpetrated by different pirates, privateers (corsairs), buccaneers and philibusters throughout the colonial period. We also explain how independence wars prompted Colombia to start building its military force that later became known as Fuerzas Armadas de Colombia, the national army. We will visit: Naval Museum, San Felipe fortress (castle), Las bóvedas. In each one of them, we also touch on the recent history of Cartagena as part of Colombia conflicts with guerrilla groups, drug trafficking (Medellin and Cali Cartels), Paramilitary groups, constitutional amendments, Extradition in Colombia, Narco guerrilla as well as Colombia´s peace talks and agreements.

This is a joyful experience for all ages which directly supports a talented group of young people who have decided to produce lasting change in their community through their artistic endeavors. Also it gives you the opportunity to see the surrounding areas of Cartagena.