Top Cartagena Cultural Tours

Cartagena has over 2,500 years of history behind it, and this private tour offers an intimate, first-hand way to delve into its most significant landmarks. Meet your guide near the cruise port in the morning, and set off on foot. You'll spy the Roman Theatre of Cartagena, stroll through the Roman Forum District, and learn the stories behind the sights from your guide as you go. After your walk, enjoy light refreshments at a local tapas restaurant.

Take in top Cartagena attractions with ease and gain insight into the city’s rich heritage on this 4-hour walking tour shore excursion. Follow a guide through the Modernist streets of Cartagena and soak up the atmosphere in the historic heart of the city. Take in top landmarks such as Cervantes House — widely considered to be Cartagena’s most impressive Art Nouveau building — the Grand Hotel, La Concepción and the Town Hall. Along the way, admire uninterrupted views over iconic sites including the mighty Roman Theater of Carthago Nova and the bustling quayside.

Discover the unexpected charms and fascinating history of Cartagena, one of southern Spain’s lesser-known gems, during a 3-hour guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s ancient history and founding as the city of Carthago Nova, an ancient settlement dating back to the Carthaginians in 228 BC, and see its historic amphitheater and Punic Wall. Then jump a few centuries forward to the medieval era during a visit to La Concepción Castle before finishing your day in the present by exploring Cartagena’s modernist architecture in the city center.

When your ship docks at Spain's Cartagena port, make the most of your time and discover both Cartagena and Murcia on a sightseeing shore excursion. In a group that's limited to just 18 people, the tour cuts out the crowds with a carefully planned itinerary that showcases the region's history and culture. Cervantes House and the Romeo Theater are among the highlights.

If you’re a history buff looking to delve deeper into Cartagena’s Roman past, then this private 4-hour walking tour is for you. With a personal guide, you’ll visit Cartagena highlights such as the Roman Theatre; the Punic Wall, which dates back to 3 B.C.; and Calle Mayor, the main street home to Plaza de Ayuntamiento and casino de Cartagena.

With this guided tour you will discover the history of Cartagena through its military tradition. The guide will take you to the main military museums of the city to discover the history of the army for its times, learn how the Civil War affected the city ... and much more!

Discover the best of Murcia and take in top city attractions with ease on this private full-day tour from Cartagena. Follow a private guide through Murcia’s historic streets and admire famous landmarks including the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary in Murcia, the 19th-century Real Casino de Murcia and the Romeo Theater. Along the way, marvel at historic Roman archaeology at the Punic wall of Cartagena, soak up the atmosphere along the bustling Calle Mayor and admire fine sea views from the pier at Cartagena.

If you’re docked at Cartagena, explore the surrounding areas on this 5-hour private shore excursion. Learn about the history of the area as you explore the Punic Walls and the take in the views from the Conception Castle. Drive to the “La Manga”—the portion of land that juts into the Mediterranean—and visit the Cabo de Palos Lighthouse for panoramic views of the sea.