Shore Excursions · CARTAGENA SHORE EXCURSIONS
The 11 best cartagena shore excursions you can book yourself, with what each costs a head, how long it runs and how much slack it leaves before all-aboard. Number one is first for a reason.
Review of Cartagena’s private 4-hour shore excursion, with La Popa, the fortress, Walled City, shopping, guide tips, price, and accessibility.
“The tour guide was professional, knowledgeable and on time. We had a driver and a guide. We enjoyed hearing about the culture and history, walking thru the historic district, going to Bocagrande, and new town. We highly recommend this agency for future bookings.”
Explore Cartagena and Murcia from your cruise port with a small-group guide, Roman ruins, churches, free time, and easy ship return.
“Our tour was excellent and the knowledge of our tour guide unbelievable. She was raised in Cartagena and she is very proud of the city it has become. The theater ruins were my favorite part and the history is by far the most interesting I have heard on this cruise. Thank you”
Review of Cartagena’s private half-day tour, with forts, convent views, old-city walks, cruise-port tips, price value, and practical advice.
“After a little hiccup with finding our guide, my wife and I were met by Catherine and taken to our air conditioned taxi piloted by Victor. Catherine’s warm and friendly nature immediately settled us into our adventure for the day. She asked about us, what we would expect and any concerns. Catherine was very knowledgeable and spoke clearly and always made sure we understood, asked if we had questions, and queried us on what we had seen and the knowledge she had imparted. That was something we had not experienced in a private tour before and it helped to reinforce the information of what we had seen. At the fortress…”
Review of Cartagena’s four-hour shore excursion, covering La Popa, the walled city, San Pedro Claver Church, shopping, timing, and value.
“I was surprised by how much I enjoyed Cartagena. I originally expected some sort of run down city in a drug lord controlled country. It was very pretty with some friendly people. Benny was our tour guy and wanted to tell us all about Columbia and Cartagena. Benny gave us the history, told us about the people and customs. We visited the monastery on the top of the hilltop. Absolutely great view of the City! we visited outside of large fort for photo stop. then on to Emerald shop and Artesian craft area. Then we walked old city area where Benny gave us facts about buildings and churches as well…”
Review of Cartagena’s 4-hour cruise excursion, with San Felipe Fort, the Old City, St. Peter Claver Church, emeralds, and practical port tips.
“Benny our guide and Brian our driver, far exceeded expectations. Bennys presentation was clear and concise with a strong voice along with great English skills. His lifelong love of his city and his knowledge of its history and political changes was more than I expected. We were shown the complete city- the good the bad and the ugly. Historical Monasteries, Forts, The Walled City, along with some shopping time. I do highly recommend this excursion and would probably do it again for a second time.”
Review of Cartagena’s private 4-hour walking tour, covering Roman ruins, Modernist streets, port pickup, guides, costs, and practical tips.
“Our guide was great and worked around our wide range of ages and accessibility of the members of our party. Very knowledgeable about all the sites he showed us. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!”
Explore Murcia and Cartagena on a private six-hour shore tour with cathedral views, the Punic Wall, local food, and café asiático.
“Great private tour. A lot of information and highlights of the area. Enjoyed learning about an area that we knew little about beforehand”
Review of Cartagena's private half-day shore tour, with Punic ruins, castle views, La Manga, port pickup, pricing, and practical tips.
“Our guide Jorge gave us a half day tour and it was excellent! He was so knowledgeable of the culture and history. Very accommodating to our personal preferences , he made the tour so enjoyable. We came away with a great understanding of this charming, historical city, thanks to Jorge.”
Review of a private Cartagena shore tour to Cabo de Palos, La Manga, salt flats, and Cala Cortina, with practical value and planning tips.
“Fabulous experience! Trip was for our wedding anniversary and Kim and Craig really looked after us and I had a break from designated driver.”
Review of Cartagena’s private walking tour, covering the Punic Wall, Art Nouveau streets, archaeology, port pickup, guides, price, and practical tips.
“I was met by Veronica at the agreed meeting point. She was very knowledgeable about Cartagena and very easy to get along with. Whilst leading the tour she also took time to ask me about any particular areas of interest that I had and to answer any questions. A first class tour that not only met but exceeded my expectations.”
Review of Cartagena’s private 4-hour shore excursion, with Roman ruins, naval museums, city views, a guide, driver, and practical booking advice.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this small group tour of Cartagena. David was an excellent and knowledgeable tour. The pace was perfect for our group of retirees.”
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