Top Cartagena Private Sightseeing Tours - page 2

Avoid the hassle of dealing with Cartagena taxis by pre-booking a private round-trip transfer service between the airport and your hotel. Your driver will be waiting for you when you arrive at the Cartagena Airport to take you to your hotel. At the end of your trip, a driver will pick you up and take you back to the airport to catch your flight home.

Sail around Cartagena Bay on this small-group evening cruise. As you take in the coastal sights and skyline views, dine on a 3-course meal, which includes two choices for the main course and two glasses of wine per person.

Take home the best memories of your Cartagena adventure with a private photo session. This personalized experience is the perfect way to capture engagements, anniversaries, family vacations, or solo adventures. Some of the stunning historic backdrops include Plaza Santo Domingo, the Walled City of Cartagena, Plaza de la Aduana, and the Emerald Center. After the photoshoot, receive your watermarked photos to choose your favorites from the comfort of your home for an additional cost.

Avoid the crowd and get a quiet, private and relaxing experience, that is one of a kind. In this beautiful place you will discover a mud volcano that has the properties of the dead sea, in which you can enter, but you will never be able to touch the bottom due to the chemical properties of the mud that makes it very heavy and dense (you will always float). In addition, the mud has healing properties that help your skin stop the aging process. All this while you and your friends or family have fun discovering and understanding this new experience, and if you want, you can also request a relaxing and exfoliating massage right in the mud pool. All these services with an exclusive staff that will take care of you all the time, taking pictures and videos of you and also giving you all the instructions, recommendations, history and recommendations you'll need to make this experience unforgettable.

Bazurto Market is Cartagena’s largest and busiest market, and it’s a maze of colorful stalls, exotic foods, and local artisans. This private visit will take you to the heart of the market, where you’ll get the chance to meet the vendors, watch craftsmen at work, sample local fruits, and, if you've upgraded, enjoy a typical Colombian lunch at Cecilia’s restaurant, featured on Anthony Bourdain's TV show.

In the national aviary you will be guided through the modern and representative display of birdlife in natural environments, you will know the Colombian diversity which is the first country in diversity of bird species in the world. Colombia has almost 20% of species identified worldwide. It currently has 1,913 species, of which 76 are endemic. This aviary contains 170 native bird species, 20 exotic bird species, and 2000 specimens. Three endemic species: Paujil piquiazul (Crax Alberti), Caribbean Guacharaca (Ortalis garrula), and the Colombian Guacharaca (Ortalis columbiana). It has three species conservation and preservation programs threatened: Condor of the Andes, Aguila arpia, paujil piquiazul. Three ecosystem environments: Tropical rainforest, coastal, and desert And four special environments: Condor of the Andes, herons and storks, lake of migratory birds, and exotic birds.

Take a 2-hour cruise along the tranquil waters of Cartagena Bay and escape the crowds on lands. While taking in the views of the city's colorful colonial architecture from the boat, you can enjoy a 4-course dinner and half a bottle of wine per person. If you don't want to eat, you can simply book the cruise alone.

Discovering the best nightlife spots can be difficult when visiting a new place. This Chiva Rumbera party bus makes it easy to have fun and make new friends. You will be picked up at a meeting point or your hotel and driven around the city. Enjoy music on board and continue the fun at a disco. Spend a night out in the different city.

Spend a day out on the waters that make Cartagena famous on this island-hopping snorkel tour of Colombia's Baru Islands. Snorkel with the comfort and security of a guide and nautical team, and relax as you sail around the scenic archipelago in the Caribbean sea between locations. This tour includes all equipment and lunch.

Get off the beaten path and discover Colombian cuisine that you might otherwise miss on a private food and walking tour of Cartagena. You’ll receive undivided attention from your private guide as you explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town Cartagena and learn about how the snacks you enjoy relate to the culture and history of the city. Plus, all samples are included so there’s no hidden costs.

Dive deep into the history of Cartagena's Walled City with Part I of an offline audio tour. Downloaded straight onto your smartphone, this self-guided experience is perfect for independent travelers who like to sightsee at their own pace. Through immersive audio commentary, you’ll travel hundreds of years into the past to the days of colonial Colombia. Highlights include la Serrezuela, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bovedas, and Our Lady of Mercy Church.

If you want to dig beneath the tourist sites and really learn about the culture and history of Colombia, this 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal. With a knowledgeable local tour guide you'll visit a variety of places that demonstrate how the distinct African culture has been maintained for centuries. Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and Palenque's unique language.

Get an evening in Cartagena off to a good start with this sunset cruise with an open bar. Whether you're traveling with your partner or friends, this cruise allows you to relax, admire views of the coastline, and enjoy quality time together. Sip on beer, wine, or cocktails like rum punch as you watch the sun go down.

Cartagena’s Caribbean seafront and UNESCO-listed monuments offer a romantic backdrop for a bike ride and this small-group tour checks off all the highlights. Accompanied by a guide, visit most of the old city, including Centenario park and the Getsemani neighborhood, where you can catch sight of cool graffiti and local people in the middle of their everyday activities.

On this visit to the pearl of the Caribbean you will visit the Convent of the stern founded and built since 1606-1611, which is located on a mountain at 140 meters altitude and where the patron saint virgin of the city (Virgin de la candelaria) is located, and then arrive at the largest fortification of the Caribbean The Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, which witnessed and executioner in the most epic naval battle of the Caribbean in 1741 against Admiral Vernon, and finally will make a tour of the walled city visiting its squares, churches and monuments being part of this magnificent city, ending with a panoramic tour in the bay of Cartagena to better understand the defense system of the city and see the social distribution in Cartagena.

Many tourists only focus on Cartagena Old Town during their vacation and miss out on the hidden gems that lie further afield. Opt for a local experience on a tour of Bazurto Market, which sells exotic produce and local delicacies that aren’t served in restaurants aimed at tourists. You’ll have the chance to interact with locals and sample dishes such as stewed fish and coconut rice. Plus, convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This is a private trip to the Rosario islands, in which you manage the departure times and places to visit. We can make recommendations to other islands in case you decide to try something different

Experience Cartagena's vibrant culture with a salsa tour that includes dance lessons and entry to one of the city's top salsa bars. Learn basic salsa steps and practice them at live music venues with welcome drinks included. Get a lively introduction to Cartagena's music scene and nightlife as you combine salsa dance lessons with venturing out to see live salsa music in one tour.

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.

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.

Get your day off to a great start with a private rooftop brunch in the heart of Cartagena. Join your host in the Getsemaní neighborhood and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and some tapas while you get to know each other. Next, grab your supplies and learn painting techniques to create a beautiful piece of art to take home.

Travelers must take this tour and be prepared to enter the history of the Walled City, and enjoy the colonial architecture, culture, and those battles fought by slaves and Spaniards so as not to be assaulted. From the bastion we will arrive at the first fort built and we will find a view towards the new city and finally Getsemaní the oldest neighborhood in Cartagena where history, art and its colorful streets come together for the enjoyment of natives and visitors.

Spend a day cruising between islands on this serene tour of the National Natural Park of Colombia. Visit the sandy beaches at Cholón, Playa Grande, Playa Blanca, and Barú. Enjoy beach excursions and relax under palm trees while locals prepare a traditional lunch for you. Take a dip and meet the wildlife hiding amongst coral by snorkelling off the archipelago.

Explore the unique town of San Basilio de Palenque, an area settled by escaped slaves who created a settlement where they could be free. Learn about the history of the Cartagenian people and in particular, the people who formed and grew San Basilio de Palenque. Try authentic local food and hear stories from local people about the history and culture of Colombia.