Private Tour
Private Walking Tour in Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní
Overview
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Discover the magic of Cartagena on a private walking tour tailored to your pace and interests! Start at the iconic Clock Tower or enjoy hotel pick-up for added convenience. Stroll through the Walled City’s dreamy colonial streets, vibrant squares, and hidden alleys, while learning about Cartagena’s rich history, Caribbean culture, street art, local wildlife, and legendary tales of pirates and heroes. Visit highlights like Plaza de los Coches, Plaza Santo Domingo, and Getsemaní’s famous murals. Our certified, passionate guides will customize your experience, sharing insider tips on where to eat, shop, and enjoy the best of the city. A lively, unforgettable way to connect with Cartagena’s soul!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Walled City of Cartagena
Join us on a Private Walking Tour of Cartagena. Discover the soul of Cartagena de Indias, a city with a spirit all its own. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the legendary Walled City invites you to wander its cobblestone streets, romantic squares, and centuries-old fortifications. On this immersive walking tour of Cartagena, you’ll uncover fascinating stories of pirates, colonial conquests, and heroic independence battles, all beautifully interwoven with Cartagena’s modern Caribbean energy. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden corners, while your expert local guide brings history to life through tales of Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences, colorful folklore, religious traditions, and the lively music that fills its streets. Admire charming colonial architecture, bright balconies overflowing with flowers, and the aroma of tropical fruits and street food that capture the essence of Cartagena.
Camellon de los Martires
Our certified local guide will give you a warm welcome to this private walking tour of Cartagena, confirm your reservation, and offer a quick introduction to the adventure ahead. After a brief orientation to get you comfortable with the city’s layout, we’ll begin our journey at the historic Camellón de Los Mártires – Plaza de Cervantes. Here, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories of the Indigenous peoples who called these lands home long before the Spanish conquest, and how their legacy shaped Cartagena’s rich, multicultural history. It’s the perfect starting point to dive into the city’s past and experience the vibrant blend of cultures that define it today.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Hotel Pick-up
Tour Guide
Anything not especified previously is not included in the price!
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour from Cruise Port
Walking Tour from Cruise Port: Private tour guide, Cruise Port pick up & drop off and tour through the Walled City and Getsemaní.
Pickup included
Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup
2.5 hrs Private Walking Tour: Private tour guide, hotel pick up and tour through the Walled City and Getsemaní.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,284 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent private walking tour!
Kathryn W,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Liz was FANTASTIC! This was the perfect way to start our time in Cartagena. We enjoyed walking around Getsemani and into the walled city. Liz shared some history of the neighborhood, the murals and revitalization of Getsemani, and several recommendations for cafes, restaurants, and shops. The Parque Centenario reopened on 23 DEC 2025 and is very clean and patrolled by park police. We saw sloths, monkeys, and a few birds. She was knowledgable, generous with her time, and delightful. Highly recommend!!!!
Great walking tour
Gloria F,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide William was excellent - knowledgeable, personable, and fun! Highly recommend this walking tour for a great introduction to the walled city + Getsemani.
We are a family with two...
Svetlana M,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We are a family with two children visiting from Brazil, and we took a private walking tour of Cartagena with our guide, Camilo Jose Senior. The route itself is very rich and well planned, covering the Walled City and Getsemaní, with many important historical points, squares, churches, and streets. Camilo is clearly knowledgeable about the history of Cartagena and shared a lot of information about colonial times, slavery, independence, and local culture. The pace was comfortable, and the private format made it flexible. Overall, this is a solid and informative walking tour for travelers who want a deep historical overview of Cartagena.
Passionate and detailed tour !
Ishmael T,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was so informative and interactive! Our tour guide, Jhon, was amazing. Very detailed, passionate and spoke English well! He was very accommodating for us as we were running late and at the wrong location. A very kind soul. This activity was my favorite part about visiting Cartagena!
Perfect introduction to Cartagena!
Maggie F,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Harry was a really excellent guide, warm, knowledgeable, and great company. His tour combined great insights about Cartagena’s culture, history, food and architecture, and his love of the city was palpable. I highly recommend the tour itself and Harry as a guide.
This was a very good...
amgonik,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very good walking tour of Cartagena. Our guide Alvaro "David" was excellent. He is well spoken and knowledgeable. Overall a great introduction to the city.
Great Experience
Jasmine s,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour with lots of history about cartagena! Our tour guide was amazing! He took us to tons of amazing locations , coffee & gave us a great lunch recommendation for after. Highly recommend if you want to explore the city but also not be in a huge group tour. Private small tour is much better
Amazing private tour!
D3953OImelissas,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liz was the absolute best tour guide we could have asked for! She was so knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed every moment we spent with her exploring the city and learning about its rich history! We can’t wait to try out some of her recommendations during the rest of our trip. Thanks you, Liz!!
Great Cartagena walking tour
Daniel B,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great private walking tour with Álvaro. He was very friendly, super knowledgeable about the history of Cartagena and Colombia, and he knew where all the shady spots were! We spent our time walking through the walled city of Cartagena and Getsemaní, with plenty of time to talk, browse and see the sights. Highly recommend.
Best tour I've ever taken
luisdJ6907GS,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely one of the best private tours I've ever had. From the beginning the experience was impeccable: they passed us punctually and directly at the hotel, which made everything very comfortable and stress-free. The tour was led by Rebekah, who was simply extraordinary. His knowledge, charisma and attention to detail made the tour of the Walled City and Gethsemane dynamic, interesting and totally personalized. Each explanation was clear, enjoyable and full of historical and cultural context. There were several surprises during the tour that made the experience even more special and unlike any other traditional tour. The service was outstanding from start to finish. One detail that really makes a difference is that they even came back to my hotel to deliver something I had forgotten, demonstrating a level of commitment and customer service that was off the beaten track. In addition, the pace of the tour was perfect, always attentive to our doubts, interests and needs, with excellent local recommendations and a very humane and close treatment. You can see the passion for Cartagena and the love for what they do. Fully recommended for those looking to know Cartagena authentically, comfortably and memorably. I would definitely take it again and recommend it 100%.
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