Private Tour
Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour with transport
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the Roman past of the important Mediterranean city of Cartagena in this Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour. To enjoy some anoraice views, we will take hte panoraic elevator/lift to the Concpetion Caslte explanade (exterior). stop to take some panoramic pictures from the Conception Castle (outside visit).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
This is a private tour to Cartagena with transport up to 6 people + driver/guide will be the same person
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Punic Wall
It is an archaeological site from the 3rd century BC. C. located in the city of Cartagena (Spain) One of the few remains of Punic defensive constructions that have reached the present in Spain
Castillo de la Concepcion
From the Castle explanade we will enjoy panoramic views over the Rman Amphitheatre and theatre, also we will enjoy the Royal Harbour.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Transport by private car or mini-van up to 6 people (driver and guide will be the same person)
Live commentary on board
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Punic Wall
Panoramic lift/elevator
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Shore Excursion: Cartagena Half-Day Private Tour with transport
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrific overview tour of Cartagena and visit to Roman Theater
marnold5,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour with George (Jordi). It’s always great to be with a guide who clearly has both knowledge and passion to teach about their city! We had an overview tour of Cartagena and surrounding area. He gave us history and put it in context. We drove to the Cabo de Palos lighthouse, then back into town with a drive around to see a panorama tour of the city. Then we parked and went to the Roman theater and museum which was a highlight. George gave us lots of info about the excavation and preservation of the Roman Theater. We then walked thru town stopping at interesting architectural places. He adapted the tour to our interests and time and we had a great day. Highly recommend if you want someone engaging and very knowledgeable!
A good day with Jordi.
William K,,May 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent well informed tour guide who was also a history professor. Very personable. He adapted the pace of the tour and walking to accommodate our needs.
Terrific tour and guide!
Sarah F,,Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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.
BE AWARE
Cruiser663924,,Jan 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Tour did not happen due to their being two cities (Cartagena) with the same name in two different countries but neither site provides the counties (Spain & Columbia) Booked the Cartagena in Spain and it should of been Columbia. Agency in Spain refused to refund my money back in excess of 500 (4 people) ! Even though the sites were not clear on the country which certainly is not my fault, I lost all of my money!!!
Outstanding tour
mjjohnson4,,Aug 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jordi was fantastic. Full of information and historical details which was great. It was clear he had a real passion for the area, and Cartagena in particular. We would recommend Jordi 100%
Wonderful day with Ana.
Shawnino,,Dec 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The meeting place was easy to find and Ana was a few minutes early. She whisked us away in her comfortable minivan for a day comparing and contrasting Cartagena and Murcia.Ana is warm and knowledgeable and packed a lot into our day. Best might have been the interpretive centre for the ruins of Cartagena and the walk through the pedestrian part of Murcia. Ana's English is clean and rich; she lived awhile in York in the UK. I was in a wheelchair rehabbing a broken leg, and it was obvious that Ana knew how to adapt the tour for people with mobility issues. She made sure the places she chose wer accessible and it was one of our best shore excursions on the whole cruise. Highly recommended.
Knowledgeable and engaging tour
NuritK3,,May 26, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ana, Jorge's sister and partner in Quality Guided Tours, is a history buff of Cartagena, which was fascinating. She was easy to talk to, open about life in Cartagena, economy and politics. We popped into a coffee shop that was closed but she knew the owner and convinced him to open his shop because she wanted to introduce us to the local coffee drink, Asatico. Yummy!
Great overview of the city and at your own pace
Franco M,,May 26, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alyssa was a fantastic tour guide hired by Quality Tours,a class outfit run by 2 professional guides (brother & sister). She was sensitive to my wife slower mobility and we never felt rushed. We saw all there was to see including the impressive museum of Punic and Roman artifact\ts including the original city wall. We ended with a special coffee and had time to shop on the way back to the ship. Highly recommended.
The tappas made from fresh ingredients in the kitchen! Oh my!!
T R,,May 5, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I will always remember the sights and tastes of Cartegena because of Jordi Linares. I cannot recommend him enough. MARKETING Jordi! MARKETING! Everyone should know about this delightful city with its incredible history. Muchas Gracias, Jordi. Eress el mejor.
Our private guide Ana gave us a...
ROLAND T,,May 24, 2016
- Review from Viator
4.00Our private guide Ana gave us a personalized, air conditioned car and walking leisurely but jam packed and informed tour of Cartegna. She was sensitive to the slower pace of a hip and knee challenged tourist like me but never made me feel awkward.
Cartegena is rich in history and recently discovered Roman ruins. We explored excavation sites that included part of a 2 story 30 foot tall and 15 foot wide Phoenician wall that housed horses and soldiers within its walls, a Roman forum with thermal baths, a huge Roman theatre as well as a Roman coliseum that now hosts bull fights. The amazing thing is that many of these ancient treasures weren't discovered until the 1980's. They had been covered over and built upon, preserving many treasures that might otherwise have been plundered. Thee excellent new museums cover the Punic wall and Roman theatre and the Roman Baths. You can actually walk through different rooms within the forum complex which is an ongoing excavation site. We ended our explorations with a delicious tapas lunch in a youthful restaurant venue that dates to the 1600's. The owner played the fiddle slicing us delicious Parma ham... Like prosciutto but different.
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