9 Photography Tours in Cartagena Worth Booking

1.Your Local Photographer in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $265Our pick

Private 60-minute photo walk in Cartagena’s Walled City with Marina, posing help, and photogenic stops in morning or afternoon.

“I spent my 50th birthday in Cartagena with my family and friends. This was my 1st Birthday Trip and wanted to commemorate this year with some professional photos. After doing my research, chose Marina. She made the process so comfortable and easy. I usually struggle with doing professional photoshoots as I tend to overthink poses, but Marina guided us through the entire process. The preview of shots that she showed us at the end has me extremely excited for the final product!”

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2.Horse Riding on the Beach with Photos and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 49 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $33

Ride horses on Cartagena beach near La Boquilla, get photo help, and enjoy lunch with included beers and water for about $33.

“Everything was awesome !! Carlos was amazing !! I would come back 100 times again and again!!”

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3.Cartagena Photo-Tour Experience – PRIVATE Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Private Cartagena photo tour with Sergio through romantic plazas and landmarks, 45-60 min shoot, 3 digital photos for up to 5.

“I can’t thank Sergio enough for capturing one of the most important moments of our lives—my proposal. Every emotion, every glance, every surprise on her face was caught with such clarity and care. You didn’t just take photos—you told a story, and every time we look at them, we’re right back in that moment. Your eye for detail, timing, and the ability to stay discreet while still getting all the right angles was truly impressive. We’ll cherish these photos forever. Thank you for turning a life-changing moment into lasting memories. Highly recommend to anyone looking to capture real emotion with professional quality and heart.”

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4.Photography Tours, Experience Cartagena Through your lens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $121

Private Cartagena photo walk with Paola H Sanchez, learn aperture, shutter speed and ISO, plus diploma and coffee.

“I booked this tour for my boyfriend who is learning the art of photography and all the features of his camera. Paola was extremely knowledgeable about photo techniques, camera settings as well as Colombian history. She also gave great suggestions for restaurants and other things to do while visiting Cartagena. Paola is truly a gem and taught us both so much! I highly recommend this tour!”

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5.Gastronomic tour and professional photos in the old city

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $76

2-hour Cartagena old-city food tour with typical snacks, Getsemani coffee, and professional photo stops at Torre del Reloj and more.

“Mafe is a Great tourguide and amazing photographer! Huge knowledge. I don't know where the 2 hours go! Saw a lot, discovered a lot and I could repeat it again. Greetings from Łukasz (Poland)”

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6.Raccoon Island Snorkel, Mangrove, Photos & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $85

7-hour Cartagena to Barú day with mangroves, raccoon feeding and photos, snorkeling gear, Playa Blanca lunch, and hotel pickup for $85.

“Deze tour is zeker niet aan te raden. Onze gids sprak geen woord Engels. We hadden geen idee wat er van ons verwacht werd, wat er werd uitgelegd. Ze deed ook geen enkele moeite en was alleen maar chagrijnig. Ook het snorkelen stelde niks voor. Het heen rijden duurde in totaal 3 uur. Daarna met een bootje met veel te veel mensen naar een plekje verder op. hier waren meerdere boten met allemaal te veel mensen. Hier mochten we snorkelen. We kregen alleen een bril geen pijpje. Deze brillen werden net zoals het trappetje gedeeld met meerdere boten. Ook was daar bijna geen vis te zien. Ik denk dat we…”

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7.Horse riding on the beaches of Cartagena & PHOTOS

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 30 minutes - 2 hours · from $23Best value

Horse ride on Cartagena’s beach and in the shallows, with guide help, bilingual WhatsApp support, and photos. Optional pickup available.

“The place was easy to find, the operators and horses were ready and waiting upon our arrival, bring your own phone or camera for the operator to take video/photos, beach was not crowded, we enjoyed very much. When booking it says a simple fruit tray or something is provided. We did not get that. We ended the ride at a restaurant were we caught uber back to our hotel. overall good experience”

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8.photo session through the streets of cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Private 2-hour Cartagena photo shoot in Getsemaní with a pro photographer, murals and graffiti, and about 50 edited photos.

“It was a great experience. The photos came out great. Thank you for everything”

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9.Photography Workshop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $121

A private 3-hour Cartagena photo workshop with a bilingual professional. Learn theory, then practice in Getsemaní and the Historic Center.

“Paola did a great job with the tour. Before we started, we reviewed the most important theoretical concepts. Afterward, we walked around Getsemaní and the Historic Center, where many opportunities for taking pictures exist. I was free to take any type of picture and at the same time, received tips and tricks on what to pay attention to. Furthermore, Paola asked me what I would like to focus on and made sure I was able to practice the same. Super friendly and helpful, many thanks!”

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