15 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.Private History Photography Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Private 2-hour Cartagena photo walk through Getsemaní and the old city, with 10 professionally edited digital photos included.

“We have a lot of fun on the history photography tour with Charlie. We learned a bit about the history of Cartagena & Getsemani, saw some beautiful places and Charlie took a bunch of great photos. Thanks for everything Charlie”

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8.Private Photo Session through the Streets of Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Private 90-minute street photo walk in Cartagena with a local pro, personalized route, and about 60 edited photos in an online gallery.

“We went to the best photogenic spots in Cartagena . Very patient and took lovely pictures. I recommend”

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9.The Original Flying Dress PhotoShoot in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Cartagena flying dress photo shoot with AC boutique styling, champagne brunch, pickup, and 10 edited photos plus a reel video in 24 to 48 hours.

“Here's a paragraph about having a great experience at a photo shoot: I had an amazing time at the photo shoot! The photographer was incredibly talented and made me feel completely at ease in front of the camera. The studio was beautifully set up, and the lighting was perfect. I loved the creative direction and styling, which brought my vision to life. The whole experience was relaxed and enjoyable, and I couldn't wait to see the final photos. The end result exceeded my expectations – the images were stunning, and I felt like a million bucks!”

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10.Documentary & Street Photography tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $175

Private documentary street photography tour in Cartagena, 7 to 10 at Bazurto Market and 10 to 12 in Getsemani, with pickup and guidance.

“Wonderful experience working with Paola. She was knowledgeable not only in photography but also the history of Columbia.”

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11.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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12.Flavors and portraits: gastronomic tour with professional photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Cartagena in 2 hours: Old City and Getsemaní stroll, sweet tastings, and pro portraits with a bilingual guide.

“she waited for us as we were a little late, super friendly, helpful with poses, extremely fast turn around for the pictures, held my bag so it wouldnt be in the photos, walked us to our next event location, and was just such a sweetheart! the photos came out amazing. highly recommend.”

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13.Flying Dress photo session in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $380

Flying Dress photo session in Cartagena, Colombia: choose a vibrant dress, get pro guidance from Marina and The Wind, and leave with stunning photos.

“Marina is very accommodating and does an excellent job with the images. Even though I had a busy schedule that day, she was very helpful making sure s everything goes well with the shoot”

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14.Private Flying Dress Photoshoot in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $349

Cartagena flying dress photoshoot, private and glamorous. Twirl in flowing gowns with English guidance in a 1h15 session.

“Most incredible experience! I felt like a princess! The owner, Jennifer, was so sweet and helpful. My photographer, Carlos, was fantastic and gave such great instructions in English. It was one of the most fun things I've ever done!”

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15.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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