Colombia · SHORE EXCURSIONS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 shore excursions tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Hop on and off Cartagena by bus on a 90-minute loop, with onboard audio, an Emerald Museum stop, and an optional walking tour.
“Museum closed so could not visit. Traffic crazy. Not impressed with the city. Best part was the zoo coming off the ship.”
Private, narrated Cartagena tour from the port. Fort views, Las Bóvedas crafts, La Popa hill, walled city, and Saint Peter Claver.
“The tour was great. Nico seemed to know everyone, was very informative and spoke English well making it easy for us to communicate. We didn't get as much time to plan the day out as we had to change the date within the week as our cruise itinerary changed, but the driver (and wow, did he do a good job, driving in Cartagena is not something to try on your own if you are used to actual lines on roads that mean something - the taxi driver that passed us on the right sidewalk will always be part of my trip memory) was able to do a special request stop…”
A 4-hour Cartagena shore tour that hits La Popa views, Las Bóvedas crafts, the walled old town, San Pedro Claver, and Manga.
“Great driver. Cool van. Abundance of cultural and relevant information. Bring a fan and a hat as there are periods of standing in the sun. For us Americans it was hot and humid. Eduardo was personable and passionate about Cartagena the historical, religious, and cultural highlights of the area. Due to our short time in port, didn't have time to stop for a cervesa, which was a bummer.”
Cartagena 4-hour cruise city tour with air-conditioned transport, old-city walking, Fort San Felipe, St. Peter Claver, and Emerald Museum.
“Benny our guide and Brian our driver, far exceeded expectations. Bennys presentation was clear and concise with a strong voice along with great English skills. His lifelong love of his city and his knowledge of its history and political changes was more than I expected. We were shown the complete city- the good the bad and the ugly. Historical Monasteries, Forts, The Walled City, along with some shopping time. I do highly recommend this excursion and would probably do it again for a second time.”
Cartagena shore excursion with port pickup, a private air-conditioned car, and guided stops at Castillo de San Felipe and Las Bóvedas.
“Found the rep for the tour easy after exiting the cruise ship. Manuel our driver was very informed and gave us excellent facts about the history of the city. Good air conditioned car was used which was very important because it was hot. Private tour is the way to go due to ability to see more and jump in and out of car to take pictures instead of being on a bus.”
Private luxury Cartagena city tour with panoramic views, colonial defenses, and UNESCO walled streets, led in English for $250.
“Eduardo was FANTASTIC!!! I have used several Viator guides and he is the best. His knowledge of the City, local people, etc. Is unmatched.”
Cartagena’s 4-hour city tour packs La Popa views, San Felipe Fort, and Zenu gold artifacts, with pickup, lunch, and ship-safe timing.
“Duran Duran was the Best ! loved every moment of the tour . He always had cold water available just when you needed it . wonderful tour of the old city , a few shops no pressure. Always on time , just an all around great tour . Would always recommend Duran Duran”
Private accessible Cartagena shore excursion with port pickup, a friendly English guide, and timed photo stops at key landmarks including La Popa.
“Enjoy the trip downtown and through the market but it was hot even early. We didn’t go inside anywhere. I thought we were supposed to go into a condo down from her house with tickets, but they drove us around and then dropped us at the market. We went there. Our generation was wonderful. The driving was fine. we just didn’t do anything.”
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