Cartagena: Classic Car City Tour & Photo Shoot with Pickup

Cartagena’s old town walls, vintage cars and local stories in motion

You’ll ride through Cartagena’s Old Town in a classic 1950s convertible with a private driver: either guided or self-paced. Expect stops at San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bóvedas market, and iconic plazas for photos and stories you won’t find in guidebooks. It’s equal parts history lesson and joyride: leaving you with sand in your shoes and maybe a new favorite Spanish word.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cartagena classic car city tour

• Board 1950s convertible car
• Visit Cartagena city walls
• See the Clock Tower monument
• Explore Plaza de las Bóvedas
• Drive through Getsemaní neighborhood
• Stop at Plaza de los Coches
• View Santo Domingo Church
• Pass by Heredia Theater
• Visit Cartagena Cathedral
• See San Felipe de Barajas Castle
• View Old Shoes Monument
• Experience Cartagena nightlife square
• End tour in city center

Stops and time spent at each 12 stops

1. Centro Historico 5m
2. Cartagena Old Town 5m
3. Torre del Reloj 5m
4. Las Bóvedas 5m
5. Barrio Getsemani 5m
6. Plaza De Los Coches 5m
7. Santo Domingo Church 5m
8. Teatro Adolfo Mejía 5m
9. Cartagena Cathedral 5m
10. San Felipe de Barajas Castle 5m
11. Old Shoes Monument 5m
12. Plaza de La Trinidad 5m

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation around Cartagena in a vintage convertible with pickup from your hotel or meeting point, an experienced driver behind the wheel, plus an optional bilingual local guide sharing stories as you go: all at your own pace with plenty of stops for photos along iconic city landmarks before finishing downtown.

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Information

Ride through Cartagena in a 1950s convertible, guided by a local expert or at your own pace. Includes city pickup, private driver, and stops for photos at top landmarks.

Group Private

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 358 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 5 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

Book up to 4h before

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

"You ever been in a car this old?" our driver grinned as he patted the glossy red hood. I hadn’t. The leather was warm from the sun (Cartagena sun is different, somehow), and the air smelled like sea salt and gasoline, which sounds odd but felt right. We slid into the back of this 1950s convertible (I still don’t know the make), and our guide, Andrés, started talking before we even left the curb. He pointed out how Getsemaní used to be just for locals: now it’s full of music and murals and people eating arepas on every corner.

We cruised past San Felipe de Barajas Castle: honestly, it looks even more massive when you’re rolling by with no windows between you and that stone. Andrés told us about pirates (real ones!) who tried to take Cartagena centuries ago. At one point we stopped at Las Bóvedas. The market was waking up, vendors setting out sweets that smelled like coconut and caramel. I tried to say “Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos” correctly: Andrés laughed so hard he nearly dropped his camera during our photo stop. The city feels alive in this car. Horns, salsa music somewhere distant, bright dresses swirling past.

I didn’t expect to care about a clock tower but standing under that yellow arch in Plaza de los Coches…something about the way light hits those stones makes you feel small and lucky at once. Our last stop was Santo Domingo Church: people were fanning themselves on benches, a couple of kids chasing pigeons. The tour ended near the old center. We said goodbye to Andrés and watched our driver tip his hat before driving off (he actually did). Still think about that breeze on my face as we turned down those narrow streets, you know?

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 358 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 5 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How many people can join each classic car tour?

The guided option fits up to 3 people plus guide. Self-guided fits up to 4 people.

Does the tour include entry to attractions like San Felipe Castle?

No entry fees are included. You’ll stop outside main landmarks for photos and stories.

Is this Cartagena city tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, vehicles and transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the experience.

Where does the classic car tour end?

The tour ends in Cartagena’s city center. Return transportation can be arranged for an extra cost if needed.

Can infants join the classic car tour?

Infants are welcome but must sit on an adult’s lap during the ride.

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Prices and times updated 14 days ago