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4.7 188 experiences from US$ 10 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Cartagena Island Hopping: Snorkel, Lunch & Beach Clubs
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Cartagena Island Hopping: Snorkel, Lunch & Beach ClubsIsland hopping tour from Cartagena with snorkeling, lunch and visits to Bocachica Fort and Pablo Escobar's estate. Choose between eco, VIP speedboat or party island options.★ 4.75 (6,556)7h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Palenque cultural tour: African roots and traditional dance
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Palenque cultural tour: African roots and traditional dancePalenque tour with native guide exploring 400 years of history, traditional dance, and Bantu language. Five to six hours with meals and transport.★ 4.90 (2,259)5h–6h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano Tour & Local Snack Pickup
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Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano Tour & Local Snack PickupSoak in the warm mud of Totumo Volcano near Cartagena, guided by locals, with hotel pickup, a traditional snack, and all transport included for a laid-back escape.★ 4.62 (1,697)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 69per person

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Private Walking Tour Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní
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Private Walking Tour Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní★ 4.95 (1,646)2h–3hfromUS$ 56per person
Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling
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Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling★ 4.77 (1,614)7hfromUS$ 75per person
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City
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Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City★ 4.92 (1,529)2h 30mfromUS$ 52per person
Cartagena: ATV Beach Ride & Private Swim with Lunch
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Cartagena: ATV Beach Ride & Private Swim with Lunch★ 4.94 (1,422)2h 30mfromUS$ 115per person
Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Day Trip with Beach Clubs & Snorkeling
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Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Day Trip with Beach Clubs & Snorkeling★ 4.76 (1,341)7h 30mfromUS$ 130per person
Cartagena Walled City: Group Tour with Wireless Audio
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Cartagena Walled City: Group Tour with Wireless Audio★ 4.85 (1,188)2h 40mfromUS$ 10per person
Cartagena: Rosario Islands Party Boat Tour & Cholon Lunch
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Party Boat Tour & Cholon Lunch★ 4.83 (955)7hfromUS$ 70per person

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Tropical Dry Forest Hike near Cartagena: Cotton Top Tamarins
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Tropical Dry Forest Hike near Cartagena: Cotton Top TamarinsHike through Cartagena's tropical dry forest with a local guide to spot Cotton Top Tamarins and understand how this ecosystem survives without rain while enjoying meals.★ 5.00 (201)8h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Cartagena Cooking Class: Hands-On Colombian Cuisine
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Cartagena Cooking Class: Hands-On Colombian CuisineLearn to cook traditional Colombian dishes in a small-group kitchen class in Cartagena with a local chef, preparing and sharing meals together.★ 4.99 (563)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Cartagena Food Tour: 10+ Dishes, Street Food & Walled City
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Cartagena Food Tour: 10+ Dishes, Street Food & Walled CityTaste 10+ dishes across Getsemaní and the Walled City with an expert guide: street food, sit-down tastings, and Portal de los Dulces sweets in 3.5 hours.★ 4.99 (157)3h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Cartagena: Gabriel García Márquez Literary Walking Tour
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Cartagena: Gabriel García Márquez Literary Walking TourVisit the streets that inspired "Love in the Time of Cholera" with a guide. Covers Plaza Santo Domingo, García Márquez mausoleum, San Diego, and his former home. 2–3 hours.★ 4.98 (187)2h 56m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 10per person
Cartagena: Fishing & Crabbing Tour with Lagoon Canoe & Beach Lunch
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Cartagena: Fishing & Crabbing Tour with Lagoon Canoe & Beach LunchFeel the rhythm of Cartagena’s mangroves as you fish, crab, and canoe with a local guide, ending with a fresh beachfront lunch. Includes pickup and all gear.★ 4.98 (102)4h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Rum and Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena: 8 Colombian Rums
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Rum and Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena: 8 Colombian RumsTaste 8 Colombian rums paired with artisanal chocolate and local snacks in Cartagena: learn the story of each rum while you sip, no class required.★ 4.97 (380)1h 45m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 107per person
Cartagena: Private Boat Rental to Islas del Rosario
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Cartagena: Private Boat Rental to Islas del RosarioPrivate boat transfer from Cartagena to Islas del Rosario with captain and crew. Departures at 8:30am, 10:30am, 12:30pm. WiFi onboard, cooler included. Book 3 hours ahead.★ 4.97 (158)30m–1h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 900per group
Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Walking Tour Free
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Cartagena: Walled City & Getsemani Walking Tour FreeWalking tour of Cartagena's Old Town and Getsemani with local guide, colonial squares, street art, and Colombian beer tasting. Meet at Clock Tower.★ 4.97 (116)2h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 16per person
Rum & Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena: Castle Views, Small Group
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Rum & Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena: Castle Views, Small GroupTaste premium Colombian rums paired with artisanal chocolate in a designed indoor space overlooking San Felipe Castle and the city walls, a relaxed.★ 4.96 (516)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Cartagena: Rosario Islands Boat Rental with Captain & Ice
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Boat Rental with Captain & IceFeel the sea breeze as you cruise Cartagena’s coast, swim at Rosario Islands, or join the Cholon party. Private boat rental includes captain, guide, and ice.★ 4.94 (327)9h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 740per group

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Cartagena: Old City & Getsemani Walking Tour with Local Tastings
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Cartagena: Old City & Getsemani Walking Tour with Local TastingsFeel Cartagena’s rhythms on a group walking tour through the Walled City & Getsemani, guided by locals. Includes audio system on weekends and a typical drink tasting.★ 4.86 (871)3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 10per person
Cartagena: Historic Center & Getsemaní Walking Tour Stories
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Cartagena: Historic Center & Getsemaní Walking Tour StoriesStep into Cartagena’s walled city & Getsemaní with a local guide. Hear real stories, see street art, taste traditions, and join a group tour with tips included.★ 4.92 (809)2h–3h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 13per person
Private Transfer Rafael Nuñez Airport Cartagena: Meet & Ride
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Private Transfer Rafael Nuñez Airport Cartagena: Meet & RidePrivate transfer between Rafael Nuñez Airport and Cartagena hotels or cruise terminal with driver waiting at arrivals, luggage assistance.★ 4.65 (189)40m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 14per person
Cartagena Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Luggage Help
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Cartagena Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & Luggage HelpPrivate airport transfer from Cartagena de Indias to your hotel with name-sign pickup, AC vehicle & luggage assistance. No waiting, fixed route.★ 4.70 (130)20m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 15per person
Bogotá: Emerald Museum Tour & Jewelry Workshop with Pickup
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Bogotá: Emerald Museum Tour & Jewelry Workshop with PickupFeel the buzz of Bogotá’s emerald world: see rare stones, meet artisans, and peek inside a working jewelry workshop. Includes hotel pickup and local guide.★ 4.82 (393)1h–2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 18per person
Cartagena Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel Drop-off
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Cartagena Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel Drop-offPrivate airport transfer from Rafael Núñez to Cartagena hotels. Professional driver, air-conditioned vehicle, flight tracking, luggage included. Instant confirmation.★ 4.25 (75)30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 19per person
Cartagena Hotel to Airport Transfer: Private & Punctual
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Cartagena Hotel to Airport Transfer: Private & PunctualPrivate hotel-to-airport transfer in Cartagena with professional driver and air-conditioned vehicle. Flexible scheduling with luggage assistance included.★ 4.48 (25)15m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 19per person
Cartagena Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & 1-Hour Wait
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Cartagena Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer & 1-Hour WaitPrivate airport transfer from Rafael Núñez to Cartagena hotels. Includes 60-minute waiting time, AC vehicle, bottled water. Fixed price and flight tracking.★ 4.84 (25)15m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 20per group
Cartagena Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel Dropoff
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Cartagena Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Hotel DropoffPrivate airport transfer from Rafael Núñez to Cartagena hotels with meet-and-greet, luggage assistance, and fixed pricing. No waiting for shared shuttles.★ 4.91 (35)1h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 21per person
Cartagena: Old Town Bike Tour & Getsemani Stops
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Cartagena: Old Town Bike Tour & Getsemani StopsFeel Cartagena’s rhythm on a slow-paced bike tour through Old Town & Getsemani, with a local guide, plenty of photo stops, and all gear included.★ 4.79 (290)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 22per person

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Cartagena Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Open Bar & Bay Views
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Cartagena Sunset Catamaran Cruise: Open Bar & Bay ViewsSail Cartagena Bay at sunset on a shared catamaran with open bar serving cocktails, wine and soft drinks, plus music and snacks included.★ 5.00 (1)2h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Snorkeling in Cartagena: Isla Grande Beach Club Day Trip
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Snorkeling in Cartagena: Isla Grande Beach Club Day TripLeave Cartagena at 8 a.m. on a shared speedboat, arrive at Isla Grande by 9 a.m., and spend the day swimming in turquoise water with lunch and a welcome.8h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 209per person
Cartagena Chiva Bus Party Tour: Dance Through Old Town
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Cartagena Chiva Bus Party Tour: Dance Through Old TownChiva bus party through Cartagena's Old Town with live crossover music, Castillo San Felipe, Old Shoes Monument & Cartagena Letters. Evening tour, animator included.1h 45m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 23per person
Rosario Islands Beach Club: All-Day Escape from Cartagena
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Rosario Islands Beach Club: All-Day Escape from CartagenaSpend a half-day at Dharma Beach Club in the Islas del Rosario with sports boat transport from Cartagena, welcome cocktail.★ 4.25 (4)6h 30m✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 144per person
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Cartagena at a glance ✓ 2026-10-16

  • Most booked: Cartagena Island Hopping: Snorkel, Lunch & Beach Clubs, US$ 70 (7h, 4.75★ · 6,556).
  • Top rated: Palenque cultural tour: African roots and traditional dance, US$ 100 (5h–6h, 4.90★ · 2,259).
  • Best value: Cartagena: Totumo Mud Volcano Tour & Local Snack Pickup, US$ 69 (4h, 4.62★ · 1,697).

Of the 188 experiences: 180 with free cancellation, 182 with instant confirmation, 89 with hotel pickup and 127 last-minute.

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