It's your private group tour to travel like a local and with locals to go deeper into the lesser-known aspects of Cartagena de Indias, a vibrant port city rich in history. The city's historic Walled City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a blend of Spanish, African, and indigenous cultures that can be seen in its architecture, cuisine, traditions, and its people. Enjoy the nightlife, traditional food, day trips to Rosario Islands, Palenque Village and La Boquilla, rich in Afro-Colombian culture and heritage.
*This exclusive tour is offered select start dates throughout the year.
Why Travel with us? Experience real encounters with local hosts, mutual personal growth, cultural awareness, support the local community, businesses, and natives. Your Travel Concierge will be with you. We immerse you and personalize private group tours. We advocate healthy and active, Slow Tourism. We are your Certified Accessibility Advocate, certified bilingual guides, and a verified, insured operator.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Risk-management
✔ Country cultural education resources
✔ Certified Bilingual local guides
✔ Lunch
✔ Dinner
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Breakfast
✔ Muelle de la Bodeguita Port Tax (Estimated 12,000 COP per person; subject to change)
✔ Pre-departure virtual meeting to prepare for the best experience
✔ Your Travel Concierge with you during the tour
✔ Private airport transfer to and from the hotel
✔ Quality control
✖ Airfare to/from Cartagena, Colombia
✖ Gratuities
✖ Transfers (to/from other locations to designated pick-up or meeting points or drop-off points)
✖ Trip Travel Insurance – Highly recommended to get travel insurance based on your needs
✖ Anything not listed in the tour itinerary and inclusions
Pickup Locations
1. Rafael Nunez Airport
Additional Info: Please arrive at Cartagena Airport (CTG) by 15:00 local time and hotel check-in time. We will contact you prior to the tour start date to coordinate meeting times and airport pick up points.
The first guided tour activity starts at 20:00 local time.
Itinerary
Welcome Dinner
1
Walled City of Cartagena
You will dine in the walled-city at a restaurant uniquely Cartagena with a blend of Caribbean cuisine and roots in Mediterranean gastronomy.
Duration: 2 hours
Walking History Tour of La Heroica - The Heroic City
1
Walled City of Cartagena
Discover the stories, beauty, and culture of the iconic city of Cartagena starting with a walking tour through the historic center and its most popular streets, passing through the monumental stone walls and fortifications.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Barrio Getsemani
You will walk to the colorful neighborhood of Getsemaní where you’ll enjoy street art, the vibe, local fruits and drinks. You will learn about the colonial period, the Afro-Colombian community, and their resilience to remain rooted in their communities.
Afterwards, you will have afternoon free time for the remainder of the day to explore the city or beaches
Duration: 60 minutes
Rosario Island Beach Day
1
Islas de Rosario
Sail to a beautiful coralline beach to swim, snorkel, relax in the quiet waters near the mangroves, and enjoy an exclusive beach club with an open bar and traditional Caribbean lunch.
Duration: 7 hours
Beyond the Walls of Cartagena
1
Mercado de Bazurto
Bazurto is more than a local market! Experience a local bus ride to where the locals eat, shop and trade in the historical Bazurto Market. Learn the inclusive history of Cartagena, Barrio Chino and how Bazurto came to be and remain. In heart of the bustling market all your senses will get a taste and feel for real Cartagena. Taste local fruits, drinks, beer and enjoy a down-home lunch.
Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon free until we meet for dinner.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Cartagena
Dine to Caribbean music, a tasty menu, and private cultural dance workshop presented by one of Cartagena's top dance schools. You will learn how to dance champeta, its history, significance to the people, and make an impact on a local non-profit dance foundation.
Duration: 2 hours
UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Village San Basilio de Palenque
1
San Basilio De Palenque
An 1.5 hour ride from Cartagena, you will discover San Basilio de Palenque, the first free town of formerly enslaved Africans in all of the Americas and a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The roots of Cartagena are intertwined with Afro-Colombian people, history and culture through music, dance, food, and art. You will interact with locals of Palenque Village in this full-day excursion of Afro-Colombian life and heritage.
Duration: 7 hours
Day to Relax and Explore
1
Cartagena
Cartagena has something for everyone! This is your free day to rest, relax at the beach, hop off to another island, walk the Walled City or Getsemani art district, shop or choose your adventure! We will help you coordinate your free day and find curated local activities or cultural performances to enjoy!
Duration: 8 hours
La Boquilla Nature Adventure
1
La Boquilla
Visit La Boquilla, a community north of Cartagena that has resisted gentrification and maintained their cultural lifestyle. Sail with local fishermen through the mangroves to fish in this extraordinary ecosystem, learn about their lifestyle and artisanal fishing techniques. Return with your catch of the day to share a traditional lunch with the community.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure or Connect to our Immersive Cultural Tour of Indigenous Communities and Jungle
1
Cartagena
Time to say see you again World Traveler or connect your trip to our next multi-day tour to Indigenous Communities in Tayrona Park, Palomino and Santa Marta!
We will coordinate your departure time to Cartagena Airport (CTG).
Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Limited Accessibility on select itinerary activities - Please inform us prior to booking if you require accommodations with limited mobility or other special assistance. We will seek to meet your accommodation and explain which itinerary activities could be suitable or adapted for limited mobility.
• Minimum traveler age 12 - Adult pricing is required for youth ages 12 and above
