Want to see the best of Cartagena? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Cartagena!
Did you know that the Cartagena tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
The History of Cartagena: a Colonial Exploration Tour
129 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | Cartagena
Curious to know more about Cartagena’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Cartagena from a local perspective as you learn about a Colonial Exploration.
As the sun sets, Cartagena lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Cartagena.
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Cartagena, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Cartagena.
We try to set up a tour everywhere we travel to get a sense of the city we are visiting. We were fortunate to book Andrea to share the culture, the highlights and favorite spots of Cartagena. She was so patient in answering all of our questions regarding the history of Colombia, the city of Cartagena and the everyday lives of Colombians. I wished we could have booked Andrea the next day for the food tour but unfortunately was not feeling well. Andrea has so much to offer! You will not go wrong booking her tour to explore this beautiful city.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cartagena
Jean Jordan
About local
6 May 2025
An Amazing Day in Cartegena
We had a great time with Andrea as our guide. She patiently waited for us and we ran into some obstacles getting to the meeting location. She was very knowledgeable and took us to a number of locations we would have never found on our own.
We sampled street food and had delish coffee. She showed us beautiful streets and took us to some great shopping.
She was patient and kind (we take a lot of pictures). We plan to come back to this beautiful city.
Withlocals Your Way! - Cartagena City Tour
MaryBeth
About local
22 April 2025
Great Tour
We had a great tour with Wendy! She was patient and great with my girls and taught us a lot about the area's history. Definitely recommend!
Cartagena Gems: Downtown & Getsemaní
Victoria
About local
Great overview of the historic center
Andrea was very flexible in coordinating our tour. We got a great overview of the city, saw sloths up close and learned some history. Really nice way to get a flavor of Cartagena.
