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!
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.
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.
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.
The first meeting with Jhoan was very pleasant. Jhoan knows Medellin like the back of his hand. He has a lot to say about culture, society, history and politics. I really enjoyed the tour of comuna 13 with him. It was a relaxed ride with a cable car (upfront of comuna 13 tour) and a walk. Jhoan was able to take care about some extra wishes where to go, to eat, to see....It was a great day.
Off the Beaten Track in Medellin: Comuna 13 Tour
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.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cartagena
Jay
About local
Off the Beaten Path in C13
We were so grateful to have Jhoan show us around Communa 13. He did a great job of explaining how C13 came to be, the violent past and the present. We loved the stories behind the street murals and were thankful to go beyond the tourist zone. Highly recommend Jhoan for any tour.
Off the Beaten Track in Medellin: Comuna 13 Tour
Jay
About local
We had a great morning with Wayra. She was super flexible (necessary with 2 kids along) and it was a lovely, relaxed walking tour of the highlights of Bogota. Wayra shared a lot of great insight and we feel like we covered a lot of ground in our time together.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bogotá
Chris
About local
Excellent friendly guide
Andrea was very knowledgeable and friendly, and she gave some great recommendations in the city. We had a great time.
Withlocals Your Way! - Cartagena City Tour
Lauren
About local
Awesome day!
Jhoan was the best. Great communication leading up to the tour. He was really knowledgable and explained what is a very complicated history in an easily digestible manner. He gave great recommendations. Would definitely recommend!
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Medellin
Nicole
About local
Andrea was amzingly and a great guide
Andrea put up with 6 crazy aussies and our constant questions. She was flexible and very knowledgeable and accommodating. She even booked lunch for us after giving us a selection to choose from. Highly recommend Andrea to anyone wanting to explore Cartagena by foot.
Full Coverage Cartagena City Tour
Jill
About local
Getting to know Bogota
A wonderful tour with Wayra. She is extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Bogota. She speaks beautiful English and ensured that during my time with her we could really experience Colombian food and culture. She made my morning welcoming, fun and educational.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Bogotá
peyton
About local
Excellent guide to beautiful city
We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Wendy. She was on time and showed us so much of the beauty and history of Cartagena in an entertaining and digestible format.
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Cartagena
Kim
About local
Great tour with Wayra
Our family of 4 did the 3 hour tour with Wayra on our first day in Bogota. She took us through La Candelaria and Santa Fe districts and provided interesting facts about the history. She also provided a tasting of local fruits that we’d never heard of and showed us new things to try from the food vendors. She has a very easy going manner and is a great communicator.
