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The 10 most popular cartagena in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Cartagena

Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch - Stop 1: Bocachica Fort photos from the boat (a quick colonial break)

1.Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Most Popular★ 4.5

5-stop Rosario Islands tour from Cartagena with lunch, snorkeling options, and VIP private beach access. 7 hours for $67.50.

“A beautiful day. John was great. However I’ve never been on a tour that they don’t even offer you a bottle of water without paying a ridiculous price. Seems like water is too much to ask for considering the price of the tour (vip) Lunch is served late.”

4,903 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $67.50by COCOCARTAGENA

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Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca - Bocachica Fort: history in a short stop before the water

4.Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

★ 4.0

Isla Grande snorkeling and Playa Blanca hammocks, plus Cholón party time and Anaho pool views, 8 hours from Cartagena. $88.

“I do not recommend this tour, especially for families. Despite being advertised as a VIP five island tour, there was nothing VIP about the experience. One of the main stops was a party island with excessive and very obvious drug and alcohol use. People openly approached us offering drugs, which made the environment feel unsafe…”

1,729 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $88.00by Backpackers Travels S. A. S

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Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation.

Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation. - The guide matters: translation, local names, and language lessons

5.Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation.

★ 5.0

Road to Emancipation takes you from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque for dancing, drumming, African roots, and an included local lunch.

“Too expensive for the experience and too much pressure to tip and buy souvenirs. But good to see first hand how the community was formed. Great lunch.”

1,678 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $100.00by La Perla Viajes y Turismo

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Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena - The rinse in the neighboring lake: cleaning up isn’t always easy

6.Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena

★ 4.5

Half-day Totumo Mud Volcano tour from Cartagena: hotel pickup, float in mineral mud, optional massage and photo, then lake rinse.

“The Half-Day Tour to Totumo Mud Volcano from Cartagena was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The mud volcano itself is such a unique and fun experience — relaxing, a little surreal, and something I’ll never forget. What truly made this tour exceptional were our guides, Franklin and Eduardo. They were professional, friendly, and incredibly…”

1,455 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $65.00by Backpackers Travels S. A. S

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Private Walking Tour in Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní

Private Walking Tour in Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní - Price and value: what $49 buys (and what to watch for)

7.Private Walking Tour in Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní

★ 5.0

Private guided walk through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní, with hotel pickup, a flexible route, and landmark storytelling.

“As a first time guest in Colombia, this was an excellent introduction to the area. Legaxy went at a perfect pace for us, and had a complete knowledge of the area’s history.”

1,357 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $49.00by NEXPERIENCE

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Cartagena ATV Tour

Cartagena ATV Tour - Getting there: San Pedro church meeting point and what timing really means

8.Cartagena ATV Tour

★ 5.0

A small-group Cartagena ATV tour with beach, trails, and mountain views, plus lunch and A/C transport. Price includes gear and water.

“Lots of fun. Eddie was wonderful! Great course, can be somewhat challenging for new riders but safe and not bad--there were multiple guides with us to keep pace with everyone in the group, whether you wanted to ride fast or slow and there was also security with us as well for extra safety. Rode through…”

1,204 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $135.00by Cartagena ATV

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Street Food Tour in Cartagena

Street Food Tour in Cartagena - La Matuna: Ceviche and coastal Cartagena first impressions

9.Street Food Tour in Cartagena

★ 5.0

A 2–3 hour Cartagena street food tour with 10 tastings, local stories, and big portions, from coastal ceviche to Getsemaní arepa for $44.

“Amazing introduction to delicious Colombian food! Got to discover hidden gems around the city and reveived great insider tips. We had a great time, our guide Alvaro was super knowledgeable and thought us about the history of the city and the foods we tried. Group wasn’t too big and we we’re very full after :)”

1,143 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $44.00by NEXPERIENCE

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