Cartagena de Indias Free Walking Tour, Cartagena de Indias

Very nice and our guide Keyla was very prepared and interesting

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Explore the colourful streets of Cartagena, see the city walls and the emblematic squares and discover the history of conquests and the Inquisition. You'll fall in love with this Colombian city!

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 18 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

No, not advisable for people with reduced mobility

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Reviews of our customers

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Exceptional 1,626 Travelers·85 reviews

August 9, 2026
Anonymous
Italy
Very nice and our guide Keyla was very prepared and interesting
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July 28, 2026
Douglas Pielli
São Bernardo Do Campo, Brazil
Amazing, as usual!
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March 22, 2026
Diane
United States
Fernando and Sebastian were excellent tour guides.
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March 20, 2026
Jacques Waelpoel
Weert, Netherlands
Very entertaining; Excellent English speaking guide. Also very educative.
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March 19, 2022
Annelies
Netherlands
The tour was with a big group (+20 people), but the guide Arthur made sure it was engaging. We learnt new things about the history of Cartagena, the f...
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September 1, 2025
Janice
United States
This tour was so much fun and so informational! Luis Carlos was a great guide!
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July 25, 2025
Mayra Vera Mora
Lima, Peru
Very good, and with a very charismatic voice.
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November 4, 2024
Anonymous
Costa Rica
Our guide, Luis, was an excellent host and guide. His commentary was clear, honest and humorous, when the subject matter allowed. Highly recommended.
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March 28, 2024
Grisela Martinez Grisela
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, United States
Good experience, good excursion but the heat is exhausting
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February 21, 2024
Paola
United States
Amazing! Highly recommended. Fernando was incredible guide tour.
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Tour Details

On the day of the activity, we'll meet at the indicated meeting point to start our walking tour around Cartagena. We'll head towards the city walls, named by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, and arrive at the San Pedro Claver Square. Here, we'll admire a church with the same name, and our expert guide will tell us about the Spanish saint it represents.

We'll cross the city's old port to reach the clock tower. With its yellow walls, this icon of the city has been welcoming locals and tourists since the 19th century. Next, we'll pass through another square, Plaza de los Coches, where we'll see the statue of Pedro de Heredia, the founder of Cartagena de Indias!

We'll continue discovering all about him in the Teatro Heredia theatre, and we'll travel back in time at the Palace of the Inquisition. Did you know that this colonial house used to have torture chambers? After, we'll head to Simón Bolívar Park, the green heart of the city.

We'll wander through the city's winding streets until reaching the Santa Catalina de Alajandría Cathedral, one of the oldest cathedrals in South America. The dome, with its colors and details, has become one of the symbols of Cartagena.

Finally, we'll see the emblematic Plaza de la Aduana, a square that used to be the administrative center of the city. Plus, we'll see where Pedro de Heredia used to live and a statue of Christopher Columbus.

We'll finish the tour after 2.5 hours in the city center.

Meeting Points

The meeting point for this free tour of Cartagena de Indias varies depending on the day of the week and time you choose during the booking process:

Monday to Friday at 9:55 am: we'll meet at Calle 34, Plaza de la Proclamación
Saturday and Sunday at 9:55 am: we'll meet at the Plaza de Santo Domingo
Daily at 3:55 pm: we'll meet at the Plaza de Santo Domingo
Monday to Saturday at 2:50 pm and 6 pm: we'll meet at the Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar
Saturdays and Sundays at 3 pm: we'll meet at the Institución Universitaria Bellas Artes y Ciencias de Bolívar

Group Size

Please note that this free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately.

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