Street Food Tour with a local Foodie in Cartagena
This is not just a food tour—it’s a journey into the heart of Cartagena’s culture. Guided by locals who know the city’s hidden corners and culinary secrets, you’ll taste authentic flavors that go beyond the typical tourist experience. Our small groups ensure a more personal and immersive experience, allowing you to interact closely with the guides and truly connect with the city. From the influence of Chinese cuisine on traditional dishes to the sweetest guava pastries and freshly made cheese arepas, every stop is a story, every flavor a memory. You’ll explore bustling streets, learn about history, and connect with the people who make Cartagena so unique. It’s an experience that engages all your senses and leaves you with more than just a full stomach—you’ll take home unforgettable memories.
Tour to San Basilio Palenque with Bilingual Native Guide
With this great experience, you will learn about the culture, roots, and struggle of the Palenqueros to obtain their freedom, ensuring that their cultural and indigenous traditions continue to be a significant legacy for Colombia and the world. You will explore the streets of San Basilio de Palenque, visit iconic places, and discover a museum dedicated to Afro-Colombian heritage.
You will receive ancestral education about medicinal plants, savor the local cuisine and sweets, appreciate the typical houses, listen to Palenquera music, and learn about their dialect. The entire experience is an adventure called Palenque.
Panoramic & Shopping
Cartagena de indias is a well-known city, thanks to its history, architecture and culture as well as its weather and enchanting people, Those are some of the main reasons that encourage visitors to come to Cartagena.
We have designed this experience to introduce our visitors the real cartagena,full of magic and enchantement accompanied by an excelent professional and funny tour guide while touring the most outstanding highlights of Cartagena such as: San Felipe Castle (Panoramic) ,Cartagena Bahia, Las Bovedas, Walled City, New city and the Popular Cartagena.
It is the cheapest way to discover Cartagena
Private City tour Cartagena
¡Welcome to Cartagena, the historic jewel of Colombia! Our private City Tour will take you on a fascinating journey through the centuries of history, culture and beauty that this city has to offer. In our Private City Tour you will enjoy a fabulous experience next to our comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, our professional guides and certified staff, The places you visit are: Walls, Clock Tower, Churches, its streets and Monuments (it’s all old town), historic center. Then they move to the Castillo San Felipe, Convento de la Popa, Getsemani and finally a tour through the Vaults; where they will know the Colombian crafts and emeralds. The tour is fully personalized and includes professional guide, bilingual, professional driver, air-conditioned transport, tickets to monuments: Castillo San Felipe and Convento de la Popa, hydration. ¡ Live the story at every step you take!
Cartagena Scenic Views & Fortress Experience
More than a typical city tour, this private experience blends stunning views, powerful fortress history, and authentic local insight. Designed with smooth timing and personalized attention, it’s ideal for both hotel guests and cruise travelers.
3 Hour Panoramic tour for cruise ship passengers
This tour will start at the pier 45 minutes after the cruise ship arrival.
One of our staff member will be waiting holding up a sign with your name on it at Zone one located near the Gangway (400 Feets from the Gangway).
The staff member will lead you where the bus and tour guide are (Parking area)
This tour has only one stop in the walled city (The Dungeons) to take pictures and buy souvenirs.
Photography Tours, Experience Cartagena Through your lens
Turn your travel experience in a professional photo album, taken by you and guided by a professional photographer. More than 7 years hosting and experiencing with travelers how to discover and live Cartagena through a lens. All photo lovers, Amateurs, intermediate, advance professional and enthusiast had taken this incredible experience.
Quality content, local culture immersion, history, sightseeing, and one one photo coaching.
Photography tours is a registered DMC company specialized in Photography and audiovisual services for travel and leisure industry. We develop Photography workshops and services according to traveler’s needs. Understanding the demands of today´s traveler we also specialize in designing customize tailored trips in Cartagena and Colombia, offering a complete concierge service.
We do believe in a new way for doing tourism based on the premise "Explore Enjoy and Learn"
Palenque Cultural Experience & Mud Volcano Combo Tour Cartagena
As protectors of Afro-Colombian cultural heritage, we created this experience to share the freedom, traditions, music, and spirit that continue to live in San Basilio de Palenque — the first free African town in the Americas.
This experience combines relaxation, Afro-Colombian culture, history, music, and authentic local interaction in one unforgettable day outside Cartagena.
Begin your journey at the famous Mud Volcano, where you can disconnect, relax in the natural mud baths, and enjoy the atmosphere with fellow travelers.
Then continue to San Basilio de Palenque, where African heritage remains alive through its people, language, rhythms, traditions, and community spirit.
Walk through the town with local guides, learn about the legacy of freedom and resistance, experience Afro-Colombian drumming and dance, connect with the Palenquero community, and enjoy a traditional local lunch.
Book now and discover two authentic cultural experiences near Cartagena in a single day.
Thursday Night Bar Crawl in Cartagena, Colombia
IMPORTANT- There is a dress code for this tour!
Guys must wear pants and closed toed shoes on this tour. Swimwear, sandals, shorts, hats, sportswear, sunglasses, and sleeveless shirts are NOT allowed! Furthermore, we do not allow any aspects of sex tourism either.
We are a group of local friends that host bar crawls in Colombia. We wanted to give foreigners and tourists a unique "locals' experience", so we started these bar crawls.
This bar crawl consists of 3 local bars and 1 club, all located in the center of Cartagena. Centro Historico is one of the most popular nightlife areas, especially among university students and tourists, in Cartagena. We will meet for 1 hour at the first bar at 8:30 pm to congregate and converse. We will then proceed to the next bars every hour, finally finishing off at the club by 12:15 am.
Sometimes locals also come on our crawls, so you may have the opportunity to connect with some Colombians and practice your Spanish!
Ecotour Mangrove and Craft Fishing : Nature + Local Community
Discover the natural and cultural richness of Cartagena’s mangroves on a guided tour of locals in a community full of joy and culture. You’ll be greeted with a typical natural drink before browsing canals surrounded by biodiversity, learning about their ecological importance and the role they play in coastal protection.
We will stop at a natural island to learn about community traditions and observe unique fauna and flora. Then, you will live an authentic experience learning sustainable artisanal fishing techniques with local fishermen.
At the end, a comfortable transport will take you back to your hotel. An experience that combines nature, culture and sustainability in one day.
Coffee beyond the drink: master's degree in Colombian coffee
In this experience we will immerse ourselves in the magic of Colombian specialty coffee. We will begin our trip learning about the history of coffee and its birth in Colombia, studying the entire process from the plant to the final drink. We will prepare for the tasting through sensory activation with the help of our Le Nez du Café, our basic flavored waters, different fruits and drinks with different textures. Finally, we will try different Colombian specialty coffee profiles and you will be able to consciously choose your favorite.
UTV Safari in a Wildlife-Filled Nature Reserve Near Cartagena
Step into the heart of conservation at Fundación Loros, a 1,000-acre regenerative natural reserve located just an hour from Cartagena. This sanctuary is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing parrots and macaws rescued from illegal trafficking, offering them a second chance at freedom.
The UTV safari provides a thrilling way to explore the reserve’s tropical dry forest. Navigate vibrant trails surrounded by mountains and discover diverse wildlife, including Cotton-top Tamarins monkey, Red Howlers, Capuchins, macaws, parrots, and a variety of exotic bird species.
By joining this adventure, you contribute directly to the foundation’s mission of preserving ecosystems, empowering local farmers, and protecting biodiversity. Stunning views, native animals, and fresh tropical fruits await, making this an unforgettable experience with a meaningful impact.
Cartagena Photo Experience - PRIVATE Photoshoot
Ready for an unforgettable experience? Join us for a private photoshoot-tour in Cartagena’s beautiful Walled City! We’ll capture amazing photos of you while exploring one of the world’s most charming destinations.
Perfect for families, friends, or couples, this experience is all about making memories and discovering the magic of Cartagena — all with a fluent English-speaking guide.
Our photoshoot includes:
Includes one (1) digital photo, with the option to choose more.
A 45–60 min private photoshoot in Cartagena.
Within 1–2 days, we’ll send you a link to view and select your photos.
Two-part photo session.
Part 1: A walk through colorful, romantic streets lined with colonial houses, churches, and hidden gems.
Part 2: Visit the city walls for stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and modern skyline
Pro tip: Bring two outfits, one for the vibrant streets, one for the scenic views!
Extra Services
Drone, Video
Flying dress service
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Cartagena street food tour: taste authentic flavors
We will taste more than 10 different bites of truly authentic city food that we are sure you have not tasted before, with a unique story told by locals and truly unmatched flavors.
Walk the vibrant streets of Cartagena and immerse yourself in its rich culture through an authentic gastronomic tour of the city streets. From the unrivalled egg arepa to the refreshing artisan scrape, each bite offers a unique taste of Caribbean tradition.
During this 2-hour tour, you will discover the Historic and Gethsemane Center, while enjoying stories about Afro-descendant, indigenous and Spanish influences in local cuisine. This tour is perfect for those who want a cultural connection and a delicious way to explore the city.
Get the Nightlife vibe in Old City!
Get the night vibe in Cartagena and enjoy to the fullest your holidays!
Live The city to the full and by getting to know the key tips of night life will definitely make a difference.
Enjoy knowing where are the best discos, bars, restaurants and plazas where tourists and locals go; giving you tips, recommendations and sugestions about the area.
Watch locals dancing mapale (Folklor dance) and get the rythm of locals' music.
Get inmerse into the heart of Getsemani's nightlife and taste a unique experience where color, music and dance leads.
Have fun in the city, make the best of your holiday and most important you'll know to be safe.
Bazurto Public Market
Experience the dayly lives of "Cartageneros" on a 3 hours experience at the public market". We will start by taking the public transportation then head out to the Public Market, You will experience the taste of local food, exotic fruits and the "champeta music". Visit "Donde Cecilia Restaurant" ( Antony Bourdain visited this place) and have a great lunch there. Meet up with "Runner" a guy famous for his advertising art desing for "Champeta parties". Then we will visit a local family to discover and learn about being a Cartagenero is.
Horseback Riding Tour in Beach of Cartagena
Enjoy a relaxed horseback ride in a beauty horse along the beautiful beaches of Manzanillo located twenty minutes away from the old city of Cartagena de indias. It would be an excelent experience with horses and enjoy in the incredible views of the Caribbean Sea.
Our horses are kept in stables under excellent conditions of handling and feeding, they are monitored under the care of a veterinarian and will go out on the beach only when we have visitors.
One of our profesional riders will evaluate the level of each visitor to provide them with the necessary instructions about how to ride this kind of horses and will go along with you during all the ride.
Equipped with horses for all levels of riders and for novices and experts, Horses Cartagena tours will work hard to match you with a perfect horse for you.
After the ride you can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner and the team of Horses Cartagena tours will give you beatiful pictures of this unforgetable experience.
Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Cartagena, Colombia
IMPORTANT- There is a dress code for this tour!
Guys must wear pants and closed toed shoes on this tour. Swimwear, sandals, shorts, hats, sportswear, sunglasses, and sleeveless shirts are NOT allowed! Furthermore, we do not allow any aspects of sex tourism either.
We are a group of local friends that host bar crawls in Colombia. We wanted to give foreigners and tourists a unique "locals' experience", so we started these bar crawls.
This bar crawl consists of 3 local bars and 1 club, all located in the center of Cartagena. Centro Historico is one of the most popular nightlife areas, especially among university students and tourists, in Cartagena. We will meet for 1 hour at the first bar at 8:30 pm to congregate and converse. We will then proceed to the next bars every hour, finally finishing off at the club by 12:15 am.
Sometimes locals also come on our crawls, so you may have the opportunity to connect with some Colombians and practice your Spanish!
Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 13 People
This is undoubtedly one of the best experiences you can have. Crystal-clear blue waters, great music, and an atmosphere filled with positive energy. Let the coastal culture immerse you, washing away any worries and leaving you feeling completely at peace and connected with the surroundings.
4-Hour Private Tour of the Emblematic Sites of Cartagena
Enjoy a historical tour of the most emblematic sites of the city, avoiding long lines and learning about the wonderful history hidden in the walls and monuments of Cartagena in a dynamic and fun way.
Important note: We provide this experience in private circles for your safety and comfort. Applies to individual travelers, couples or groups. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
City tour by antique vehicle, luxury experience in Cartagena
Our tour starts in classic vehicles that stand out for being iconic in the automotive industry transporting stories, passing through the walled city and old Gethsemane neighborhood built with colonial infrastructure and various colors of its streets, we started in the Baluarte Santo Domingo where the renowned restaurant Café del Mar was located for many years and is now the favorite place of visitors to see the beautiful sunset Cartagenero, or we can start in the hotels where passengers are located. During the tour you will enjoy the panoramic view of the main emblematic sites of the Historic Center and Gethsemane and finish at the starting point, or where the passenger decides it well either within the neighborhood Gethsemane or Historic Center - 24 hour activity schedule - Without guide - the driver will be your guide in Spanish. We can also offer a guided tour on a talking USB in English during the tour with options of 1 hour and 2 hours.
BICYCLE TOUR AND LUNCH AT ANTHONY BOURDAIN'S FAVORITE SPOT
DON'T WALK, DON'T TAKE THE BUS OR TAXI, LIVE THE MOST AUTHENTIC ADVENTURE!
Ready to tour Cartagena in the style of Food Network and Anthony Bourdain?
Immerse yourself in a unique experience, designed for those looking for thrills, history and authentic flavors.
BAY OF CARTAGENA AND SAN SEBASTIÁN FORT Feel the sea breeze as you travel through landscapes that tell stories of conquests and well-kept secrets.
GETHSEMANE Street art, vibrant history and unparalleled energy. Recognized by Forbes and Travelers, this bohemian neighborhood is the heart of the city. You can't miss their colors!
BAZURTO MARKET: A HIDDEN GEM! If you are a true food adventurer, this market will surprise you. Savor authentic Carthagen cuisine in Anthony Bourdain’s chosen place.
WE CAPTURED UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS! We document your journey with images and videos, so that your adventure is forever.
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Private Full-Day Luxury Boat Rental Rosario Islands
Experience the ultimate boat rental in Cartagena with Sea La Vie. Cruise through the stunning Rosario Islands, explore hidden beaches, and enjoy crystal-clear waters aboard a premium private boat. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing day at sea, an adventurous snorkeling trip, or a lively party on the water, we customize your experience to fit your needs.
Why Choose Us?
✅ Luxury & Comfort: Well-maintained boats with modern amenities.
✅ Custom Itineraries: Visit the Rosario Islands , Barú, and more.
✅ Experienced Crew: Professional captain and staff ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip.
✅ Perfect for Any Occasion: Birthdays, bachelorette parties, family outings, or romantic getaways.
What’s Included?
✔️ Private boat rental for the day
✔️ Professional captain & crew
✔️ Cooler with ice and water
✔️ High-quality sound system
✔️ Snorkeling gear (upon request), towels
Book Now!
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable day in Cartagena. Secure your private boat rental with Sea La Vie today!
Bazurto Market Tour and Cooking Class in Cartagena
The cooking class Cartagena tour is a unique experience. See and taste exotic ingredients and fruits with great flavors, colors and all sort of shapes and get to know the local coconut rice or try the delicious “empandas”!
The tour for bigger groups, 3 or more people has a better individual price, so it will be awesome to invite friends to join the cooking class!