
Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 151 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena worth booking?
Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena is a 4-hour experience in Cartagena, Colombia, from $67 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 151 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (151)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $67 per person
Join us in this 4-hour tour around the famous Walled City of Cartagena de Indias and Getsemani Neighbor, led by a local expert tour guide who will show the best of them. You will visit places of great cultural importance for the country such as Plaza Santo domingo, Plaza de la trinidad, Las bovedas and the famous Clock Tower. Besides, you will have a glimpse of Caribbean cuisine with some local hand-made snacks. • Historical interesting facts about the Walled City • Main spots along Getsemani neighborhood and discover numerous ways of expression • A visit along fortresses, bastions and squares • Local experiences of traditional food tasting • A walk along colonial and heritage houses and churches
What you get
About this experience
Join us in this 4-hour tour around the famous Walled City of Cartagena de Indias and Getsemani Neighbor, led by a local expert tour guide who will show the best of them. You will visit places of great cultural importance for the country such as Plaza Santo domingo, Plaza de la trinidad, Las bovedas and the famous Clock Tower. Besides, you will have a glimpse of Caribbean cuisine with some local hand-made snacks. • Historical interesting facts about the Walled City • Main spots along Getsemani neighborhood and discover numerous ways of expression • A visit along fortresses, bastions and squares • Local experiences of traditional food tasting • A walk along colonial and heritage houses and churches
What's included
Included
- San Felipe Castle (if chosen)
- All-risk insurance
- Gastronomic experiences
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Tours Guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Extra purchases
What you'll see and do
Walled City of Cartagena
Our guide will pick you up at the designated time and will take you right to the entrance of the Walled City to start traveling in time.
60 minutes here
Plaza de San Pedro Claver
While walking around San Pedro Claver’s square and church, you will observe the walls bordering the sea and the bastions, like San Francisco and San Ignacio, that were quite important back in the XVI and XVII centuries for Spaniards to defend the territory from enemy troops.
20 minutes here
Plaza de La Trinidad
You will also visit La Trinidad Square, Las Bóvedas and the main churches such as Santo Domingo and Santa Catalina de Alejandría.
30 minutes here
Getsemani Neighborhood
You will keep strolling through narrow streets and among old colonial heritage houses that will make you feel frozen in time. And then, get to Getsemaní to continue knowing the area. There you will try the best Caribbean Colombian cuisine with some of the most traditional snacks: for example, arepa with egg, a crunchy and fried corn-based tortilla with an egg inside and raspao, a cup of shaved-ice with a fruity syrup on top. All of them tasting experiences with native people so you end up having as many sides as possible of the magical city of Cartagena. With this tour, you will never forget Cartagena as the touristic capital of Colombia as well as a city synonymous with culture, tradition, and diversity.
60 minutes here
Museo del Oro Zenu
You will learn and link in history the transition from free-living indigenous communities to Spanish colonization by jumping afterward to the Zenú Gold Museum, the place that holds pre-Columbian metalwork pieces of one of the oldest ethnics of the country, and then, the Palace of Inquisition, the Court of the Holy Office and a sign of the power the catholic church had in the XVII century.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Tour from Cartagena lodging 4h
City Tour 4H: Private guide, private transportation, Walled City, Getsemani, gastronomic experience, and insurance. Pickup included
Tour with San Felipe Castle 5h
From lodging: 5-hour option that includes San Felipe Castle, available only with pickup from your lodging. Pickup included
Tour from Cruise Terminal 4h
City Tour 4h: Private guide, private transportation from thecruise terminal, Walled City, Getsemani, gastronomic experience, and insurance. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gran Colombia Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Be aware this tour is walking.
- If you have a layover in Cartagena please select the airport or cruise ship terminal as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- If you are coming from a cruise ship, be sure to select the cruise-only rate from the booking options.
- This tour includes two 4-hour options with pickup from Cartagena lodging and the cruise terminal, plus a 5-hour option that includes San Felipe Castle, available only with pickup from your lodging.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 150 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
150 verified traveler reviews for Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Cartagena Walking Tour
My husband and I had a private walking tour. Our guide, Eddie, picked us up at the cruise terminal. About a 15 minute ride to the old section of the city and the walled city. Eddie is a wealth of knowledge and very personable. Beautiful architecture, historic buildings. We walked for 3 hours, and some of the streets are cobblestones. We ended at a coffee shop that Eddie recommended for the best quality and price of coffee beans for gifts. We then were transported back to the terminal. Total time was 3.5 hours.
via Viator
Great way to spend a few hours
Great tour. The rain kind of slowed us down but Fabian did everything he could to keep the tour pleasant and informative. The food at the end of the trip was amazing.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad Fabian kept the tour enjoyable and informative despite the rain. It's also great to hear that you loved the food at the end of the experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back!
via Viator
Unforgettable time
Our tour guide was the kindest, most hospitable knowledgeable person I've met in a long time. He was patient, funny and kind. He took us to our the places we paid to see and explained in depth when we asked questions. I definitely recommend this company to all my family and friends that ever plan to go to Cartagena. Well worth every penny and then some. His name is Jhon and he has my recommendation!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re truly happy to hear that Jhon made such a positive impression on your visit to Cartagena. It’s wonderful to know his kindness, knowledge, and passion helped make your experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you, your family, and your friends back to Colombia in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Best Ambassador for Cartagena Tour in the Walled City
By far the best experience I had abroad. Eddie was an amazing guide. He reached out to us the night before to see if we were ready for the tour and showed up 20 minutes earlier in the morning, to introduce himself, discuss the tour and to transport us from our hotel. From the moment the tour began, he passionately discussed the history of Cartagena, the intricacies of the architecture, the beauty of the local art and graffiti and explained how politics and religion had influenced the Walled city. As we walked through the city, we stopped for refreshments and spoke to locals who were extremely inviting and respectful. He also was kind enough to suggest best locations for us to take photos and recommendations for our evening excursions and dinner. We were actually sad that the tour had ended because he was such a pleasure to be with but we know we gained a friend and would highly recommend him, because of his professionalism, knowledge and his ambassadorship of the culture. If you’re in need of a guide, please consider Eddie.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re truly honored to hear that this was your best experience abroad. It’s wonderful to know Eddie’s passion, professionalism, and genuine care made such a lasting impression on your visit to Cartagena. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him—they’ll mean a lot. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Colombia for another unforgettable adventure!
via Tripadvisor
Great intimate walking tour
Jhon was a great guide. We learned a lot and covered a good amount of ground exploring. It was a memorable day
Response from the operator: We’re delighted to hear you had such a memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know Christian’s knowledge and guidance made the hike so enjoyable, and that you got to see such amazing wildlife. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, we hope to welcome you again soon.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $67 to $179
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 53
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Gran Colombia Tours, who run 78 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 62.0 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cartagena.
How much does Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena cost?
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Prices start at $67 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cartagena usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cartagena is not rushed.
Is Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 151 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cartagena, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena?
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Around 53 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cartagena can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cartagena and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cartagena within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cartagena?
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On Outty we rank every Cartagena experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena, Cartagena Antigua & Barrio Getsemani group with audio system, Cartagena VIP Boat Tour: Rosario Islands & Snorkel. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cartagena?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena?
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Included: San Felipe Castle (if chosen); All-risk insurance; Gastronomic experiences; Hotel pick-up and drop-off; and Tours Guide. Not included: Lunch; and Extra purchases. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 241 listed pickup locations in and around Cartagena. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Cartagena. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena?
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Across 151 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for Private Walking Tour in Walled City and Getsemani Cartagena?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Tour from Cartagena lodging 4h, Tour with San Felipe Castle 5h, Tour from Cruise Terminal 4h. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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