Culture & History things to do in Cartagena

We rank 219 culture and history things to do in Cartagena, Colombia. The highest scoring is Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $10 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
219
In the 90+ Club
13
Available today
60
From
$10

Culture & History in Cartagena compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Cartagena by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City96$522.5h4.9/5 (1,462)
Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena96$132h4.9/5 (769)
Cartagena Cooking Class with Local Chef (Small Group Experience)95$393h5/5 (552)
Private Walking Tour in Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní95$302h4.9/5 (1,615)
Full Day Tour of 5 Must-See Places in the Rosario Islands94$807.5h4.8/5 (1,321)
Cartagena's Rosario Islands 5-Site Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkel94$757h4.8/5 (1,474)
Cartagena 5-Stop Island Hop Boat Party with Lunch, Cholon & Baru94$707h4.8/5 (916)
Cartagena Rum & Chocolate: 1-Hour Intro or 2-Hour Castle Views94$452h5/5 (489)
ATV Half-Day Tour in Cartagena92$602.5h4.9/5 (779)
Cartagena Antigua & Barrio Getsemani group with audio system92$103h4.9/5 (855)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Cartagena

Culture & History in Cartagena: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Cartagena?
Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 96 out of 100 from 1,462 traveler reviews. Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena, Cartagena Cooking Class with Local Chef (Small Group Experience), Private Walking Tour in Cartagena Walled City & Getsemaní follow close behind. We rank 219 culture & history experiences in Cartagena in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Cartagena cost?
Expect around $75 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Cartagena Antigua & Barrio Getsemani group with audio system from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Cartagena for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Cartagena currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Cartagena?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Cartagena, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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