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Horse-drawn carriage in front of colonial buildings with wooden balconies and arcades in Cartagena's old city

Cartagena Shore Excursions

Top-rated port tours for cruise passengers, with live prices and reviews.

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Top-Rated Cartagena Shore Excursions

Ships use the terminal on Manga Island, a short ride from the stone walls of the old city. The classic day combines Castillo San Felipe de Barajas with a walk through the balconied streets and the Getsemaní neighborhood, while boat trips to the Rosario Islands suit those who want beaches.

The Howling Trail HikeViator
The Howling Trail Hike
★ 5 (201 reviews) · 8 hr
From$169
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Birdwatching in a private nature reserveViator
Birdwatching in a private nature reserve
★ 5 (34 reviews) · 8 hr
From$358
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Cartagena Memory SessionViator
Cartagena Memory Session
★ 5 (30 reviews) · 1 hr
From$315
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Cartagena: Private City Tour by Classic Electric CarViator
Cartagena: Private City Tour by Classic Electric Car
★ 5 (28 reviews) · 1 hr
From$80
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Private Boat to Rosario Islands & BarúViator
Private Boat to Rosario Islands & Barú
★ 5 (24 reviews) · 2 hr
From$1,680
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Private Colombian Rums and Chocolate Tasting in CartagenaViator
Private Colombian Rums and Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena
★ 5 (24 reviews) · 1.8 hr
From$107
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Day in the Rosario Islands with LunchViator
Day in the Rosario Islands with Lunch
★ 5 (22 reviews) · 8 hr
From$120
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8-hour private tour in a luxurious and fast 41' AWA boatViator
8-hour private tour in a luxurious and fast 41' AWA boat
★ 5 (21 reviews) · 8 hr
From$1,300
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Private Walking Tour Old City with Street FoodViator
Private Walking Tour Old City with Street Food
★ 5 (19 reviews) · 2 hr
From$154
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Street food tour with JulieViator
Street food tour with Julie
★ 5 (17 reviews) · 2 hr
From$120
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Caribbean Fruits Tasting and Paila Ice Cream Class in CartagenaViator
Caribbean Fruits Tasting and Paila Ice Cream Class in Cartagena
★ 5 (15 reviews) · 1.3 hr
From$66
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Night Boat Party - Private Boat RentalViator
Night Boat Party - Private Boat Rental
★ 5 (14 reviews) · 4 hr
From$99
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Tours, prices and reviews from Viator, a Tripadvisor company — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. South America Shore Excursions may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. Always allow a generous buffer to be back on board before all-aboard time.

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