Cartagena
Top 10 portside Cartagena in a day
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
Top 10 portside Cartagena in a day
See the top-10 sites in this loud-and-proud pulsating Colombian city.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get acquainted with loud-and-proud portside city Cartagena, by navigating its must-see iconic landmarks
- See a palm tree-lined plaza where you'll find a 360° view of emblematic landmarks.
- Marvel at colonial architecture with a bright Cartagena twist and balconies bursting with ornamental vines.
- Stop for lunch at a traditional eatery and enjoy local specialties like “sancocho de pescado”
- Pose outside a dusty pink theatre, built on the ruins of an ancient convent.
- Bask in the shadows of a towering yellow Clock Tower and appreciate its flanking Tuscan columns.
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
In a portside city bursting with history, see ten of the best sights (with a little help from your host!), like the incomprehensibly big fortress the San Felipe Castle, with a monument on its outskirts honoring a Spanish admiral. Behind the Old Town's mighty walls, see the loud-and-proud city's watchful eye the yellow Clock Tower, and take your pick of surrounding landmarks, like the lively Plaza de Los Coches with vendors selling everything from sweets to a phone call, to the busy Plaza de la Paz and its El Camellón de Los Mártires statue, honoring independence soldiers. Brighten your day with a peek at the candy-pink theatre Teatro Heredia, and feel the bustle in Plaza Santo Domingo, sprinkled with Botero sculptures and foot-stamping buskers.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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