Top 14 Tours to Book in Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena, Colombia is for you if you are looking for a beautiful beach vacation in the Caribbean. I am traveling to Cartagena in August and am beyond excited! Below are the top 14 tours to book in Cartagena, Colombia!

Overview:

• Adventure: ATV Tour | Horseback Riding Tour | Mud Volcano Tour
• Sea: Snorkel Tour | Beach Club Tour | Jet Ski Rental
• City: Cartagena City Walking Tour | Bike Tour | Cartagena Professional Photoshoot
• Food: Street Food Tour
• Culture:  Salsa Dance Lessons | Live Music and Salsa Dancing
• Night: Pub Crawl | Sunset Boat Tour

Adventure:

#1: ATV Tour Cartagena-

Explore the countryside of Colombia on an ATV tour from Cartagena. You will pass by beaches, dirt roads, and rock formations. The panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea will take your breath away and you can go in for a refreshing dip into the water at a secluded beach if you would like. Lastly, you will have a delicious traditional Colombian lunch! 

#2: Horseback Riding on the Beach Tour–

Horseback riding on the beaches of Manzanillo will be an experience like no other. 

#3: Mud Volcano Tour–

El Totumo is a small volcano that you can bathe in! The mud is said to soothe your skin! The mud volcano tour will be the time of your life!

Sea:

#4: Islas Del Rosio Snorkeling Tour–

A Caribbean Cruise to Islas del Rosario will be the time of your life. Islas del Rosario has 27 islands!  This tour will take you snorkeling to both Isla Grande and Isla Bela. 

#5: 5-Stop Island Hopping Tour and 3 Beach Clubs–

This tour will take you to beach clubs and snorkeling at Rosario, Cholon, & Baru!

Another Option: Snorkeling and Island Hopping

#6: Jet Ski Rental–

Jet Skiing is a super fun activity, so why not add the activity to your Cartagena bucket list and rent one?

Explore the City

#7: Cartagena Walking Tour–

Cartagena is beautiful in that there are old colonial buildings and cobblestone streets. Strolling through the Old City is like walking through history! The best spots to visit are Plaza Santo Domingo, Plaza Aduana, and Plaza Bolivar. You will find street performers and historical monuments and statues. The sightseeing tour will stop at major sites to see Colombia and provide local insight into the food, culture, and more.

#8: Bike Tour of Cartagena-

Cover more Cartagena highlights in less time on a bike tour, including the Old Town with a local. You will learn about the culture and history of Colombia on this tour!

#9: Professional Photoshoot in Cartagena-

I recommend booking a photoshoot in Cartagena because the old buildings look unbelievable. I always LOVE photos and what better way to capture your time in Colombia than with a professional photographer?

Food:

#10: Street Food Tour–

Explore the streets of Cartagena by tasting local delicacies on a tour. You will sample street food in Corralito de Piedra!

Another Option: 7 Cartagena Food Tour!

Culture:

#11: Rooftop Dance Class: 

You will learn popular Latin dance moves, including Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Champeta! While you learn basic dance steps, you will also have complimentary wine, beers, and local rum.  

#12: Salsa Dance Lessons and Live Music Tour–

This tour will not only teach you salsa dancing, but you will also get to go to popular places that have live salsa music. You can try out your dance moves at a popular live music venue!!

Night:

#13: Pub Crawl–

What better way to find the best local pubs than going on a tour? This tour includes a shot and two cocktails. You will ALSO get to learn salsa dancing on this tour!

#14: Sunset Boat Tour:

Get out on the Caribbean Sea at the BEST time AKA sunset on this tour for the perfect evening in Cartagena! 

Bonus: Walled City + San Felipe Castle + Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour 

This tour will take you to popular historical spots in Cartagena, including La Popa, and you will also taste authentic cuisine! 

We shared the top 14 tours to book in Cartagena, Colombia! Have you ever completed any of these tours and went to Cartagena? Please comment below about your experience!

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