City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5
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Kickstart your trip to Cartagena

The perfect intro to this loud-and-proud pulsating portside city.

Escape the scorching heat by planning an early start each day and visiting museums during the hottest times of the day

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Get a crash course on navigating Cartagena's historic heart like a pro thanks to your street-smart host.
  • Marvel at iconic landmarks, like the yellow beaming Clock Tower, and get tips for the rest of your trip you won't find in a guidebook.
  • Drop a GPS pin at the best local eateries to try later on your trip.
  • Get your questions about portside Cartagena ready for your street-smart host, who knows where all the hidden gems are.

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
3 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 location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What you’ll do

Welcome to Cartagena 101: accompany your savvy host behind the fortress walls of the Old Town and its beaming yellow Clock Tower to start this adventure. Then be sure to pop to Portal de Los Dulces (Sweets Street) to stick your hand in the local cookie jar. Your host will guide you past pretty-as-a-postcard landmarks like the pink pastel Teatro Heredia and point out must-try restaurants serving Caribbean delicacies to try on the rest of your trip. Rub shoulders with locals at a nearby plaza, a canvas for the work of artist Fernando Botero, but dodge the crowds to the evolving and laid-back barrio Getsemani, grabbing the world's attention for its politically influenced street art, foot-stamping buskers and café's galore: not to fret, your host knows just the eatery to try.

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?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories
A colorful embrace against iconic tiles

A colorful embrace against iconic tiles

City strolls and bright conversations

City strolls and bright conversations

Tasting local flavors, one bite at a time

Tasting local flavors, one bite at a time

Relaxing on the water with friends

Relaxing on the water with friends

Exploring grand architecture together

Exploring grand architecture together

Balcony views and happy family vibes

Balcony views and happy family vibes

Capturing memories inside a stunning landmark

Capturing memories inside a stunning landmark

Immersed in Latin America's Colorful Fiesta Spirit

Immersed in Latin America's Colorful Fiesta Spirit

Laughs on the move

Laughs on the move

Sun-Soaked Stroll Through Historic Latin America

Sun-Soaked Stroll Through Historic Latin America

Exploring Latin America's Bustling Streets with New Friends

Exploring Latin America's Bustling Streets with New Friends

Capturing Moments by the Iconic Talavera Tiles

Capturing Moments by the Iconic Talavera Tiles

Toasting to Authentic Cantina Vibes

Toasting to Authentic Cantina Vibes

Taco Time and Local Flavors Shared Around the Table

Taco Time and Local Flavors Shared Around the Table

Good Company, Great Tacos, and Cold Cervezas

Good Company, Great Tacos, and Cold Cervezas

Smiles Over the Street Market

Smiles Over the Street Market

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Juan Carlos Sep 2025

A fun walk with lots of visits to beautiful places in Cartagena. Mateo was super punctual and totally open to tailoring the visit to what we were into. Really nice. He even helped us take tons of photos. Highly recommended.

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Michael Sep 2025

We had an absolutely fantastic tour with Dennis!

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Nakul Sep 2025

I feel the best way to know any city is to walk around, so this was the perfect experience. And milo was the perfect tour guide.

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Laura Sep 2025

Great tour. Donatella knew all about the city and was very informative. Highly recommend to see Naples.

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Gary Sep 2025

Our guide, Mick, made our private walking tour of Dublin a truly memorable day. He interwove history, art, and culture in a fascinating 3 hour stroll in Dublin. He was cheerful, funny and breathtakingly informative. We experienced many beautiful and intriguing sites that many tourists in typical group tours just can't come close to. A large warm thank you to Mick for a great day !

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Peter Aug 2025

Rodrigo, was punctual, personable and informative. He gave us an overview of BA's culture, architecture and history.

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