Secret Cartagena: Backstreets, Courtyards & Quiet Rituals
Wander at your own rhythm through tucked-away streets and calm courtyards with a local who shares what most travelers miss.
Match with one of our local hosts
Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
100% Flexible: Adapt in real time
Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Transport Mode:
Walking experience (may use public transport for long distances)Meeting point:
Café San Alberto (inside the Museo del Oro Zenú courtyard)Cancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
What makes it special
This experience invites you into Cartagena’s more intimate spaces, lived-in streets, creative corners, and moments shaped by your own pace. It’s the city locals know, unfolding out of the spotlight.
Key Highlights:
- Ease into Getsemaní’s calm corners, shaped by what draws your eye
- Explore quiet studios or alleyways depending on your pace and preferences
- Follow your host into Manga’s breezy patios or linger in a moment of stillness
- Choose to engage with San Roque’s daily rhythm, or drift toward the next scene
- If the mood fits, end with a soft rooftop view or an unhurried nearby stop
- Your host adapts in real time, each choice shaped around your curiosity
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Here’s what your experience could look like
These are just suggestions from our hosts to inspire your day. Your host will tailor the experience to suit your interests and tastes
Calle de la Sierpe’s Artisan Backstreets
Quiet walls, open doors, and stories passed through hands
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FAQs
Your questions, answered
Is this a traditional tour or something different?
This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.
