Top Caribbean Coast Art & Culture

If you want to dig beneath the tourist sites and really learn about the culture and history of Colombia, this 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal. With a knowledgeable local tour guide you'll visit a variety of places that demonstrate how the distinct African culture has been maintained for centuries. Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and Palenque's unique language.

Combine the fun of partying with sightseeing during this party bus tour through Cartagena. Climb aboard your illuminated vehicle and meet other party-goers as you drive around the city. Imbibe on local drinks and see top landmarks including Reloj Tower, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, and the India Catalina Monument.

Get a more intimate glimpse of the colorful, colonial streets of Cartagena than you would if traveling by coach or car during a private walking tour. Exploring with a private guide allows you to customize your experience according to your interests, as well as receive tailored recommendations to enhance the rest of your vacation. Plus, you guide collects you from your accommodation so you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

We will be on the private roof of our house located in the neighborhood Getsemani! a roof that has grass as a floor, which is perfect for dancing barefoot! its located on a third floor, from where you have a good view of the surrounding neighborhood and the fort of San Felipe and teh sunset too!

Discover the Historic Center and Gethsemane on this tour through the scenes of enslavement, pirates and corsairs, battles, Graffiti, Salsa and Champeta and much more as a result of the mixture of indigenous, African and Spanish, migrants from Lebanese, migrants from Lebanese. This shared tour lasts about 2 and a half hours, visiting the main squares, churches and important scenes of the walled city of Cartagena. This is the best way to learn about the history of the city and understand its impact on the current dynamics. You will learn to dance Champeta, Salsa and we will play songs with the gentrification that is lived in Gethsemane. Without a doubt, the best experience to get to know the wonderful city of Cartagena de Indias, together with professional guides that will make the tour the best possible experience.

The colorful and sonorous Magic of the Caribbean is lived in the Historic Center & the Getsemaní neighborhood of Cartagena. The colors are predominant in its beautiful streets and houses, symbolic graffiti, beautiful flowers, and unique decoration. You will feel the popular traditions of Cartagena with its people. On our tour, you will learn what does the history of the city, its walls, streets and what it is to be from Cartagena, get to know the other side of the story, its music, and its color. With us, you will make your visit one of the most interesting and spectacular experiences in Cartagena.

We present you the best and most exclusive nightlife in the city of Cartagena with VIP access. Live, laugh, dance, and enjoy the best party in places that look like a postcard. We are open minded hosts. ;)

Get your day off to a great start with a private rooftop brunch in the heart of Cartagena. Join your host in the Getsemaní neighborhood and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and some tapas while you get to know each other. Next, grab your supplies and learn painting techniques to create a beautiful piece of art to take home.

Get off the beaten path and discover Colombian cuisine that you might otherwise miss on a private food and walking tour of Cartagena. You’ll receive undivided attention from your private guide as you explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town Cartagena and learn about how the snacks you enjoy relate to the culture and history of the city. Plus, all samples are included so there’s no hidden costs.

Discover the sights of Cartagena on this day tour across the city. Your guide will lead you to historical locations throughout the walled city, as well as stopping by La Popa to get panoramic views of the sights you visited from above. Break up your journey by tasting an authentic local delicacy.

Explore the rich history of Cartagena's Walled City and the bohemian Getsemani neighborhood on a private walking tour. This well-rounded excursion is perfect for travelers seeking an immersive and informative sightseeing experience. Your local guide will lead you through the city's colorful streets and alleys, pointing out landmarks and hidden gems along the way. Highlights include the Clock Tower, Plaza de la Trinidad, las Bovedas, and Plaza Santo Domingo.

Your photos in 24 hours or less! We will discover the heart of Cartagena, we will go to different locations starting at Getsemani neiborhood with their beautiful murals, and colorful little houses, then to the Wall City, where we will have the opportunitie to photograph you by the Clock Tower, the iconic Santa Catalina Cathedral and more. We'll finish our route in San Diego neiborhood (inside the wall city) with beautiful balconies, colonial windows and doors. Feel relaxed, you don't need to pose for the photos, but if you want to, I will guide you through the posing. We will discover the city and I will be capturing our tour to get a beautiful memory of your visit in Cartagena. Feel free to check out my ig to see more of my work @cruellsphoto The photoshoot is private to guarantee a personalized experience and you can feel at ease, it will only be you, or you and your partner/group. After the photoshoot I will send you 25 edited photos within 24 hours.

Bazurto Market is Cartagena’s largest and busiest market, and it’s a maze of colorful stalls, exotic foods and local artisans. This guided visit will take you to the heart of the market, where you’ll get the chance to meet the vendors, watch craftsmen at work, sample local delicacies and enjoy a delicious Colombian lunch.

You will choose your bean, roast and grind it yourself for an experience of all the senses. The true masters are those who know so much that they make it seem simple, in this tour you will meet the best master of all. Learn about the process of coffee from its types, roasts and preparations as well as its significance in the history of Colombia.

The best introductory tour to Cartagena: the Walled City, Unesco World Heritage and a magical city, with legends and beauty inside the old colonial stone wall. Join this fun-filled tour to understand and learn about the origins of the so-called "jewel in the crown of the coast". On our walking tour, you will relive the battles and victories of the Europeans, the empowerment and influence of Afro cultures, you will explore the narrow colorful colonial streets, you will see the contrast of old and modern areas. This Tour is part of a shared experience called "Free Walking Tour" and the value you just paid through Viator is the same suggested tip per person for the guide's work. This amount that you already paid in advance will go directly to your guide (minus the commission). In this way, at the end of the Tour, the guide will not ask you for any extra contribution. We hope you have fun and learn with us!

Learn to dance the Rumba and be a part of Cartagena’s nightlife scene with this dance workshop that taches you the Salsa and Champeta too! Get the footwork and rhythmic basics from your instructor and learn to incorporate these techniques into a routine. Enjoy a special in-house made cocktail and then hit the dance floor to freestyle what you’ve learned and enjoy the party.

Learn to dance the Salsa or put your dancing skills on display with these dance classes which are offered multiple times daily and cater to different dance ability levels. Select your class and hit the dance floor to learn basic steps, Salsa movement sequences, and how to immerse yourself in the music. Grab a drink from the studio’s bar and enjoy a tropical cocktail while you learn.

Discover the fascinating and often-overlooked history of Palenque on a private tour from Cartagena. You'll learn about the Palenqueros' fight for freedom and the cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. Highlights include the museum dedicated to the town's Afro-Colombian heritage, seeing the traditional houses, and witnessing the vibrant music and dance that are an integral part of daily life in the village.

If you’re a fan of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, one of Latin America’s most beloved authors, then don’t miss out on this literary walking tour, ideal for travelers that are familiar with Marquez’s work. With a guide, you’ll visit hard-to-find places that correlate to the fictional places in the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s books. Plus, a mid-afternoon start time means you’ll avoid the midday heat.

Experience the vibrant culture of Cartagena with a half-day salsa tour. Combine salsa dance lessons with venturing out to see live salsa music in one tour. Learn the basic steps for salsa and then try them out on a dance floor in a popular live music venue. Visits to two dance clubs plus welcome drinks at each are included in this tour.

Discover Cartagena's highlights and hidden secrets in a fun environment on a small-group bike tour. This excursion is perfect for travelers who appreciate good storytelling. In addition to illuminating Cartagena’s rich history, your local guide will also present their family’s historical impact on the city. The extensive itinerary includes stops at Plaza Santo Domingo, Plaza de San Diego, and Barrio Getsemani.

We invite you to do this entertaining City Tour on board a typical bus of Madeira “antiguo transporte de Colombia“, the famous CHIVA. We make a trip to the modern and touristic area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo grande, the emblematic sites of the city such as India Catalina, the Old Zapatos, the Bóvedas, the Torre del Reloj, the Castillo de San Felipe. The journey ends in the walled city from where the walk begins at the Centro Histórico accompanied by the guide or we prefer to always take him to the Hotel and when you are lodged in the area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo grande.

Make your own emerald jewelry at a 3-hour class at Cartagena’s Caribe Jewelry and Emerald Museum. You’ll work with Colombian emeralds and sterling silver wire, making four projects: a ring, earrings, a pendent, and a bracelet. At the end of the class, choose one piece to take home, with the option to purchase your other projects at the cost of materials. This 3-hour Cartagena jewelry-making class includes pickup and drop-off in the city, with both morning and afternoon classes available.

Leave the selfie stick at home and commemorate your Cartagena adventure in high definition during a private photo shoot. This personalized experience is the perfect way to capture engagements, anniversaries, family vacations, and solo adventures. Possible historic backgrounds include Plaza Santo Domingo, the Walled City of Cartagena, Plaza de la Aduana, and Emerald Center. After the shoot, depending on the selected package, you’ll choose 20 to 40 photos to have professionally edited.