Cartagena: City History & Food Tour of Old Town & Getsemani

Trace the legacy and explore the authentic soul of Cartagena on this immersive tour that expertly blends the city's unique history with its vibrant Caribbean food and colonial magic.
Discover the authentic soul of Cartagena without overpaying on this comprehensive shared tour that seamlessly blends dramatic history with vibrant Unlock the ultimate Cartagena experience without the high price tag on this definitive shared walking tour, designed to be the best budget-friendly food and history tour in the Walled City and Getsemaní. Your immersive journey begins at the iconic Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj), where you are immediately welcomed with a refreshing complimentary drink made from native Colombian fruits, setting the stage for a 2.5 to 3-hour deep dive into the "Heroic City." Led by an expert local guide, you will bypass the tourist traps and explore the authentic soul of Cartagena, weaving through the bustling Portal de Los Dulces to sample traditional region-specific sweets while uncovering the complex history of the Plaza de la Aduana, blending tales of indigenous resilience, the Spanish Inquisition, pirate sieges, and the literary magic of Gabriel García Márquez. As you marvel at the colonial architecture of the Santuario de San Pedro Claver and the Santa Catalina Cathedral, you will enjoy exclusive exterior previews of the Museum of Cartagena de Indias and the Naval Caribbean Museum to contextualize the city’s fight for independence. The adventure seamlessly transitions into a culinary exploration, featuring a rooftop tasting of crispy empanadas with spicy aji sauce, a cooling stop for artisanal fruit ice cream, and a cultural pause at a local café for traditional Colombian coffee infused with canela (cinnamon). The tour culminates in the vibrant, graffiti-filled streets of Getsemaní—Cartagena’s coolest cultural corridor—where you will admire unique street art before finishing with a premium finale at a specialty distillery for a local rum shot paired with rich chocolate, ensuring you leave with a full belly, a wealth of knowledge, and the best photos of your trip (just remember to bring water to stay hydrated in the Caribbean heat!).

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.