Walled-City Walking & rosario Islands Day
“6 nights in Cartagena, Colombia — Settle into the Old Town base and ease in with a golden-hour stroll along the ramparts.”
6 nights in Cartagena, Colombia, mapped out day by day through Old Town — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 6 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 6 nights
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Harbour apartment, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 6 days
- Budget
- €854
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- Santuario de San Pedro Claver4.7(2.7K)
- Las Bóvedas4.5(8.6K)
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The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Walled City by Night
Check in to Harbour apartment in the Old TownSunset walk on Las Murallas (the city walls)Aperitif at Café del Mar overlooking the CaribbeanCasual dinner in Plaza Santo DomingoEarly night to shake off the flight - 2
Walled-City Walking Tour
Guided walking tour of the walled city (Old Town + Getsemaní)Visit Plaza de los Coches and the Clock TowerExplore Iglesia de San Pedro ClaverCoffee break at a Getsemaní caféFree afternoon browsing Las Bóvedas artisan shopsPhoto wander down street-art-lined Calle de la Sierpe - 3
Rosario Islands Day Cruise
Morning pickup at the harbour for Rosario Islands cruiseSnorkelling over coral reefsBeach time and lunch on Isla Grande / BarúOptional kayak or paddleboardReturn to Cartagena by late afternoonRelaxed evening dinner in the Old Town - 4
Totumo Mud Volcano
Morning excursion to Totumo Mud VolcanoSoak and float in the warm mud craterRinse-off in the lagoon with local attendantsLunch stop on the way backAfternoon rest and pool/beach timeEvening ice cream at Paradiso in Plaza San Diego - 5
Salsa Class & Street-Food Tour
Afternoon salsa class with a local instructorPractice session with basic turns and footworkGuided evening street-food tour in GetsemaníTaste arepas de huevo, carimañolas, and fresh cevicheTry a fruit-cart mango biche and raspaoEnd the night at a salsa bar to put lessons to use - 6
Free Morning & Departure
Slow breakfast at a local bakeryLast-minute souvenir shopping at Las BóvedasFinal rampart walk or rooftop coffeeCheck out of Harbour apartmentTransfer to Cartagena airport for return flight
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Arrival & Walled City by Night
Settle into the Old Town base and ease in with a golden-hour stroll along the ramparts. Check in to Harbour apartment in the Old Town and Sunset walk on Las Murallas (the city walls).
- Flights
- €272
- Stay
- €582
- Per night
- €142
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Walled-City Walking Tour
A guided deep-dive into Cartagena's colonial history, plazas, and colourful streets. Guided walking tour of the walled city (Old Town + Getsemaní) and Visit Plaza de los Coches and the Clock Tower.
Rosario Islands Day Cruise
Full-day catamaran escape to turquoise waters and white-sand cays. Morning pickup at the harbour for Rosario Islands cruise and Snorkelling over coral reefs.
Totumo Mud Volcano
A half-day trip to bathe in the mineral mud of Volcán del Totumo, plus a slow afternoon. Morning excursion to Totumo Mud Volcano and Soak and float in the warm mud crater.
Salsa Class & Street-Food Tour
Learn to move like a local, then eat your way through Cartagena's best street stalls. Afternoon salsa class with a local instructor and Practice session with basic turns and footwork.
Free Morning & Departure
A final leisurely morning before heading to the airport. Slow breakfast at a local bakery and Last-minute souvenir shopping at Las Bóvedas.
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