Cartagena Luxury Tours | Extraordinary Journeys

Perched on the Caribbean coast and hugged by centuries-old stone walls, colorful Cartagena is Colombia’s glittering star. Immediately upon arrival, you’ll feel the rush from the salty, humid air. The city offers travelers a combination of impeccably preserved history—such as 16th-century aqueducts, and 17th-century monasteries (some converted into hotels)—alongside stylish, modern culture.

Cartagena is easily explored on foot or by bike (and many of our partner hotels have free bikes for you to use) but a city tour with one of our private guides is an absolute must to ensure you get the lay of the land and spend time grounding yourself in the city’s history.

Aerial view shows bright turquoise shallows and small islands near Cartagena, with boats anchored in the lagoon.

A smiling palenquera in bright dress balances a bowl of fruit on her head beside a stone wall in Cartagena.

A narrow Cartagena street is lined with balconies and lanterns, with the Colombian flag hanging near a church tower.

Why visit Cartagena?

Crayola-colored colonial homes and churches line the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s easy to spend a day here strolling through leafy plazas, and around historic palaces and mansions dripping with bougainvillea.

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Crayola-colored colonial homes and churches line the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s easy to spend a day here strolling through leafy plazas, and around historic palaces and mansions dripping with bougainvillea.
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The Old World romance of Cartagena has long inspired artists and writers, such as Nobel Laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez, but for immersion in Cartagena’s contemporary creative scene, head to Getsemaní. The street art haven is home to some of the city’s most inviting rooftop bars, courtyard restaurants, galleries, and hotels.
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The historic center of Cartagena is home to the Clock Tower and Plaza de la Aduana—a place used for the trade of enslaved Africans during the colonial period. From there, wander down Plaza de Bolivar, where you’ll be surrounded by some of the city’s most iconic colonial buildings.

A close-up view of the Cartagena cathedral dome rises above tiled roofs, set against a clear blue sky behind.

A man in a straw hat pushes a handcart down a colorful Cartagena street, with pastel buildings and palm fronds.

Close-up of a blue-and-gold macaw perched against lush green foliage, its beak and feathers sharply detailed.

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Red macaw flies with wings spread wide, showing bright scarlet feathers and long tail against a blurred green forest.

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