The Best Regenerative Tours in Cartagena.

Good for you and good for the city! A selection of the best things to do in Cartagena on vacation carefully curated for good people that want to do great things on holiday.


Authentic Tours in Cartagena.

If you’ve been looking for the best tours in Cartagena but have been struggling to understand which ones are good, bad, or just downright ugly? Relax. Stop wading through the tourist tat. This Is Travel helps good people (like you — and our very special local partners) do great things.

All of our activities are not only good for you, they’re also 100% bona fide good for the city.


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Rosario Islands Day Trip.

Soak up the sun and dive into crystal clear Caribbean waters with the ultimate day trip to a beautiful, boutique beach resort in the Rosario Islands national park.

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Island Hopping in Style.

Let the Caribbean be your world-class oyster, snorkel, relax, indulge and entertain old friends, or get better acquainted with new ones, aboard the very epitome of modern yachting luxury.

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A Day at Blue Apple Beach Club.

Indulge your senses with a relaxing day tucked away from all the tourist riff-raff at Cartagena’s tastiest beach retreat, Blue Apple Beach Club.

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A Day at Fenix Beach Club.

This Burning Man-style beach club is constantly reinventing itself, offering endless beach-themed possibilities. Give your body and soul a lift in this splendid, Caribbean beach setting.

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Cartagena Ceviche Tour.

Sail through the best ceviche offering in Cartagena with a tasty tour that will delight your taste buds and set you up with all the foodie insider info you need to make the most of your stay.

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The Real Cartagena.

If you've already danced to Cartagena's colonial melody and want to tap into a more local beat, this authentic voyage into four of Cartagena's most traditional barrios will be right up your street.

Cartagena Cooking Class.

Learn how to cook some Colombian culinary classics, with a deliciously comforting hecho en casa feel, in a 3-hour cooking class at one of the city’s top restaurants..

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Cartagena Cocktail Tour.

The Cartagena Cocktail Tour is a special concoction for thirsty visitors that want to discover Cartagena’s hottest bars and how to mix a few sensational cocktails on the way.

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Mountain-Biking in Tierra Bomba.

An adventurous mountain bike tour that will get you out of the city and exploring Tierra Bomba, the largest of Cartagena's nearby islands. 

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Bird Watching in Baru.

Get a magical glimpse of Colombia’s rich biodiversity and natural beauty with an epic excursion to Cartagena’s world class bird sanctuary, in Baru, an unmissable day trip for visitors of all ages.  

Colombian Rum & Chocolate Tasting.

Try the nectar of the Gods with a premium rum tasting that walks you through the history and brewing processes of Colombia’s most prized alcoholic exports. There’s no better-tasting way to slide into a Caribbean groove. 

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Cartagena Art Tour.

If you're looking to get more out of Cartagena than just mass-produced merchandise and horse-drawn carriage rides, discover Cartagena's rich cultural scene and the identities that make up its creative circles with a local art insider on the culture vulture tour.

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Cartagena Treasure Hunt.

Keep your little treasures safe and sound and away from the hand-held devices and discover Cartagena's rich historic pedigree with a fun family visit to the city's most important museums, cultural centers and historic landmarks.

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Cartagena Historic Walking Tour.

If you want to understand Cartagena’s fascinating, colonial history, meet its enigmatic locals and look beyond the bewildering beauty of Cartagena’s picturesque streets, then this three-hour, historic walking tour is just for you.

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Historic Bike Tour of Cartagena.

Enjoy the greenest, smartest and healthiest way to take in the historic charm of  Cartagena's old town. Weave your way through Cartagena’s picture postcard streets on a two-wheel adventure that takes in the very best of Cartagena with.

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Private City Tour of Cartagena.

Visit Cartagena’s remarkable, 16th century landmarks and understand the city’s fascinating history with a private city tour that’s designed for visitors that want to see as much of the city as possible but don’t have much time to do so.

Explore Getsemani.

Welcome to Getsemaní, Cartagena's cultural quarter and the coolest 'hood in Colombia. Meet raucous, proud locals, enigmatic street vendors, bohemian artists and feel the warmth of the smiles that greet you on every street corner.

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