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3-day itinerary · Cartagena

3 Days in Cartagena: Walled City and Islands

This plan suits old-town explorers, food lovers, and salsa-curious travellers who want an island escape alongside city experiences. Walking, tastings, and a rooftop dance class frame a Rosario Islands excursion, with cooking and waterfront views rounding out the trip.

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Day 1: Old town flavours and dancing

Discover the Walled City and Getsemaní through a guided walk, street food, and rooftop dancing.

  1. Cartagena: Private Walking Tour of the Walled City & Getsemaní

    Morning

    Cartagena: Private Walking Tour of the Walled City & Getsemaní

    Explore the Walled City and Getsemaní with a private guide, grounding your visit in the old town.

  2. Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City

    Afternoon

    Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City

    Sample ten local tastings while walking the Walled City, connecting its streets with Cartagena’s food culture.

  3. Dance Class In a Secret Rooftop Of The Old City

    Evening

    Dance Class In a Secret Rooftop Of The Old City

    Practise dance steps on a private rooftop in Getsemaní, bringing movement into your old-town exploration.

Day 2: Island waters and city flavours

Make the Rosario Islands excursion the day's centrepiece, followed by rum, chocolate, and a bay cruise.

  1. Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

    Morning

    Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

    Devote the day to a catamaran excursion and coral-reef snorkeling, adding an island counterpoint to the Walled City.

  2. Rum and Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena

    Evening

    Rum and Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena

    Explore rum and chocolate through a tasting, continuing the trip’s focus on food and flavour.

  3. Dinner cruise on Cartagena's bay with Sibarita Master

    Evening

    Dinner cruise on Cartagena's bay with Sibarita Master

    Enjoy a meal aboard a bay cruise and admire the colonial city’s skyline from the water.

Day 3: City life and cooking

Pair a city bike tour with hands-on cooking in the historic centre and a sunset cruise.

  1. Biking Tour Cartagena

    Morning

    Biking Tour Cartagena

    Explore Cartagena by bicycle for another perspective on city life beyond your introductory walk.

  2. Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City

    Afternoon

    Cooking Class In A Real Restaurant At Old City

    Cook in a family restaurant’s historic-centre kitchen, turning your interest in local food into a hands-on experience.

  3. Sunset Cruise in Cartagena

    Evening

    Sunset Cruise in Cartagena

    Admire Cartagena’s profile from a sunset cruise, closing the itinerary with a fresh view of the city.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.