Private Cartagena City and Street Food Tour: An Exploration of Historic Highlights and Local Cuisine

Embark on a private tour of Cartagena, exploring its historic highlights and indulging in delicious local street food. Marvel at architectural wonders, learn about the city’s fascinating history, and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture.

Duration: 4 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Duran Duran Tours - La Popa, the city’s highest point, offers a stunning view of the area.
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas - This is the most significant Spanish military structure in the Americas.
  • Cartagena District - The tour includes visits to the neighborhoods of Manga, Pie De La Popa, Getsemaní, San Diego, and Centro.
What's Included
  • Private tour with a personal touch
  • Expert guidance from a professional guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Convenient driver/guide service
  • Skip-the-line access to popular attractions
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
  • Hassle-free hotel/port pickup and drop-off service
What's Not Included
  • Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

For the forthcoming quartet of hours, immerse yourself in the historical treasures of Cartagena accompanied by a polyglot professional guide and savor our native street cuisine.
1- The Inquisition Palace.
2- Saint Felipe Fort, representing the prime military edifice of Spain in America.
3- La Popa, the loftiest vantage point in the city offering a…

Location
Duran Duran Tours
Cartagena De Indias., Cesar Diaz Granados stree, Andalucia neighborhood.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P3187qjyolandam
Oct 24, 2025
Exceptional guide - An exceptional guide, great knowledgeable of Gabriel García Márquez, Cartagena de Indias and Caribbean cuisine. He is an educated person and great guide. I highly recommend it.
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Danielff6190wd
Jul 28, 2025
Great Way to see and learn about Cartagena! - What a great experience. Knowledgeable, friendly, kind and accommodating. Would highly recommend to get a great feel of the City and learn it's history.
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Fernandohg4458mb
May 3, 2025
Awesome Tour – Totally Recommend! - Our private tour of Cartagena with Duran Duran (as he is famously known throughout the city) was awesome! He was super friendly, easy going and knew so much cool stuff about the city's history and culture. He took us to all the must-see spots plus some awesome hidden gems we’d never have found on our own. The pace was perfect, and he tailored the experience to our interests. It felt like hanging out with a local friend who really knows their stuff. We learned a ton and laughed a lot (he's really quite funny). Highly recommend to anyone wanting an authentic experience.
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Wilfredom892
Apr 29, 2024
Gracias Duran! - My girlfriend and I had a great experience with Duran. He picked us up at our hotel and drove us around Cartagena, getting off in different neighborhoods or important landmarks, making it a very complete, efficient, and pleasant way to explore Cartagena in half a day. We could not be more happy with our tour and guide.
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Martinniemoller
Mar 4, 2024
Hernand belongs in the tour guide hall of fame! - Hernand belongs in the tour guide hall of fame! Duran Duran tour operator set us up for a private Cartagena tour for 3 couples in a van. The communication between our driver and Hernand was awesome so that when we walked from one place to the next, there was never more than a few more steps to the car which was waiting for us on the other side. Duran Duran was awesome with their communication pre-tour. Finding our van and Hernand just outside the cruise ship terminal was easy. But the cherry on top was Hernand. One of the most knowledgeable, friendly & insightful guides we’ve ever had in decades of travel! Thank you!
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Csmelson
Nov 19, 2023
History with a sense of humor - We wanted a quick tour and history of Cartagena, but there was so much to see it took every minute of three hours! Best was the trip up the hill to Convento Santa Cruz de la Popa. Duran was able to tell us so much about all the places we visited. His English is excellent and his sense of humor is wonderful.
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Flhawk
Nov 13, 2023
Mt. Duran is the BEST - Mr. Duran is AMAZING! He provided a van and took us to places in the walled city, to the fort, and to the monastery. He was personable and knowledgeable. WELL WORHT every penny we paid and more.
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Estefaniab365
Nov 13, 2023
Excellent experience with Duran Duran tours in Cartagena, Columbia - Duran Duran was as good as it gets as a tour guide visiting the historic town of Cartagena. He is deeply cultured, yet dynamic and entertaining with a fun, uplifting personality. Duran Duran is also super professional, on-time, receptive, and impeccably organized. I would absolutely recommend him. He even went the extra mile. When I realized I had lost my glasses. He reached out to the emerald shop so they could check the security cameras to see if I had left them there and checked the Mercedes minivan where we were transported even though I didn’t find my glasses I couldn’t have asked for more, efficient and warm help from him. Well done, Duran Duran!!
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Jonsl8215eu
Nov 10, 2023
Fantastic afternoon tour of Cartagena - Fantastic guide who planned a perfect itinerary for a group of 12 with varying interests and activity levels. Was flexible on modifying and even adding stops real time based on feedback. Incredibly helpful in providing advice and tips on the city and Colombia. Would book again!
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Breanna_c
Sep 20, 2023
History of Cartagena! - I had the best experience learning about Cartagena. Angel was the best at showing and going into detail about the history of Cartagena and even Colombia as a whole. I was the only one on this tour and so it was more personable. My questions were answered and Angel is so so nice. If you are looking to learn about this country and Cartagena in depth take this tour! You wont be disappointed
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).