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City Sightseeing: Cartagena Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

People on a City Sightseeing bus tour in Cartagena with Castillo San Felipe in the background.
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People on upper deck of City Sightseeing bus in Cartagena.
Cartagena hop on hop off tour bus with passengers near historic building.

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    • Discover the sandy beaches & colonial architecture of Cartagena on this 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour.

    • As buses arrive every 45 minutes, you can visit 11 iconic landmarks that unpack the city’s storied past, coastal aromas & Spanish design.

    • Walk through Getsemaní’s colorful murals and lively squares, then see Cartagena’s elegant Historic Center on guided tours included for free.

    • Put on your multilingual audio guide and gain key insights into the city’s landmarks as you soak up the 360º panoramic views from an open-top deck.

    • Step through Torre del Reloj, the historic clock tower gateway, Bocagrande's sleek beachfront district & Castillo San Felipe's 17th-century tunnels.

    • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

    • Access to Red route

    • 2 free guided walking tours in English & Spanish

    • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Portuguese

  • TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
    FREQUENCY45 minutes
    FIRST DEPARTUREClock Tower at 9:00 AM
    LAST DEPARTUREClock Tower at 4:30 PM
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    1. Clock Tower

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    1 attraction
    Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj)

    Clock Tower (Torre del Reloj)

    13 minutes walk

    2. San Felipe Castle

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    2 attractions
    San Felipe Castle

    San Felipe Castle

    La Popa Monastery

    La Popa Monastery

    10 minutes walk

    3. Rafael Núñez Museum

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    2 attractions
    Rafael Núñez Museum

    Rafael Núñez Museum

    1 minute walk

    Iglesia de la Ermita del Cabrero

    1 minute walk

    4. Boquetillo

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    1 attraction

    Boquetillo

    7 minutes walk

    5. San Francisco

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    2 attractions

    Convento de San Francisco

    9 minutes walk

    Casa de Gabriel García Márquez

    5 minutes walk

    6. Plaza Bocagrande Shopping Mall

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    1 attraction

    Plaza Bocagrande Shopping Mall

    7. McDonald’s San Martin Avenue

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    2 attractions

    McDonald’s San Martin Avenue

    3 minutes walk

    Naval Museum of the Caribbean

    12 minutes walk

    8. Casino Rio

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    2 attractions

    Casino Rio

    3 minutes walk
    Plaza de la Aduana

    Plaza de la Aduana

    13 minutes walk

    9. Caribe Hotel

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    1 attraction

    Caribe Hotel

    5 minutes walk

    10. Hilton Hotel

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    2 attractions

    Hilton Hotel

    1 minute walk

    Castillo Grande Park

    7 minutes walk

    11. Convention Center

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    2 attractions

    Cartagena Convention Center

    3 minutes walk
    Cathedral of Cartagena

    Cathedral of Cartagena

    10 minutes walk
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    VERONICA KASSANDRA HERNANDEZ ROJAS

    Veronica

    Oct 2025
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    5/5
    Highly recommended and comfortable to visit different cities.
    Andres David Avellaneda Lasso

    Andres

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very good experience, thank you!
    Metzger Urs Anton

    Metzger

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    Nothing was broken in the bus. The background music could be quieter!
    Elisio Carvalho Silva

    Elisio

    Mar 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Because we passed the most important points in Cartagena and it gave us an overview of the city. Smooth ride without any problems.
    Basilio Otero

    Basilio

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
  • These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

  • Accessibility

    • The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time.

    • Wheelchairs cannot be larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. If your wheelchair exceeds these measurements, contact the operator, who will assist you.

    Additional information

    • Specific details related to the add-ons, like the walking tours in your tickets, will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone at each of the redemption point with a valid ID.

    Ticket Redemption Points

    • Please refer to your voucher for final instructions.

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