Free tours in Cartagena de Indias: how they work and which ones there are
Quick answer: Free tours have no fixed price: you book your place and, at the end, pay the tip you think is fair. This site links to 6 options.
Updated on 05/11/2026.
Options
- Historic centre & Getsemaní free tour: The old town's squares, churches and walls plus its most colourful barrio. Tip what you like.
- San Felipe Castle & Getsemaní free tour: The story of the castle and Getsemaní, for a tip.
- Gabriel García Márquez free tour: The places that inspired Colombia's Nobel laureate, for a tip.
- Free food tour: Cartagena street flavours for a tip (tastings extra).
- Coffee & tobacco free tour: The story of two key Colombian products, for a tip.
- San Diego and García Márquez free walking tour: A walk through San Diego and the places tied to Colombia's Nobel laureate, for a tip.
What to keep in mind
Tastings, tickets or transport not described as included are paid separately. Read the partner's listing before booking.
Quick questions
Do you need to book?
Yes, the place is booked on the partner's page.
Sources
- Partners' descriptions, reviewed on 05/11/2026
