Cartagena Tourist Bus
Cartagena Tourist Bus
The Cartagena Tourist Sightseeing Bus follows a route around the historic Colombian city that lasts around 90 minutes in total. Throughout the route you'll enjoy recorded commentary in English keeping you informed and entertained with interesting facts about the places that you'll pass.
Hop on and off the sightseeing bus at any of the stops to personalise your itinerary! We recommend the Puerta del Reloj, the 18th century clock tower that crowns the gateway to the fortified walled city, the Convent of San Francisco, the waterfront Fort San Sebastian del Pastelillo, and the hilltop San Felipe Barajas Castle, built in the 16th century.
Discover the bus route and stops around Cartagena and plan your trip via the following link:
Tour Options
During the booking process, you'll have a choice between the following 3 options, depending on your preferences and needs:
- 2-Day Ticket: includes the sightseeing bus route and a guided walking tour of Cartagena's centre. This tour is 1.5 hours long and begins every day at 3:19 pm from the Torre del Reloj (Clock Tower), bus stop number 4.
- 2-Day Ticket + Ticket to San Felipe de Barajas Castle: As well as the sightseeing bus route, this option also includes admission to the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, one of the most iconic monuments in Cartagena. This option means you'll get to avoid queueing to purchase tickets. Please note that the visit to the castle does not include a guide.
- 2-Day Ticket from the Cruise Terminal: Designed particularly for cruise ship passengers, this option includes transport from the meeting point in Texaco Zona Franca (Transversal 38, Manga) to the Torre del Reloj, where you'll be able to begin the bus tour. Once the bus ride has come to an end, you'll be taken back to the meeting point.
How Does it Work?
The Cartagena Tourist Sightseeing Bus ticket will be valid for 48 consecutive hours from the time of first use. So, for example, if you first use it on a Monday at 3 pm, it will be valid until the Wednesday at 3 pm. During this time, you can hop on and hop off of the buses as many times as you'd like at any of the stops to explore the city at your own pace. After making your reservation, you'll receive a voucher via email that you just need to present at the first bus that you take.
Guided Tour of Gethsemane
The ticket includes a 1.5 hour guided tour of Gethsemane, departing daily from the Clock Tower (stop number 1) at 10:30 am.
Operating Times
The Cartagena Tourist Bus operates daily between 9 am and 4:30 pm with departures every 45 minutes. The full route lasts one hour and 30 minutes.
Important Info
When making the reservation you will be asked to specify a date to use the ticket, however, the ticket can be used at any point during the three months following the indicated date.
More Information
Duration
2 days.
Language
The activity takes place with recorded commentary in English.
Included
Unlimited travel on Cartagena tourist buses for 2 days
English language commentary about the places on the route
Headphones for each person
Map of Cartagena
Walking tour of Cartagena (depending on selection)
Admission to the San Felipe de Barajas Castle (depending on selection)
Pickup and drop–off at the cruise terminal (depending on selection)
When to book?
You can book up until 1 hour before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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City Sightseeing Cartagena
Corporate name: International Tourism Groups SAS
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
