Famously known as Cartagena de Indias since the colonial era, Cartagena is located on the north coast of Colombia. It was formerly a Spanish colony and has a prominent role in the expansion of the Spanish empire. The city is lined with gorgeous colonial architecture and balconies full of tropical flowers. Cartagena has numerous boutique hotels that offer affordable accommodation options.
The Cartagena double decker bus ticket includes over 10 strategically placed stops. Check out some of the top Cartagena attractions, like Torre del Reloj, Museo Rafael Nuñez, Casino Rio, and others. Enjoy narrated and guided tours around the city’s main tourist attractions while listening to audio commentary in several languages. Don’t forget to enjoy a therapeutic experience by taking a mud bath in the bubbling mud volcano in Lodo el Totumo. To save extra bucks, have lunch like a local in street-side cafés and simple restaurants.
December to April is the best time to visit Cartagena. However, the tropical climate of Cartagena makes it a year-round destination. If you want to explore its beautiful beaches sans crowd, then January through March is the best time.
Cartagena bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.
That will depend on the tour provider. You’ll find that hop-on hop-off bus tours can be either live or audio-guided. Many will have a pre-recorded commentary that’ll share fascinating information about the history of Cartagena, its culture, and many places of interest. You’ll find that the audio commentary will be provided in various languages. English, French, German and Spanish are the most commonly used, but others may be available. Check the specific product page for full details of all the languages offered.
Each Cartagena tour is different, but in general, they will have a duration of between 1hr and 2hrs. Make sure to check the specific tour for timings.