Private tour in Cartagena Jhon R

Cartagena Full Day Tour

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Jhon R.

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My name is Jhon, I was born and grown up in a small town named Buenavista, in Cordoba department that is located in the Caribbean region. My father and mother took care of me until I was 15 years old. Then, I moved to Cartagena to finish my secondary, after graduating I was enlisted in the army when I was 19 years old, at present I am 59. My family is big, I have eight brothers and two sisters, and we are all a live, I am very happy and give thanks my parents for everything they did for us, and God for his blessing. After leaving for the army, I started working for an industrial company for 15 years, after I stop working in there, and studied tourism and I graduated as a professional tour guide. Today, I am 17 years of experiences as a local guide and national guide, since Cartagena is a privileged city of Colombia as a cruise ship destination, I enjoy leading travelers when they arrive in each season in my city. This is the job I was searching for my life and now, it became true. I love Cartagena de Indias, it is my best city, its charms are magical, with its colonial houses, streets, walls, history, myths and legends but its friendly and nice people are spectacular sharing their culture with guests. As a local guide, I love so much this career, I have a lot experiences and knowledge of this activity, my attitude and my entire availability are parts of my job, I work with great enthusiasm, I always enjoy giving to my visitors the best of me when I lead them in my enchanting and magical city, I am well known as a local guide. I am doing well every time I assist travelers, always looking after them. My goal in life, is to become one of the best local guide by ToursByLocals in this amazing City. Each happy customer for me is the success for our local community to improve its economy, now you have the choice to know more about me and Cartagena, I encourage you to take the best tour and make the decision to discover the colonial city of Cartagena , you can't miss this marvelous and astonishing place, I will be waiting for you with great kindly anytime. I look forward to give you the best and show you the awesome World Heritage Site of Colombia. My country is the first on earth about biodiversity and the happiest territory in South America and Cartagena the first Destination, now you are ready to come and explore it. I hope to see you soon in Cartagena!¡ Trained by Aquila International. I am a Licensed Colombian Guide and I am able to Guide in my Country.

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Overview of your Cartagena tour

Cartagena de indias at present offers spectacular tourist attractions as a colonial city that is why, this tour is design for travelers that want to stay in anywhere with their total availability to enjoy the most interesting sites of this magical city. Therefore the visitors can remain and spend more time at the places that they consider comfortable and agreeable for their liking. This tour spends about 8 hours(full day). Cartagena de indias was founded in 1533 by the spañish conquistador Don Pedro de Heredia, after that became the main pier in South America because of its wealth collected for than more 3 centuries, this treasure was represented about gold, emerald, silver, and mother of pearl. At the time of the conquest these goods were sent to Spain.

Recent Reviews

Lisa J.United States
March 2026

Jhon’s deep knowledge of Cartegna, shared with us through facts, anecdotes and stories, made this full-day tour memorable for our family. We were able to see all the highlights in a well-paced eight hours including a fantastic leisurely lunch. My family of 3 traveled with my sister-in-law who is a wheelchair user. Jhon was incredibly accommodating and anticipated mobility needs in a respectful and considerate way. Shout out to Gabriel our driver! The day left us with a fantastic appreciation of the rich history and diverse culture of the city. Jhon checked in a few days later to ensure we had appropriate transport back to the airport. We could not recommend him more!

Donnie H.United States
February 2026

We had a wonderful time with Jhon. There were 3 seniors in our tour and one had breathing problems and could not go very fast. Jhon was completely accommodating and really went out of his way to make her feel good. Jhon is knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. Jhon is the guide to get in Cartagena!!

Thomas W.United States
February 2026

What a tour! We had an amazing port day in Cartagena thanks to Jhon. The tour was fun, vibrant, and covered all the key sights you’d hope to see. He easily accommodated a last-minute change to our group size, and his wife joined as our talented (and hilarious) driver—she made getting around a blast while Jhon shared great insights at each stop. Huge thanks for the customization too. Our group wanted extra beach time, and Jhon was incredibly flexible and accommodating. Most of all, I appreciated his patience—nothing felt rushed all day. Highly recommend Jhon for anyone looking for a private tour in Cartagena!

Chris P.United States
September 2025

Jhon’s full Cartagena Tour was a highlight of our time visiting this amazing city. I spent much time in considering what tour company/guide to select for our 8 hour tour and Jhon’s reviews were exactly what we experienced. His English is excellent and more so his detailed knowledge of the city and history made our day unforgettable. This type of tour could not be done on our own…leaving Cartagena with a deep appreciation for the people, culture and everything Colombia. You will not go wrong selecting Jhon for your tour in Cartagena.

Joann T.United States
March 2025

My travels have taken me all over the world and I use Tours by Locals with frequency. I can honestly say that Jhon is a “top tier” guide. I thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with him. His understanding of history and culture is impressive as is his mastery of English. Because of my love of art and architecture, he customized his presentation. I do not hesitate to recommend him to others. Jhon, thank you for the memories!

Robert M.United States
December 2024

I have to say we have done a lot of tours by locals and today Jhon did an amazing job, very informative, took us everywhere and then some, I would highly recommend booking with him. Great memories, thank you Jhon

Your Cartagena tour itinerary

Pick up and Drop off at the cruise ship terminal, hotel, building, airport. Visit La popa Monastery on top the hill, the best panoramic view of the whole city. Panoramic tour from the cruise ship terminal to the old city. Photo stop at the fortress of San Felipe. Walk around the main sites of interest into the walled city. Free time for shopping. Visit to Getsemani Neighborhood to enjoy the street art and murals. Stop at the DSilvio coffe shop. Teatro Heredia. (panoramic) Calle Don Sancho. Calle de la Iglesia. Calle Santos de Piedra. Cathedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria, (panoramic) Proclamation Plaza. Plaza de Bolivar. Emerald Museum(optional visit and shopping) Juan Valdez coffee shop(optional drink) Stop for having Lunch at a good Restaurant in the walled city(Lunch is not included). Plaza de la Aduana. Photo Stop at Plaza de San Pedro Claver and church Plaza de Santo Domingo. Panoramic rour around the Peninsula de la Bocagrande. Return to the cruise ship terminal.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

1-2 People: I will provide a comfortable vehicle with full air conditioning ( Renault model 2025). If your group is larger, please contact me so I can arrange a quote.

What's included
Other: Special transportation in a modern car Renault, with full air conditioning Bottels of water.
Private Guide
Tickets: Entrance fees Popa Monastery
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Entrances fees to any monuments, are not included, they are optional for the travelers.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

Cruise ship terminal, hotel, building, airport.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Layover
Tour reference number
250673
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Cartagena best suited for?

This private tour in Cartagena is perfect for travellers who want to explore the historical centre at their own pace, enjoy local gastronomy, and connect with locals. It's also ideal for those interested in the rich history of Cartagena, as the city offers spectacular tourist attractions as a colonial city. The tour is designed for those who wish to spend more time at places they find comfortable and agreeable.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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