Private tour in Cartagena Jhon R

Private City Tour Cartagena

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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 was founded in 1533, by the spanish conqueror Don Pedro de Heredia . After that, the city became the main trade center in South America because the gold, silver and precious stones like Emerald. In addition the big amount of silver and mother of pearls collected for more than three centuries. Cartagena was the door of south America, Its beauty is amazing and magical. Its richness made the king Philip the second from Spain to fortified around the city the strongest wall to protect it from the pirates, corsairs and others invaders. Today Its colonial houses, streets and squares, are full of history, myth and legend.

Recent Reviews

Mary (Libba) K.United States
March 2026

I highly recommend this guide and tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and professional. He was quick to answer any questions by message or text. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.

Daniele L.United States
February 2026

We spend half a day with Jhon Rivero in Cartagena and we were blessed with the most knowledgeable and well-spoken tour guide we could have hoped for. He exceeded our expectation. One of the best experiences we have had visiting a city for the first time. Knowledge can be acquired, but Jhon's love for Cartagena, his passion for sharing its history and the pride of its people takes the experience to new heights. Without any hesitation, I will recommend whole heartly anyone visiting Cartagena to visit online ToursByLocals and connect with Jhon Rivero. In fact, if our travels should take us back to Cartagena, we will reach out again and happily spend another half day with Jhon learning even more about this lovely city and the country of Colombia.

Rocky L.United States
February 2026

Jhon is an amazing tour guide and he was able to provide us with extensive history and insights into Cartagena! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and time spent with Jhon. We just wished we had more time, as four hours was much too short to be immersed into the Colombian culture. We would highly recommend Jhon as your tour guide in Cartagena! We saw so much more than any of the tours provided by the cruise line.

Kathy H.United States
December 2025

We had an amazing day in Cartagena with Jhon. He maximized our day in port with so much history, highlights and vistas of his beautiful city. He made sure we had a taste of Colombian coffee, saw the monastery, experienced the old town. Jhon and his capable driver, Juan Carlos, made our day memorable.

Susan H.United States
December 2025

We had a great tour with Jhon, he is very knowledgeable and customized the tour for us... it was a perfect way to see Cartegena before heading to the airport!

Bonnie W.
December 2025

Jhon was an amazing guide. He was very perceptive about what we would enjoy in Cartagena and we enjoyed his company . He is extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves what he does.

Your Cartagena tour itinerary

Pick up at the Cruise Ship terminal, Hotel or Airport. Panoramic tour from the Pier through the manga island up to la Popa hill. Visit to la Popa hill, the best location to enjoy the whole city. Photo stop at the Fortress of San Felipe (15 min) optional visit. Visit to the Plaza de las Bóvedas. 20' minutes(handicrafts stores). Photo stop at the Teatro Heredia. Short walk through the main streets, squares enjoying architecture of colonial houses. Cathedral Santa Catalina de Alejandria(Photo stop). Proclamation Plaza. Plaza de Bolivar. Emerald Museum (optional Shopping) Visit to the chocolate factory(free tasting of chocolate). Plaza de la Aduana. Plaza de San Pedro Claver. Return to the cruise ship terminal/hotel/airport or building.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other

I will provide a comfortable car with full air conditioning. (Renault). If your group is larger, please contact me so I can arrange a quote.

What's included
Other: Comfortable Air conditioned Car OR Van. Bottles of water. Entrance fees. Bilingual tour guide.
Private Guide
Tickets: Entrance fees Popa Monastery
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Personal expenses If your party is bigger, please send me a message and I'll customize the tour for you.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

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Other details
Tour categories
Layover
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
216233
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Cartagena is perfect for travellers who want to explore the rich history and stunning architecture of the city with a knowledgeable local guide. It's also ideal for families, as it is kid-friendly, and suitable for those who prefer a light activity level. Cruise ship passengers will find it convenient as a shore excursion.

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