Cartagena City Sightseeing Excursion by Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Description

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in Cartagena!
• Easy to use sightseeing map with all hop-on and hop-off locations!
• Multi-lingual audio narration on the bus - available in 6 languages!
• A total of 14 Bus stops at the must-see sites!
• 90-minute walking excursion!
• Option to stay on the bus for the circuit!
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Cartagena!

We have the perfect combination for you right here. With this hop-on hop-off bus excursion you will have the ability to spend a bit of extra time at the sites you want to see, and the security of knowing how to get back to the starting point. Your pass is good for the whole day!

A mix of modern and historical, a city both old and new. Known for its spectacular walled old town Cartagena is famous for its historical buildings, fortress walls, beautiful beaches and so much more. See some of the city's monuments such as the Simon Bolivar statue, the Spanish Heroes of Cavite, and Santiago de Cuba. Your excursion bus will stop at all the must-see locations. You will receive a map of the city and can learn more about Cartagena by listening to an individual audio system with earphones, offered in 6 languages including English, Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, and Italian. Click here for a copy of the Cartagena City Sightseeing Excursion Map. 

Included with your Cartagena sightseeing shore excursion ticket is a Guided Walking Excursion. The meeting point is the Clock Tower, Torre del Reloj at 04:00 PM. Duration is approximately 90 minutes to complete, the walking is in English and Spanish.

For cruise ship guests the closest stop is the #1, see the information on your e-ticket.

You are welcome to remain on the bus for a full city sightseeing shore excursion (the circuit takes approximately 90 minutes) or hop off at a site that is of particular interest to you. The next sightseeing excursion bus will be back approximately 90 minutes after you get off at the stop. Keep in mind, your shore excursion host may not be a guide but is able to answer general questions you may have about the city. Buses continue the 14-stop route year-round, so it is no problem when you are waiting to go to the next site you've picked to visit. The buses run approximately every 45 minutes.

CITY SIGHTSEEING EXCURSION STOPS

From 09:00 AM to 07:30 PM. The full circuit is 90 minutes and runs every 45 minutes.

1. Muelle de la Bodeguita
2. Centro de Convenciones
3. San Sebastián del Pastelillo
4. Torre del Reloj (Walking Tour)
5. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
6. Museo Rafael Núñez
7. Boquetillo (entrance to the Walled City)
8. San Francisco (entrance to the Walled City)
9. Plaza Bocagrande
10. Avenida San Marti­n
11. Casino Ri­o
12. Hotel Caribe / Playas de Bocagrande
13. Hotel Hilton / El Laguito
14. Iglesia de Castillo Grande

What is included?

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in Cartagena.
• Easy-to-use sightseeing map with all hop-on and hop-off locations.
• Multi-lingual audio narration on the bus - available in 6 languages.
• A total of 14 Cartagena City Sightseeing Excursion by Hop-On Hop-Off Bus stops at the must-see sites.
• 90-minute walking sightseeing shore excursion.
• Option to stay on the bus for the circuit.

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
  
• The first bus is at 09:00 AM and the last bus is at 07:30 PM.
• The bus offers air-conditioning on the lower level.
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.
• Guests will need to take a taxi on their own to the meeting point and again back to the cruise terminal. The approximate cost per person is $5.00 USD (cost not included).
• Mobile or paper vouchers are accepted.
  
• Most of the buses are wheelchair accessible. The buses cannot safely accommodate two or more occupied wheelchairs, so if there is already a wheelchair user on the bus that you want to board, unfortunately, you’ll need to wait for the next bus. The wheelchair spaces accommodate wheelchairs measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high. If your wheelchair is larger than this it will not be possible to fit into our buses.

Where we meet

For this Cartagena City Sightseeing Excursion by Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, the meeting point is near your Cartagena cruise pier. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Fold-up wheelchairs can be accommodated on the lower level of the sightseeing bus only.
• Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time for the Cartagena City Sightseeing Excursion by Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ship's scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.