Walled City from the Cartagena cruise port

Town & walking10-20 minutes by taxi2-4 hoursFits a typical call

Colonial streets, balconies with bougainvillea, plazas and churches inside 16th–18th-century walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Getting there from the ship

From
Cartagena Cruise Terminal
Travel time
10-20 minutes by taxi · 3.5 km
Allow about 20 minutes to get off the ship first. Cartagena taxi fares.
Cost
Free to walk.
Time to allow
2-4 hours

Will you be back for all aboard?

Yes. On a typical 9:00 am–5:00 pm Cartagena call you have up to 6 h at Walled City, enough for a visit (allow 2-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.
  1. 1
    9:00 am · Ship docks
    Allow about 20 minutes to get off and through the terminal.
  2. 2
    9:40 am · At Walled City
    10-20 minutes by taxi from Cartagena Cruise Terminal.
  3. 3
    3:40 pm · Leave Walled City by
    That gets you back to the ship an hour before all aboard.
  4. 4
    5:00 pm · All aboard
    Typical for Cartagena; your ship's time may differ. Check ship time vs local time

Tip

Start at the Clock Tower and walk the top of the walls for views and a breeze.

Cartagena cruise port: Walled City FAQ

How far is Walled City from the Cartagena cruise port?

From Cartagena Cruise Terminal it is 10-20 minutes by taxi, about 3.5 km.

How much does it cost to visit Walled City?

Free to walk.

How much time do you need at Walled City?

Allow 2-4 hours. Yes. On a typical 9:00 am–5:00 pm Cartagena call you have up to 6 h at Walled City, enough for a visit (allow 2-4 hours), and you are back at the ship with at least an hour before all aboard.

Can you visit Walled City on your own from a cruise ship?

Yes, it is easy to do on your own: it is 10-20 minutes by taxi from Cartagena Cruise Terminal. Start at the Clock Tower and walk the top of the walls for views and a breeze.

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