3 Tapas Cartagena (Spain) walking tour
Back at the ship by about 1:00 pm, 4 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h to spare.
Safety margin
- 9:00 amShip docks in Cartagena20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 9:20 amLeave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 9:40 amEarliest tour startTour runs 3 h. Latest sensible start: 12:40 pm.
- 12:40 pmTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 1:00 pmBack at the gangway4 h before all aboard
- 5:00 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
Discover why Cartagena stands out as a Mediterranean destination on this walking tour through its historic center. Exploring the city on foot allows you to see how ancient history, daily life, and local gastronomy come together in a compact and walkable area.
As you walk through some of Cartagena’s most representative streets, you will stop at selected local bars to enjoy traditional Spanish tapas, accompanied by a soft drink, beer, or a glass of local wine. These stops offer a pleasant break while discovering flavors that are part of everyday life in the city.
With a local guide, you will learn about Cartagena’s history and cultural heritage through clear and easy-to-follow explanations, helping you understand what makes this city different from other Mediterranean ports.
A welcoming introduction to the history, flavors, and spirit of Cartagena.
Max 30 per group English, Spanish
What's included
- Official Tour Guide
- 3 local snacks, accompanied by a soft drink, beer, or a glass of local wine
Not included
- This is a walking tour. No form of transport is included at any point during the tour.
Itinerary
- 1Calle MayorThis is a walking tour in the streets of the historical center making stops in bars to have 3 tapas and 3 drinks (soft drink, beer, or a glass of local wine) while you learn about the 3000 years of history of Cartagena.
- 2Drive-byYou will see the Roman theater from the park that surrounds its cornice, we will tell you its history and you will be able to take the best photos you can imagine.
- 3CartagenaYou are going to enter the most traditional and emblematic bars of our city, doing what has always been done here, merging with the daily life of Cartagena, its gastronomy and its social life.
- 4Museo Foro Romano MolineteOutdoor tour of the forum square.
Meeting point and getting there
Start point
Your tour departs from Restaurant Mare Nostrum. If you are arriving by cruise ship, proceed up the main pier until you reach the restaurant, which is a white building with golden letters. Our guides will meet you in the pedestrian area and will be wearing white tops and blue lanyards.
Your tour departs from Restaurant Mare Nostrum. If you are arriving by cruise ship, proceed up the main pier until you reach the restaurant, which is a white building with golden letters. Our guides will meet you in the pedestrian area and will be wearing white tops and blue lanyards.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- This is a walking tour. No form of transport is included at any point during the tour.
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Operated by Mediterranean Unique Experience. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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