Small Group Cartagena Craft Beer Tasting and Walled City Highlights
Discover Cartagena through its rich history and bold flavors on this unique shore excursion. This experience blends culture, sightseeing, and craft beer into one unforgettable day. It is the perfect way to make the most of your time in port.
Witness the vibrant spirit of Cartagena on a tour designed for cruise travelers seeking culture, flavor, and comfort. This engaging shore excursion combines a guided brewery visit with a scenic exploration of Cartagena's most iconic historic landmarks. Your tour begins at Cartagena Cruise Port, a bustling Caribbean hub known for its colorful surroundings and close proximity to the city's UNESCO listed Old Town. From the port, enjoy a short and comfortable transfer to a local craft brewery, where you will discover the art of small batch beer production. Learn about the brewing process from start to finish, including ingredients, fermentation, and bottling, while enjoying a guided tasting of three unique craft beers that highlight local flavors and Caribbean influences. Following the brewery experience, continue your journey through Cartagena aboard an air-conditioned vehicle for a panoramic sightseeing tour. Visit the impressive Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a massive colonial fortress that played a key role in the city's defense. Along the way, stop at important landmarks such as the Catedral de Santa Catalina de Alejandria, Plaza de San Pedro Claver, and the historic Claustro de La Merced, where your guide will share fascinating stories and historical insights. The tour also includes free time in Cartagena's charming Walled City, where you can stroll through cobblestone streets, browse artisan shops, and admire the vibrant colonial architecture. This lively area offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and local life. This Cartagena shore excursion includes round-trip transportation from the cruise port, a professional guide, a brewery tour with beer tasting, and a guided city-sightseeing experience. With a well-balanced itinerary and seamless logistics, it is an excellent way to explore Cartagena's highlights while enjoying its local flavors.
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Cruise Ship Pier
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes or sneakers. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also suggested.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible and cannot accommodate motorized scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or luggage. Guests must be able to walk independently without assistance and be comfortable navigating uneven surfaces and various terrains, including sidewalks and steps. This experience is not suitable for guests who require mobility aids, wheelchairs, or continuous physical assistance, as staff are not available to provide support. Guests are responsible for their own belongings, as no storage or supervision is provided. A short safety briefing will be conducted before entering the beer factory. Children ages 0-5 are not permitted on this tour. Guests must be ages 6-100 to join. Guests must be 18 years or older to consume alcohol. An adult must accompany all minors at all times.
- Food & beverages: A tasting of three distinct craft beers (4.5 oz each) will be provided for adults, and a bottle of water or soda for children.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.