Top Cartagena Art & Culture Classes

Get your day off to a great start with a private rooftop brunch in the heart of Cartagena. Join your host in the Getsemaní neighborhood and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and some tapas while you get to know each other. Next, grab your supplies and learn painting techniques to create a beautiful piece of art to take home.

Learn to dance the Salsa or put your dancing skills on display with these dance classes which are offered multiple times daily and cater to different dance ability levels. Select your class and hit the dance floor to learn basic steps, Salsa movement sequences, and how to immerse yourself in the music. Grab a drink from the studio’s bar and enjoy a tropical cocktail while you learn.

Learn to dance the Rumba and be a part of Cartagena’s nightlife scene with this dance workshop that taches you the Salsa and Champeta too! Get the footwork and rhythmic basics from your instructor and learn to incorporate these techniques into a routine. Enjoy a special in-house made cocktail and then hit the dance floor to freestyle what you’ve learned and enjoy the party.

Discover a different side of Cartagena during a private day trip to Palenque de San Basilio, an African community located near the banks of the Canal del Dique. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet the residents of this unique town, which is characterized by its colorful houses and vibrant culture. Plus, taking a private tour ensures you'll receive the undivided attention of your private guide.

Ensure your Colombian vacation is smooth and stress-free with a convenient one-way airport transfer. Skip long taxi lines and avoid confusing public transport systems at Rafael Nunez International Airport with a direct journey to your hotel in Cartagena. Choose comfort and convenience to begin your holiday the right way.

Set sail for the Rosario Islands with this group catamaran expedition from Cartagena. You will be able to anchor at Isla Grande and Isla Bela, where you will have the opportunity to jump into the water to practice snorkeling. Lunch and refreshments will also be served at no additional charge.

Experience Cartagena’s famed mud volcano, and the indigenous community of Galerazamba on this all-day adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, soak up a mineral-filled mud bath, visit a salt mine, stop by a museum and monument dedicated to a legendary indigenous woman, India Catalina, and enjoy a delicious lunch included in the tour price.

Be amazed by nature's unpredictability on this Totumo Volcano and Galerazamba day trip. The impressive Galerazamba salt flats give a pink hue to the nearby sea between December and April. Enjoy magnificent views of the pink sea from a lookout point and learn more about the local area at the Ethnoindustrial Museum.

Get an evening in Cartagena off to a good start with this sunset cruise with an open bar. Whether you're traveling with your partner or friends, this cruise allows you to relax, admire views of the coastline, and enjoy quality time together. Sip on beer, wine, or cocktails like rum punch as you watch the sun go down.

Absorb the color and charisma of Cartagena on a half-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Colombian city. In a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll admire the beautiful mansions of Manga and ascend to La Popa (temporarily unavailable) – the city’s highest point – for spectacular views. Enter the magnificent San Felipe de Bajaras Castle, absorb the Caribbean spirit of Santo Domingo Square and browse artisan market, Las Bovedas, for unique souvenirs. Refreshments and round-trip transport from your Cartagena hotel is included.

A bike tour is a fun way for first-time visitors to discover Cartagena. Catch a breeze and cover more ground than is possible on a walking tour as you follow your guide down a mostly flat route to Cartagena sights such as churches, monuments, and parks, all as your guide shares fun stories about the city’s history and culture that you might miss on your own.

Totumo Mud Volcano is a one-of-a-kind attraction home to mineral-infused mud that’s reputed to have healing properties. Avoid the hassle of public transport and the expense of taxis on a stress-free trip to the the volcano, which include snacks and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. You’ll have ample time to soak in the mud bath and, unlike conventional tours from Cartagena, this excursion includes a stop at Manzanillo Beach.

Get an intimate look at the historic streets and monuments of Cartagena during this 4-hour private tour. Discover this Caribbean city’s wealth of beautiful architecture, starting with the elegant mansions of the Manga neighborhood and continuing to monuments like San Felipe Castle and the Monastery of La Popa. You’ll also wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city and its atmospheric public squares before finishing in Cartagena’s more modern districts like Bocagrande. A private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.

The mud baths at Volcan de Lodo El Totumo are a popular day trip from Cartagena, known for their rejuvenating properties. Booking a tour makes it easy to visit the baths without planning your time, researching costs, or figuring out transportation for the 45-minute drive. Plus, this tour includes a stop at the Caribbean beach Manzanillo del Mar and a typical Colombian-style lunch for a relaxing tour at great value.

Experience the vibrant culture of Cartagena with a half-day salsa tour. Combine salsa dance lessons with venturing out to see live salsa music in one tour. Learn the basic steps for salsa and then try them out on a dance floor in a popular live music venue. Visits to two dance clubs plus welcome drinks at each are included in this tour.

We present you the best and most exclusive nightlife in the city of Cartagena with VIP access. Live, laugh, dance, and enjoy the best party in places that look like a postcard. We are open minded hosts. ;)

We are passionate about talking about our Cartagena culture and today is the day to tell you about Salsa and Champeta. You will learn to dance with us, Master or test your dance skills with these dance classes that offer you to learn basic steps, sequences of Champeta and Salsa movements, and how to immerse yourself in the music. Grab a mojito from the bar and enjoy the sunset on this amazing rooftop and sip this tropical cocktail while learning a few moves. This experience is designed for all experts and also for beginners.

We are young locals passionate about sharing a culture, more than bar hopping, come with us to experience Cartagena's night life as a local with locals! We will teach you our culture, some of our dances, our slang, our way of partying and so much more!

This experience is like walking into art world with a local friend. It is about let yourself get surprised by the art shown in the moment in the city, as every week it is different because it is constantly changing. It is all art scene in 2 hours, meeting galleries, artists (maybe), curators and stories about artistic world in Cartagena. There is more in the list but it is depending on the time, and we could include Artist Studios stops, Small Galleries stops and underground scene if wanted. During the walk we can have a drink on the way and please understand that this is a curator walking with you in private tour and there will not be more people that your group, couple or person; so all the time it is all about to have a sincere dialogue about art, ideas and we will see what else...

Visit the Emerald Museum and learn about gemology on this guided tour in Cartagena. While there, attend a lecture where you’ll be able to interact with different emerald specimens. Then, stop by the jewelry-making workshop to watch craftsmen manufacturing sterling silver or 18K gold emerald jewelry. Light refreshments are included.

Take your street photography skills to the next level on a private tour in Cartagena. This immersive workshop is great for novice and expert photographers alike. The itinerary takes you to the bustling Bazurto Market and colorful Barrio Getsemani. In both locations, your guide will assist you in finding the perfect shot of local people (with their permission), architecture, cuisine, and other overlooked cultural details.

This activity is unique because the visitor can explorer they art skill throught the painting and they can know more about Cartagena's monuments

Get a behind-the-scenes look at emerald production in Colombia during a small-group emerald cutting class in Cartagena. Complimentary transportation takes you from your accommodation to the Caribe Jewelry School Foundation. After a tutorial, you'll independently polish up to five stones using professional-level techniques and equipment. After choosing one to take home with you, tour the Emerald Museum and see Colombia's largest emerald.