Cartagena Tour with Walled City and San Felipe Castle

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See the best sights of a Colombian city with this private day tour of the city of Cartagena de Indias with entrance to the San Felipe Castle and other historical sites. Choose between a tour lasting approximately 5 or 7 hours, and enjoy an optional visit to the Convent of La Popa and its hilltop viewpoint. After pick-up from your hotel, and with a local guide, you'll walk through an ancient fortress, explore the stunning Walled City and sample traditional Colombian cuisine .

Discover the rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage City with your guide and enjoy an authentic historical tour just for you and your companions through the main cultural symbols of Cartagena.

  • Discover the most important sites of Cartagena de Indias with this private day tour of the Walled City, the San Felipe Castle and the luxurious Getsemaní neighbourhood.
  • Enjoy pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel, and included entrance fees to historic sites .
  • Tour the historic city centre with a local guide and sample local snacks such as arepa de huevo and coconut water.
  • Choose the 7-hour tour and enjoy a visit to the Popa Convent to admire the views of the city.

What’s included

  • Private one day walking tour of the city of Cartagena de Indias.
  • Pick up and return to the hotel.
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional local guide.

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Step by Step

Get to know the history of Colombia with this private day tour of the city of Cartagena de Indias with entrance tickets to various sites in the city. After a comfortable pick-up from your hotel by car and together with a professional guide you will visit an ancient fortress and symbol of the city. You will continue through the historical centre, see important historical buildings, churches, squares and taste typical snacks such as arepa de huevo.

Join this five-hour walking tour through the culture and tradition of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also choose, if you prefer, the 7-hour tour that includes the entrance to the Convent of La Popa and its viewpoint to see the city from the top.

During this tour of Cartagena's cultural heritage, you will visit the impressive Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the great fortress from the Spanish colonial era that was built to protect the only land entrance to the city. You will spend an hour touring its underground galleries, full of history and mystery, and you will discover its seven batteries, such as San Carlos and the Apostles or Santa Barbara and the Redemption.

After your visit to this military monument you will continue your walking tour of the historic Walled City of Cartagena. You'll stroll through its colourful streets, see colonial houses and admire a number of historic buildings, including the emblematic Sanctuary of San Pedro Claver, a beautiful baroque church. Take a quick tour inside this Colombian temple and with your guide, discover the story of the Spanish Jesuit priest and saviour of the slaves.

You will also see beautiful monuments such as the majestic Clock Tower facing the harbour and the bay. Take a photo of this beautiful 19th century stone gate and stroll through the Las Bóvedas market in the old town to buy a souvenir souvenir. Marvel at the vivid colours of the Getsemaní neighbourhood and delve into this bohemian quarter to enjoy its streets, squares, murals and street food stalls.

This tour would not be complete without a tasting of Colombian flavours. Along the way you'll taste typical coconut sweets and a traditional arepa de huevo, a very typical snack from this region of Colombia.

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    The San Felipe Castle is a must-see place to visit in Cartagena and learn about its history and cultural heritage.
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    I recommend a visit to the Castillo de San Felipe for all lovers of history and architecture.
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    The view of the sea from the Castillo de San Felipe is breathtaking, and makes you imagine what it would be like to have been in battle there.
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    I loved learning about the history of Castillo de San Felipe and its role in defending the city against pirate attacks.
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