San Felipe Castle and La Popa Convent Guided Tour

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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Explore Cartagena's rich history and architecture with this half-day guided tour that will take you to San Felipe Castle and La Popa Convent. Discover the stories of pirates, fortresses and religious traditions that have shaped this Caribbean city.

This approximately 4-hour tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, entrance fees to the monuments and a bilingual guide in English and Spanish.

The meeting point varies according to the traveller's location: at the Pegasos Pier for those staying in the Historic Centre or hotel pick-up for areas such as Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo Grande. Those staying in Manzanillo, Cielo Mar or La Boquilla should go to the meeting point in Manzanillo.

Explore the imposing Castillo San Felipe and its secret tunnels.
Admire the views from the Convento de la Popa, the highest point in the city.
Includes air-conditioned transportation and professional bilingual guide.

Entrance to the Castle of San Felipe
Entrance to the Sanctuary of the Convent of La Popa
Bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Transport in air-conditioned vehicle

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Cartagena is a city brimming with history and colonial charm, and this guided tour is the perfect way to discover its most emblematic gems in just half a day. The tour begins with a visit to the Castillo de San Felipe, an imposing fortress built to defend the city from pirate attacks. Walk through its underground corridors, listen to the legends of ancient battles and enjoy a panoramic view of the city from its vantage points.

Then, you will ascend to the Cerro de La Popa, the highest point of Cartagena. Here you will find the Convent of La Popa, a 17th century sanctuary that combines history, faith and colonial architecture. From the top, you will have a privileged view of the Caribbean Sea, the historic centre and the modern skyscrapers of Bocagrande.

During the tour, an expert bilingual guide will reveal the best kept secrets of the city, from its colonial roots to the popular legends that still survive in Cartagena's oral tradition.

Thanks to the air-conditioned vehicle, you'll move comfortably around the city while absorbing the rich cultural and military heritage that defined Cartagena as one of the jewels of the Caribbean.