Discovering Cartagena Excursion

⏱ 4 horas

Get to know the main historical and urban attractions of Cartagena de Indias on a guided tour that allows you to appreciate its architectural, cultural and heritage wealth. This tour combines modern city, fortifications and traditional viewpoints

The tour begins in the modern area of Bocagrande, where contrasts are observed between contemporary Cartagena and its historical heritage. Then we visit the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, built in 1657, one of the most important military buildings in America and a symbol of the city's defensive system.

The route continues with a walk through the historic center of Cartagena, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the castle and the fortifications. During the tour, you can see streets, squares and buildings that reflect the colonial and republican architecture of the city.

Finally, you ascend to the Convento de la Popa, founded in 1606 and located at the highest point in Cartagena. From there you get a panoramic view of the city and the Caribbean Sea, in addition to knowing the religious and cultural value of this site dedicated to the Virgin of Candlemas. At the end, the return to the hotel is made.

Tour itinerary

1

Visit the magical Cartagena
2

Visit the Castle where the Spaniards sought to protect the city from the attacks of the English in the seventeenth century
3

you will have the opotunity to see the modern area of the city
4

visiting the Emerald Museum at the historic center
5

we will walk around the historic downtown and see the beauty of the old houses from the twentieth century

✅ What's included

Professional guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (Not apply by hotels in the Manzanillo area)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation

❌ Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Any thing that doesnt have mencioned here
Unspecified and / or personal expenses

⚠️ Keep in mind

  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • This tour not apply for passengers staying in the area of Manzanillo, in that case you must go to Bocagrande to meet our staff in charge
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required and have an addicional charge
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Now due pandemic situation the museums and places of interest request book in advance and are subject to availability, if you do the booking wihtout time it is possible you have to do panoramic tours
  • • Dress code is smart casual • This tour not apply for passengers staying in the area of Manzanillo, in that case you must go to Bocagrande to meet our staff in charge • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required and have an addicional charge • Comfortable shoes are recommended * Now due pandemic situation the museums and places of interest request book in advance and are subject to availability, if you do the booking wihtout time it is possible you have to do panoramic tours
  • The guide wait for you at the lobby of the hotel

📜 Cancellation policy

With conditions

  • 100% charge if you cancel less than 1 day before
  • Free cancellation if you cancel more than 1000 days before

Available options

Shared service - Spanish

Panoramic/New City Tour

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The tour begins in the modern area of Bocagrande, where contrasts are observed between contemporary Cartagena and its historical heritage. Then we visit the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, built in 1657, one of the most important military buildings in America and a symbol of the city's defensive system.

The route continues with a walk through the historic center of Cartagena, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO along with the castle and the fortifications. During the tour, you can see streets, squares and buildings that reflect the colonial and republican architecture of the city.

Finally, you ascend to the Convento de la Popa, founded in 1606 and located at the highest point in Cartagena. From there you get a panoramic view of the city and the Caribbean Sea, in addition to knowing the religious and cultural value of this site dedicated to the Virgin of Candlemas. At the end, the return to the hotel is made.

Tour itinerary

1

Visit the magical Cartagena
2

Visit the Castle where the Spaniards sought to protect the city from the attacks of the English in the seventeenth century
3

you will have the opotunity to see the modern area of the city
4

visiting the Emerald Museum at the historic center
5

we will walk around the historic downtown and see the beauty of the old houses from the twentieth century

✅ What's included

Professional guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off (Not apply by hotels in the Manzanillo area)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation

❌ Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Any thing that doesnt have mencioned here
Unspecified and / or personal expenses

⚠️ Keep in mind

  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • This tour not apply for passengers staying in the area of Manzanillo, in that case you must go to Bocagrande to meet our staff in charge
  • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required and have an addicional charge
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Now due pandemic situation the museums and places of interest request book in advance and are subject to availability, if you do the booking wihtout time it is possible you have to do panoramic tours
  • • Dress code is smart casual • This tour not apply for passengers staying in the area of Manzanillo, in that case you must go to Bocagrande to meet our staff in charge • Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required and have an addicional charge • Comfortable shoes are recommended * Now due pandemic situation the museums and places of interest request book in advance and are subject to availability, if you do the booking wihtout time it is possible you have to do panoramic tours
  • The guide wait for you at the lobby of the hotel

📜 Cancellation policy

With conditions

  • 100% charge if you cancel less than 1 day before
  • Free cancellation if you cancel more than 1000 days before

Available options

Shared service - Spanish

Panoramic/New City Tour

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Discovering Cartagena Excursion

4 hoursModerate

Get to know the main historical and urban attractions of Cartagena de Indias on a guided tour that allows you to appreciate its architectural, cultural and heritage wealth. This tour combines modern city, fortifications and traditional viewpoints

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From $ 170.700,00 per person
Adults (11-99 years)
Children (4-10 years)
Infants (0-3 years)

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