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A historic fort with palm trees, a grassy area, and a clear sky. 2
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By RECREACIONES LA CARIÑOSA
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 122 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • This tour is designed for those who want to know the most representative of Cartagena in a comfortable, safe and enriching way, combining culture, photography, history and unforgettable landscapes in one tour. Upon completion, you will return quietly to your pickup location, with a complete experience that makes the most of your visit.

    Discover the modern area of Bocagrande, with its beaches, hotels and views of one of the most beautiful natural bays in the Caribbean. Feel the rhythm as you walk past the monument of India Catherine and stop for photos at the famous Old Shoes.

    Admire the imposing Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, where you can enter, tour its tunnels or simply capture its colonial architecture in photos. Then, we get to the letters of Cartagena, where you can take photos with the sea in the background. Continue in the walled city to start a walking tour of the historic center, walk alongside your guide through streets full of history and charm.

Activity location

  • Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
    • Carrera 17
    • 130002, Cartagena, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Monumento Torre del Reloj
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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Cartagena City Guided Tour and San Felipe Castle

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 12:50
Price details
RM 122.09 x 1 AdultRM 122.09
Total
Price is RM 122.09

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transportation
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Breakfast

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
When booking a guided tour of the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, travelers immerse themselves in a unique historical experience, touring the imposing tunnels and walls of this colonial fortress that protected Cartagena from invasions for centuries. Accompanied by expert guides, you will discover military secrets, defense strategies and architectural curiosities while enjoying panoramic views of the city and the Caribbean Sea. This experience combines history, culture and adventure, offering a deep connection with Colombia’s heroic past in an environment full of charm and mystery.

Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos

  • 20m
Monument to the Old Shoes in Cartagena, you will live a brief but symbolic experience, perfect to capture the cultural essence of the city. Located at the foot of San Felipe Castle, this pair of huge bronze boots pays tribute to the Carthagenian poet Luis Carlos López and his famous poem “To my native city”. Travelers often stop here to take fun photos inside their shoes, making it a must-see on guided city tours. Although the visit is short, the monument represents the popular soul of Cartagena and is perfectly complemented by historical tours of the castle and other nearby landmarks.

Centro Historico

  • 40m
A walking tour of Cartagena’s historic center is an enveloping experience that takes you through the cobblestone streets, colonial squares and iconic monuments of the walled city. Accompanied by expert guides, you’ll start at the Clock Tower, the main entrance to the ancient city, and tour places like the Church of San Pedro Claver, the monument to Don Pedro de Heredia, and the walls that protected Cartagena from pirates.

Location

Activity location

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    Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
    • Carrera 17
    • 130002, Cartagena, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Monumento Torre del Reloj
    • 130001, Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia

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