Cartagena City Tour: Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Cartagena's historic Walled City
- Visit the imposing San Felipe de Barajas Castle
- Discover the panoramic views from Convento de la Popa
- Learn about Cartagena's rich colonial history
- Experience the vibrant culture of Cartagena
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Cartagena's Walled City
- Visit to San Felipe de Barajas Castle
- Explore Convento de la Popa
- Meals and beverages
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in Spanish; consider a translator if needed.
- Photography is allowed; however, be respectful of local customs.
- The tour involves walking; ensure you are comfortable with the activity level.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets.
- Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Be aware this tour is walking
- If you have a layover in Cartagena please select the airport or cruise ship terminal as a pick-up point for the layover tour.
- The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
- If you are coming from a cruise ship, please make sure to select the correct rate from the booking options. Keep in mind that this option does not include the Popa Convent.
Traveler reviews
Cartegena walled city and La Poppa
Great tour made difficult for tour guide as individuals kept disappearing. Tour bus airconditioning failed so list time waiting for a nother bus. But the tour itself was good.
Great Overview of Cartagena
This was an incredible all day experience. We were picked up from our hotel by Nic and Alex (the driver) and taken to La Popa. This provided excellent views and we were given background about the social classes while we rode up the hill to La Popa. From there we went to San Felipe Castle which was another worthwhile stop. Here we learned a lot of history of Colombia as well as outside influences. We walked through tunnels and heard about battles that were both lost and won. From there we went to the Walled City and explored outside the Walled City. Nic was fantastic and brought energy and knowledge to our tour. I have been on many tours and appreciated that we were able to personalize this tour to our wants. When my mom had more questions about the history of the government, we were able to spend more time in discussion. When we wanted to stop for a lemonade on the street, Nic guided us to the best vendor. If you want a great day in Cartagena, I highly recommend this experience.
Get to know the iconic places
Great tour. You get to know the iconic places of the city. Nica our guide tour was wonderful and took us everywhere!! It was a great experience. Be prepared to walk a lot. Half part of the trip is walking. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
It was an amazing...
It was an amazing experience to go with Jhon throughout the city. Jhon did an incredible job explaining the history of Cartagena and the city. We loved our time and would 100% recommend.
Amazing day in Cartagena
Nic was AMAZING and so accommodating. We had a wonderful day with him learning about Cartagena and Getsemani! Everything was timed perfectly so that we wouldn’t be too hot at each stop.