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
Itinerary
Walk through the history of Cartagena among colonial houses, baroque churches, and art deco architecture.
San Felipe Castle is a fortress in the city.
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Clock Tower
Pass by: A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Portal de los dulces
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Las Bovedas
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic La Trinidad Square
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Plaza Santo Domingo
A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver
Viewpoint located in the top of a hill where the city, its sea and one of its islands can be seen and photographed (If chosen).
Getsemani Walking Tour
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
Fabulous Tour & Guide
Amazing tour. Very thorough. Our guide clearly told the history of the fortress & Getsemani neighborhood and all the areas we walked thru and gave us suggestions for other places to visit & food to try. Very open & interested in sharing his knowledge of Cartagena. Fabulous guide!
Authentic Cartagena Experience with an Excellent Local Guide
We had an amazing experience exploring Cartagena with Jhon as our guide. His knowledge of the city, history, culture, and local life made the tour feel authentic and personal rather than just another sightseeing trip. He helped us appreciate Cartagena from a local perspective and made us feel very welcome throughout the experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city!
A Relaxing and Informative Cartagena Tour with Oscar
We had a great experience on the Walled City and San Felipe Castle tour in Cartagena! Our tour guide, Oscar, was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the city and made the tour both informative and enjoyable. What we appreciated most was that he moved at our pace and never rushed us through the experience. Since it was very hot outside, that made a huge difference and allowed us to truly enjoy each stop comfortably. If you’re visiting Cartagena and want a relaxed, informative tour with a great guide, we definitely recommend this tour… and especially Oscar.
Gari was an excellent...
Gari was an excellent guide. He took time to explain things. Got us water (and later, Mojitos!), and helped us find things off tour for later. Highly recommend!
This tour is amazing,...
This tour is amazing, would 10/10 recommend! Especially with Jhon as the tour guide it was the perfect blend of informational and fun. I would also recommend doing the tour as early in the day as possible to beat the sun a bit. We started at the castle and got there before all of the crowds which was awesome. We were able to see Cartagena and walk around before the tour on our trip, but you really see the city through a different lense on this tour. If you are planning a trip to Cartagena I wouldn’t miss this!!!