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
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.
Great tour
The tour was great, but it didn't follow the whole itinerary described in the site. According to the site, we were supposed to visit Getsemani by walking for one hour, but our guide kept saying it wasn't included in the packet and then he did just a panoramic view of the neighborhood as if it was an extra. Besides we didn't visit the bóvedas, that were included in the itinerary describe in the site. It seems like it was the company's fault and not the guide. Probably the guide was recently changed and wasn't awhare of the full itinerary described in the site.
Cartagena!!! Walled city etc.
We had a wonderful time with Carlos on our private tour.We were very relaxed and learned so much from Carlos about the history of Cartagena and Columbia. He was very attentive and showed us many things we were pleasantly surprised to see.
Must see with Carlos
Cartagena must be seen ! We had a wonderful time on this tour . Carlos has a detailed knowledge of the sites we visited and was genuinely warm and friendly and made the tour a memorable experience. We would definitely recommend this tour!