Cartagena City Tour with Popa Hill (PM)
Overview
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4 hours
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Enjoy this 4-hour amazing city tour of Cartagena. We will visit saint phillip fort and The Monastery of Popa.
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Discover the magical history of Cartagena de Indias on a tour in air-conditioned transport. Accompanied by a professional guide
bilingual, our tour includes panoramic visit to the bay of Cartagena, Pegasus Pier, public clock tower,
Then we will have a guided tour of the Convent of La Candelaria on the hill of La Popa to appreciate the best panoramic view
of the city. We will continue with a visit to the imposing fort of San Felipe de Barajas, the largest military architectural work in the Americas.
Built in colonial times, visit to the Las Bovedas barracks, artisan center to close with a flourish with a walk in the
historic center of the city to appreciate streets, squares and colonial buildings full of history. Finally, guided tour of the jewelry factory (optional) so that you can learn about the history and manufacture of emerald in Colombia before returning to your hotel.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
May be operated by a multilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately forma sunny days (hats, comfortable clothes, sunglasses etc)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortification located in the city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. It is located on a hill called San Lazarus. It was built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era. He suffered constant attacks from the English and French, Being the French commander Baron de Pointis who took the castle in mid-1697.
La Popa Convent
When the traveler approaches Cartagena by any of the three routes - land, sea or air - the first thing that you can see from a distance is a mountain range or small hill, whose highest part measures 148 meters above sea level. It has always been called La Popa de La Galera. When the visitor penetrates inside the convent, he is admired by the magnificence of the central courtyard and, above all, by the solidity of columns and walls capable of resisting attacks and bombings. The church was dedicated to the purification of the Virgin or Candlemas, name that comes from the candles that bless in his honor on February 2, holiday day. There is no festivity in Cartagena, neither civic nor religious, that has a splendor equal, and not even similar, to that of the Candelaria de la Popa festival. The crowds that form in the solemn precession on February 2, from the sanctuary of La Popa to the city center, are not contemplated in any other popular concentration
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Air conditioning vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
Group City tour
air conditioning minibus
Pickup included
Reviews
199 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent
Rosa S,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful!! our guide, Alvaro, was first class. He was very friendly, explained everything very well, was attentive to us at all times
Essential to know well the history and present of Cartagena.
Alejo C,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The visit very complete and the guide very pleasant and knew much about everything. The three sites if you visit give you the complete view of what Cartagena is.
Punctual, honest and the guide was friendly
judithcU7470JN,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Service, Service, Very Punctual, Very Honest in All Experience and What Offers Quality, Very Good
Turistiando for Cartagena
cristianrP646CS,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good tour of Cartagena, very complete, comfortable transport, entrance to the places without problem, friendly and attentive staff
The unmissables of Cartagena
infoi113,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I had already gone on a city tour of Cartagena and had never been taken to the Convent of the Aft; it is worth a lot! Beautiful! I put 4 stars because I lacked a little more of the historic center and the Gethsemane neighborhood on foot. Our guide Rafael was very attentive, he has super complete knowledge of each place, we learned a lot! We really enjoyed seeing everything a little Cartagena.
Super recommended
44rm,,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended, good guide. I don’t know what else to fill, I leave you the song of Los Fatales: Moves and moves that moves and goes Move that moves and crazy finish.... It's not fryer, it's mixer.....
Excellent
891antonelaq,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Tour, Very Good Guide, Beautiful Views and Places, Very Good Mood Very Good Experience with Good Mood and Knowledge
must do
Eric R,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good city tour and very comical and explanatory tour guide highly recommended, just that communication is not the best
Awesome
R9009QPolivers,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Carlos was very good and took very good care us hitting the some of the don't miss Cartagena stuff. Great for a short stop from a cruise or to use as a basis for planning deeper exploration for an extended stay. Getsemani and The Clock tower are interesting in the day and a whole different experience at night and both worth a look.
Agradable tour
catalinad653,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Leave more time to visit and take pictures, the very nice places and the guide was friendly, gave a good explanation ....
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