Cartagena : Private City Tour in the Walled city with Fortress
Overview
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On this visit to the pearl of the Caribbean you will visit the Convent of the stern founded and built since 1606-1611, which is located on a mountain at 140 meters altitude and where the patron saint virgin of the city (Virgin de la candelaria) is located, and then arrive at the largest fortification of the Caribbean The Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, which witnessed and executioner in the most epic naval battle of the Caribbean in 1741 against Admiral Vernon, and finally will make a tour of the walled city visiting its squares, churches and monuments being part of this magnificent city, ending with a panoramic tour in the bay of Cartagena to better understand the defense system of the city and see the social distribution in Cartagena.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
You will be given a bottle with water for hydration during your tour.
Entrance tickets to the Convent of the Aft and fort of San Felipe
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
La Popa Convent
In the stern convent you can admire its architecture while listening to the history of the convent (of the importance of that convent for local festivities) and you can also appreciate the city of Cartagena in all its extension; making a forced stop to talk about the Cartagena society, its social distribution, its poverty, and its people.
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
We will first talk about the life and work of the hero Blaz de Lezo and then enter the largest fortification of the Caribbean, within which we will visit its highest place (Bonete), we will pass through its tunnels and passages, discovering and feeling each one of the most important events that took place in it and we will also talk about its construction.
Options
If you are 4 to 15 people
Pickup included
if you are 2 to 3 people
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cartagena past and today
Adriana R,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative about past, present and future of Cartagena 👍🏼 I like all the history that we learned!!!
Walking tour (+ food tasting)
gilliansB302OU,
Dec 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As it was our first time in Cartagena, we wanted to get a feel for the city on our first day - and taste some of the amazing food! We booked a private tour and Luisa - our guide - could not have been more gracious. She took us to some wonderful spots and we tried so many different foods - and we got a wonderful tour of the city and the area! Would highly, highly recommend. Luisa is so personable and warm, and made us feel right at home in this city. Thank you for such a great introduction to Cartagena!
Great Tpur
roadwarrior101,
Dec 30, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We’d do it again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!
Excellent Tour!
Jacqueline G,
Sep 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, professional, kind and funny. I have been to Cartagena many times, but really learned more about the history of this beautiful city and enjoyed every minute of the tour.
From US$170.00
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