

San Felipe de Barajas Castle (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas) Tours and Tickets
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Some historians say that if it weren’t for San Felipe de Barajas Castle (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas), South America would now speak English. The 14th-century fortress protected the coastal city of Cartagena from English invasion, allowing the Spanish to maintain their rule. Besides the role it plays in Colombia’s history, the castle attracts visitors with its panoramic harbor views.
Carrera 17, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
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Walled City + San Felipe Castle + Optional Popa Convent Cartagena City Tour 5-7H
Discover the sights of Cartagena on this day tour across the city. Your guide will lead you to historical locations throughout the walled city, as well as stopping by La Popa to get panoramic views of the sights you visited from above. Break up your journey by tasting an authentic local delicacy.
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USD95.00
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USD95.00
Price varies by group size

Half-Day Tour of Cartagena by Air-Conditioned Vehicles
Absorb the color and charisma of Cartagena on a half-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Colombian city. In a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll admire the beautiful mansions of Manga and ascend to La Popa (temporarily unavailable) – the city’s highest point – for spectacular views. Enter the magnificent San Felipe de Bajaras Castle, absorb the Caribbean spirit of Santo Domingo Square and browse artisan market, Las Bovedas, for unique souvenirs. Refreshments and round-trip transport from your Cartagena hotel is included.
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USD55.00
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USD55.00

Private City Tour of Cartagena
Get an intimate look at the historic streets and monuments of Cartagena during this 4-hour private tour. Discover this Caribbean city’s wealth of beautiful architecture, starting with the elegant mansions of the Manga neighborhood and continuing to monuments like San Felipe Castle and the Monastery of La Popa. You’ll also wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed walled city and its atmospheric public squares before finishing in Cartagena’s more modern districts like Bocagrande. A private guide and vehicle, all entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are also included.
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USD110.00
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From
USD110.00
Price varies by group size

Cartagena City Tour
Discover Cartagena’s major sightseeing spots on this guided tour. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at the convent of La Candelaria, which is located on top of La Popa Hill, for panoramic views, plus the San Felipe Fortress, popular neighborhoods, parks, and public squares. Also, enjoy free time to shop.
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USD100.00
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USD100.00
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Party Bus Tour
Combine the fun of partying with sightseeing during this party bus tour through Cartagena. Climb aboard your illuminated vehicle and meet other party-goers as you drive around the city. Imbibe on local drinks and see top landmarks including Reloj Tower, the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, and the India Catalina Monument.
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USD20.00
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Cartagena City Shore Excursion
When your cruise ships drops anchor in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Cartagena, don’t waste a minute of sightseeing time on a shore excursion that’s ideal for visitors with limited time. Convenient port pickup and drop-off are included, and you’ll travel in air-conditioned comfort between top Cartagena attractions in Old Town Cartagena, without getting lost or having to navigate unfamiliar public transport systems.
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USD100.00
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USD100.00
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City Tour of Cartagena for Cruises
Enjoy a fascinating 4-hour exploration of Cartagena’s top attractions during this shore excursion designed with cruise ship passengers in mind. Join a local guide to check out Cartagena sights including the striking architecture in the Manga neighborhood and see the colonial San Felipe Fortress. You’ll also have shopping time at Las Bovedas, take a walking tour of the old city and learn about Colombia’s emerald industry at the Emerald Museum. This shore excursion also covers transport by air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water and entrance at the monastery and the Saint Peter Claver Church and Museum.
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USD90.00
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USD90.00

City Tour in Chiva through the City of Cartagena
With our City tour in chiva you will be able to visit the most emblematic places of Cartagena in the typical Colombian bus. The tour makes a stop at the most important tourist sites of the city such as the Internal Bay of Cartagena, the Letters of Cartagena, the Monument to the Old Shoes, the Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, the Monument to India Catalina and the Historical Center of the city.
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USD26.00
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Private Cartagena City Tour, San Felipe Castle, Popa, Coffee stop
Experience all of Cartagena’s historical highlights on a comprehensive tour of one of Colombia’s most vibrant cities. Immerse yourself in the Caribbean color and cultural flair of the city as you visit iconic fortresses, and impressive monuments. Admire the astonishing colonial architecture of the area.
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USD99.00
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From
USD99.00
Price varies by group size

Cartagena Private Shore Excursion for cruise passengers
Get a sense for the top attractions in Cartagena during this 4-hour shore excursion designed with cruise ship passengers in mind. Explore the unique Moorish and Republican architecture of the city’s Manga Island, take in gorgeous views from the hilltop Monastery of La Popa and check out historic San Felipe Fortress. You’ll also enjoy an hour-long walking tour of Cartagena’s atmospheric old city and do some souvenir shopping at Las Bovedas. Your excursion also includes round-trip port transport, a professional guide, and light refreshments.
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USD148.00
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USD148.00

City tour Castillo San Felipe in Cartagena
Cartagena is the best way to see, hear and enjoy this wonderful city. The tour consists of a specialized tourism circuit with a variety of stops, where we show you the most important historical sites in the city, you can hop on and off as many times as you like and visit attractions, restaurants, shops and much more.
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USD45.00
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USD45.00

Cartagena City Tour
We invite you to do this entertaining City Tour on board a typical bus of Madeira “antiguo transporte de Colombia“, the famous CHIVA. We make a trip to the modern and touristic area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo grande, the emblematic sites of the city such as India Catalina, the Old Zapatos, the Bóvedas, the Torre del Reloj, the Castillo de San Felipe.
The journey ends in the walled city from where the walk begins at the Centro Histórico accompanied by the guide or we prefer to always take him to the Hotel and when you are lodged in the area of Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillo grande.
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USD38.29
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USD38.29

Bike city tour Cartagena
Our tour is complete to visit the city, it will help you understand the history in 2 hours, and you will get to know almost all the important places around the historic center.
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USD40.00
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USD40.00

Half-Day City Tour of Cartagena
Experience the highlights of Columbia’s seaside colonial destination on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel or cruise port pickup, visit sites like San Felipe de Barajas Castle, the Caribbean’s second largest fortress, and the UNESCO-designated Walled City of Old Cartagena. Learn about Cartagena from an informative local guide and enjoy complimentary food tastings and drinks.
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USD133.34
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USD133.34

The Rise of the Wall City. Cartagena Sensorial Audiowalk Part 1
Dive deep into the history of Cartagena's Walled City with Part I of an offline audio tour. Downloaded straight onto your smartphone, this self-guided experience is perfect for independent travelers who like to sightsee at their own pace. Through immersive audio commentary, you’ll travel hundreds of years into the past to the days of colonial Colombia. Highlights include la Serrezuela, San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bovedas, and Our Lady of Mercy Church.
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USD10.00
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Private Cartagena city and street food tour.
Cartegena was the site of a decisive battle in the mid-1700’s, the outcome of which helped shape the region and the world for the next 200 years. Learn about that battle and much more during this half-day private tour of Colombia's most important colonial city. You'll also have a chance to discover the Caribbean region's pre-Columbian history by exploring artefacts of that era while visiting the Zenu Gold Museum.
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USD110.00
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USD110.00

Cartagena Sightseeing Tour Historic Center starting at the port
When your cruise ship docks at the picturesque port of Cartagena, explore the Caribbean color and cultural flair of the Colombian city during a half-day sightseeing shore excursion. Our guide will be waiting for you at the parking of the port. Visit the historical and architectural highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site while delving deeper into the city’s history with a knowledgeable guide. Stroll around the ambient Plaza de la Aduana and discover the stolid structure of the Castillo San Felipe, the entrance fee to which is included in the tour.
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USD143.00
Price varies by group size
From
USD143.00
Price varies by group size

Private City Tour CARTAGENA
Panoramic tour of the city, in which you will know why Cartagena was the economic epicenter of the Spaniards in South America, which made it the target of pirates and privateers in the Caribbean that in turn caused the most heroic and fearsome Naval battles of the continent, and therefore this city was walled and fortified with the largest defense system in the Caribbean. You will visit the Convent of the stern founded and built from 1606-1611, which is located on a mountain at 140mts altitude and where the patron virgin of the city (Virgen de la Candelaria) is located, and then reach 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 journey of approximately two hours walking in the old city visiting its squares, churches and monuments being part of this magnificent city (Not for cruises).
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USD75.00
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USD75.00

San Diego Neighborhood Tour: Legends, tradition and culture
Get an immersive and comprehensive look at the San Diego Neighborhood in Cartagena on a self-guided audio tour. Downloaded straight to a smartphone, this sightseeing experience is perfect for independent travelers who like to explore on their own terms. Commentary goes beyond the typical guidebook to include local stories and legends. Highlights include Nautilus Plaza, Monumento a la India Catalina, and the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas.
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USD10.00
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USD10.00

Pirate Tales Tour: To the conquest of the treasure of Cartagena
Go beyond the tourist guidebook and dive deep into the true stories of pirates in Cartagena on an audioguide tour. This tour is perfect for adventurous travelers who enjoy their independence. The comprehensive walking route takes you through the Getsemaní neighborhood to San Felipe Fort. Along the way, pass the Plaza de Bolivar, Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, and other pirate-related landmarks.
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USD10.00
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Shared Cartagena City Tour in A/C vehicle in English/Spanish
Cartagena was declared world heritage site Unesco in 1984
There is not a better way to enjoy the history and culture of a city Than accompanied by a professional and funny bilingual tour guide available to provide you with a complete information of the city and with the capacity of responding the questions you have while doing the tour .
We will speak not only about the history of Cartagena but also about our customs including music, gastronomy, sports, politic, Economy, etc.
This experience included a guided visit to: San Felipe Fort and Saint Pedro Claver Church
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USD40.00
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USD40.00

Walking Tour in the City of Columbia
Visit the historic center of Cartagena and understand the fascinating history of the city with a private tour of the city designed for tourists who want to see as much of the city as possible.
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USD46.94
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USD46.94

Private Cartagena City Tour
Cartagena, whose historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most popular destinations in Colombia. On this half-day tour, visit historic and scenic highlights including San Felipe de Barajas Fort, one of the largest ones that Spanish conquistadors built, including an exploration of the tunnels beneath it. From the top of Pope Hill (Cerro de la Popa, aka Cross Hill or Cerro de la Cruz) enjoy views and photo opportunities of the city and the coastline.
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USD100.00
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USD100.00

Cartagena Unforgettable: Half Day Private City Tour (Also for Cruisers)
Start your private tour with a visit to the bay of Cartagena located in the peninsula of bocagrande, there we will see an spectacular shopping area, beach and hotels, After this , we continue to the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress (named after King San Felipe IV), an impressive 16th century fortress located on top of a hill called San Lázaro, later we continue our journey to the monastery of the Popa. A path full of beautiful flower, which is traversed to reach the top and take pictures of the view highest in the city, then we go to the Historic Center where we will take a walk through the streets, squares and churches contemplating the beautiful colorful and colonial architecture starting in the vaults so that the tourist has a space to make purchases of handicrafts. Finally we visit the San pedro Claver church and we go back to the Hotel or area where you were picked up
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USD132.00
Price varies by group size
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USD132.00
Price varies by group size
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