- La Popa Convent - Shared tour to visit in detail the principal sites of interest located in the old city of Cartagena. The tour starts at 2:00pm leaving the downtown area to go to Manga neighborhood, where you can appreciate the beautiful mansions built at the beginning of the XX Century.
Then it continues on to the highest part of the city named “La Popa” where there is a convent dating to the beginning of the XVII Century and a nice panoramic view of the whole city (subject to availability).
- Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas - Immediately after, you will visit San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, which is considered the most important fortification in South America. You will also visit the mansions in the manga neighborhood of the 19th and 20th centuries, all full of eclectic architecture of European immigrants.
- Plaza Santo Domingo - Then the tour heads to the walled city where we take a walking tour, visiting the different squares of the city (Santo Domingo Square, Bolivar Square, Los Coches Square, Aduana Square, San Pedro Claver Square, Square of the Heroes of Cartagena, Clock Tower, View of the Bay “las animas”), and admiring the old colonial houses filled with history and legend.
- Las Bovedas - At the end, we take a tour by the modern part of Cartagena (Bocagrande, Laguito and Castillogrande) and a moment to shop for souvenirs in the handicraft market “Las Bovedas”.
Approximate time of the tour is 4 hours. Tour includes a bottle of water per person and entrances to the sites and attractions.
- Walled City of Cartagena - Walking Tour for the most important squares of the old City.
- Barrio Getsemani - Walking Tour in the Coolest and bohemian neighborhood of the city. Full of art and culture
- Pickup and Drop Off in Hotels Specific Areas
- Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Experience a 4-hour historical exploration of the fortified city, Bocagrande and Castillogrande, Gethsemane, the La Popa Monastery, the San Pedro Claver Church, the mansion district in Manga, a scenic view of the ‘San Felipe de Barajas’ fortress, ‘Las Bóvedas’, including a walking tour through the vintage city… and several more attractions.
Departures occur daily with the following pick up schedule:
13:15 - Hotels in Boquilla, Cabrero, and Marbella
13:30 - 13:40 - Pickup from Old City and Getsemani Area
14:00 - 14:15 - Hotels in Bocagrande area
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The attraction named “La Popa” is subject to availability (it will be replaced with other monuments or attractions)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.