Cartagena City Tour with Popa Hill

Enjoy this 4-hour amazing city tour of Cartagena. We will visit saint phillip fort and The Monastery of Popa.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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 situated on a hill known as San Lazarus. Constructed in 1657 during the Spanish colonial period, it endured frequent attacks from the English and French, with French commander Baron de Pointis capturing the castle in mid-1697.
  • La Popa Convent - Approaching Cartagena by land, sea, or air, the first noticeable feature is a mountain range or small hill, with its highest point reaching 148 meters above sea level, known as La Popa de La Galera. Inside the convent, visitors are impressed by the grandeur of the central courtyard and the robust columns and walls designed to withstand attacks and bombings. The church is dedicated to the purification of the Virgin or Candlemas, named after the candles blessed in her honor on February 2, a day of celebration. No festivity in Cartagena, whether civic or religious, matches the splendor of the Candelaria de la Popa festival. The large crowds that gather for the solemn procession on February 2, from the sanctuary of La Popa to the city center, are unparalleled in any other popular event.
  • Las Bovedas - This significant monument, originally a residential building for soldiers during colonial times, has now been transformed into the best handicraft shopping mall in Cartagena de Indias. Here, visitors can admire local and national handicrafts, as well as gold and silver jewelry adorned with Colombian emeralds.
  • Walled City of Cartagena - A 30-minute walking tour of the walled city will make this tour unforgettable. The old city is encircled by walls.
  • Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos - Cartagena poet Luis Carlos Lopez wrote a poem titled “My Home Town,” in which he expressed his love for his old shoes as much as his hometown.
  • Playa de Bocagrande - A sightseeing tour of the new city offers views of Cartagena Bay, Bocagrande, and Castillogrande neighborhoods.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Air conditioning vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • 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)
Location
Las Bóvedas
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Svicdi
Sep 6, 2024
Good vibes the boys, very funny and very punctual. Recommended ;) - Excellent service, very punctual , good vibe recommended 👌 👍 with good recommendations great great great 😁 .
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Demesior863
Sep 6, 2024
Loved it!!! - Excellent service and attention!!! Recommended!!!😃😃😃😃...... Places to dress, transport descriptions, everything excellent!!!
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4zulyl
Sep 6, 2024
Cartagena de Indias - I loved the tour, Fernando was an excellent Guide. It explains in detail the history of Cartagena. Super recommended
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Nallelycristinam
Sep 4, 2024
Aft travel - Incredible views, very friendly guides, very good interaction, comfortable bus with air conditioning and water , 100% recommend
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Ofielv
Sep 3, 2024
I really liked the guide very nice - Very good experience, excellent service, very comfortable transport with air conditioning and the itinerary was well planned and comfortable.
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A1650ipfelipem
Sep 2, 2024
Great walk! - Great tour of the main points of Cartagena! Very friendly Guide explained everything about the city! Nice bus with air conditioning!
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Compritasa
Sep 2, 2024
Very good. - Good experience with qualified guides, traveling with family, friendly staff adapt to one's needs.
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I6317dprebecar
Sep 2, 2024
Incredible experience - I was perfectly directed and received by Fernando, Luis and Karina! It was perfect, very worth it, they were amazing
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C2086xmmargaritag
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent service. I would recommend to friends! - They're punctual. They explain well.. super attentive fulfill the itinerary. I appreciate your attention. I would rehire them on an upcoming trip without hesitation.
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Explorer40021146214
Sep 2, 2024
I had an amazing time................................................................................................... - Very nice experience, and the tourist places...the staff was very friendly and fun, I learned a lot about the culture, thank you!!!
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