Explore Castillo de San Felipe: Cartagena's Historic Fortress
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7 Ratings
Cartagena de Indias
Explore the impressive Castle of San Felipe de Barajas and the charming walled city of Cartagena. Discover the history, culture, and architectural wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage site!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas - 1. The story behind its strategic importance in the defense of Cartagena.
  1. Architecture, military strategies and significance of the Castle in the colonial and postcolonial history of Colombia.
  2. Local anecdotes about European attacks, pirates, enemy navies and other invaders
  3. The point of geographical relationship between both structures and their defensive purposes.
  4. The importance of Cartagena as an important center of exchange and commerce during the colonial era.
    6.The local culture, traditions and cuisine, as well as its vibrant arts and music scene.
  5. And much more!
What's Included
  • Tickets
  • Certified guide
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast, Lunch and tips
Additional Information

Stand atop the imposing Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, a 16th-century military structure that played a key role in defending Cartagena against attacks by pirates and other enemies. The fortress is an impressive feat of engineering, with a complex network of tunnels and ramps that you can explore.

Once we finish the visit of the Castle, we will move to the charming walled city of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is full of colorful colonial-era buildings, narrow streets and beautiful squares.

Our guide will share with you the importance and historical and cultural context of the city while you visit many places of interest, such as the Cartagena Cathedral, the Palace of the Inquisition and the Plaza de los Coches.

Understand the key role in protecting Cartagena and ensuring its survival as an important commercial and cultural center in the Caribbean!

Location
Castle San Felipe de Barajas
Calle 32
We will meet at the entrance to the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas ticket office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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994rodolfof
Apr 22, 2024
Very thoughtful and well explained experience - The best experience in Cartagena, I will definitely Will recommend it! The tour required walking around the Town. Bring water too!
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Jlpavia
Feb 27, 2024
Without interest - You pay quite a lot for entry, just to have the right to go up to the esplanade of the “castle”. On site, nothing to visit except a souvenir shop. Two or three explanatory panels concerning the history of this castle. Really pointless
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Iberlin
Jan 20, 2024
Awful tour through Viator - A guide was 1 hour late, extremely disorganized, nothings interesting or entertaining, shortened our tour almost in half time. Overall it was a very disappointing experience.
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Nnik59
Jan 18, 2024
Hour delay of the guide,... - Hour delay of the guide, we had to purchase tickets included in the price. Guide was not interesting or engaging. Shortened our tour to 2.5 hours from 4.
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