Cartagena Tour with Walled City and San Felipe Castle

Get to know the history of Colombia with this private day tour of the city of Cartagena de Indias with entrance tickets to various sites in the city. After a comfortable pick-up from your hotel by car and together with a professional guide you will visit an ancient fortress and symbol of the city. You will continue through the historical centre, see important historical buildings, churches, squares and taste typical snacks such as arepa de huevo.

Join this five-hour walking tour through the culture and tradition of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can also choose, if you prefer, the 7-hour tour that includes the entrance to the Convent of La Popa and its viewpoint to see the city from the top.

During this tour of Cartagena's cultural heritage, you will visit the impressive Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the great fortress from the Spanish colonial era that was built to protect the only land entrance to the city. You will spend an hour touring its underground galleries, full of history and mystery, and you will discover its seven batteries, such as San Carlos and the Apostles or Santa Barbara and the Redemption.

After your visit to this military monument you will continue your walking tour of the historic Walled City of Cartagena. You'll stroll through its colourful streets, see colonial houses and admire a number of historic buildings, including the emblematic Sanctuary of San Pedro Claver, a beautiful baroque church. Take a quick tour inside this Colombian temple and with your guide, discover the story of the Spanish Jesuit priest and saviour of the slaves.

You will also see beautiful monuments such as the majestic Clock Tower facing the harbour and the bay. Take a photo of this beautiful 19th century stone gate and stroll through the Las Bóvedas market in the old town to buy a souvenir souvenir. Marvel at the vivid colours of the Getsemaní neighbourhood and delve into this bohemian quarter to enjoy its streets, squares, murals and street food stalls.

This tour would not be complete without a tasting of Colombian flavours. Along the way you'll taste typical coconut sweets and a traditional arepa de huevo, a very typical snack from this region of Colombia.