City Tour in Chiva through the City of Cartagena

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Madlife Cartagena

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Tour guide
Included: Entrance to the Castillo de San Felipe
Included: Transportation in chiva (Bus)

Not included

Not included: Bottled water • Soda or soda

Itinerary

Camellon de los Martires

Passing by

We will start our tour here, it is one of the most emblematic sites related to the emancipation of Cartagena, located in front of the current Clock Tower, the Pegasos Pier and the Independence Centennial Park, we will pass through the Convention Center and then we will visit the internal bay. We will make a brief stop at the Letters of Cartagena, a monument made with recycled material of a height of 2.40-2.60 meters and where you can take some beautiful photos to remember your visit. The next stop will be at the Monument to the Old Shoes, then we will stop at the Fort of San Felipe de Barajas, built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era and where we will have the entrance included with a guided tour. Later we will pass by the side of the Monument to India Catalina to end with a walking tour of the Historic Center of the city. The entire tour will be carried out in the company of a certified guide.
Stop 2

15 min

The bay of Cartagena has been the commercial gateway to America. Thanks to its strategic location and its privileged natural conditions, enjoy the most beautiful and paradisiacal views adorned by the Sun, the Sea and the beautiful City Walls.
Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos

20 min

Dedicated to one of the greatest poets of the city, it is one of the emblems of Cartagena, a sculpture that has a life of its own because it reflects the love that one has for it, for that humble but proud origin and that represents a complete sense of membership.
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

1 h 30 min Admission included

Built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era, it is considered one of the seven wonders of Colombia. It is located on a hill called San Lázaro. It suffered constant attacks by the English and French, being the French commander Baron de Pointis who took the castle in mid-1697. We will have the entrance included with a guided tour
Monumento a la India Catalina

Passing by

A tribute to American roots can be seen in the monument to La India Catalina, a work by the sculptor Eladio Gil. According to legend, Catalina, a warrior who was born in neighboring Galerazamba. Later she was sold as a slave in Santo Domingo, but Pedro de Heredia brought her to Cartagena as an interpreter in 1533. She is the key character for the beginning of miscegenation in the territories of Cartagena de Indias, by promoting the Spanish settlement.
Centro Historico

30 min

We will end with a walking tour of the Historic Center of the city considered Historical and Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO since 1984. The Walled City of Cartagena de Indias is the old part of the city, here you can see places of interest with great stories and personality such as: churches, convents, monasteries, squares, colonial buildings, houses, palaces, etc. You will also enjoy the best shops and exclusive brands.
Torre del Reloj

10 min

The Puerta del Reloj or Clock Tower, at the beginning was called Boca del Puente, being the main entrance to the walled city. Its side arches were used as a chapel and an armament room, today they are walkways open to the public. In 1888 the republican style tower with a clock was added.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We do not have pick-up at the Hotels, nor entrance to the little lake and Castillo Grande. Passengers must arrive at the closest point according to their Hotel.
In front of the Clock Tower, historic center of Cartagena.

End point

We do not have pick-up at the Hotels, nor entrance to the little lake and Castillo Grande. Passengers must arrive at the closest point according to their Hotel.
In front of the Clock Tower, historic center of Cartagena.