Cartagena Private Cultural Tour for Cruisers

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About this activity

Enjoy an unforgettable experience exploring what Cartagena La Heroica has to offer. Get to know the Santa Cruz de la Candelaria monastery on the Popa hill, a beautiful architectural work from the 12th century with a lot of history, and at the same time a natural viewpoint due to its unbeatable location.

Do not forget to visit the San Felipe de Barajas castle, a sample of the military engineering of the colonial era and of the attack and defense strategies where battles were fought that marked the history of this city.

A walk through the squares and streets of the city will allow you to appreciate houses with their balconies, churches, convents, and bastions. with time do your shopping.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Cartagena Freelance

Ages: Adults (7–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guided tour

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Rum, beer, wine.
Not included: Entrance fees to museums and other sites of interest.

Itinerary

La Popa Convent

15 min

It is important to visit it because it is the highest point in the city, a good orientation point, and on its top is the Santa Cruz de la Candelaria monastery, a beautiful 17th century ecclesiastical construction.
Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos

15 min

A UNESCO world historical and cultural heritage site, where you can see military, civil and ecclesiastical architecture.
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

15 min Admission not included

A feat of Spanish engineering in the new world during the colonial era. Historical site of the heroic city.
Cartagena

7 min

Narrow Alley:

Ideal place for photos taking advantage of the decoration with umbrellas and murals
Baluarte El Reducto

7 min

Examples of architecture and colonial military strategy.
Arte Getsemani

7 min

Graffiti and art in the Getsemaní neighborhood
Barrio Getsemani

7 min

Street of umbrellas in Getsemaní
Plaza De Los Coches

7 min

Emblematic place in the heart of Cartagena
Plaza de la Aduana

7 min

The second most important square in the city, the epicenter of trade in Cartagena during the colonial era.
Plaza de San Pedro Claver

7 min

Beautiful ecclesiastical construction, place where the remains of San Pedro Claver Corberó, servant of the Ethiopians forever.
Stop 11

7 min

Place suitable for photographs
Walled City of Cartagena

7 min

Tour of the wall and the military constructions of the 17th century.
Stop 13

7 min

The ideal place to watch a sunset, enjoy music and a drink, is the bastion.
Parque centenario

7 min

In commemoration of the independence of Cartagena, there you can see sloths, squirrels, monkeys, iguanas and parrots, which are part of our fauna.
Plaza de La Trinidad

7 min

The main square of the Getsemani neighborhood where the independence revolution began and its church, the Holy Trinity.
Stop 16

7 min

great for photography