Cartagena City Guided Tour and San Felipe Castle

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About this activity

This tour is designed for those who want to know the most representative of Cartagena in a comfortable, safe and enriching way, combining culture, photography, history and unforgettable landscapes in one tour. Upon completion, you will return quietly to your pickup location, with a complete experience that makes the most of your visit.

Discover the modern area of Bocagrande, with its beaches, hotels and views of one of the most beautiful natural bays in the Caribbean. Feel the rhythm as you walk past the monument of India Catherine and stop for photos at the famous Old Shoes.

Admire the imposing Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, where you can enter, tour its tunnels or simply capture its colonial architecture in photos. Then, we get to the letters of Cartagena, where you can take photos with the sea in the background. Continue in the walled city to start a walking tour of the historic center, walk alongside your guide through streets full of history and charm.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 48 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: RECREACIONES LA CARIÑOSA

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Breakfast

Itinerary

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

45 min Admission included

When booking a guided tour of the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, travelers immerse themselves in a unique historical experience, touring the imposing tunnels and walls of this colonial fortress that protected Cartagena from invasions for centuries. Accompanied by expert guides, you will discover military secrets, defense strategies and architectural curiosities while enjoying panoramic views of the city and the Caribbean Sea. This experience combines history, culture and adventure, offering a deep connection with Colombia’s heroic past in an environment full of charm and mystery.
Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos

20 min

Monument to the Old Shoes in Cartagena, you will live a brief but symbolic experience, perfect to capture the cultural essence of the city. Located at the foot of San Felipe Castle, this pair of huge bronze boots pays tribute to the Carthagenian poet Luis Carlos López and his famous poem “To my native city”. Travelers often stop here to take fun photos inside their shoes, making it a must-see on guided city tours. Although the visit is short, the monument represents the popular soul of Cartagena and is perfectly complemented by historical tours of the castle and other nearby landmarks.
Centro Historico

40 min

A walking tour of Cartagena’s historic center is an enveloping experience that takes you through the cobblestone streets, colonial squares and iconic monuments of the walled city. Accompanied by expert guides, you’ll start at the Clock Tower, the main entrance to the ancient city, and tour places like the Church of San Pedro Claver, the monument to Don Pedro de Heredia, and the walls that protected Cartagena from pirates.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Clock Tower in the historic center, is a place well recognized by all locals. When you arrive, you will see a yellow colonial structure with a clock on top, right in front of the Plaza de los Carcas.

End point

The Clock Tower in the historic center, is a place well recognized by all locals. When you arrive, you will see a yellow colonial structure with a clock on top, right in front of the Plaza de los Carcas.

Pickup points

If you are in the center of Cartagena, you should go to the meeting point located in the Historic Center, opposite the Clock Tower.

For afternoon tour: at 12:50 p.m.

If your accommodation is in the tourist and hotel area of Bocagrande, El Laguito or Castillogrande, we will pick you up at the meeting point assigned for each area at the following times:

Afternoon : between 12 : 50 pm - 1 : 30 pm

We will be contacting you via WhatsApp to confirm the approximate pick-up time. We recommend you to be aware of the following ranges:

Afternoon: between 10: 50 a.m. and 11: 30 a.m.