Cartagena City Tour Shore Excursion

5.0 (4 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Cartagena City Tour Shore Excursion — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Whether you are short of time or you are wanting to have the complete experience in Cartagena, this 5 hours tour is made for you! Come to the most important places of the city and live them authentically. Discover Cartagena’s top landmarks: Getsemani neighbor, San Felipe Castle and more. Join us!

San Felipe Castle, and Getsemani neighbor guided tour
Historical landmarks in the Walled City its squares, fortresses and bastions
Tasting of typical Caribbean cuisine
Plenty of spectacular photo spots for unforgettable memories of your trip to Cartagena.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Gran Colombia Tours

Ages: Adults (4–76 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cruise Terminal pick-up and drop-off
Included: Tour Guide
Included: All-risk insurance
Included: Gastronomic experiences

Not included

Not included: Extra purchases
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

one hour Admission included

Start this full-day tour by meeting the expert local guide who will pick you up from your hotel. Walk through San Felipe Castle, the old fortress built by Spaniards, and let the guide bring back to life adventure stories of conquerors, treasures and pirates, while you learn more about how Colombia became so mixed due to African, indigenous and Spanish roots.
Walled City of Cartagena

2 hours

Visit afterwards the stunning Walled City and stroll around the colonial and colorful houses as you know more about the main squares and bastions that traced our path to independence.
Plaza Santo Domingo

5 min

Visit Santo Domingo’s square and church, the Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandría (Saint Catherine of Alexandria) among others of great cultural importance.
Portal de Los Dulces

A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Portal de los dulces
Torre del Reloj

10 min

A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Clock Tower
Plaza de La Trinidad

5 min

A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic La Trinidad Square
Las Bovedas

10 min

A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Las Bovedas
Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver

10 min

A walk along important spots of the city such as the emblematic Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver
Barrio Getsemani

one hour

Of course, this wouldn’t be the perfect tour without tasting Colombia’s flavors so you will have typical coconut sweets, fried arepa with egg, a traditional snack famous in the Caribbean coast, and the raspao, a snow cone with a sugary, flavored syrup on top

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We pick up our clients at Cruise Terminal

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you have a layover in Cartagena please select the airport or cruise ship terminal as a pick-up point for the shore excursion.
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
Be aware this tour is walking