Cartagena City Tour & Convento de la Popa (AM)

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About this activity

Our Share city tour is the only one in Cartagena that includes a guided visit to Monastery of la Candelaria located in the highest point of trhe city considered a natural balcony of Cartagena"If you come to Cartagena and do not visit Monastery of la Candelaria you can not say that you were in Cartagena"

There is no better way to enjoy the history and culture of a city than accompanied by a professional and fun bilingual tour guide available to provide you with comprehensive information about the city and with the ability to answer any questions you may have while on the tour.

We will talk not only about the history of Cartagena but also about our customs including music, gastronomy, sports, politics, economy, etc.

This experience included a guided visit to: San Felipe Fort and La Popa Convent.

Finally, guided tour of the jewelry factory (optional) so that you can learn about the history and manufacture of emerald in Colombia before returning to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Guianza Express S.A.S

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–61 years) · Seniors (62–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: CONVENT ENTRANCE OF THE STERN
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: ENTRANCE TO THE STRONG OF SAN FELIPE

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

45 min Admission included

It was erected with materials of the time, such as brick and rock, and its geographical location (San Lázaro hill) was due to a military strategy, 7 due to the excellent elevation of the land (forty meters above sea level) .8 Thanks to this considerable height, any movement of the enemy could be seen and, consequently, the reaction time was maximized before any invasion attempt.
La Popa Convent

30 min Admission included

Highest point in Cartagena where Monastery of la Candelaria is located
Las Bovedas

25 min

Also know as Dungeons, Residential building for soldiers nowadays the best mall in Colombia to buy handicrafts from the different regions.

They also offer Emeralds in Gold and Sterling Silver
Walled City of Cartagena

20 min

It is the best of Cartagena, we walk approx 20 minutes to appreciate balconies, Churches, Squares, Narrow streets and the magic walls.
Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos

5 min

The most romantic monument in Cartagena de Indias
Stop 6

20 min

Jewelry Factory where you can appreciate the process of manufacturing jewelry in 18 karat gold or 925 sterling silver set with Colombian emeralds of the highest quality as well as the different types of emeralds according to their origin