City Tour La Popa Monastery and San Felipe Fortress. Shared

Delve into the colourful personality of enchanting Cartagena, a Caribbean city of historical and cultural richness. Embark on our City Tour of Cartagena to ensure you encounter the best of this UNESCO world heritage-listed destination.

Cruise by air-conditioned vehicle through the charming residential neighborhoods that border the Bay of Cartagena. Uncover a number of important historical attractions as we continue to the city centre, with your bilingual guide to inform you along the way. Come face to face with the main attractions such as La Popa Monastery, a 400-year-old structure that was built on the foundations of a ruined Indian temple. Here you can view the Chapel of the Virgin of Candelaria and the statue of the same name that watches over the city. Soak up the spectacular panoramic view from Cartagena's highest point, encompassing the Caribbean Sea and sprawling city.

Be impressed by the staunch and imposing fortress of Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, an amazing feat of engineering. Positioned just outside the walled city, this formidable and complex structure was of strategic military importance when it was built in the seventeenth century to defend the city from pirate attacks. Be enamoured by its beautifully preserved architecture and flower-filled courtyards. Finally allow yourself to be enchanted by stunning Colombian emeralds as you watch a demonstration in a jewelry store. Observe how these stones are polished have a chance to buy a genuine Colombian jewel to commemorate your three and half hour tour of Cartagena.

Meeting point: Hotel lobby.
Start/opening time: 2.30pm.
End/closing time: 5.30pm.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Other: Suitable for all ages but not recommended for people with mobility difficulties, especially the visit to the Castillo San Felipe.

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City Tour La Popa Monastery and San Felipe Fortress. Shared

Appropriate age for child ticket from 4 to 11 years