Private City Tour Cartagena: Castillo San Felipe, La Popa Convent, Getsemani, Vaults
by Sion Tours Reliable
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Cartagena is a city known for its historic old town surrounded by colonial walls. This private city tour lasts about four hours and covers major landmarks in Cartagena's historic center and nearby neighborhoods. The tour begins with a visit to the Walled City, where guests walk through plazas and streets lined with churches and monuments. Next is a stop at Las Bovedas, the Vaults, to learn about their history and Colombian emeralds. The tour continues to the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the largest fortification in the Americas, where a certified guide explains its construction and history. The group then travels to La Popa Convent, located at the highest point in Cartagena, to learn about its 17th-century origins. Afterward, the tour visits the colorful neighborhood of Getsemani to see its architecture and hear about its background. The last stop is the modern beachfront area of Bocagrande, known for its skyscrapers and beaches, including nearby neighborhoods El Laguito and Castillo Grande. The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional bilingual guide, hotel or cruise port transfers, entrance tickets to Castillo San Felipe and La Popa Convent, and bottled water. The itinerary and departure time can be customized to the group's needs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Exclusive panoramic neighborhood
Drive through an exclusive and panoramic neighborhood.
La Popa Convent
Spend about 40 minutes at this 17th-century convent, which sits at the highest point of Cartagena, learning about its history and significance.
40 min
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Spend about 60 minutes touring the largest fortification in the Americas with a certified guide who explains its construction and historical role.
60 min
Walled City of Cartagena
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old City on foot for about an hour, visiting historic plazas, churches, streets, and monuments.
60 min
Las Bovedas
Stop for about 15 minutes to see the Vaults, learn their history, and view Colombian emeralds available for purchase.
15 min
Emeralds Presentation
Spend about 10 minutes learning about Colombian emeralds, including the mining process, importance of color and brightness, and various cuts.
10 min
Plaza de Bolivar
Take a 5-minute walking tour of this historic Old Town square.
5 min
Plaza Santo Domingo
Walk for about 5 minutes in this square located in the heart of Cartagena's historic center.
5 min
Playa de Bocagrande
Visit Cartagena's modern beachfront area with its beaches and urban landscape for around 20 minutes.
20 min
Barrio Getsemani
Spend about 20 minutes in the colorful and artistic neighborhood of Getsemani, learning about its history and viewing its architecture.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private City Tour Cartagena: Castillo San Felipe, La Popa Convent, Getsemani, Vaults
by Sion Tours Reliable
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$240Overview
Cartagena is a city known for its historic old town surrounded by colonial walls. This private city tour lasts about four hours and covers major landmarks in Cartagena's historic center and nearby neighborhoods. The tour begins with a visit to the Walled City, where guests walk through plazas and streets lined with churches and monuments. Next is a stop at Las Bovedas, the Vaults, to learn about their history and Colombian emeralds. The tour continues to the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the largest fortification in the Americas, where a certified guide explains its construction and history. The group then travels to La Popa Convent, located at the highest point in Cartagena, to learn about its 17th-century origins. Afterward, the tour visits the colorful neighborhood of Getsemani to see its architecture and hear about its background. The last stop is the modern beachfront area of Bocagrande, known for its skyscrapers and beaches, including nearby neighborhoods El Laguito and Castillo Grande. The tour includes private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional bilingual guide, hotel or cruise port transfers, entrance tickets to Castillo San Felipe and La Popa Convent, and bottled water. The itinerary and departure time can be customized to the group's needs.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Exclusive panoramic neighborhood
Drive through an exclusive and panoramic neighborhood.
La Popa Convent
Spend about 40 minutes at this 17th-century convent, which sits at the highest point of Cartagena, learning about its history and significance.
40 min
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Spend about 60 minutes touring the largest fortification in the Americas with a certified guide who explains its construction and historical role.
60 min
Walled City of Cartagena
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old City on foot for about an hour, visiting historic plazas, churches, streets, and monuments.
60 min
Las Bovedas
Stop for about 15 minutes to see the Vaults, learn their history, and view Colombian emeralds available for purchase.
15 min
Emeralds Presentation
Spend about 10 minutes learning about Colombian emeralds, including the mining process, importance of color and brightness, and various cuts.
10 min
Plaza de Bolivar
Take a 5-minute walking tour of this historic Old Town square.
5 min
Plaza Santo Domingo
Walk for about 5 minutes in this square located in the heart of Cartagena's historic center.
5 min
Playa de Bocagrande
Visit Cartagena's modern beachfront area with its beaches and urban landscape for around 20 minutes.
20 min
Barrio Getsemani
Spend about 20 minutes in the colorful and artistic neighborhood of Getsemani, learning about its history and viewing its architecture.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.