Private City Tour of Cartagena Including San Felipe de Barajas and La Popa Convent
by Sion Tours Reliable
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This private city tour covers the main historical and cultural sites in Cartagena’s old city over about four hours. The tour begins with a visit to La Popa Convent, located at the highest point in the city, dating back to the early 17th century. Next is the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the largest military fortification in the Americas, where visitors spend an hour exploring the site. Following the fortress, the tour continues to the Walled City of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, where guests take a walking tour around various squares including Plaza de Bolivar and Plaza Santo Domingo, admiring colonial houses that reflect the city’s past. The nearby bohemian neighborhood of Getsemaní is included with a short visit to see its colorful streets and local atmosphere. There is also a stop for shopping at Las Bovedas, a market located in the last fortification built in the city. The tour concludes with a drive through Cartagena’s modern districts such as Bocagrande, Laguito, Castillogrande, and the Manga neighborhood, offering panoramic views of the city’s contemporary architecture, malls, casinos, and skyscrapers. Transport is provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle, and the tour includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off with the option to customize the departure time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
This is the largest fortification in the Americas, used historically for military defense. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the fortress.
60 min
La Popa Convent
Located at the highest point in Cartagena, this convent dates back to the early 17th century. The visit lasts around 30 minutes.
30 min
Walled City of Cartagena
Drive-by stop at the Old City, recognized as a heritage site since 1984.
60 min
Neighborhood with Neoclassical houses
This stop allows viewing of the neighborhood’s neoclassical homes, featuring streets lined with architecture from Cartagena’s colonial past.
Barrio Getsemani
The colorful and authentic neighborhood of Getsemaní is located adjacent to the Walled City. It features narrow streets, Caribbean colors, and local residents. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Las Bovedas
This market, located in the city’s last fortification, offers handicrafts and shopping. Visitors spend roughly 15 minutes here.
15 min
Modern neighborhood drive
The tour passes through Cartagena’s modern areas such as Bocagrande, Laguito, Castillogrande, and Manga, featuring malls, casinos, modern houses, and skyscrapers. This segment lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Plaza de Bolivar
A brief walking stop lasting about five minutes.
5 min
Playa de Bocagrande
A panoramic view is offered of this modern area of Cartagena, known for its beachfront and cityscape.
Barrio de Manga
The tour includes a drive through the Manga neighborhood, known for its modern residential areas.
Plaza Santo Domingo
A short walking stop lasting about five minutes.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private City Tour of Cartagena Including San Felipe de Barajas and La Popa Convent
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.$320Overview
This private city tour covers the main historical and cultural sites in Cartagena’s old city over about four hours. The tour begins with a visit to La Popa Convent, located at the highest point in the city, dating back to the early 17th century. Next is the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, the largest military fortification in the Americas, where visitors spend an hour exploring the site. Following the fortress, the tour continues to the Walled City of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, where guests take a walking tour around various squares including Plaza de Bolivar and Plaza Santo Domingo, admiring colonial houses that reflect the city’s past. The nearby bohemian neighborhood of Getsemaní is included with a short visit to see its colorful streets and local atmosphere. There is also a stop for shopping at Las Bovedas, a market located in the last fortification built in the city. The tour concludes with a drive through Cartagena’s modern districts such as Bocagrande, Laguito, Castillogrande, and the Manga neighborhood, offering panoramic views of the city’s contemporary architecture, malls, casinos, and skyscrapers. Transport is provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle, and the tour includes hotel or port pickup and drop-off with the option to customize the departure time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
This is the largest fortification in the Americas, used historically for military defense. Visitors spend about one hour exploring the fortress.
60 min
La Popa Convent
Located at the highest point in Cartagena, this convent dates back to the early 17th century. The visit lasts around 30 minutes.
30 min
Walled City of Cartagena
Drive-by stop at the Old City, recognized as a heritage site since 1984.
60 min
Neighborhood with Neoclassical houses
This stop allows viewing of the neighborhood’s neoclassical homes, featuring streets lined with architecture from Cartagena’s colonial past.
Barrio Getsemani
The colorful and authentic neighborhood of Getsemaní is located adjacent to the Walled City. It features narrow streets, Caribbean colors, and local residents. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Las Bovedas
This market, located in the city’s last fortification, offers handicrafts and shopping. Visitors spend roughly 15 minutes here.
15 min
Modern neighborhood drive
The tour passes through Cartagena’s modern areas such as Bocagrande, Laguito, Castillogrande, and Manga, featuring malls, casinos, modern houses, and skyscrapers. This segment lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Plaza de Bolivar
A brief walking stop lasting about five minutes.
5 min
Playa de Bocagrande
A panoramic view is offered of this modern area of Cartagena, known for its beachfront and cityscape.
Barrio de Manga
The tour includes a drive through the Manga neighborhood, known for its modern residential areas.
Plaza Santo Domingo
A short walking stop lasting about five minutes.
5 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.