Cartagena: City, San Peter & San Felipe Castle Guided Tour

Cartagena: City, San Peter & San Felipe Castle Guided Tour

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Visit the Cartagena essentials on this guided city tour. Hop on an air-conditioned van to discover the main sites such as San Peter Church, the San Felipe Castle, the Walled City, and more.

Highlights

Visit Cartagena’s old city and see the Fort of San Felipe
Take a drive around Cartagena Bay and admire the views
Enjoy the commentary of an informative bilingual guide

Description

Discover the magic of Cartagena – declared a World Heritage Site for its architectural distinction and its history – on this 4-hour, small-group tour. Visit the main sites around the city and learn the rich stories behind its culture. Visit San Peter Claver Church, where you can know the history of the founder of Humans Rights, a priest known as the slave of the slave. From there, explore Fort San Felipe de Barajas, a 16th-century hilltop fortress built by the Spanish to protect against pirates and the English navy. Your guide will accompany you to tell the stories within the fort and explain more of its importance to Cartagena. Make a quick stop at an emblematic symbol of Cartagena – the Old Shoes Monument – and continue into the Walled City. Take a guided walk around the historic center and gain a deep understanding of its culture and architecture before returning to your hotel.

Includes

Admission tickets for San Felipe Fort Hotel pickup and drop-off (for Hotels ubicated at Zona Norte, Bocagrande, and Laguito) Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle Entrance to San Pedro Church Visit to Old Shoes Monument Walled city walking tour