Cartagena: 4-Hour Historic Tour Including Entry Fees

Discover the historical treasures of Cartagena on a half-day tour. Get an overview of the most important sites, and visit the Castle of San Felipe, the San Pedro Claver Church, and more. Learn about the city’s fascinating history from your local guide.

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Highlights

See the sights of historic Cartagena with an expert local guide
Walk through the old city of Cartagena, visiting Torre del Reloj and the Plaza de la Aduana
Be astounded by the magnificent San Pedro Claver church
Explore the impressive architecture of Castillo de San Felipe and get to know its history
Visit La Popa monastery, and enjoy the stunning view of the city

Description

This tour starts by picking you up at your hotel to take you to La Popa monastery, from where you can view Cartagena entirely from a watchpoint and learn about its history. Afterwards, drive to Castillo de San Felipe, a strong fort built on top of a mountain by the Spanish as a strategic point to gain control of the bay, where incredible battles were fought during many centuries. Take the opportunity to admire the impressive architecture and history behind this fort. Continue with a walk through the historical center where you will visit Torre del Reloj, at Plaza de la Aduana, used for slave trade during the Colonial period. Then go to San Pedro Claver church, which was built in the second half of the 17th century, to finally visit Plaza de Bolivar.