Cartagena: City Tour San Felipe Castle & La Popa Convent Cartagena: Castle of San Felipe & Cerro de la Popa City Tour
ID: GYG478625-851037
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Experience colonial Cartagena on a guided tour. Explore the mighty San Felipe Castle and visit Cerro de La Popa for breathtaking city and Caribbean views.
Embark on a fascinating journey through Cartagena’s history and culture with a comfortable hotel pickup.
First stop: San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Explore the most impressive fortress in Latin America, a UNESCO-listed historical and cultural landmark. With over 400 years of history, uncover its secret tunnels, strategic walls, and the crucial role it played in defending Cartagena.
⛪ Next destination: Cerro de La Popa
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the highest point in Cartagena. With an expert bilingual guide, visit the convent, cloister, and chapel while uncovering the legends and mysteries of this iconic site.
Spectacular views
Take in stunning vistas of the Caribbean Sea, Tierrabomba Island, the Historic Center, the modern Bocagrande skyline, and Cartagena’s bay from this privileged viewpoint.
Highlights
- Explore the San Felipe de Barajas Fort, dominating the Hill of San Lazaro
- Learn the history of one of Colombia's major military engineering marvels
- Visit the magnificent Cerro de la Popa, the highest point in Cartagena
- Capture stunning views of Cartagena's skyline and the Caribbean coast
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup
- Bilingual guide
- Entry to Castillo San Felipe
- Entry to the Monastery of La Popa
- Bottle of water
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
