Cartagena City Tour

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Rated 4.7 out of 5
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Excursion Highlights:
  • Uncover the rich history of Cartagena at San Felipe Castle
  • Admire the opulent mansions of Manga Island
  • Shop for local crafts at Las Bovedas
  • Take a guided architecture walk through the walled city
  • Visit the Naval Museum and Saint Peter Claver Church
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Shore Excursion Duration 4 Hours 30 Minutes
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Bottled water is included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable light clothing, walking shoes or sneakers, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
Restrictions Guests must be able to walk on uneven terrain. Children ages 4 and under may attend the tour free of charge, provided that they are in a parent's lap and do not occupy their own seat.

Cartagena City Tour

On this thorough sightseeing trip, discover the best of Cartagena. You will explore ancient locations on this Cartagena trip, including the San Felipe Castle with its panoramic outlook, Las Bovedas, Saint Peter Claver Church, and more.This favorable tour begins in the area's most distinguished top attractions into a fun half-day adventure.

Your city tour begins with a drive around Manga Island, a stunning enclave famed for its opulent residences and affluent residents. Next, your journey will lead you towards the Monastery of la Candelaria situated atop Popa Hill, which stands as the highest point in the city. This will be followed by a photo stop at the remarkable San Felipe Fort, recognized as one of the most outstanding forts in the Americas. The former, San Felipe Fort, is an impressive fortress with origins dating back to the 1600s. The latter, a monument, portrays an old pair of shoes and pays homage to a poem written by a local poet. On this Cartagena city tour, continue with a visit to Las Bovedas, a handicraft shopping mall where you will briefly have time to shop and buy souvenirs. This is followed by a condensed walking tour in the walled city where you will admire the most beautiful colonial and republican style buildings, such as houses, churches, walls, squares and the Inquisition Palace, a beautiful Baroque-style palace that was used in the Spanish Inquisition, and now houses a museum.

Following our magical walking tour, we'll take you on a guided tour of Saint Peter Claver Church. You will have the opportunity to visit Castillo Grande and Cartagena Bay once you have seen all of these attractions. Admission to the Monastery of La Candelaria and Saint Pedro Claver Church are included in this Cartagena historical trip.

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Rated 4 out of 5
Mar 11, 2025
The tour was excellent.
The tour guide was very friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable.
George K
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 3, 2025
Very good excursion. Very nice introduction to Columbia. Tour guide was really good.
Julie A
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 1, 2025
Cartagena City Tour
Was an excellent tour. Our tour guide Ben Torres was great! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and had a good sense of humor.
Sheila K
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 27, 2025
Excellent
We had a small group. We had Benny as our guide and he was great. He was very familiar with everyone he met along the way as well as the city. Highly recommend.
Amy R
Rated 4 out of 5
Feb 21, 2025
My husband and I liked the tour very much and worth the money.
Benny was engaging and knowledgeable. Be prepared for the street venders getting in your face.
Susan I
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 14, 2025
Great!
It’s was great! Very helpful to who needed assistance.
Sunita d
Rated 5 out of 5
Feb 6, 2025
Packed with history
Great knowledgeable guide. Kept us safe. Lots of walking but posted as such. Lots of history.
Andrea V
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 29, 2025
Great Excursion!
Overall, this was a great shore excursion. This location would have been challenging to navigate on your own. The tour guide, Benny, was very interesting and provided a lot of information on the city and country. The excursion took you to the local tourist sites and gave you some time for souvenir shopping. We thought the excursion was well worth the money.
Patty D
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 28, 2025
Fantastic Tour of Cartagena, Columbia
Nohemy Pava was the best tour guide! She showed us the most beautiful and historical places in Cartagena, Columbia. This was the best day filled with incredible views of the city, experiences of the culture, and shopping for Colombian coffee!
Although I loved all my excursions, the Cartagena City Tour was the best of the whole 11 day cruise!
Denise E
Rated 5 out of 5
Jan 3, 2025
Cartagena city tour.
This was an awesome tour!!! The city is beautiful and our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of all parts of the city. Lots of walking, some shopping and great views. This is a great tour!
Robert P