Cartagena City Tour

special offer banner Cartagena City Tour (Las Bovedas, Saint Peter Claver Church, Manga Island)
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, Walking
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.