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- English
- Spanish
Unleash the secrets of Cartagena's most legendary landmark. Walk through the imposing Castillo San Felipe de Barajas — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most formidable military fortress ever built by the Spanish in the Americas — as your guide brings to life the gripping stories of epic naval battles, brilliant defense strategies, and the pirates and corsairs who dared to challenge its walls.
Explore its legendary network of tunnels and hidden passageways, engineered to outsmart the most powerful fleets in the world, and discover how a one-armed, one-eyed admiral once repelled a British invasion force of 186 ships. Climb to the highest points of the fortress and take in breathtaking panoramic views of Cartagena's historic rooftops and the shimmering Caribbean Sea beyond.
History has never felt this alive.
Please, keep in mind that by ooking this tour you will join a free walking tour where your tip is alredy paid.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be be next to the Blas de Lezo statue holding an orange umbrella!
Itinerary
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1Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Unleash the secrets of Cartagena in an unforgettable walking tour through the legendary Castillo San Felipe de Barajas — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most formidable military fortress ever built by the Spanish in the Americas. Built over two centuries on the strategic hill of San Lázaro, the castle was designed with one purpose: to be impossible to defeat. Step inside its network of tunnels and hidden passageways — an underground labyrinth engineered to move soldiers invisibly and defend the city against any invader who dared approach. Your guide will bring to life the castle's most defining moment — the Battle of 1741, when the one-eyed, one-armed admiral Blas de Lezo repelled a British fleet of 186 ships in one of history's greatest military upsets — along with the stories of French corsairs and English pirates who made Cartagena the most attacked port in the Americas. Climb to the highest points for breathtaking panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea and Cartagena.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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