Fortress, Old Town and Shopping in Cartagena (Only for Cruisers )

4.5
(2 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Your tour begins at the port, where your local guide will greet you and lead you on a fascinating historical journey through Cartagena. Explore the city’s vibrant past, including gripping pirate tales, enemy attacks, and its heroic struggle for independence. Enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, widely regarded as the most impressive fortress built by the Spanish in their colonies. This site is rich with secret tunnels and hidden chambers waiting to be discovered.

Next, visit Las Bóvedas, a historic site that once served as a colonial prison and now houses unique souvenir shops. From there, embark on a walking tour to explore Cartagena’s main plazas and landmarks, each brimming with its own distinct charm and history. The tour concludes at San Pedro Claver Square, where you’ll have 30 minutes of free time for shopping. Your guide will provide a meeting point and time for your return to the cruise ship terminal.

What's Included

Bottled water
Professional Tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is our Picking up instructions: IOur Staff will be located at the Pier # 1 The first Circle "ZONE 1” (green color ) . On this area there is a very small Tourist information point. As soon as you come out from the Gangway just right at the Corner , our staff (15 minutes before to start our tour ) will be waiting for you and holding a sign of Peace Travel . and she or he will take you where the Tour Guide and your private car are. Please don’t take the shuttle bus because you could get lost.

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Meeting point

Look for Zone 1 at Pier # 1 our Staff would be waiting for your with a sign of the Tour name and she or he will check your names on our list then she or he will take you where your Tour Guide and Bus , Van or Car are.

End point

At the way back you will be dropped off by the Parking area where you were at the beginning then you will walk trought the Zoo area and get the shuttle bus that almast everyday is available for you.(this is free).

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cartagena

    we start our Tour on the Manga Island, This is a resisidencial area of Cartegana de Indias Where you can see big houses and large mango trees and enjoy the view of one of middle class neigborhood in Colombia.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

    Our Professional Tour Guide will tell you one of the best Milliary history we have in America by 1741 . On this stop you will have a wonderfull aoportunity to take a photo of the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress built by 1657 to protec the City by land and know about the Pirates attacks we had in the City. This is a Photo Stop.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Las Bovedas

    After finishing the photo stop at San Felipe Fortress we conitune to the Old Town where we will see the Dongeons

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    we start walking from this beatitiful theater and see the Colonial and republican arquitecture.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Plaza de Bolivar

    At the Park we are going to see the statute of our Liberatot Simon Bolivar ,also we can appreciate the Inquisitin Palace made by 1610.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Plaza de la Aduana

    After visting the Simon Boliovar park , we continue to Plaza de la Aduana in order to know more about the taxes process that spaniers managed in the past

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Plaza de San Pedro Claver

    At this Squeare the Tour Guide will explain the History of San Pedro , who was the first persona that talked about human rights defending the slaves.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Plaza de San Pedro Claver

    whe we finish the walking tour , the tour Guide will give you a free time to go shopping on your on for about 40 minutes

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Cartagena

    after the free time for shopping , we are going back to the port where the cruise ship terminal is.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining time will be the travel for each attractions.
Supplied by Peace Travel Colombia SAS

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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