Shore Excursion, "Pirates in Cartagena".

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

In this shore excursion Cartagena de Indias will come alive, right in front of your eyes, and it will make you understand, why this port city was an object of desire for pirates and empires.

In full air-conditioned vehicles, you are going to see the major landmarks; starting from the 360° view at the top of the mountain of La Popa, and then, going to the inexpugnable Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas.

From there on we will ride in a panoramic journey by the streets of the city, going to the Ciénaga de La Virgen and the fishermen village of La Boquilla, where we will have a pit stop to have some local fruits and refreshments.

Then the photo opp at the Cartagena sign on the beach of Marbella.
And from there we will be entering the walls of the city to walk by this splendorous Unesco World Heritage Site.

Getsemaní the coolest hood in town will be on the list.
Photo perfect tour designed for you to shine on IG and SM.
Come with us and be like a pirate.

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What's Included

Bottled water
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

I will pick up all of our passengers outside the port terminal facilities main exit door to the city.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

    You will see the fortification that was made to be inexpugnable.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    La Popa Convent

    You will see Cartagena 360° from the heights of the mountain of "La Popa", and also will get to know about the Convento and the legend that it withholds.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Torre del Reloj

    The entrance to the city since 1631.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    See the port´s city entrance plaza and epicenter of the infamous African enslaved people trade.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Plaza de la Aduana

    Also known as Plaza de La Mar was where the King Royal accounting offices were located and from where the legend of "El Dorado" started to travel by the seven seas.

    6 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Miracles happened in Cartagena and they were attributed to an extraordinary man who cared and saved many human lives giving them love. Let´s know about San Pedro Claver and how he was the Slave of the Slaves.

    8 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Palacio de La Inquisicion

    Anything against the Roman Catholic faith was severely punished by the Inquisidores that worked here since the seventeenth century. Also we will get to see the Parque de Bolívar and all of its surroundings.

    8 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by "El Guiador"

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
DSA non-compliant
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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