Cartagena City Tour & Convento de la Popa (AM)

4.9
(96 reviews)

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

Our Share city tour is the only one in Cartagena that includes a guided visit to Monastery of la Candelaria located in the highest point of trhe city considered a natural balcony of Cartagena"If you come to Cartagena and do not visit Monastery of la Candelaria you can not say that you were in Cartagena"
There is no better way to enjoy the history and culture of a city than accompanied by a professional and fun bilingual tour guide available to provide you with comprehensive information about the city and with the ability to answer any questions you may have while on the tour.
We will talk not only about the history of Cartagena but also about our customs including music, gastronomy, sports, politics, economy, etc.
This experience included a guided visit to: San Felipe Fort and La Popa Convent.
Finally, guided tour of the jewelry factory (optional) so that you can learn about the history and manufacture of emerald in Colombia before returning to your hotel.

What's Included

CONVENTO DE LA POPA ENTRANCE
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
ENTRANCE TO THE STRONG OF SAN FELIPE
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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

    It was erected with materials of the time, such as brick and rock, and its geographical location (San Lázaro hill) was due to a military strategy, 7 due to the excellent elevation of the land (forty meters above sea level) .8 Thanks to this considerable height, any movement of the enemy could be seen and, consequently, the reaction time was maximized before any invasion attempt.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    La Popa Convent

    Highest point in Cartagena where Monastery of la Candelaria is located

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Las Bovedas

    Also know as Dungeons, Residential building for soldiers nowadays the best mall in Colombia to buy handicrafts from the different regions. They also offer Emeralds in Gold and Sterling Silver

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Walled City of Cartagena

    It is the best of Cartagena, we walk approx 20 minutes to appreciate balconies, Churches, Squares, Narrow streets and the magic walls.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos

    The most romantic monument in Cartagena de Indias

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Jewelry Factory where you can appreciate the process of manufacturing jewelry in 18 karat gold or 925 sterling silver set with Colombian emeralds of the highest quality as well as the different types of emeralds according to their origin

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Guianza Express S.A.S

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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