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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Cartagena tells its story in layers — pirate battles carved into fortress walls, independence whispered in colonial plazas, Afro-Caribbean resilience painted across Getsemaní's streets. This private tour moves through all of them, from San Felipe's tunnel network to La Popa's hilltop view over the Caribbean, with an arepa de huevo and coconut water along the way.
Begin at the imposing San Felipe Fortress, where hidden tunnels and towering walls whisper tales of pirates and battles. Continue into the Walled City, exploring cobblestone alleys, plazas, and balconies filled with legends. Your guide brings each corner to life, making the city feel both museum and mystery.
The journey deepens in Getsemaní, Cartagena’s bohemian quarter, where vibrant murals, music, and local stories showcase resilience and creativity. A private transfer then takes you to the Cerro de La Popa, where sweeping views crown the day.
What's included
Private transportation
Snacks
Entrance ticket to San Felipe Fortress
Entrance ticket to Convento de la Popa (if you buy the Tour with this option)
Lunch
Gratuities
Personal expenses and extra attractions not listed
What to expect
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
1h · Admission ticket included
You will start this full-day tour by meeting the expert local guide who will pick you up from your hotel. Walk through San Felipe Castle, the old fortress built by Spaniards, and let the guide bring back to life adventure stories of conquerors, treasures and pirates, while you learn more about how Colombia became so mixed due to African, indigenous and Spanish roots.
Walled City of Cartagena
2h
You will visit afterwards the stunning Walled City and stroll around the colonial and colorful houses as you know more about the main squares and bastions that traced our path to independence. Visit Santo Domingo’s square and church, the Cathedral of Santa Catalina de Alejandría among others of great cultural importance.
Getsemani Neighborhood
1h 30m
You will keep strolling through narrow streets and among old colonial heritage houses that will make you feel frozen in time. And then, get to Getsemaní to know more about the area. You will learn about the importance of the graffiti and street art there, as well as the contrast between past and present of the Walled City and this neighborhood.
Cerro de la Popa
1h 30m · Admission ticket included
Remember that if you choose the 6-hour tour option, you will finish this tour by going to the Convent of La Popa, a viewpoint located in the top of a hill where the city, its sea and one of its islands can be seen and photographed. If you enjoy discovering countries’ diversity, we are right: this is the perfect tour for you.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We’ll pick you up directly at your hotel or Airbnb in Cartagena (Centro Histórico, Getsemaní, Bocagrande, Castillogrande or Laguito). Be ready at the main entrance/lobby 15 minutes before your tour.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
