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Cartagena City Tour with Popa Hill (PM)

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Cartagena, Colombia
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

Enjoy this 4-hour amazing city tour of Cartagena. We will visit saint phillip fort and The Monastery of Popa.
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Discover the magical history of Cartagena de Indias on a tour in air-conditioned transport. Accompanied by a professional guide
bilingual, our tour includes panoramic visit to the bay of Cartagena, Pegasus Pier, public clock tower,
Then we will have a guided tour of the Convent of La Candelaria on the hill of La Popa to appreciate the best panoramic view
of the city. We will continue with a visit to the imposing fort of San Felipe de Barajas, the largest military architectural work in the Americas.
Built in colonial times, visit to the Las Bovedas barracks, artisan center to close with a flourish with a walk in the
historic center of the city to appreciate streets, squares and colonial buildings full of history. 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

  • Bottled water
  • Air conditioning vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas is a fortification located in the city of Cartagena de Indias in Colombia. It is located on a hill called San Lazarus. It was built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era. He suffered constant attacks from the English and French, Being the French commander Baron de Pointis who took the castle in mid-1697.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

La Popa Convent

When the traveler approaches Cartagena by any of the three routes - land, sea or air - the first thing that you can see from a distance is a mountain range or small hill, whose highest part measures 148 meters above sea level. It has always been called La Popa de La Galera.When the visitor penetrates inside the convent, he is admired by the magnificence of the central courtyard and, above all, by the solidity of columns and walls capable of resisting attacks and bombings. The church was dedicated to the purification of the Virgin or Candlemas, name that comes from the candles that bless in his honor on February 2, holiday day.There is no festivity in Cartagena, neither civic nor religious, that has a splendor equal, and not even similar, to that of the Candelaria de la Popa festival. The crowds that form in the solemn precession on February 2, from the sanctuary of La Popa to the city center, are not contemplated in any other popular concentration
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Las Bovedas (pass by)

This important Monument was the residencial building for Soldiers during Colonial Times nowadays converted in the Best Handicraft Shopping mall of Cartagena de Indias Cartagena where we can appreciate local and nationals handicrafts and jewels in Gold and silver with colombian emeralds
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Walled City of Cartagena

30 minutes walking tour in the walled city will make this tour unforgetable, the old city is surrounded by walls ,
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monumento a los Zapatos Viejos

a Cartagena poet called Luis Carlos Lopez wrote a poem Title my home town he said he love is old shoes as much as his home towm
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Playa de Bocagrande

Sightseeing tour of the new city to appreciate Cartagena Bay, Bocagrande and Castillogrande Neighborhood
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately forma sunny days (hats, comfortable clothes, sunglasses etc)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cartagena City Tour with Popa Hill (PM)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-05). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Air conditioning vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide (English and Spanish)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately forma sunny days (hats, comfortable clothes, sunglasses etc)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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