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Castle San Felipe de Barajas

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Roman Theatre, Cartagena

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Clock Tower Monument

Naval Museum Cartagena

Museo de la Esmeralda

Palace of the Inquisition

Mercado de Bazurto

Santuario de San Pedro Claver

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Playa Blanca, Baru IslandAttraction in Baru Island, Colombia

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Private Tour Cartagena's Walled City & San Felipe Fortress

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Activity provider:Beyond Colombia
Private Tour Cartagena's Walled City & San Felipe Fortress
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Visit the great and only San Felipe Fortress with the Walled City along a guided walking tour to relive the greatness of Cartagena during the 16th until 18th centuries.

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Duration 4 hours
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Spanish, English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

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Highlights

  • The history behind of its strategic importance in defense of Cartagena
  • Architecture, military strategies and significance of the Fortress of Colombia’s
  • Local anecdotes about european attacks, pirates, enemy navies, and other invader
  • Local culture, traditions, and cuisine, as well as its vibrant arts and music

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Visit the imposing San Felipe de Barajas Fortress, a 16th-century military structure that played a key role in the defense of Cartagena against attacks by pirates and other enemies. The fortress is an impressive feat of engineering, with a complex network of tunnels and ramps that you can explore.

Once we finish the Fortress visit, we will move on to the charming walled city of Cartagena.

Our tour guide will share with you meaningful insights about the historical and cultural context for the city while visiting many landmarks, including the Cathedral of Cartagena, the Palace of the Inquisition, and the Plaza de los Coches.

Understand their key role in protecting Cartagena and ensuring its survival as a major commercial and cultural center in the Caribbean plus take the chance to sample local food or a drink, and to interact with the friendly and welcoming local people!

Includes

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • San Felipe de Barajas ticket entrance
  • One way transportation from the Fortress to City Center
  • Accurate and objective knowledge of Colombian history.
  • Free Tour Map of Cartagena
  • Hydration and local snack
  • Extra drinks, food, or souvenirs.
  • Transportation to and from your hotel. We’ll be walking and taking resting stops.
  • Extra tickets or entrances. We won’t take you to places where sudden extra charges apply!
  • Exclusive tour guide. Remember this is a shared tour, we’re sure you’ll meet new amazing people.

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  • Comfortable clothes
  • Drinks
  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable shoes

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Alba Luz – United StatesOctober 12, 2023 – Verified booking
Arturo was very informative and fun. He made the tour interesting and it was exactly what I was hoping for. He even suggested places to eat and dance for after the tour.

Product ID: 514377

Activity provider:Beyond Colombia
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