This half day tour takes you to the Castillo de San Félipe de Barajas — the greatest fortress ever built by the Spanish in the colonies. It is an impressive structure erected between 1639 an 1657.
The Convento de la Popa is also visited on this tour — it is the highest point in the city affording great views, founded in 1607.
You cruise along the beaches of Bocagrande and take in the region of Manga which you will see has some Middle Eastern Islamic influence.
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These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.
Half-day tour of colonial Cartagena
This leisurely half-day tour on foot of Cartagena’s idyllic old colonial town works wonderfully as a small history lesson combined with some stunning architecture.
You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.
