Colombia · City Tours

4-Hour Cartagena Sightseeing Tour with San Felipe and La Popa

4 Hours Round trip from Cartagena Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the modern neighbourhoods of Bocagrande and Manga
02 Take in incredible views of Cartagena and its bay from Cerro de la Popa
03 Visit San Felipe de Barajas, the largest and most important fort built in Colombia
04 Browse Colombian handicrafts at Las Bóvedas and see an exhibition of fine emeralds

Take a journey through the streets of Cartagena and explore some of the city's most emblematic landmarks, including San Felipe de Barajas Fort, La Popa Monastery, and the Manga neighbourhood. Visit El Cabrero to see the last military construction made by the Spanish, browse local handicrafts at Las Bóvedas, and discover an exhibition of the world's finest emeralds. This 4-hour sightseeing tour offers a well-rounded introduction to Cartagena's history, architecture, and local culture.

Continue to San Felipe de Barajas, the largest and most important fort built in Colombia.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cartagena

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cartagena City Tour and Historic Landmarks

Meet your tour guide at your hotel or designated pickup location.
Visit the modern neighbourhoods and business areas of Cartagena, including Bocagrande and Manga.
Head to the beautiful monastery at Cartagena's highest point, Cerro de la Popa, where you will enjoy an incredible view of the city and bay.
Continue to San Felipe de Barajas, the largest and most important fort built in Colombia. The fort is associated with the one-eyed, one-legged, and one-armed commander Don Blas de Lezo, who defended the city during the largest sea invasion the world had seen until 1942.
Stop to see the iconic monument of Catalina de Indias before heading to the neighbourhood of El Cabrero.
Visit the last military construction made by the Spanish, known as