Colombia · Architecture

4-Hour Cartagena Architecture Tour with Monastery and Fortress

4 Hours Round trip from Barrio Pie del Cerro Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Lady of the Candle Monastery at one of Cartagena's highest points
02 Enjoy panoramic views over Cartagena from the monastery site
03 Stop for photos at Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, the largest fortress in South America
04 Drive along Cartagena's historic old walled city
05 Explore Cartagena's main church, cathedral, and plazas

Travel through Cartagena's architectural highlights in this 4-hour tour of one of Colombia's most important Caribbean port cities. Visit the Lady of the Candle Monastery at one of the city's highest points for panoramic views over Cartagena, stop for photos at Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, and drive along the old walled city. The experience also includes time to explore Cartagena's main church, cathedral, and plazas, with shopping at the end of the tour.

Visit the Lady of the Candle Monastery at the highest point.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cartagena

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cartagena Monastery, Fortress and Walled City Tour

Pick up at the main port or your hotel by the tour guide to begin the itinerary.
Visit the Lady of the Candle Monastery at the highest point.
Marvel at the best panoramic view of Cartagena from the monastery site.
Stop for photos at San Felipe Fortress (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas), the largest fortress in South America.
Drive along the old walled city.
Explore Cartagena's main church, cathedral, and plazas.
End the tour after some shopping.