Private Cartagena City Tour and Historic Landmarks
- Start the day by meeting your guide at the hotel.
- Visit the Popa Monastery, the highest point in the city, for the best 360º panoramic view of Cartagena. Learn about local religious traditions and customs, and see Shakira's foundation for an overview of the city.
- Next, go to the San Felipe Fortress for a 15-minute photo stop. Learn about the history of this spectacular military fort and the Battle of Jenkins' Ear.
- Then, see the dungeons that served as prisons and barracks for Spanish troops.
- Afterwards, visit the Emerald Museum to learn about emerald mining in Colombia and enjoy the panoramic view of Bocagrande Harbour.
- Finish in the old town, walking and learning about the city. Visit plazas and parks, learn about the Spanish in the 16th century, their caste system, door knockers that denoted homeowners' status, and more.