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  • 122 reviews | 1,242 travellers
    I loved the guides' very extensive explanations and I got to know another part of Cartagena like Boca Grande, which is where the city develops, and the times to visit Barranquilla and Santa Martha, this invites me to come back.
    10 Yolanda Díaz
  • Free cancellation up to 18 hours before the service starts
  • Free cancellation up to 18 hours before the service starts

On this guided tour of the castle San Felipe de Barajas, we'll travel back in time and discover why this monument, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is so legendary.

On this guided tour of the castle San Felipe de Barajas, we'll travel back in time and discover why this monument, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is so legendary.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the Camellón de los Mártires at the time indicated and head towards the San Felipe de Barajas castle. There, we'll set off on a guided tour of this massive Cartagena fort located on the San Lázaro hill. 

The San Felipe de Barajas castle was built during the XVI and XVII centuries by the Spanish military and African slaves. It was used to protect against the attacks of Pointis, a French pirate, and the English officer Edward Vernon. Do you know who Blas de Lezo was? We'll learn all about this and many other things.

We'll walk along the walls of the fortress while we see the cannons that remain of the 63 that once protected Cartagena de Indias. We'll also see the galleries, guardhouses, and reservoirs, as well as walk through the tunnels that were used to protect the fortress from assaults. 300 people could fit in them!

During the tour, we'll reveal some of the secrets surrounding its construction, such as the use of human and animal blood in some parts of the castle.

After the visit to the castle, we'll take the minibus to the Cerro de la Popa, the highest point in Cartagena. This place is full of myths and legends, which we'll let you in on while we visit the convent. From the panoramic viewpoint, we'll be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the Caribbean Sea, the island of Tierra Bomba, and the bays of Cartagena.

After a 3-hour tour, we'll end the activity.

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Duration

3 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by minibus

English–speaking guide

Admission tickets

When to book?

You can book up until 4 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Provider

City Sightseeing Cartagena Show more

  • City Sightseeing Cartagena

    Corporate name: International Tourism Groups SAS

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Pets

Not permitted.

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Meeting point

Camellón de los Mártires

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