Fortress, Old Town and Shopping in Cartagena (Only for Cruisers ) Discount Tickets

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Overview

Your tour begins at the port, where your local guide will greet you and lead you on a fascinating historical journey through Cartagena. Explore the city’s vibrant past, including gripping pirate tales, enemy attacks, and its heroic struggle for independence. Enjoy a photo stop at the iconic Castillo San Felipe de Barajas, widely regarded as the most impressive fortress built by the Spanish in their colonies. This site is rich with secret tunnels and hidden chambers waiting to be discovered. Next, visit Las Bóvedas, a historic site that once served as a colonial prison and now houses unique souvenir shops. From there, embark on a walking tour to explore Cartagena’s main plazas and landmarks, each brimming with its own distinct charm and history. The tour concludes at San Pedro Claver Square, where you’ll have 30 minutes of free time for shopping. Your guide will provide a meeting point and time for your return to the cruise ship terminal.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Look for Zone 1 at Pier # 1 our Staff would be waiting for your with a sign of the Tour name and she or he will check your names on our list then she or he will take you where your Tour Guide and Bus , Van or Car are.

End Point

End point

At the way back you will be dropped off by the Parking area where you were at the beginning then you will walk trought the Zoo area and get the shuttle bus that almast everyday is available for you.(this is free).

Pickup Information

This is our Picking up instructions: IOur Staff will be located at the Pier # 1 The first Circle "ZONE 1” (green color ) . On this area there is a very small Tourist information point. As soon as you come out from the Gangway just right at the Corner , our staff (15 minutes before to start our tour ) will be waiting for you and holding a sign of Peace Travel . and she or he will take you where the Tour Guide and your private car are. Please don’t take the shuttle bus because you could get lost.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Cartagena
we start our Tour on the Manga Island, This is a resisidencial area of Cartegana de Indias Where you can see big houses and large mango trees and enjoy the view of one of middle class neigborhood in Colombia.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
Our Professional Tour Guide will tell you one of the best Milliary history we have in America by 1741 . On this stop you will have a wonderfull aoportunity to take a photo of the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress built by 1657 to protec the City by land and know about the Pirates attacks we had in the City. This is a Photo Stop.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Las Bovedas
After finishing the photo stop at San Felipe Fortress we conitune to the Old Town where we will see the Dongeons
Duration: 20 mins
4. Teatro Adolfo Mejia ( Teatro Heredia )
we start walking from this beatitiful theater and see the Colonial and republican arquitecture.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Plaza de Bolivar
At the Park we are going to see the statute of our Liberatot Simon Bolivar ,also we can appreciate the Inquisitin Palace made by 1610.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Plaza de la Aduana
After visting the Simon Boliovar park , we continue to Plaza de la Aduana in order to know more about the taxes process that spaniers managed in the past
Duration: 20 mins
7. Plaza de San Pedro Claver
At this Squeare the Tour Guide will explain the History of San Pedro , who was the first persona that talked about human rights defending the slaves.
Duration: 20 mins
8. Plaza de San Pedro Claver
whe we finish the walking tour , the tour Guide will give you a free time to go shopping on your on for about 40 minutes
Duration: 40 mins
9. Cartagena
after the free time for shopping , we are going back to the port where the cruise ship terminal is.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Bottled water

Professional Tour guide

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Snacks

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The remaining time will be the travel for each attractions.

Supplied by Peace Travel Colombia SAS

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