Cartagena · SAN FELIPE CASTLE & LA POPA
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The great fortress and the hilltop convent are usually done together, and the order matters in the heat. Below are the best San Felipe and La Popa tours: which climb the ramparts and tunnels, which add the panorama from La Popa, whether transport and a guide are in the price, and what each costs.
Four hours in Cartagena with a bilingual guide: San Felipe fortress, La Popa views, and a guided walk in the Walled City.
“It was great, Alvaro was very attentive, gave us a lot of valuable information, friendly and courteous Also went the extra mile to recommend where to eat local value driven food. Definitely would recommend the tour and Alvaro as a guide.”
Bilingual Chiva bus tour in Cartagena with included San Felipe Castle entry and a guided walk through the Old City walls.
“The tour guides were very helpful organizing everyone even for the pictures, first they were giving the information in Spanish and then in English, everytime we had questions they were very nice explaining to the detail everything.”
Cartagena City Tour and Convento de la Popa: San Felipe fortress, La Popa views, Las Bóvedas dungeons, Old City walls. Small-group value.
“We swapped from a big group tour to this private tour and spent 4.5 hours touring around Cartagena. Our guide Nima was very good and knew the areas and information about it extremely well. Our driver was great and we felt safe in our van that seated 9 so we had plenty of room and water was provided. We went up to the Monestary, toured it, and had an amazing view of the city. Down to the Fort which was great, to the craft markets which were originally weapon storage rooms and late prison cells. A walking tour through the old town which had some lovely buildings, restaurants etc. Into…”
Private Cartagena circuit covering San Felipe Castle, the Walled City and Getsemaní, plus food tastings and optional La Popa views.
“Fabian was an amazing tour guide. The walled city, San Felipe Fort and Popa Convent was worth doing this tour (we skip the line at San Felipe Fort). Also passed by Getsemani and it was beautiful and colorful. I recommend Fabian being your tour guide as he will go above and beyond (knows and explains a lot of history).”
Private Cartagena tour of San Felipe, La Popa, Torre del Reloj, and coffee tasting. Pickup included; ends on foot in the center.
“This tour is a perfect introduction to Cartagena. Our guide answered many questions eagerly, and even showed us where to buy the shirt he was wearing. It was longer than four hours, and since we had a big breakfast, we didn’t care that there was no stopping for lunch as the tour described.”
Getsemaní murals and San Felipe Castle in 3 hours, with entrance and a guide, plus sky-high views over Cartagena and the Caribbean.
“The tour was ok. The things I wanted to see we didn’t. We walked around prettier much”
A 4-hour guided loop through Cartagena’s must-sees: San Felipe Castle, La Popa Monastery, Getsemaní, plus city sights and hotel transfers.
“It was the worst experience I’ve ever had bought through your application. The guide rarely has spoken in English, he didn’t explain where we are going to and immediately we have got the situation. The fist stop, just one minute, we have taken a picture of the baia, but we needed to looking for google to understand where we are. We didn’t stop to visto the Getsmani neighbour. We didn’t visit the center of the city. We arrived to the Monastery and had pressed a lot in order to deny to let us buy something. He pressed us to buy in the only one point snack inside the Popa. Immediately…”
4-hour Cartagena tour combining La Popa’s iconic views, a guided Bazurto Market stroll, and lunch with local flavors.
“The activities were well organized and well paced. Nico, the guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, considerate, helpful, and kind. The driver, Nubia, was very kind and friendly. Nico and Nubia are a terrific partners; they’re excellent at what they do. I had a fantastic time. I learned a lot and I felt safe the entire time.”
Cartagena Chiva bus and bilingual city tour with San Felipe Castle entrance, Old Town walking route, and major photo stops for $28.
“The tour guide and his helpers. They all played a marvelous part in making this tour a presentation that was informative and a day I will always remember. Thanks for your selections for a wonderful team. The team worked together ❤️ as one.”
4-hour Cartagena tour with San Felipe Castle, UNESCO Old Town, San Pedro Claver, and Getsemaní murals, led by a bilingual guide.
“guide privé qui a répondu à mes questions .guide expérimenté ayant.une vaste connaissance de sa ville et son pays.”
Climb to Cartagena’s highest point at Cerro de la Popa for a 17th-century monastery visit and panoramic Caribbean views, with bilingual guiding.
“O guia se atrasou para o encontro. Apesar do pacote prever buscar no meu hotel, nos pegaram em outro hotel, distante 1km apenas, onde só embarcou o meu grupo. O local é bonito, tem uma vista legal da cidade, nada mais.”
