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Cartagena Castle

Our pick: Rum & Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena: Castle Views, Small Group — US$ 45 (2h, 4.96★ · 503). Best value: Private Walking Tour Cartagena: Castle, Old Town & Coffee Tasting — US$ 41 (3h, 5.00★ · only 7 reviews).

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OptionPricePer personLengthRatingCancellationExtra fee
Private Walking Tour Cartagena: Castle, Old Town & Coffee TastingBest valueUS$ 41 p.p.
US$ 41
3h5.00★ only 7 reviewsfree—
Cartagena: San Felipe Castle & Emerald Museum City TourUS$ 44 p.p.
US$ 44
4h5.00★ only 2 reviewsfree—
Rum & Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena: Castle Views, Small GroupOur pickUS$ 45 p.p.
US$ 45
2h4.96★ · 503free—
Cartagena: La Popa Convent & San Felipe Fort Morning TourUS$ 50 p.p.
US$ 50
4h4.84★ · 122free—
Cartagena: San Felipe Castle & La Popa Convent TourUS$ 54 p.p.
US$ 54
3h 30m4.85★ · 191free—
Cartagena Highlights Tour: Old City, Getsemaní & San Felipe CastleTop ratedUS$ 79 p.p.
US$ 79
4h5.00★ · 16free—
Barranquilla city tour: Salgar Castle, Pier 1888 sunsetUS$ 80 p.p.
US$ 80
9h–10h—free—
Cartagena: Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent TourUS$ 100 p.p.
US$ 100
5h–6h4.78★ · 433free—
Cartagena: Private City Tour with Castle & Old Town WalkUS$ 120 p.p.
US$ 120
4h4.89★ · 230free—
Cartagena Half Day Tour: Old Town, San Felipe Castle & MoreUS$ 125 p.p.
US$ 125
4h3.00★ only 2 reviewsfree—
Cartagena: Old City & San Felipe Castle Private Tour 4 HoursUS$ 140 p.p.
US$ 140
3h–4h4.86★ · 22free—

Real price per person across the 11 options: US$ 41–US$ 140 (median US$ 79). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 11.

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Cartagena: Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent Tour
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Cartagena: Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (433)5h–6hYou’ll walk centuries-old streets in Cartagena’s Walled City with a local guide who brings stories to life, climb San Felipe Castle for sweeping city views, taste Caribbean snacks you probably can’t pronounce (yet), and—if you choose—catch your breath high above it all at La Popa Convent. Expect laughter, real moments with locals, and plenty of color around every corner.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 100View ›
Cartagena: San Felipe Castle & La Popa Convent Tour
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Cartagena: San Felipe Castle & La Popa Convent Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (191)3h 30mYou’ll wind through Cartagena’s lively streets before exploring San Felipe Castle’s tunnels with your local guide. Climb to La Popa Convent for sweeping city views and pause for photos at iconic spots along the way. Expect laughter, real stories, entry fees included — plus moments that linger long after you’re back down at street level.Free cancellationKids −27%fromUS$ 54View ›
Cartagena: La Popa Convent & San Felipe Fort Morning Tour
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Cartagena: La Popa Convent & San Felipe Fort Morning Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (122)4hYou're driven to four key stops in Cartagena's history: the monastery at the city's highest point, the colonial fortress, the Old Town's narrow streets and plazas, and the dungeons-turned-market. Entry to the convent and fort are included, as is the bilingual guide and transportation. You walk about twenty minutes total through the Old Town, and the whole experience runs a few hours before returning to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cartagena's main historical sites in one morning without arranging transport or buying tickets separately — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you free to ask questions and absorb the city's actual history rather than just its postcard version.Free cancellationfromUS$ 50View ›
Cartagena: San Felipe Castle & Emerald Museum City Tour
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Cartagena: San Felipe Castle & Emerald Museum City Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (2)4hYou get hotel pickup, a full day moving through Cartagena's colonial center and modern districts with a professional guide, entry to San Felipe Castle, a stop at the Emerald Museum, and air-conditioned transport throughout. The guide is not a driver doubling as narrator—it's someone whose job is to explain what you're seeing. You return to your hotel in the late afternoon without having arranged a single ticket or figured out how to get between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Cartagena's main landmarks in one organized day without arranging your own transport or tickets—the guide handles the narrative, the driver handles the route, and you just show up at your hotel ready to go.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 44View ›
Cartagena Half Day Tour: Old Town, San Felipe Castle & More
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Cartagena Half Day Tour: Old Town, San Felipe Castle & More★★★★★★★★★★ 3.00 (2)4hYou’ll dive into Cartagena’s real life—history-packed streets, colorful neighborhoods like Getsemaní, epic views from San Felipe Castle, plus time to browse local crafts at Las Bóvedas—all with a friendly guide who knows every shortcut and story.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Cartagena: Private City Tour with Castle & Old Town Walk
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Cartagena: Private City Tour with Castle & Old Town Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (230)4hYou’ll walk Cartagena’s walled Old Town with a local guide who brings centuries-old stories to life, climb Castillo San Felipe for sweeping views, explore colorful Getsemaní and sample street snacks if you want. Expect hotel pickup and entry tickets included—plus time for crafts or emerald shopping if something catches your eye.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 120View ›
Cartagena: Old City & San Felipe Castle Private Tour 4 Hours
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Cartagena: Old City & San Felipe Castle Private Tour 4 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (22)3h–4hYou spend four hours moving through Cartagena's layers—colonial plazas, street art in Getsemani, the fortress at San Felipe, and the hilltop convent—with entry fees and transport handled. A private guide sets the pace, so you linger where you want and skip the lines that form at the main sites.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the main Cartagena landmarks without navigating lines or arranging transport themselves—the private format means you set the rhythm. Plan for moderate walking and some climbing at the castle; it's what gives you access to the views and the fortress itself.Free cancellationfromUS$ 140View ›
Barranquilla city tour: Salgar Castle, Pier 1888 sunset
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Barranquilla city tour: Salgar Castle, Pier 1888 sunset9h–10hThis full-day Barranquilla city tour departs from your hotel and covers the Caribbean coast's most photographed landmarks in a single itinerary. You'll start with breakfast at the Vueltiao Hat restaurant, then move through Salgar Castle, the city's iconic letters, Ventana al Mundo, the Grand Malecon with its Shakira monument and Shark Fin, and finish at Pier 1888 for sunset over the Magdalena River. The tour includes an audio guide in English or Spanish, meals, Carnival Museum entry, and a train ride to Puerto Mocho. Nine to ten hours on the road means the day holds all the stops without gaps; the guide handles the route and timing.Is it for me?Nine to ten hours means you commit the full day, which is what allows the tour to hold all three zones—the castle, the city center, and the river at sunset—without rushing any of them. If your schedule has only a half-day free, look for a shorter route; if you want the landmarks and the light at the end, this itinerary fits the time it needs.Free cancellationInfants freeNewfromUS$ 80View ›

Frequently asked questions

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 11 of the 11 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

How long do these experiences last?

Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Rum & Chocolate Tasting in Cartagena: Castle Views, Small Group is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.96 out of 5 across 503 reviews.

Are private options available?

Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.

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