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Cartagena Private City Tour: La Popa, San Felipe & Old Town★ 4.83 (498) · 4h
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Cartagena: San Felipe Fort, Popa Hill & Old Town City Tour★ 4.72 (213) · 4h
Top rated
Cartagena: San Felipe Fortress & Walled City Private Shore Tour★ 4.93 (160) · 4h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 11 options: US$ 44–US$ 198 (median US$ 100). With 100+ reviews: 7 of 11.
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Cartagena: Classic Car City Tour & Photo Shoot with PickupYou’ll ride through Cartagena’s Old Town in a classic 1950s convertible with a private driver—either guided or self-paced. Expect stops at San Felipe de Barajas Castle, Las Bóvedas market, and iconic plazas for photos and stories you won’t find in guidebooks. It’s equal parts history lesson and joyride—leaving you with sand in your shoes and maybe a new favorite Spanish word.
Cartagena: Walled City, San Felipe Castle & Popa Convent TourYou’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.
Cartagena: San Felipe Castle & La Popa Convent TourYou’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.
Cartagena: La Popa Convent & San Felipe Fort Morning TourYou'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.
Cartagena: San Felipe Fortress & Popa Monastery Half-Day TourYou visit four major sites — the Bocagrande bay area, San Felipe de Barajas fortress, La Popa monastery at the city's highest point, and the colonial old town with its churches and squares — all in one morning with a bilingual guide, entry fees included, and air-conditioned transport handling the logistics so you don't have to arrange anything yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Cartagena for a few hours and want the main landmarks without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing — the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all three, which is what makes a full morning possible in a short port day.
Cartagena: San Felipe Castle & Emerald Museum City TourYou 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.
Cartagena Half Day Tour: Old Town, San Felipe Castle & MoreYou’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.
Cartagena: Private City Tour with Castle & Old Town WalkYou’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.
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?
Cartagena Private City Tour: La Popa, San Felipe & Old Town is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.83 out of 5 across 498 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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