Private Cartagena Highlights

Discover the highlights of Cartagena on a panoramic tour that blends history, culture, and local life. Begin by exploring the Old Town, where colorful colonial streets, lively plazas, and centuries of history set the tone for the day. Continue with a guided architectural walk through the walled city, learning about its strategic design, fortifications, and beautifully preserved buildings that tell the story of Cartagena's past.

Visit the impressive San Felipe de Barajas Castle, the largest Spanish fortification in South America, and enjoy sweeping views while your guide explains its crucial role in defending the city. From there, ascend to La Popa Monastery, the highest point in Cartagena, offering breathtaking panoramic views and a peaceful atmosphere steeped in religious and cultural significance.

The tour also takes you through Manga Island, where you can admire elegant mansions that reflect the city's early twentieth century prosperity. Before concluding, stop at Las Bóvedas, a historic arcade now filled with shops where you can browse and purchase local crafts, souvenirs, and handmade goods.

Please note that if the group is larger than 30 people, it must be divided into two vehicles to access La Popa Monastery, as larger capacity vehicles are not permitted on the road leading up to the site.

Includes: Entrance fees to San Felipe Castle and La Popa Monastery, guided architectural tour of the walled city, one bottle of water per passenger.