San Felipe Castle Tour

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US$51.45

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US$51.45

I happened to be the only attendee on that day but the tour took place anyway. The guide Eddi was knowleadgeable, flexib...

Matteo

On this guided tour of the castle San Felipe de Barajas, we'll travel back in time and discover why this monument, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is so legendary.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 18 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Camellón de los Mártires

Reviews of our customers

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June 1, 2024
Matteo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
I happened to be the only attendee on that day but the tour took place anyway. The guide Eddi was knowleadgeable, flexible and helpful.
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December 10, 2023
David
San José, Costa Rica
Nancy was the best guide possible. She’s just amazing and explains everything with so much passion that at the end of the day you really learn about t...
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On this guided tour of the castle San Felipe de Barajas, we'll travel back in time and discover why this monument, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is so legendary.

Tour Details

We'll meet at the Camellón de los Mártires at the time indicated and head towards the San Felipe de Barajas castle. There, we'll set off on a guided tour of this massive Cartagena fort located on the San Lázaro hill.

The San Felipe de Barajas castle was built during the XVI and XVII centuries by the Spanish military and African slaves. It was used to protect against the attacks of Pointis, a French pirate, and the English officer Edward Vernon. Do you know who Blas de Lezo was? We'll learn all about this and many other things.

We'll walk along the walls of the fortress while we see the cannons that remain of the 63 that once protected Cartagena de Indias. We'll also see the galleries, guardhouses, and reservoirs, as well as walk through the tunnels that were used to protect the fortress from assaults. 300 people could fit in them!

During the tour, we'll reveal some of the secrets surrounding its construction, such as the use of human and animal blood in some parts of the castle.

After the visit to the castle, we'll take the minibus to the Cerro de la Popa, the highest point in Cartagena. This place is full of myths and legends, which we'll let you in on while we visit the convent. From the panoramic viewpoint, we'll be able to enjoy a spectacular view of the Caribbean Sea, the island of Tierra Bomba, and the bays of Cartagena.

After a 3-hour tour, we'll end the activity.

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On this guided tour of the castle San Felipe de Barajas, we'll travel back in time and discover why this monument, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, is so legendary.

Tour Details

During the tour, we'll reveal some of the secrets surrounding its construction, such as the use of human and animal blood in some parts of the castle.

After a 3-hour tour, we'll end the activity.

San Felipe Castle Tour