A view over Cartagena from the old walls

Private half-day tourCartagena: Private Tour of San Felipe Castle, La Popa and the City Walls

4h, from 07:00

Up to 16 people

Your hotel or apartment in Cartagena (the walled city, Getsemaní, Bocagrande and Manga)

Free cancellation, 24h

Four hours on the high points of Cartagena: the great fortress of San Felipe, the convent on La Popa hill, and the walls around the old city.

The day

Three climbs in the heat. The car does the distances between them.

Start

Your hotel

Collected from the door at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.

+15m

The city walls

A walk along the top of the old walls, with the sea on one side and the colonial town on the other.

+1h

Castillo San Felipe de Barajas

The Spanish fortress on the San Lázaro hill, with its tunnels, ramps and batteries looking over the city.
Entrance not included

+2h 30m

La Popa

The convent at the top of the hill, about 150 metres up, founded by Augustinian friars in the early 1600s. The best view of Cartagena.
Entrance not included

+4h

Back where you want to be

Your hotel or a restaurant. Tell your driver on the day.

Inside Las Bóvedas, the vaults in Cartagena's walls

Photos by felipe prieto, Ricardo Gomez Angel, Juan Nino on Unsplash

In the price

Private vehicle and driver for 4 hours
Fuel, tolls and parking
Itinerary changed on the day

Not in the price

Entrances to San Felipe and La Popa, food and drinks are not included.

Before you book

Heat: Cartagena is hot and humid all year. The early start is cooler; bring water, a hat and sun cream.
La Popa: The convent opens at about 08:00, so on the 07:00 start we go to the walls and San Felipe first.
Start time: Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Language: Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.

Questions

Does the price depend on the size of the group?

Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €220. Choose the number of people when you book.

Is there a lot of walking?

Yes, at San Felipe especially, with ramps and steps. Wear comfortable shoes.

Can we see the old town too?

Our walled city and Getsemaní tour covers the streets inside the walls. Or take our full day.

Can you collect us from a cruise ship?

Yes. Tell us the ship and the time when you book.

What if there are more than 16 of us?

Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.

Can we customise the tour?

Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.

Can I change the date or the time afterwards?

Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.