Cartagena Snapshot: A Small-Group Experience
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Port
Cartagena, Colombia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$160
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Set out with a unforgettable small group tour (maximum 16 privileged guests) for a more personalized experience. From a hilltop monastery to the fortified Old Town, Cartagena's treasures old and new await you.
Built at the beginning of the 17th century, the ancient La Popa Monastery offers a sweeping view of Cartagena. Step into the La Popa Church to see its ornate, 22-karat gold-leaf altar. Tranquility reigns outside in the flower-filled courtyard.
Take photos of the imposing San Felipe Fortress — perhaps the most impregnable bastion on the Spanish Main.
As you walk through the Old Town — Cartagena's Walled City — with your guide, you will pause at many places along the way to contemplate the nearly 500 years of history that surrounds you. View Saint Peter Claver Church and Plaza Bolívar — the main square of the city. With the cathedral on one side and the Inquisition Palace on the other, this plaza claims a prominent place in history.
The oldest fort of Cartagena was demolished during the siege of 1741, and the Pastelillo Fortress replaced it. Today, the fort is home to the Club de Pesca Restaurant, famous for its excellent view of the Old Town and the bay. Enjoy a delicious snack here of Caribbean flavors with a contemporary twist.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.