The 8 Best San Felipe Castle Tours in Cartagena

1.Guided Tour, with La Popa Convent, and San Felipe

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 599 reviews · 4 hours · from $45Our pick

This four-hour small-group tour pairs La Popa’s hilltop views with San Felipe Fortress and a guided walk through Cartagena’s Walled City. Expect air-conditioned transport, entry tickets, and Spanish or English commentary from guides such as Rafael, Álvaro, Carlos, and Fernando. An optional emerald-factory visit follows.

“This was a very well organized and conducted tour. Our guide was excellent and took the time to explain in detail every nuance of the the places we visited. Will highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Cartagena.”

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2.BILINGUAL CITYTOUR + SAN FELIPE CASTLE & Old city

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 387 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

See Cartagena by colorful Chiva bus, visit San Felipe Castle with entry and a guided tour included, then walk through the Old Town. English and Spanish guides, hotel pickup from selected districts, and a four-hour route make this a useful first look at the city.

“The tour was excellent!! I really appreciated having an English speaking guide. We got to learn many interesting facts that we never knew about the city. The picture that was taken at the shoe and at the beginning of the castle tour was a plus they were beautiful pictures and it was a nice surprise to have them printed we bought all three of them! Our guide was kind, funny and caring. I would highly recommend this tour! It was a great experience”

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3.Walled City, Getsemani San Felipe Castle Cartagena City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 91 reviews · 5 hours - 390 minutes · from $92

Spend about five hours with a private English or Spanish speaking guide exploring San Felipe Castle, Cartagena’s Walled City, Getsemani, and local Caribbean food. Add La Popa Convent for hilltop views. Guides include Fabian, Nelson, Oscar, and Jorge.

“Nelson was such a great tour guide! He goes into depth about Colombia history!”

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4.Cartagena Highlights: San Felipe, Popa & Coffee Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $152

See Cartagena from its highest point at La Popa, walk through the Clock Tower and colonial center, visit San Felipe Castle, and finish with Colombian coffee in Getsemaní. Private guides such as Hernan, Martin, William, and Eduardo have led this route, which ends on foot in the Historic Center.

“Easy and convenient way to see the city in a small-group, personalized tour. Guide was knowledgeable and explained all about the history of the city. Fantastic day out!”

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5.San Felipe Castle and Getsemani Walking Tour with tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Best value

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking Gran Colombia Tours guide under the black umbrella at Plaza de la Trinidad. Walk through Getsemaní, then visit San Felipe Castle with admission included. Guides such as Carlos Moreno and Arturo bring Cartagena’s military past to life.

“Arturo es un gran guía, hizo que el tour fuera muy ameno, recomendado 100%”

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6.Complete Tour “San Felipe Castle, Popa and Getsemaní”.

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

See Cartagena’s major sights in four hours with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entry to San Felipe Castle and La Popa Monastery, and a bilingual guide. Guide Álvaro has been praised for explaining clearly in English and Spanish, but confirm that Getsemaní and the historic center are included on your departure.

“It was the worst experience I’ve ever had bought through your application. The guide rarely has spoken in English, he didn’t explain where we are going to and immediately we have got the situation. The fist stop, just one minute, we have taken a picture of the baia, but we needed to looking for google to understand where we are. We didn’t stop to visto the Getsmani neighbour. We didn’t visit the center of the city. We arrived to the Monastery and had pressed a lot in order to deny to let us buy something. He pressed us to buy in the only one point snack inside the Popa. Immediately…”

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7.BILINGUAL CITY TOUR San Felipe Castle & Old city

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $28

You’ll tour Cartagena by colorful chiva bus and on foot, visiting Bocagrande, Laguito, India Catalina, Las Botas Viejas, San Felipe Castle, the Clock Tower, and Las Bóvedas. An English-speaking guide leads the four-hour outing, with hotel pickup from selected areas and castle admission included.

“The tour guide and his helpers. They all played a marvelous part in making this tour a presentation that was informative and a day I will always remember. Thanks for your selections for a wonderful team. The team worked together ❤️ as one.”

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8.Cartagena City Tour with San Felipe Castle & Old Town Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $131Top rated

Visit San Felipe Castle, walk Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed walled city, enter San Pedro Claver Church, and see Getsemaní with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, snacks, and admission are included, with air-conditioned transport for the first part.

“Creo hay que agregarle 2 hs y visitar ciertos edificios históricos en su interior, como el Fuerte San Felipe, la Catedral, el Museo de la Inquisición, iglesia de Santo Domgo y San Pedro Clover. Mi evaluación del tour ( el guia es 10 ) es de 7 por los datos comentados.”

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