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Free Tour San Felipe de Barajas Castle in Cartagena Colombia
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Free Tour San Felipe de Barajas Castle in Cartagena Colombia

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Run by a local guide · Beyond Colombia - Free Walking Tours

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

discover the legendary Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas! Step back in time and explore the heart of history as we unravel the secrets and stories of this majestic fortification.

Duration
2 h 15 min
Destination
Cartagena (CO)
Meeting Point
Find us at the Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemaní with our RED UMBRELLAS!
Provider
Beyond Colombia - Free Walking Tours

Description

Discover the largest European military fort in Latin America! Walk along its ancient walls, through secret tunnels, and to lookouts with spectacular views as you uncover the hidden stories of battles, heroes, and strategies that made Cartagena “La Heroica.” From the colorful heart of Getsemaní to the imposing silhouette of the Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, this tour takes you on a journey through the spirit of rebellion, survival, and human ingenuity. Discover the secrets of its acoustic tunnels, the victories of Blas de Lezo, and how 3,000 men held out against 25,000 British soldiers.

Important information: Be sure to provide a phone number with an active WhatsApp account when making your reservation. We’ll use WhatsApp to send you your booking confirmation and meeting point details, answer any questions you may have, and contact you in case of delays or changes to the activity. Thank you for helping us provide you with the best possible experience!

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Upon arrival at the castle, each participant purchases their ticket at the official ticket office.

Includes

  • Plaza de la Trinidad
  • Museo Del Chocolate Colombia - Cartagena
  • Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
  • Puente Heredia Viejo
  • blaz de lezo
  • Guía certificado de habla hispana
  • Conocimiento preciso y objetivo de la historia de la Ciudad y del Castillo.
  • Visita guiada y segura desde Getsemaní al Castillo (Puente Pedro Heredia)
  • Visita al Museo del Chocolate (pausa)
  • Recomendaciones de comercios locales para almorzar, comprar café, souvenirs y más.

Meeting Point

Find us at the Plaza de la Trinidad in Getsemaní with our RED UMBRELLAS!

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Traveler reviews

84 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Excelente tour por castillo de san felipe

Jhon Serrano fue un excelente guía, mucho conocimiento, muy amable y el recorrido fue perfecto.

Alexandra Kristo · November 2026

Excelente tour!

Excelente tour guiado por Evelyn! Que se repita

Matias Poblete · October 2026

Tour Castillo de San Felipe

El guía fue excelente. Nos encantó su forma de contar la historia. Super recomendable si vienen a Cartagena

Marcela Guadalupe Mansill · September 2026

Tour castillo san Felipe muy recomendable!

El tour con Luis fue super ameno, se nota que además de saber historia, le apasiona transmitirla. Hizo que fuese súper interesante! Lo recomiendo mucho!

Raquel Ridco Pedraz · September 2026

Great tour from Carlos

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Carlos was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and we learned a lot about the history of Colombia and Cartagena and Gestemani in particular

Simo Benhayoun · September 2026

Top!

Our tour guide Jhon guided us very well through the fort San Felipe de Barajas and gave us useful information. His English was very easy to understand at all times

Sibylle Häcker · September 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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Free tour

★ 4.6 · 84 reviews

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