The 15 Best San Felipe Castle & Walled City Tours

1.Historic Center and Getsemaní Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,716 reviews · 2h 30m · from $12Our pick

Follow an English or Spanish guide from Plaza Cervantes through Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemaní. You’ll see the Clock Tower, Plaza de la Aduana, San Pedro Claver, city walls, Centennial Park, colorful streets, and local music scenes. Guides such as Dani, Legacy, Álvaro David, Robert, and Ingrid add history, humor, dance, and useful food tips.

“It was a first class tour. Our guide spoke excellent English. He was very interesting and experienced and clearly knew his facts well. I would recommend him to everyone. Furthermore, if I can arrange another trip to Colombia I would not hesitate to choose him as our guide. Thank you Regards Andrew and Alexandra Lavery London England.”

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

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

This four-hour small-group tour combines Cartagena’s best-known sights with air-conditioned transport and a bilingual guide. You’ll visit La Popa Convent, San Felipe Fortress, the Old Shoes Monument, and the Walled City. Guides such as Rafael, Álvaro, Carlos, and Fernando are praised for clear history talks, photo help, and easy English and Spanish explanations.

“Carlos was an excellent Tour Guide. We were picked up at the agreed-upon spot right on time. The tour was thorough and entertaining. We learned so much that we wouldn’t have learned by just walking around on our own. I would highly recommend this Tour.”

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3.BILINGUAL CITYTOUR + SAN FELIPE CASTLE & Old city

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

You’ll ride a traditional Chiva through Bocagrande, Laguito, and Castillogrande, stop at Cartagena’s letters and Las Botas Viejas, enter San Felipe Castle, then walk the Old Town with a bilingual guide. Guides such as Cesar, Kike, and William are praised for clear English translation and lively history. Pickup is available from select hotel areas.

“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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4.Walled City and Getsemani Shared Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 2 hours · from $16

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide under the black umbrella at Plaza de Santo Domingo. In about two hours, walk from Cartagena’s colonial core to Getsemani’s colorful streets, seeing the cathedral, Las Bovedas, Plaza de la Trinidad, major bastions, and striking street art. Guides such as Arthur, Rafael, Jorge, and Nelson are known for lively stories and helpful photo stops.

“Arthur is a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable and funny. He shared a good mix of history, culture and modern day Cartagena life. Answered all our questions. Highly recommend! Also very good to do the tour at 9am before it gets too hot!”

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5.Walled City & Getsemani Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 107 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide in Cartagena’s Walled City and Getsemani. See Plaza de Bolívar, San Pedro Claver Square, sea-facing walls, colonial streets, and local life. Taste arepa with egg and raspao, with a longer option adding San Felipe Castle.

“Willy did a great job he was very knowledgeable. It was just me and my wife with Willy and a driver in a private car. No cattle car busses from the cruise ship and we could always hear him not being part of a large group. Much better than the cruise ship offerings.”

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

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

You’ll spend about five hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting San Felipe Castle, the Walled City, Getsemani, and local snack stands. The longer option adds La Popa Convent. Guides such as Fabian, Nelson, Oscar, and Jhon are praised for clear history and personal tips. Hotel or cruise-terminal pickup is included.

“The tour was educational and fun. We had Edgar as our tour guide, and he knew a lot about the city. It was great to learn more about the culture in Cartagena as well as the history of how the city was established. Edgar was very patient and amicable. Would highly recommend!”

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

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

This four-hour private tour links Cartagena’s major sights by air-conditioned minivan and on foot. Visit San Felipe Castle, La Popa Convent, the Clock Tower, Plaza de Bolívar, and Getsemaní, then taste Colombian coffee. Guides such as Eduardo, Martin, William, and Hernan have been praised for clear English, local knowledge, and flexible pacing.

“This tour is a perfect introduction to Cartagena. Our guide answered many questions eagerly, and even showed us where to buy the shirt he was wearing. It was longer than four hours, and since we had a big breakfast, we didn’t care that there was no stopping for lunch as the tour described.”

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8.Walking Tour Cartagena Old City with Gold Museum and Plaza de Bolivar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $67

Start at Las Bóvedas and walk Cartagena’s old city with a private English-Spanish guide. You’ll see Plaza de Bolívar, San Pedro Church, the cathedral, the clock tower, city walls, and the Zenú Gold Museum. Guides such as Belkin, Inri, Martin, Rafael, and Sam are praised for clear history and warm help. Wear good shoes and a hat.

“Our tour guide, Inri was very good. The tour was supposed to include the gold museum which was left off, so we did not go there. If you are interested in history the walking tour is great.”

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9.Walled City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Spend three hours walking Cartagena’s old walled city with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit San Pedro Claver Church and the Inquisition Palace, then pass grand plazas, bastions, Café del Mar, and Las Bóvedas. Guides such as Álvaro and Walter have been praised for clear history and flexible storytelling.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of Cartagena. Would definitely rebook for more information.”

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10.Walled City Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 25 reviews · 1h 30m · from $73

Paddle 3 km from San Sebastián de Pastelillo fortress toward the Clock Tower, Camellón de los Mártires, and San Lázaro lagoon. A bilingual guide such as Andrés, Einar, or German leads the route, explains Cartagena’s defenses, and takes you to Bird’s Island, a mangrove home to many birds.

“My guide was perfect. Definetly can recommend this activity”

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11.Graffiti Tour in Getsemani

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Spend three hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide in Cartagena’s Getsemaní neighborhood. Walk Calle de la Media Luna, Calle San Juan, Calle Larga, and Centenary Park while reading the area’s murals as social and political statements. Hotel pickup, a local snack, and a flexible pace are included.

“Dan was a very fun guide and had good knowledge of the culture and history. He’s patient and very helpful.”

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12.BILINGUAL CITY TOUR San Felipe Castle & Old city

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

This four-hour Cartagena tour combines a colorful chiva bus ride, San Felipe Castle, Bocagrande and Laguito, plus a guided walk through the Old Town. You can start in the morning or afternoon, with pickup from selected hotel areas or the Clock Tower. An English-speaking guide leads the experience.

“Un lindo paseo para conocer algunos lugares e historia de la ciudad. El guía fue muy bueno.”

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

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

You’ll visit San Felipe Castle, walk through Cartagena’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, enter San Pedro Claver Church, and finish in colorful Getsemaní. A private English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the tour, with hotel pickup, castle and church admission, snacks, and 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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14.COLLONIAL HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE by THE OLD CITY

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 6 reviews

Ride through Cartagena’s walled city in a private colonial carriage for one to four people. Your bilingual Spanish-English guide points out Santo Domingo Square, Bolívar Park, and the cathedral, while the horseman assists with photos. Choose a 20-minute to one-hour ride and meet at Navy Park.

“This trip is amazing! If you are in Cartagena you must do this! ❤️”

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15.CITY TOUR IN ENGLISH, Old city, Monuments, Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $16

Spend four hours touring Cartagena by traditional Chiva bus and on foot. You’ll pass Bocagrande, Manga, India Catalina, and the bay, stop at Old Shoes, Cartagena’s sign, and San Felipe Castle, then walk through the walled center. Hotel pickup is available in Bocagrande, El Laguito, and Castillogrande. English guidance should be confirmed at the start.

“Le tour est bien car il comprend la visite du château. En revanche, la partie vieille ville est très courte, c’est dommage. Également, si vous souhaitez une visite en anglais, précisez le au guide car il s’en soucie peu et sinon réalise la visite en espagnol. Bon rapport qualité /prix.”

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