Would you like to know the history and culture of Cartagena? We have the perfect tour for you! Our historical and cultural tour will take you and you will visit the most iconic monuments such as the castle of San Felipe where you will have a panoramic view of the city, you will know the history of this military fortress built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era to defend the territory by land, The Palace of the Inquisition where you will know the colonial era and how it was responsible for persecuting and trying those accused of heresy and apostasy and finally visit The Gold Museum where you will know the different life systems in the savannas and the Caribbean coast, and the past and present adaptability of its inhabitants, amphibious beings that change existence in a natural cycle.
Come and enjoy this ideal tour for history lovers and those who want to know the historical heritage of the city.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ GUIDE
✔ Hotel transfer to San Felipe Castle
✔ Entrance fee to San Felipe Castle
✔ Transportation from San Felipe Castle to the Palace of the Inquisition
✔ Entrance to the Palace of the Inquisition
✖ Return to the hotel
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Casa Hostal Bahia
2. Hotel Pueblito Playa
3. Hotel Boutique At The Park
4. Hotel-Hostal Santo Domingo
5. Hotel Casa Del Gobernador
6. Casa Santorini
7. Casa de Alba Hotel Boutique
8. Hotel Casa de las Palmas
9. Hotel Boutique Casa del Coliseo
10. Hotel Casa del Curato
11. Casa El Carretero
12. San Pedro Hotel Spa
13. Hotel Dorado Plaza Calle Del Arsenal
14. Casa Santa Ana Hotel Boutique Spa
15. Casa Santa Cecilia Hotel Boutique
16. Urbanreal Hotel Puerta del Reloj
17. Hotel Almirante
18. Hotel Boutique las Carretas
19. Hostal Casa Lopez Cartagena
20. Casa Las Indias Hotel Boutique
Additional Info: We will pick you up at your hotel lobby and will be writing to you via WhatsApp or calling to confirm the approximate pick-up time
Itinerary
1
Cartagena
We begin pick-up from the hotel, vacation rental or place of residence to begin with the tour
2
Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas
The first place we will visit is the castle of San Felipe de Baraja which we will tour with the guide of its facilities, This is located on the hill of San Lázaro, the castle of San Felipe de Barajas is a military fortress built in 1657 during the Spanish colonial era to defend the territory by land.
It is known as “the impregnable” because although it suffered several attacks by the enemies of the Spanish crown, it was never taken.
It is part of the National Cultural Interest and in 1984 Unesco included the ‘Port, Fortresses and Monumental Complex of Cartagena de Indias’ in the representative list of World Historical and Cultural Heritage.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Palacio de La Inquisicion
After dazzling in the castle of San Felipe we head to the second place which is the palace of the inquisition, it is one of the most important historical buildings in Colombia. This imposing palace was built in the 18th century as the headquarters of the Inquisition in the region, and today it has become a museum that offers a unique insight into the past of the Inquisition in Colombia. we will learn a little about the history of how the Catholic Church had great power and was determined to maintain the purity of the Catholic faith in the colonies. To achieve this, they created the Court of the Holy Office of the Inquisition, also known as the Inquisition, which was responsible for prosecuting and trying those accused of heresy and apostasy.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Museo del Oro Zenu
After being filled with history and culture in the palace of the inquisition we walk to the gold museum, here you will know the different life systems in the savannas and the Caribbean coast, and the past and present adaptability of its inhabitants, amphibious beings that change existence in a natural cycle. You will see how the ancient communities masterfully applied their creative and sensory skills in their traditional practices, crafts and techniques, and by listening to the ancient flutes and ocarinas you can imagine the sound languages with which pre-Hispanic societies established communication with the environment.
Some of the services offered by the museum are guided tours at fixed times, guided tours on demand in Colombian Sign Language, pedagogical animations for students, loan of teaching bags and games, workshops to get closer to the cultural richness of the Colombian Caribbean and Wi Fi. Everything is free!
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Centro Historico
After finishing the tour in the gold museum, finish the activity, where this tour full of history and culture of our city will end
Additional info
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
