THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR
You will be met by a Cruising Excursions representative at the cruise port, where the representative will be holding a sign with the Cruising Excursions logo and the your name.
The tour begins as you take the transportation inside the port, then we continue to see the beautiful houses and the fortress in Manga Island, upon arriving to San Felipe Castle, you would see why this is the most important and largest example of military architecture left by the Spaniards in America.
Next, we will go to the Old City, we are going to see Las Bóvedas, these are also an example of Military architecture along with the walls, they function now as Tourist shops, where you can buy all types of handicraft made by local artisans.
As we continue to walk around the old town, we will see the beautiful streets, houses, squares and churches Cartagena has, to give you a unique experience of living the History in every step you take, we will go inside of San Pedro Claver Church, the patron of slaves in Colombia and African Americans.
The tour continues in the modern part of the City, we will have a panoramic view of Bocagrande, the beach area and the island of Tierra Bomba, it will finish with a stop at the Emerald Museum, to be witness of the whole History and legends
about the emeralds and its manufacturing.
At the end of the tour, you will return back to the port in plenty of time in advance before your ship's departure.
Please Note: In order to participate in this tour we would require the full names of each passenger in your travelling party.
Please note: Popa monastery is temporary closed due to geological faults.
Included:
- Entrance fee to San Pedro Claver Church
- Gold Museum (depending on opening times)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR
You will be met by a Cruising Excursions representative at the cruise port, where the representative will be holding a sign with the Cruising Excursions logo and the your name.
The tour begins as you take the transportation inside the port, then we continue to see the beautiful houses and the fortress in Manga Island, upon arriving to San Felipe Castle, you would see why this is the most important and largest example of military architecture left by the Spaniards in America.
Next, we will go to the Old City, we are going to see Las Bóvedas, these are also an example of Military architecture along with the walls, they function now as Tourist shops, where you can buy all types of handicraft made by local artisans.
As we continue to walk around the old town, we will see the beautiful streets, houses, squares and churches Cartagena has, to give you a unique experience of living the History in every step you take, we will go inside of San Pedro Claver Church, the patron of slaves in Colombia and African Americans.
The tour continues in the modern part of the City, we will have a panoramic view of Bocagrande, the beach area and the island of Tierra Bomba, it will finish with a stop at the Emerald Museum, to be witness of the whole History and legends
about the emeralds and its manufacturing.
At the end of the tour, you will return back to the port in plenty of time in advance before your ship's departure.
Please Note: In order to participate in this tour we would require the full names of each passenger in your travelling party.
Please note: Popa monastery is temporary closed due to geological faults.
Included:
- Entrance fee to San Pedro Claver Church
- Gold Museum (depending on opening times)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English speaking guide
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