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Express Tour of Cartagena Main Attractions
Enjoy a fascinating 4-hour exploration of Cartagena's top attractions during this shore excursion designed with cruise ship passengers in mind. Join a local guide to learn about Cartagena's sights, including the impressive architecture of the Manga neighborhood and the colonial fortress of San Felipe. You'll also have time to shop at Las Bóvedas, take a walking tour of the old city, and learn about Colombia's emerald industry at the Esmeralda Museum. This shore excursion also covers transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, and entrance to the monastery and Saint Peter Claver Church and Museum.
Departure place
Pick up at the hotel lobby (prior coordination)
Itinerary
Day 1
City tour of Cartagena de Indias
Tour start time: 8:00 am or 2:00 pm Choose the time that suits you best!
You will be greeted by a member of our staff who will be waiting for you with a sign with your name on the dock.
The tour will begin by driving you through the Manga neighborhood to appreciate the Moorish and Republican Houses (approx. 20 minutes Then, you will go to the San Felipe Fortress. The place is known as one of the most outstanding fortresses built in America, during the time colonial. (approx. 10 minutes, photo stop).
Later we will make a stop at: Sanctuary of Saint Peter Claver, Carrera 4 No. 31-00 Historic Center. Plaza de San Pedro Claver., Cartagena 130002 Colombia
The photo stop is followed by a visit to Las Bóvedas to buy souvenirs (approximately 20 minutes). Get ready to enjoy a walking tour of the old city (approx. 55 minutes). During the walk, you will have a stop at the Saint Peter Claver Church and Museum for a visit inside (approximately 30 minutes). Duration so far 2 hours.
Then, we will make another stop at: Caribbean and Emerald Jewelry Museum, Cl. 5 # 2-51, Cartagena, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
After the visit to Saint Peter Claver, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of the modern side of the city, where you will also see the bay of Cartagena.
Our last stop will be at the Emerald Museum, where a professional emerald guide will teach you how to recognize an original Colombian emerald (approx. 30 minutes). After this unique experience, you will be transferred back to the pier. This time will last 30 minutes.
Includes
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle.
Cold bottled water
Not included
Food and beverages, unless specified.
Tips
Tickets
Entry / Admission - San Pedro Claver Church
Entry / Admission - Museum of the Emerald
Activities
Turistic bus, panoramic (included)
Guided visits (included)
Historical visits (included)
Purchase of handicrafts (optional)
Museums, monuments (optional)
Notes
This tour runs every day
The schedules are according to the one requested by the client
The tours requested in hours after 05:30 pm do not visit the monument by schedule.