Cartagena Shore Excursion: Historical City Tour including UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Cartagena, Colombia
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Trip Type: Ports of Call Tours
Duration: 8 hours
Calling all history buffs! While you’re in port in Cartagena, take a shore excursion to learn about Cartagena’s fascinating history with a visit of the city's most famous historical landmarks. Visit Castillo San Felipe (Castle of San Feilpe), tour the San Pedro Claver Church, and explore the Inquisition Museum to learn about Cartagena’s bloody past.
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Calling all history buffs! While you’re in port in Cartagena, take a shore excursion to learn about Cartagena’s fascinating history with a visit of the city's most famous historical landmarks. Visit Castillo San Felipe (Castle of San Feilpe), tour the San Pedro Claver Church, and explore the Inquisition Museum to learn about Cartagena’s bloody past.
When your cruise ship docks in the Cartagena port, explore the historical side of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city on a guided shore excursion. Cartagena is an important historical city, as its port marks the former entry point for Spanish conquerors into South America. The city’s fortifications, built for protection against invasion, can still be seen in the walled city today.
On your guided tour, learn about the city’s fascinating culture and history from your expert guide. Discover the city’s world-renowned colonial architecture. Your tour includes a guided visit of three of Cartagena's most notable historical landmarks. First, visit the Castillo San Felipe (Castle of San Felipe), a site where several battles between the Spanish, English and French took place. Today, the castle’s impressive structure is considered just one of Cartagena's many UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Travel on to the San Pedro Claver Church, one of Cartagena's most-visited landmarks and also another UNESCO World Heritage site. Home to a priest who aided sick slaves arriving in the port of Cartagena, this monastery holds a distinct sentimental value among Colombia's African-American descendants. Learn about the estimated 300,000 slaves who were saved by the heroic San Pedro Claver.
Continue to the Inquisition Museum (time permitting) for a guided tour. Learn about Cartagena's bloody past and listen as your expert guide explains the trials and tribulations of the inquisition that took place in Cartagena in the 17th-century.
On your guided tour, learn about the city’s fascinating culture and history from your expert guide. Discover the city’s world-renowned colonial architecture. Your tour includes a guided visit of three of Cartagena's most notable historical landmarks. First, visit the Castillo San Felipe (Castle of San Felipe), a site where several battles between the Spanish, English and French took place. Today, the castle’s impressive structure is considered just one of Cartagena's many UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Travel on to the San Pedro Claver Church, one of Cartagena's most-visited landmarks and also another UNESCO World Heritage site. Home to a priest who aided sick slaves arriving in the port of Cartagena, this monastery holds a distinct sentimental value among Colombia's African-American descendants. Learn about the estimated 300,000 slaves who were saved by the heroic San Pedro Claver.
Continue to the Inquisition Museum (time permitting) for a guided tour. Learn about Cartagena's bloody past and listen as your expert guide explains the trials and tribulations of the inquisition that took place in Cartagena in the 17th-century.
Afterwards, travel over to Las Bovédas, a district known for its craft stores and art galleries. Spend some time browsing the local shops before heading back to your cruise ship port.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Cartagena port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
Worry-free Shore Excursion:
We will ensure your timely return to the Cartagena port for this activity. In the rare event your ship has departed, we will arrange for transportation to the next port-of-call. If your ship is delayed and you are unable to attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details.
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