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Free Tour por el Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

San Felipe Castle, Cartagena · Civitatis

4.5 (279 reviews)

Free

Free tour · tip-based

2h 15min Up to 30 people Ask when booking
Free

Free tour · tip-based

2h 15min
Start times: 2:00 PM
Languages: Spanish · English
Suggested tip: COP $30,000 – $60,000 (USD 8–15) per person, based on your experience
Operated by: Civitatis
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Booking is completed on the operator's official site. The tour is free; a tip to your guide at the end is appreciated.

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Description

Explore the largest Spanish fortress in the Americas: the Castle of San Felipe de Barajas. Learn about its tunnels, legends and key role in the defense of Cartagena with a local guide. Free tour, tip-based; castle admission not included. Book on the official site.

Tour Details

Location

San Felipe Castle, Cartagena

Schedule

Departure: 2:00 PM

Capacity

From 1 to 30 people

Meeting point

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

Cl. 41, Pie del Cerro, Cartagena

En la explanada de acceso al Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas

Get directions (Google Maps)

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What's included?

  • ✓Professional local guide
  • ✓Explanation of the fortress's military history
  • ✓Legends and secrets of the tunnels
  • ✓Panoramic views of Cartagena
  • ✓Context on the defense of the walled city

Not included

  • ✗San Felipe Castle admission (paid separately)
  • ✗Guide's tip (voluntary — it is the basis of a free tour)
  • ✗Transport to the meeting point
  • ✗Food and drinks

Frequently asked questions

What time does Free Tour por el Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas depart and return?

It departs at 2:00 PM. Duration: 2h 15min. Operates: Ask when booking.

Where is the meeting point?

Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas (Cl. 41, Pie del Cerro, Cartagena).

How much does it cost?

It is a free walking tour: there is no fixed price and at the end you tip the guide what you think is fair.

What is included?

Professional local guide, Explanation of the fortress's military history, Legends and secrets of the tunnels, Panoramic views of Cartagena and Context on the defense of the walled city.

What is not included or paid separately?

San Felipe Castle admission (paid separately), Guide's tip (voluntary — it is the basis of a free tour), Transport to the meeting point and Food and drinks.

How do I book?

Booking is free on the official Civitatis site, from the button on this page.

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