Free Walking Tour San Felipe Castle: Tunnels, Pirates, and Battles
- 2 hours
- English and Spanish
Description
These walls hide the history of one of the most surprising military defeats of the 18th century. On this tour, you will not only explore the castle: you will understand why it was built exactly as you see it today!
In this Free Walking Tour, we will explore the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, the fortress that for centuries protected Cartagena from pirates, corsairs, and the great naval powers of the time.
We will enter its tunnels and underground passages; we will discover how this extraordinary piece of military engineering worked. We will learn the stories hidden behind its walls, cannons, and defensive positions that made Cartagena one of the most important and coveted ports in the Caribbean.
We will finish at the top of the fortress to enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Cartagena and the Caribbean Sea.
What you will discover:
- The fortress's secret tunnels and passages.
- The incredible story of Blas de Lezo and the battle of 1741.
- Pirates, corsairs, and the attacks that put Cartagena in danger.
- The strategy behind the castle's walls, cannons, and tunnels.
- The panoramic views of Cartagena and the Caribbean.
Includes:
✓ Professional tour guide
✓ Walking tour of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle
Does not include
✗ Entrance to the Castle (you will need to purchase it once you arrive at the meeting point, the approximate cost is $38,000 COP or about 12USD)
✗ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✗ Food and drinks
Meeting point
We will meet next to the statue of San Blas de Lezo, in front of the San Felipe de Barajas Castle.
Look for our orange umbrellas
Guide: Nexperience
Guiding since 2021PRO
We are a tourism company that seeks to provide experiences with excellent service and quality to our clients, oriented to work hand in hand with the community to generate positive impacts. We offer quality Free Tours with the purpose that the traveler discover the city as if it were a local so that his memory is indelible.
Free Walking Tour San Felipe Castle: Tunnels, Pirates, and Battles
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3
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