Cartagena Historic City Tour by Sea
Pirate attacks. The torture chambers of the Spanish Inquisition. On this comprehensive tour of Cartagena's history, you'll leave no stone unturned.
Start the day with a boat ride through the Bay of Cartagena to San Fernando Fortress, the city's imposing stronghold against marauders. Disembark for an immersive tour of the fort, then cruise to Bodeguita pier and take a guided stroll around the historic walled city. You'll enjoy local ice cream as you roam Old Cartagena's gorgeous streets to your final destination: the history museum. Housed in the old Inquisition Palace, its collections offer insight into Spanish influence in the Caribbean.
Energy Level
Duration
4 Hours
Type
CULTURED
Accessible
No
Shore Thing Highlights
Break out of the heat of the city and take a boat out into the scenic Bay of Cartagena
Visit the strategic San Fernando Fortress — once a key defense point against pirates — and learn its rich history
Explore Cartagena's walled city, a visually distinct neighborhood that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984
Tour the Museo Histórico in the old Palace of the Inquisition, the collections tell the story of Cartagena's indigenous past & colonial period
Need to know
Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible
This Shore Thing is not suitable for pregnant Sailors
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