Horse & Carriage Tour of Old City & Fortress

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Your tour begins as you board your transportation for a scenic 15-minute drive through the Manga residential area to Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas (Fort of San Felipe). En route, you'll witness 'Republican' architecture and several mansions restored to their original splendor. Upon arriving at the magnificent fortress, you'll quickly see why Cartagena was the most impenetrable city of the Spanish Main. This 17th-century construction is the largest Spanish fort in the New World, representing the most important work of Spanish military engineering in South America. This photo stop is just a hint of what's to come. You will pass Las Bóvedas, once dungeons, now home to souvenir and crafts. You'll continue to Casa Rafael Nuñez where horse carriages are parked just outside the Old City. Here, you'll board a horse carriage for an un-narrated ride lasting approximately 45-minutes. Traveling along the narrow streets of the Old City, you'll pass churches and squares, and witness the Spanish colonial architecture for which the city is known. After the ride, you're free to walk on your own or shop before rejoining your guide and returning to the ship.

Special Notes:

This tour is per passenger. Carriages are small in size and can accommodate up to four people (two adults comfortably). Bring a hat and wear sun protection as it can be hot in the city.