San Felipe de Barajas Castle & Getsemaní Free Tour - Reviews

Rating of the activity

9 / 10

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Aug / 25 / 2026

Fernanda

Santiago, Chile

I travelled with my partner

Carlos Baez nos hizo un tour muy completo. Nos entregó información valiosa y datos muy interesantes sobre el Castillo de San Felipe y la ciudad de Cartagena en general. Tuvo una excelente disposición para responder nuestras preguntas y fue muy amable. Lo recomendamos Translate this opinion into English.

Carlos Baez gave us a very comprehensive tour. He provided valuable information and very interesting facts about San Felipe Castle and the city of Cartagena in general. He was very helpful in answering our questions and was very friendly. We highly recommend him. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 08 / 2026

Alexandra

Girona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

El tour combina la visita al barrio de Getsemaní con el Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, pero nuestra sensación es que, al querer abarcar ambas cosas en unas dos horas y media, se termina profundizando poco en cada una de ellas. Dedicamos aproximadamente una hora a Getsemaní, incluyendo parte del desplazamiento hasta el castillo, y alrededor de otra hora al Castillo de San Felipe, contando también el tiempo en el exterior y la compra de las entradas. Esto hizo que la visita al castillo se nos Translate this opinion into English.

The tour combines a visit to the Getsemaní neighborhood with the San Felipe de Barajas Castle, but our feeling is that, in trying to cover both in about two and a half hours, we end up not going into much depth on either of them. We spent approximately an hour in Getsemaní, including part of the travel time to the castle, and around another hour at the San Felipe Castle, also counting the time spent outside and buying tickets. This made the visit to the castle feel rushed. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 26 / 2026

Anonymous

Argentina

I travelled with teenagers

No hablaba mucho la guía. No dijo mucho al principio, no dijo nada en el camino incluso en los tiempos muertos cuando esperábamos que vengan a vendernos los tickets. No hablo mucho sobre las guerras. Bastante pobre aunque si nos acompañó durante el camino hacia arriba

The guide didn't talk much. She didn't say much at the beginning, and she didn't say anything at all along the way, even during the downtime when we were waiting for the ticket seller. She didn't talk much about the wars. Quite poor, although she did accompany us on the way up.

I travelled with teenagers

Lamentamos que la guía no haya cumplido con tus expectativas en cuanto a la comunicación y el conocimiento del tema. Agradecemos tus comentarios y los tendremos en cuenta para mejorar nuestros servicios. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the guide did not meet your expectations regarding communication and subject matter knowledge. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into account to improve our services. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 13 / 2026

Sofía

Uruguay

I travelled by myself

Excelente tour a cargo de Luis, nos comentó con Lujo de detalle la historia de Cartagena. Y nos contextualizó en un montón de cuestiones para que podamos comprender de la mejor manera posible. Excelente guía y excelente tour. Lo recomiendo sin dudarlo. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent tour led by Luis, he provided us with a wealth of detail about the history of Cartagena. He contextualized a lot of issues so that we could understand in the best possible way. Excellent guide and excellent tour. I recommend it without hesitation. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 09 / 2026

Anonymous

Aguascalientes, Mexico

Del barrio de Getsemaní no vimos nada, salvo que de ahí fue el punto de partida. El guía quiso que compráramos los boletos de entrada al castillo con alguien externo. Quienes no lo hicieron hubo cierto reclamo en el sentido de que atrasaban el recorrido.

We didn't see anything of the Getsemaní neighborhood, except that it was our starting point. The guide wanted us to buy our castle entrance tickets from someone else. There were some complaints about those who didn't, as it was slowing down the tour.

Lamentamos que no hayas tenido una experiencia satisfactoria en el barrio de Getsemaní. Tomamos en cuenta tus comentarios sobre la actitud del guía y la organización del recorrido. Trabajaremos para mejorar estos aspectos en el futuro. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that you did not have a satisfactory experience in the Getsemaní neighborhood. We have taken note of your comments regarding the guide's attitude and the organization of the tour. We will work to improve these aspects in the future. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 03 / 2026

Luciana Villatoro

Bahía Blanca, Argentina

I travelled with my partner

“Hicimos el free tour con Wendy y fue una experiencia excelente. Se nota que conoce profundamente la historia y la cultura de Cartagena, y además tiene una forma muy amena y entretenida de transmitirla. Durante todo el recorrido respondió nuestras preguntas con mucha paciencia y nos dio recomendaciones muy útiles para disfrutar la ciudad. Translate this opinion into English.

“We took the free tour with Wendy and it was an excellent experience. It's clear she has a deep understanding of Cartagena's history and culture, and she also has a very engaging and entertaining way of sharing it. Throughout the tour, she patiently answered our questions and gave us very useful recommendations for enjoying the city.” Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 20 / 2026

Adriana Moreno

Colombia

I travelled with teenagers

Alejandro explicó con gran dominio la historia del Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas. Sugiero ajustar el tour para iniciar allí y evitar la caminata desde Getsemaní, que resultó incómoda y riesgosa por tráfico, cruces peligrosos y advertencias de la policía. Propongo centrar el recorrido en el castillo y los museos cercanos, y dejar Getsemaní para otro tour, mejorando seguridad, logística y comodidad para los visitantes. Translate this opinion into English.

Alejandro explained the history of San Felipe de Barajas Castle with great expertise. I suggest adjusting the tour to start there and avoid the walk from Getsemaní, which proved uncomfortable and risky due to traffic, dangerous crossings, and police warnings. I propose focusing the tour on the castle and nearby museums, and leaving Getsemaní for another tour, thus improving safety, logistics, and comfort for visitors. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 14 / 2026

Anônimo

São Paulo, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

Passeio bom, entretanto a parte de Getsemaní é muito rápida. Na verdade, só é o ponto de encontro, não conhecemos o bairro: não vimos o mural para o escritor Gabriel García Marquez, nem sua residência - que seriam lugares de interesse. O foco é o Castelo, que é incrível. O guia John foi ótimo durante todo o passeio, que durou 2h30 - aproximadamente. Translate this opinion into English.

Good tour, however the Getsemaní part is very quick. In fact, it’s just the meeting point, we didn’t get to know the neighborhood: we didn’t see the mural for the writer Gabriel García Márquez, nor his residence - which would be places of interest. The focus is the Castle, which is amazing. The guide John was great throughout the tour, which lasted about 2h30. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 14 / 2026

Alejandra Gonzalez

Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Realiza su narrativa con buen volumen, organziado y procura que todos escuchen aunque un poco se le percibe algo periqueado por la rutina. Lo que no nos gustó esque tiende a hablar sobre sí mismo (errores del orador) e insistente en que la propina debía ser de tal cantidad. Sugerir más de dos veces la propina voluntaria ya es un tour DE CUOTA. Y dicho y hecho, al pagarle, tomó el billete, nos miró y dijo: esta es su contribución? Nos pareció poco profesional.

He delivers his narrative with good volume, is well-organized, and makes sure everyone can hear, although he seems a bit worn out from the routine. What we didn't like is that he tends to talk about himself (a common speaking error) and insists that the tip should be a certain amount. Suggesting a voluntary tip more than twice is already a way of demanding a fee. And sure enough, when we paid him, he took the bill, looked at us, and said, "Is this your contribution?" We found that unprofessional.

I travelled with my partner

Lamentamos que la actitud del guía no haya estado a la altura de lo esperado. Nuestro objetivo es que todos los participantes se sientan bien recibidos y disfruten de una experiencia cercana y profesional. Agradecemos tu comentario, que tendremos en cuenta para seguir mejorando el trato ofrecido. Translate this opinion into English.

We regret that the guide's attitude did not meet your expectations. Our goal is for all participants to feel welcome and enjoy a friendly and professional experience. We appreciate your feedback, which we will take into account to continue improving the service we offer. Opinion translated. Show original.

Mar / 30 / 2026

Cecilia

La Plata, Argentina

I travelled with friends

Nos acompañó Fernando a recorrer las calles del popular barrio de Getsemani y el castillo de San Felipe. En esta excursion se camina mucho pero es muy ameno de todas formas. El pago de la entrada al castillo es aparte. Una experiencia increible. Muy bello todo y el guia muy instruido. Ademas nos animó a quedarnos a comer algo en el barrio y volvimos sin problemas a la ciudad amurallada. Impecable. Translate this opinion into English.

Fernando accompanied us to explore the streets of the popular Getsemani neighborhood and the San Felipe castle. This excursion involves a lot of walking, but it is very enjoyable nonetheless. The entrance fee to the castle is separate. An incredible experience. Everything is very beautiful and the guide is very knowledgeable. Additionally, he encouraged us to stay and have something to eat in the neighborhood, and we returned without any problems to the walled city. Impeccable. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Feb / 14 / 2026

Ivynny França

Olinda, Brazil

I travelled with my partner

Fizemos o tour via Civitatis, através da agência Beyond Colômbia com o guia Fernando e foi excelente! Visitar o Castelo de San Felipe de Barajas com um bom guia é fundamental. Na verdade, a cidade de Cartagena, por suas riquezas histórica e cultural demanda esse tipo de assistência. Fernando foi um excelente profissional. É importante lembrar, no entanto, que - apesar do nome "Free Tour" - é sugerida a contribuição de COP 50.000 por pessoa (super válidos). Translate this opinion into English.

We did the tour via Civitatis, through the agency Beyond Colombia with the guide Fernando, and it was excellent! Visiting the San Felipe de Barajas Castle with a good guide is essential. In fact, the city of Cartagena, due to its historical and cultural wealth, demands this type of assistance. Fernando was an excellent professional. It is important to remember, however, that - despite the name "Free Tour" - a contribution of COP 50,000 per person is suggested (very valid). Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 20 / 2026

Jorge Fernández

Nalda, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Poca implicación por parte de la guía, era como escuchar una grabación. Translate this opinion into English.

Little involvement from the guide, it was like listening to a recording. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 18 / 2026

Anonymous

Mexico, Mexico

I travelled with my partner

Sep / 16 / 2026

Salvador Javier Ramirez Torres

Guadalajara, Mexico

I travelled by myself

La verdad fue un recorrido muy completo, nuestro guía Luis es un local de Getsemaní, entonces todo tipo de conocimiento empírico sobre la zona. Un excelente tour. Translate this opinion into English.

It was a really comprehensive tour. Our guide, Luis, is a local from Getsemaní, so he had all sorts of firsthand knowledge about the area. An excellent tour. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 08 / 2026

Dario Alberto Vela

Santa Cruz, Bolivia

I travelled with my partner

Excelente actividad para repasar un poco la historia, Luis sabe un montón y es súper didáctico! Vale la pena! Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent activity for reviewing some history! Luis knows a lot and is super informative! It's worth it! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 02 / 2026

Katia Lee

Santos, Brazil

I travelled by myself

O tour foi cancelado na hora. Compareci ao local e o guia Jhon informou que esperariam 10 minutos para que os demais turistas chegassem e ao total eram 10 inscritos.....contudo, ninguem apareceu alem de mim.......então ele informou que nao poderia realizar o tour comigo pois nao era rentavel à empresa Beyond Colombia.....infelizmente a empresa somente pensa em dinheiro e deixa o turista sem a experiencia e frustrado.....para quem está viajando e tem datas limitadas, isso é pessimo!

The tour was cancelled at the last minute. I arrived at the location and the guide, John, informed me that they would wait 10 minutes for the other tourists to arrive, and there were a total of 10 registered... however, nobody showed up except me... then he informed me that he couldn't do the tour with me because it wasn't profitable for the company Beyond Colombia... unfortunately, the company only thinks about money and leaves the tourist without the experience and frustrated... for those who are traveling and have limited dates, this is terrible!

I travelled by myself

Lamentamos sinceramente la cancelación inesperada del tour y los inconvenientes causados. Entendemos tu frustración al perder la oportunidad de disfrutar de la experiencia. Trabajamos constantemente para mejorar nuestros servicios y transmitiremos tus comentarios al equipo local para evitar situaciones similares en el futuro. Translate this opinion into English.

We sincerely regret the unexpected cancellation of the tour and the inconvenience caused. We understand your frustration at missing the opportunity to enjoy the experience. We are constantly working to improve our services and will pass on your comments to the local team to avoid similar situations in the future. Opinion translated. Show original.

Aug / 31 / 2026

Anonymous

I travelled by myself

Aug / 29 / 2026

César Fabricio Del Castillo Diaz

Quito, Ecuador

I travelled with teenagers

Muy chévere la actividad, se conoció bastante de la historia y la importancia del Castillo Nuestro guía Carlos Báez un experto del tema y excelente para enseñar. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was great, we learned a lot about the history and importance of the Castle. Our guide Carlos Báez is an expert on the subject and excellent at teaching. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Aug / 28 / 2026

Anonymous

Aug / 27 / 2026

Anonymous

Brazil

I travelled with my partner

Visita com imersão na história. Muito legal a experiência dentro dos túneis e a vista é incrível. Translate this opinion into English.

A visit that immerses you in history. The experience inside the tunnels is really cool, and the view is incredible. Opinion translated. Show original.

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