San Felipe de Barajas Castle (Castillo San Felipe de Barajas) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit San Felipe de Barajas Castle in 2026?

Admission tickets for San Felipe de Barajas Castle cost 25,000 pesos for adults and 10,500 for kids ages 6-13; kids 5 and under enter for free. There are also plenty of tours that help you put the castle into Cartagena’s historical context. Full-day sightseeing tours cost US$94.

Q: Are there guided tours available at San Felipe de Barajas Castle, and how can I book them?

Yes, guided tours are available at San Felipe de Barajas Castle. You can book them at the entrance, where you purchase tickets. A paid audio guide is also available, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Many guided Cartagena sightseeing tours also include San Felipe de Barajas Castle.

Q: Where is San Felipe de Barajas Castle located?

The San Felipe de Barajas Castle is on top of San Lazaro Hill, east of the Getsemani neighborhood. You can walk across the bridge from the Getsemani neighborhood. Several buses stop nearby, including the hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus. Taxis are an easy option. Many sightseeing tours also include a stop at the fortress.

Q: What are San Felipe de Barajas Castle's opening hours and days of operation?

The San Felipe de Barajas Castle is open from 7am to 6pm, Tuesday through Sunday. There is an entrance fee, with discounts for children between 6 and 13 and students. Free entry is offered for children under 6 and visitors with disabilities and for Colombian nationals on the last Sunday of the month from February to November.

Q: What are some tips for visiting San Felipe de Barajas Castle?

For a more enjoyable experience, visit earlier in the morning or the evening to beat the heat. Wear comfortable shoes, wear sun protection, and bring water, as there is limited shade, and you will be walking uphill. A guided tour or audio guide can help enrich your visit.

Q: How much time do I need for San Felipe de Barajas Castle?

How much time you need depends on your level of interest. The fortress is large but can be explored in less than an hour. Allow more time to explore the underground tunnels. The audio guide offers three different programs (60, 90, and 180 minutes), depending on your time.

Q: What is the best time of the day to visit San Felipe de Barajas Castle?

It’s best to visit San Felipe de Barajas Castle early in the morning to beat the crowds and the heat. Another good time to visit is around 4pm. That should give you plenty of time to explore the fortress and enjoy sunset views over the city.

Q: What are the best attractions in Cartagena other than San Felipe de Barajas Castle?

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Lindsay_M, Jun 2026

Amazing day in Cartagena

Nic was AMAZING and so accommodating. We had a wonderful day with him learning about Cartagena and Getsemani! Everything was timed perfectly so that we wouldn’t be too hot at each stop.

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william_m, Jun 2026

Cartagena!!! Walled city etc.

We had a wonderful time with Carlos on our private tour.We were very relaxed and learned so much from Carlos about the history of Cartagena and Columbia. He was very attentive and showed us many things we were pleasantly surprised to see.

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Lisa_F, Jun 2026

Must see with Carlos

Cartagena must be seen ! We had a wonderful time on this tour . Carlos has a detailed knowledge of the sites we visited and was genuinely warm and friendly and made the tour a memorable experience. We would definitely recommend this tour!

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Cathi_W, Mar 2026

Great tour of historical Cartagena

What a great tour this was as Nancy, our guide, was wonderful. She was so engaging and full of information and she had a great sense of humor. We were a small group so it felt like a private tour!!! It was a hot day but our bus was air conditioned so comfortable. Traffic here is ‘loco’ but the driver was an expert so it all worked out!!! Loved the views from the convent and the Castillo and all the history behind these sights!! Very worthwhile tour and I highly recommend it!!!!

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Andrew_M, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful tour...

We had a wonderful tour with Carlos as our guide. He was very informative and showed us many amazing different parts of Cartagena. He also catered our tour to our children, ages 10 and 12, and was very kind and helpful. I highly recommend this tour as a way to visit the old fortress and walled town in Cartagena.