San Felipe de Barajas Castle: opening hours, ticket price and guided tours
Quick answer: According to the official website of the Fortificaciones de Cartagena, the Castle is open Monday to Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The full fare is COP 38,000, the nationals' fare COP 33,000 and the reduced fare (ages 6 to 13, students and teachers) COP 16,000; children under 6 enter free.
Updated on 05/11/2026.
Official hours and fares
| Fare | Price (COP) | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Full | $38,000 | General public |
| Nationals | $33,000 | With a Colombian ID or a foreigner's ID issued by Migración Colombia |
| Reduced | $16,000 | Children aged 6 to 13, students and teachers, with a valid document or card |
| Free | $0 | Children under 6 and other groups listed by the entity |
The entity mentions Resolution 005 of January 9, 2026 on its fare policy. The free Sunday (last Sunday of the month, except January and December) applies to Colombians with an ID.
With a guided visit
The castle ticket is one thing and the guided visit or free tour is another: guides are hired separately, except on tours that include them. These are the options on the site:
| Tour | Place | Reference price |
|---|---|---|
| San Felipe Castle & Getsemaní free tour | Walled city | free (tips welcome) |
| Chiva city tour with San Felipe Castle entry | Walled city | US$ 20 |
| San Felipe Castle and La Popa tour | Walled city | from US$ 54 |
| San Felipe Castle + Chocolate Museum | Walled city | US$ 97 |
Reference prices per person, in US dollars (USD), converted at the 01/11/2026 exchange rate and reviewed on 05/11/2026. The final price is the one shown by the partner at checkout.
When to go
Several travel guides recommend going first thing in the morning to avoid the heat and the queues; this is advice from guides, not an official rule. With the official hours, the last entry time may be before closing: check at the ticket office.
Quick questions
How much is entrance to the San Felipe Castle?
Full fare of COP 38,000 and nationals' fare of COP 33,000, according to the official website of the Fortificaciones de Cartagena.
What time does it open?
Monday to Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., according to the same website.
Do children pay?
Children under 6 enter free and those aged 6 to 13 pay the reduced fare of COP 16,000.
Sources
- Fortificaciones de Cartagena: San Felipe de Barajas Castle (accessed on 05/11/2026)
- Partners' prices, reviewed on 05/11/2026
