Excursion Cartagena (wheelchair accessible) tour at Cartagena

This tour involves a moderate amount of walking of about 0.7 miles and is specially designed for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair or a scooter.

This Cartagena shore excursion gives you a wonderful opportunity to experience the very best of Cartagena and its intriguing history, including the impressive Roman Theatre and the fascinating archaeological site from the 3^rd century BC, the Punic wall. You will also have some leisurely time for shopping on your own and stop to admire the beautiful exterior of the historic Christmas Fort.

Cartagena, Punic Walls

Start your tour by meeting your tour guide and accessible van at the Cartagena cruise dock. From here, you will head out on a short drive to your first stop of the day, the Punic Wall of Cartagena. Escorted by your tour guide, you will encounter firsthand one of the most important episodes in the history of the Mediterranean, the Punic Wars between the Carthaginians and the Romans. This archaeological site dates to the 3^rd century BC and houses a museum, old catacombs and a small theater room where you will get an introduction to the history of Cartagena.

Castillo de la Concepcion, Roman Theatre, Free time, Christmas Fort

Next, your tour continues with a short stop for photos of the breathtaking Castillo de la Concepcion, an iconic hilltop castle from the Middle Ages! Following this, you will continue to yet another historical site that will leave you in awe, the ancient Roman Theatre built between 5 and 1 BC. Here you will enjoy an interior visit at the Museum that includes hallways located underground and incredible collections of emblematic pieces found in the excavations. Finally, you will admire the impressive, and well-preserved Roman Theatre structure, one of the largest in Roman Hispania with a capacity of 7,000 people!

The last part of your tour will be spent with some leisurely free time for shopping in the main street Calle Mayor, peppered with restaurants, cafes, shops and historic buildings. On your way back to the port, you will make a short stop to enjoy an incredible view of the exterior of the Christmas Fort, a symbol of the defensive system of Cartagena located along the city's picturesque coastline.

After this photo stop, reboard your accessible van and return to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include Punic Walls, Roman Theatre Museum, Free time, Castilo de la Concepcion, Christmas Fort

Note

Please note: This tour involves a little amount of walking of approximately 0.7 miles and is specially designed for guests who utilize a wheelchair or a scooter. The tour route avoids steps and stairs. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. An accessible vehicle with a wheelchair lift or ramp will be used for transportation. Guides are not allowed to push wheelchairs. A minimum participation of 4 guests is required to operate the excursion at the advertised rate. Space on this tour is extremely limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.