Palenque Heritage Tour: Afro-Colombian Legacy

Embark on a private tour of San Basilio de Palenque, immersing yourself in the rich Afro-Colombian culture. Discover the history of the palenqueros, explore a museum showcasing their heritage, learn about medicinal plants, and enjoy traditional Palenquera music.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Basilio De Palenque - You will be able to see the Palenquera culture live and in person, including their cultures, traditions, home museums, their native language, typical houses. This tour has an estimated duration of 2 hours, plus an additional 2-hour journey from Cartagena and back
  • Monumento a Benkos Bioho - The Benkos Biohó Monument…
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Umbrella lending service
What's Not Included
  • Service not included in the tour
Additional Information

With this incredible journey, you’ll delve into the culture, heritage, and struggles of the Palenqueros in their quest for freedom, preserving their cultural and indigenous traditions as a vital legacy for Colombia and the world. You’ll wander through the streets of San Basilio de Palenque, visit notable landmarks, and explore a museum dedicated to…

Location
Monumento Torre del Reloj
The guide will call you a few minutes prior to notify you of the exact time they will pick you up. For this, please provide a contact number/WhatsApp that we can reach you on.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Pamelahm5285fp
Jul 1, 2025
Palenque - Our tour guide Romeo was very professional and knowledgeable as well as the intern Palenque tour guides. I really enjoyed the town's history, the food, and the dancers. I'd highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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805nichellec
Jun 23, 2025
Palenque 6/25 - The Palenque experience was absolutely incredible! Learning the rich history and being immersed in the culture was something I will never forget. Viva la Palenque!
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Flawdgrl
Jun 23, 2025
Birthday trip - Romeo and the others were fabulous! I really really enjoyed my birthday trip and day in Palenque. I will definitely recommend to my friends and family.
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Joshuaso125tp
May 16, 2025
Palenque - Excellent 10/10 , learned so much history and guide was great. Food was delicious and the people were amazing. I would recommend for anyone visiting Cartagena
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Sightsee15888051717
May 12, 2025
Palenque - This was an awesome unforgettable experience. Yennifer was wonderful! Super attentive, communicate well! Palenque was so nice i highly Recommend this
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Sightsee15888051717
Feb 24, 2025
Palenque was the bomb - So much culture a beautiful experience that you have to try if you’re going to Cartina the first black freed city in the Americas the people are so nice and beautiful. There’s no violence no deaths in 19 years and they have natural medicine there as well. One of the best experience that I’ve ever had in my life. You gotta try it.
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Meander288032
Jan 25, 2025
Day tour in Palenque - This was a great cultural experience. The day was fully coordinated excellent. The included tour was very in depth and shared the culture of Palenque. I highly recommend this tour whenever you are in Cartagena.
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Yeye02
Jun 8, 2024
Good experience - The tour was excellent, being able to learn more about Afro culture, everything very well explained, the food very fresh and of good quality, thanks to Jenifer for her attention.
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Carlaalexandrag2023
Jun 8, 2024
HISTORY - Charming town and beautiful culture, San Basilio de Palenque African town that still maintains its Cultures Please come visit Palenque and its beautiful people
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Keyondra_t
Sep 29, 2024
Ok, but rushed. - This tour wasn't like the others I saw on YouTube and heard about in other travel groups. It felt rushed. We didn't have the African dancers like I see in other tours. The driver was quiet and dumped us off on the street to our tour guide in Palenque. Nothing like what I was expecting considering I watched other tours online.
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From $105
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).