Freedom Tour of Palenque: Real Experience with Native Guides in San Basilio Community

Experience the Freedom Tour of Palenque and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the San Basilio community. Learn from native guides, explore traditional practices, and discover the African essence that has thrived for centuries.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monumento a Benkos Bioho - Learn about the founding and history of the first free land in America.
    Disfrutarán del legado ancestral palenquero medicina tradicional
    Líderes palenqueros
    Muestras culturales
    Murales y otros atractivos
What's Included
  • Welcome drink with local rum
  • Traditional dance and music demo
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cartagena
  • Professional local guide
  • Inclusive lunch
Additional Information

The Authentic Journey in San Basilio de Palenque is the most genuine tour handled by certified, local guides. We provide door-to-door convenience with air-conditioned automobiles, adjusting our pick up times to match your timetable. Tourists have the opportunity to learn about the community’s amazing past and sense the enduring African spirit that has…

Location
Monumento a Benkos Bioho
Plaza Principal
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alicia_b
Apr 10, 2025
Amazing Experience - My husband and I really enjoyed this tour! It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide, Edwin, was very personable and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Travel Palenque!
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Laviniat_j
Apr 7, 2025
We came in October 2023... - We came in October 2023 and had a wonderful time! We really feel like we got immersed in the culture. This was worth the price!
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Ketira_b
Apr 6, 2025
Book with a local from the community - This tour was awesome! Although I was disappointed Eric wasn't my guide after reading so many reviews, his brother, Ronald, was awrsome. I love that they are a local, family-based company and the whole community benefits from tourism. I chose fried fish for lunch and it was delicious. The local drink, Ourika, was sooo good that I bought a bottle. My favorite was the dance show. I've already referred a few family members to book the tour.
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916garryg
Apr 2, 2025
Fun and informative. Must do if in the area. - Absolutely loved learning the history of this town and enjoying what it has become today! If you are in Cartagena you should absolutely factor in a day to do this tour.
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Vania_r
Mar 24, 2025
Amazing !!!! - Very informative loved all of the magical moments and dance performances. The food was amazing as well no complaints…
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Jakia_n
Mar 4, 2025
Best tour when visiting Cartagena - I can’t believe I never did a review on this experience. It’s been 3 years since I went to Palenque and I still talk about this. I’m in Cartagena now and will be doing it again because I needed my family to experience this. It was such an amazing tour. Very informative and very fun.
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W1549qejasminer
Mar 2, 2025
Highlight of Colombia! - Great historical tour! Would go again! Edwin did awesome and really relayed the history of the palenge culture. Would recommend family or friends to try this out!!!
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Nayo2013
Feb 14, 2025
Best Palenque Tour Ever! - Outstanding tour! This was the highlight of my trip to Cartagena, and I was so glad I booked it with this company. I wanted a tour that was run by someone who was indigenous to Palenque, so that I could get a more authentic feel. Erick did not disappoint! He was the perfect balance of down to earth, professional, personable, and informative. He was very patient with all of our questions and gave us a real insider knowledge of the culture. This tour hit all of the highlights that I had seen online. The food was the best I experienced during my entire stay in Cartagena. Visiting the medicine man was such a rich experience, and being able to play some of the authentic instruments and dance with local artists was absolutely fantastic! The art work and local crafts were beautiful and we had enough time to experience it all. I couldn't recommend this tour more!
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Qe2019
Feb 20, 2025
Good experience and got to learn more - We enjoyed our guides Maria and Alberto. We did our research before going, but the tour was informative. The dancing, lunch, and "medicine man" were fantastic. I would have liked more time to explore the area, shop, and take pictures. That's what was missing, just time to explore. Everyone was very nice.
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Alyse2435
Feb 26, 2025
Make your own decision - Travelers should know that it is a 2 hour drive from Cartagena to Palenque and two hours back. That leaves two hours in Palenque. Unfortunately, I learned more About the history and culture from reading about Palenque than I did From the tour itself.
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).