Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation.
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My product is unique because it is a tour where we will arrive at each of the places for a short time, knowing the most important aspects in a dynamic, fun way and delicious trying the sweets, "ñeque"; the tradicional rum and delicious food of PALENQUE.
Important Note: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children from 1 to 4 years old do not pay but must sit on their parents' laps.
After booking please contact me to confirm pick up details. +573188202888
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Basilio De Palenque
We invite you to discover a town that has maintained its marked identity for more than 400 years: the little corner of Africa in Colombia. Here is the time it will take to get from one place to another You will learn the history of the first free people of America. You will connect with ancestors and the African roots of Palenque de Benkos Biohó (Founder of Palenque). Enjoy the dance show, learn their traditional dance steps, and play the drums. Learn the Bantu language from Guinea and Congo accompanied by a native guide. We will make a stop in the town square, the house of Kombilesa mi; the folkloric rap group, the museum house, the Palenque Viejo, and traditional medicine. At the end, we will have lunch a delicious typical Palenquero dish.
Stop to take pictures in the letters of YO AMO A PALENQUE
What‘s Included
Native guide.
Transportación
Air-conditioned vehicle
Almuerzo.
Botella de Agua.
Dance Show.
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Cultural Tour in San Basilio De Palenque
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Reviews
1,517 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It’s hot but amazing food and people
lt2026,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful, educational and fun. The guides were amazing. We were picked up in Cartagena, bumpy ride so brace yourself. Food and entertainment included and Get the fried fish and thank me later!!
Magical place
Cruiser04332378301,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very nice immersive experience into some cultural history of Palenque. It’s a very special place and I felt connected to my African roots. Would like some free time to walk around and explore by myself. The guides were really helpful tho
My 50th birthday experience
807tykiaw,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was very enjoyable and enlightening. Our tour guide was excellent and fun. I loved the medicine room. The food was amazing!
Tykia's 50th Birthday Bash!
sambL9936KP,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Need more seating on the tour bus. I did not like the the over crowding on the tour bus. Tour guides were excellent! Great lunch
Wonderful experience and tour
R7382OYtaniav,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was excellent! Very observant of the crowd, made it fun and enjoyable! Included my cousins birthday in the dance performance which was very nice. Taste of the food was delicious! Would highly recommend
Everyone should go on this tour
65karlay,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my favorite tour during my stay in Cartagena. Roméo was an excellent tour guide. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. I learned so much about the wonderful people in Palenque. They are the true definition of resilient. So rich in history. The $100 USD was so worth it. It was about 1.5 hours to get to Palenque so I appreciate that they picked us up in an air conditioned bus. We came back late afternoon on the same bus. However, because I was staying in Crespo, they dropped us off with a private car along the way back. It was SO hot, so make sure you bring sunscreen. They let you borrow an umbrella if needed, but I brought my own. They also give your cold water but it quickly heats up due to how hot it is. We had about 10 tourists in our group and Roméo constantly counted us to make sure we stayed together as a group. This is an experience that EVERYONE should try.
Great tour! Fun music, a lot of people to learn from
Simon L,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the music, dancing, and learning from various people in the community. Doing a tour is important so that you can learn a lot of the cultural history that you wouldn’t get walking around, and to get money into the community! This tour was well-organized, and there was a whole group of guides with us, so it was easy to ask questions. Food was great, good vegetarian option.
Wonderful time
301zeer,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was great with Romeo and other guides in training teaching us about the Palinquero culture which teaches that the fight for independence continues. I love to dance so I really enjoyed getting to dance with the Batata School students. Additionally, I liked the murals that connect to the power of resistance through practices still carried over from Africa during and after slavery.
Must visit!
nickellynewman,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time in Palenque! Must visit if u care about African culture. I was treated well, just like family! Food was great. Shoutout to Romeo, the best tour guide
Great tour but miss-representing a key part
MVH3YMO,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00So first, I loved the tour. The dancing, food , history and especially the medicine man was a unique experience I've never seen anywhere else. The miss representation was that it's not a 5 hour tour but could be up to 8 or more. Why? If they pick you up first then spend an hour and a half driving all over the city picking up the other tourists the bus time explodes. I was cool with it on the way there. Just assumed that they would take the same route on the return and we would be dropped off first, right? Nope the last to be picked up was the first to be dropped off. Then the guide kept us there for a while, as the other tourists went to thier room to get the guide a tip. We spent way more time on the bus than on the tour. So what you need to know is that the bus is old, with seats wore out, bad a/c that barely works, not pleasant. If you decide that 5 hours on a bus is not a problem then you might really enjoy this tour. I have limited vacation time and a dank hot bus is not my idea of a good time. If my write up gives you pause just ensure that you will be last to get picked up and first off. My advice to the tour company, taking a taxi is cheap, so pick a central location and ask that everyone goes there. And that is the place to leave from and arrive back at. The tourists staying at these posh resorts can certainly afford a 10$ cab ride.
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