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: 1 day learn more
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 been preserved for more than four centuries. On this journey, our guests will experience traditional music, witness the use of traditional medicine firsthand, discover the distinct language of the community, among other things. It’s more than a travel, it’s a grand experience.

  • se recomienda llevar ropa confortable y zapatos cómodos
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
4.8
(398 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Keisha
Aug 1, 2024
A village tour to remember! - Although it was extremely hot, Erick did a great job being our tour guide. He provided umbrellas, hand towels and water. The food was absolutely to die for! You must try the fried fish with coconut sauce. My only gripe was they didn’t take us to the different murals such as the I love being black.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Hannah_c
Jul 31, 2024
It’s Worth It. - Wonderful experience, my family and I enjoyed learning about the culture/history. I will definitely recommend.
Review provided by Viator
Kyleandtiffany
Jul 30, 2024
A bit of Africa in Colombia - Our tour to Palenque. I truly enjoyed this tour. It was a 1 1/2hr beautiful drive into the mountains. For anyone who's interested in the history, read below 👇🏿: San Basilio de Palenque is a historic Afro-Colombian village, located along the north coast of Colombia known as Cartagena, Colombia. It is renowned as the first free African town in the Americas, founded by escaped slaves in the 16th century. In the early 1600s, a group of enslaved Africans led by Benkos Bioho escaped from their Spanish captors in Cartagena, fled and sought refuge in the mountains, jungles, and territories surrounding Cartagena. After resisting many attempts to be recaptured, through acts of resistance, they were finally granted independence in 1713, making Palenque the first free African town in the Americas. Current population is roughly 4K Palenque people.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kyle_r
Jul 26, 2024
Good experience would recommend - Great tour. Erik was a great host and tour guide. Would recommend doing if you are visiting Cartagena.
Review provided by Viator
Imani_p
Jul 24, 2024
Palenque Tour - At first, the meeting point for pick up was confusing but my tour guide contacted me to get my location and I was picked up. My experience was unique and this was the highlight of my trip during my visit to Cartagena. I learned their history, language, music, and ate some lunch. Locals are friendly and welcoming.
Review provided by Viator
Anonymous
Jul 23, 2024
Eric was an amazing tour guide - Eric was an amazing tour guide. He took his time showing us his town , the people, the music, the culture and the food. This is an excursion you should not miss visiting Colombia.
Review provided by Viator
Lukas_k
Jul 19, 2024
A must try! - Out of all your searching as to which Palenque tour to commit to this is the one! Edwin was a great local guide and it was a pleasure to meet him and some of the other members of Kombilesami. Definitely reccommend buying some more passion fruit rum they offer and the tilapia fish for the meal. 10/10. Make sure to bring some cash tip money!
Review provided by Viator
Ok0101
Jul 11, 2024
Great - Tour was great and a must do while visiting Cartagena. So much history to learn and very educational. Our guide Lorenso was awesome. We really enjoyed our tour. More than we expected.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nietisha_r
Jul 11, 2024
Rich in culture - Very informative, full of culture, and good food! Everyone was so kind! They've done an amazing job preserving their culture. Be sure to bring plenty of sunscreen, wear a hat, and bring a fan if you can! We visited during July and it was HOT!!!!!
Review provided by Viator
Belinda_w
Jul 3, 2024
Great - Full of variety and learning. Really enjoyed the tour and the lunch was Sooo Gooood! Variety was great with walking around the community.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today