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Best San Basilio de Palenque Tours In Cartagena

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The 10 most popular san basilio de palenque tours in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best San Basilio de Palenque Tours In Cartagena

Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation.

Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation. - The guide matters: translation, local names, and language lessons

1.Tour De Palenque, Road to Emancipation.

Most Popular★ 5.0

Road to Emancipation takes you from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque for dancing, drumming, African roots, and an included local lunch.

“The Palenque tour was culturally eye opening and very interactive. We learned about the people dating back to slavery and their fight for freedom. In the mist of the history we learned a few dances and even got to dance along which made it a fun ice breaker too. I enjoyed the visit to their…”

1,678 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $100.00by La Perla Viajes y Turismo

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Freedom Tour of Palenque

Freedom Tour of Palenque - San Basilio de Palenque: more than a checklist of sights

2.Freedom Tour of Palenque

★ 5.0

Freedom Tour of Palenque from Cartagena takes you to San Basilio de Palenque for Benkos Bioho history, murals, medicine, and included lunch.

“A must stop on your adventures in Cartagena. Eric our tour guide expanded my knowledge of our black history through his culture and awareness of different perspectives.”

467 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $110.00by Travel Palenque

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San Basilio de Palenque History Tour

San Basilio de Palenque History Tour - Getting there from Cartagena without losing the day

3.San Basilio de Palenque History Tour

★ 5.0

A private-feeling tour to San Basilio de Palenque from Cartagena with native guides, music, drums, language, and a standout lunch.

“We really enjoyed our trip to Palenque. We got picked up and dropped off at our hotel by our guide, Victor, and his taxi. As a Palenque native Victor gave us a personal tour of the village and allowed us to meet with several local people and groups. We got to see and participate in…”

301 reviews4 to 6 hours (approx.)From $88.00by PaleTur

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Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu

Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu - Pickup, A/C Transport, and What You Can Bring (and Can’t)

4.Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu

★ 4.7

Cartagena to Palenque day trip with museum stops, live dance, traditional lunch, and rum tasting. Learn the story of Colombia’s first free people.

“Great time, great people and amazing food! We had a really good experience the entire day. Driver got us there and back safely, the guide (and his son) were so sweet. There were two other people in our group so it felt really personal and fun. Palenque and its people are beautiful. This is for…”

182 reviews6 hoursFrom $112by Fancy tours S.A.S

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Tour a san Basilio de Palenque desde cartagena

Tour a san Basilio de Palenque desde cartagena - Casa de Tambores and Casa del Arte: drums, craft, and daily meaning

5.Tour a san Basilio de Palenque desde cartagena

★ 5.0

Roundtrip day trip from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque: drums, sweets, history, dance show, lunch, and bottled water.

“It is very fun and nice to get to know the culture. It is very hot (hotter than Cartagena). So please bring your fans and anything to help you stay cooler! The ride over isn’t that bad but it is kind of long. The food was delicious too!”

123 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $110.00by Fancy tours

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Cartagena: Palenque Tour and Road to Emancipation

Cartagena: Palenque Tour and Road to Emancipation - The morning plan: pickup, drive, and how to survive a long day

6.Cartagena: Palenque Tour and Road to Emancipation

★ 4.5

Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque for Bantu words, drumming and dance, the Road to Emancipation history, plus lunch.

“We had an incredible tour with our guides Romeo and Damaso. I can highly recommend to anybody visiting Cartagena and is interested in culture to visit this place. Bring energy! We had a lot of fun, I learned a lot about the history of this town and its people. The pickup process was a bit…”

83 reviews6 hoursFrom $108by La Perla Viajes Y Turismo

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Mud Volcano and Palenque Cultural Experience

Mud Volcano and Palenque Cultural Experience - Food and Drinks: More Than Snacks Between Two Places

7.Mud Volcano and Palenque Cultural Experience

★ 5.0

Early mud-bath at Volcán de Lodo El Totumo, then a guided cultural day in San Basilio de Palenque with music, medicine, and lunch.

“Miguel was a great tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the area and he speaks enough English to where we didn’t need our translator. He explained everything as we went along and was with us the entire trip. He made sure the locals didn’t try to over charge us or hound us for tips.…”

61 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $225.00by Cartagena Experiences

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Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy

Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy - Benkos Bioho monument: the founding hero and resistance story

8.Visit Palenque with natives : history, culture and ancestral legacy

★ 5.0

Visit San Basilio de Palenque with native guides to learn history, music, language, traditional medicine, murals, boxing, and a home-style lunch.

“This was such a great informative experience. It was very interesting to learn about the history of Palenque and learn more about the people and their culture. 10/10 would recommend!!”

53 reviews6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $102.00by BenkosTour

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From Cartagena: San Basilio de Palenque Tour

From Cartagena: San Basilio de Palenque Tour - The Cultural Center and Benkos Biohó Plaza: How the Story Gets Personal

9.From Cartagena: San Basilio de Palenque Tour

★ 4.4

Day tour from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque with a local guide, Palenquero language, music and dance, Benkos Biohó sites, and lunch.

“Although it was booked as a small group tour, my sister and I got lucky and it was just the two of us. We were picked up from our hotel in a comfortable car and driven straight to Palenque, our driver was polite. Our tour guide Alberto was very knowledgeable to took us for a…”

49 reviews6 hoursFrom $78by Beyond Colombia

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Tour cultural to san Basilio de Palenque from cartagena

Tour cultural to san Basilio de Palenque from cartagena - Stop 3: Panque, the replica village that makes the past tangible

10.Tour cultural to san Basilio de Palenque from cartagena

★ 5.0

A focused Palenque culture tour from Cartagena with local guides, drum-and-art stops, artisan sweets, ñeque, and a dance show.

“We did 3 excursions and this was by far the best one we’ve ever experienced. Our tour guide was Moises Abraham. He was the best! His lived experience of the community gave us more reverence for the people of Palenge. It was informative, beautiful, and just what we needed during our trip! 5 stars to…”

45 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $99.00by Fancy tours

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