Cartagena
The San Basilio de Palenque day trips: the first free Black town in the Americas, its own living language and drum traditions that fed half of Colombia’s music. The emancipation history is taught by descendants, which is the only right way.
Discover Cartagena’s Afro-Colombian heritage with a comprehensive tour of San Basilio de Palenque. Enjoy traditional dance, drumming, museum visits, and authentic cuisine for $100.
Most Popular“Very authentic experience and immersion in the Palenque history and culture. Romeo is a very fun tour guide! Highly recommend it”
Discover the vibrant culture, history, and traditions of Palenque on this expert-led tour from Cartagena, featuring authentic food, dance, and storytelling.
“Our tour guide Eric was amazing. I went for my birthday and he made me feel so welcomed. Definitely a great experience. Don't miss this.”
Experience the vibrant culture and history of Palenque on a private tour from Cartagena. Learn, taste, and connect with Afro-Colombian roots in 4-6 hours.
“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…”
Discover the vibrant Afro-Colombian culture of San Basilio de Palenque on this immersive tour from Cartagena, featuring local guides, music, food, and history.
“The tour was fun and we learned a lot about the history of Palenque. The food was decent and we had a good time with our group.”
Discover Palenque’s vibrant culture, history, dance, and cuisine on this full-day tour from Cartagena, with expert guides and authentic experiences.
“It was very informative and our guide, Roymon, was very patient and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend to others.”
Discover Palenque with this full-day tour from Cartagena, including native guides, cultural stops, a dance show, and local lunch for an authentic experience.
“I had such a wonderful time! It was HOT and the AC in the van felt like it wasn’t working too well, but the tour, the dancers, the guide, the people that I met, the food was AMAZING!! I went for my birthday (Juneteenth) and…”
Explore Palenque, Colombia’s first free African town, with a guided tour from Cartagena. Visit ancestral sites, enjoy local food, and experience vibrant dance shows.
“Ramon was extremely knowledgeable and the tour was amazing.. so was the food.. it was an unforgettable experience.”
Discover Palenque's African heritage in Colombia with a guided tour featuring dance, traditional food, language lessons, and cultural insights, all in 6 hours.
“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…”
Discover Cartagena’s cultural and natural treasures with this full-day tour to the Mud Volcano and Palenque, featuring expert guides, authentic experiences, and great value.
“I traveled solo to the area and had the best time. My guide Miguel was more than friendly, he was knowledgeable of the area and treated me like family. It was a long day doing both activities but it was so worth it and I…”
Discover Afro-Colombian culture in Palenque with an engaging tour covering history, music, murals, and local cuisine for an authentic experience.
“We had an amazing experience with Benkos Tour in Palenque! Our tour operator, Neudis, and translator, Gabriel, made this journey truly unforgettable. Neudis’s deep knowledge of Palenque’s history and culture as a native brought every moment to life, and Gabriel’s translations ensured we didn’t miss…”
Discover Palenque’s vibrant culture, history, and ancestral legacy with a guided tour from Cartagena. Authentic experiences, storytelling, and local cuisine await.
“The tour was very good. My friends and I learned a lot of new information and enjoyed the different stops on the trip. The tour guides were very thoughtful and attentive. Also, the food on the trip was delicious. Everyone was friendly. Highly recommend”
Discover Afro-Colombian culture on a 6-hour guided tour from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque, featuring history, music, and local cuisine.
“The oral history and walking the community was a learning experience for my 16 years old grandson and me.”
Discover the vibrant Afro-Colombian community of Palenque in Cartagena with this immersive tour, including cultural sites, traditional dances, and authentic cuisine.
“Definitely Recommend! The BEST tour! The tour guide was Great in communicating & in giving the history of the Village”
Discover the authentic culture of Palenque with this 4-5 hour guided tour from Cartagena, including visits to key sites, local food, and a dance show.
“Definitely Recommend! The BEST tour! The tour guide was Great in communicating & in giving the history of the Village”
Discover the authentic culture of San Basilio de Palenque with a private guide, traditional food, music, and history in this enriching Cartagena tour.
“My husband and I loved EVERYTHING about this tour! Tour guide was awesome and the package is unbeatable. It will not disappoint!”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.