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“I loved my tour guide Romeo.. He taught us some of the language and the history of the town.. Very informative and the people are so kind.”
Discover the vibrant culture, history, and traditions of Palenque on this expert-led tour from Cartagena, featuring authentic food, dance, and storytelling.
“Ronal Miranda exposed us to the rich history of Palenque! We visited the school & saw inside the classrooms. We saw traditional dances & sat in a 99 year old home! He took us to his home & we ate the best pan fried fish…”
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.
“Omg! This tour was AMAZING and we learned so much about the Palenque history. Sophia was amazing and the village is full of kind hearted and amazing people. The dancing was fun and the lunch was GREAT! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!”
Discover the vibrant Afro-Colombian culture of San Basilio de Palenque on this immersive tour from Cartagena, featuring local guides, music, food, and history.
“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 Palenque’s vibrant culture, history, dance, and cuisine on this full-day tour from Cartagena, with expert guides and authentic experiences.
“What a beautiful experience. This tour really educated us about the Palenque world. The best part was the music and dance. Highly recommended.”
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.
“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…”
Discover Palenque's African heritage in Colombia with a guided tour featuring dance, traditional food, language lessons, and cultural insights, all in 6 hours.
“The trip took a little over an hour to reach the village. Our translation tour guide who was from Jamaica, was entertaining and informative, as well as the local guide. The residents of Palenque were engaging and friendly. The food was very good. I had…”
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.
“The culture experience of a lifetime Miguel is the absolute best he really made the trip special for our group”
Discover Afro-Colombian culture in Palenque with an engaging tour covering history, music, murals, and local cuisine for an authentic experience.
“The enhanced knowledge that I have gained as a result of this tour has changed my entire life. Learning about The Palenque Natives has been enlightening and inspiring. Our private tour guide, Neudis was pleasantly intelligent along with our translator, Liliana who is a jewel…”
Discover Palenque’s vibrant culture, history, and ancestral legacy with a guided tour from Cartagena. Authentic experiences, storytelling, and local cuisine await.
“I like the fact that the entire tour is not only about educating you but it is very interactive, engaging you to participate in the activities that help you learn and understand the history and culture of this small neighborhood and its significance.”
Discover Afro-Colombian culture on a 6-hour guided tour from Cartagena to San Basilio de Palenque, featuring history, music, and local cuisine.
“This was great! It didn’t include the performance with the drums so that was a bummer. The lunch was soooooo good vs other Palenque tours. I don’t like all the pan handling that’s been brought to the town now it’s like Cartagena white washed and…”
Discover the vibrant Afro-Colombian community of Palenque in Cartagena with this immersive tour, including cultural sites, traditional dances, and authentic cuisine.
“Roiman, yenedith & Manuel were wonderful. Roiman was very informative and we enjoyed learning about the Palenque culture & company. The company was very hospitable.”
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.
“Man oh man… what can I say? Our tour guide Romeo is excellent. Very patient and helpful. He is bilingual so his English and Spanish is very good. He translate very well the language of the Palenque people. The dance performance, food, and the natural…”
Discover the authentic culture of San Basilio de Palenque with a private guide, traditional food, music, and history in this enriching Cartagena tour.
“This tour of Palenque was amazing! This was an eye opening cultural experience that will forever stay with me. There are other people that can give a tour but if you are blessed to have Sofia as your tour guide, you’re in for an unforgettable,…”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.