Freedom Tour of Palenque

4.8
(453 reviews)

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Freedom Tour is the most authentic tour offered in San Basilio de Palenque given by certified guides that are native to the community. We offer door to door transportation in comfortable AC cars with flexible pick up time to fit any schedule. Visitors are able to learn about incredible history of the community and feel the African essence that the community has maintained alive for over four centuries. During this tour our guests will hear traditional music, see the practice of traditional medicine in person, learn about the unique language that exists in the community and much more. More than traveling is living grand experiences.

What's Included

Demonstration of traditional dance and music
Air-conditioned vehicle
Transportation to and from hotel in Cartagena
Traditional welcome drink made with locally made rum
Profesional local
Typical Palenquero lunch with refreshment

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we try to pick up all clients at your hotel if it is impossible to pick them up at your hotel for some reason we will contact you and give you a meeting point. Customers who are out of town should arrive at a pickup point. We recommend carrying cash. Few places in the community accept cards, and it's necessary if you're going to deliver tips or donations.

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Meeting point
Monumento Torre del Reloj
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Learn about the founding and history of the first free land in America. You will enjoy the ancestral legacy of Palenque and traditional medicine. Palenque leaders. Cultural displays. Murals and other attractions. We will learn about and visit the community's various tourist attractions, such as welcome letters, the Benkos Bioho main square, the Mi Kombilesa house, the Masu Tejedor house-museum, the traditional medicine patio, the Pambele monument, and the Palenque mural route.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    San Basilio De Palenque

    We will learn about and visit the community's various tourist attractions, such as welcome letters, the Benkos Bioho main square, the Mi Kombilesa house, the Masu Tejedor house-museum, the traditional medicine patio, the Pambele monument, and the Palenque mural route.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes
Supplied by Travel Palenque

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Curated Catalog
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4.8 Based on 453 453 reviews
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