Half Day Cultural and Historical Private Tour in Palenque

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5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal if you want to deepen and learn about the culture and history of Colombia, San Basilio was one of those fortified communities called “palenques”, which were founded by runaway slaves as a refuge in the 17th century, you will enjoy this tour with an expert local guide and you will visit a variety of places that demonstrate how the distinctive African culture has been maintained for centuries.

Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and the unique language of Palenque.

What's Included

Hotel pick-up
tour guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private transportation
round trip transportation
bottled water

Meeting and pickup

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

The tour guide will ask for the client in the lobby of his hotel

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    San Basilio De Palenque

    Palenque de San Basilio was one of those fortified communities called “palenques”, which were founded by runaway slaves as a refuge in the 17th century, becoming a unique cultural space. Its cultural space encompasses social, medical, and religious practices, as well as musical and oral traditions, many of which have African roots.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Learn about the founding and history of the first free land in America.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Restaurant

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Cartagena

    Arrival in Cartagena to leave the client at their hotel or meeting point

    1 hour • 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
  • The trip from Cartagena to Palenque is one hour.
Supplied by Love travel cartagena

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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