Palenque San Basil tour with typical lunch and native guide
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–8 hours
- Price from
- $110 / person
- Location
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Languages
- EN, EN, ES, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- AV COL
Description
Get to know the authenticity and cultural richness of Palenque, the first free town in America. Enjoy an unforgettable trip to explore its music, traditional medicine, ancestral rituals and the fascinating Palenque language, continue a tour of the most important places in Palenque, where you will meet emblematic personalities of the population, a space for traditional medicine, the house museum. , monument to Benkos Biohó, boxing gym and image of Antonio Cervantes “Kid Pambelé” among other places. Also enjoy a delicious typical lunch and a Palenque-type cocktail, the Neque.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 5
- Adult (ages 3+)
- $110
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cartagena
We will pick up travelers and meet them, then we will travel to our first attraction.
San Basilio De Palenque
You will arrive at the small town of San Basilio de Palenque to receive a welcome in the native Palenquero language and begin your tour by discovering some stories. You will discover important monuments, of great importance for the history of this town and Colombia. You will enjoy some typical tastings of the place such as: Typical drink (ñeque).
Monumento a Benkos Bioho
We will visit one of the important monuments of San Bacilio de Palenque, which is BENKOS BIOHO, here you will be able to take photographs (Benkos Biohó, leader of the anti-slavery struggle in Cartagena de Indias and its surroundings, was executed by order of the Spanish governor of the city. This maroon hero is remembered as the founder of Palenque de San Basilio, a pioneer town of freedom in America.
San Basilio De Palenque
Afterwards we will visit the monument of KID PAMBELE, a remembered boxer who was the first to bring victory to our country and was also the one who brought lighting to San Bacilio de Palenque. Photographs will also be taken here.
San Basilio De Palenque
You will enjoy a delicious typical lunch with fish, rice, salad and cold panela water.
Finally we will visit the colorful letters where the name of Palenque is, here you can take photographs
Cartagena
Once our adventure is over, we will return to Cartagena. The return to Cartagena will be at the end of the afternoon.
What's included
Included
Tour Guide Accompaniment (Bilingual)
Typical lunch with fish, rice, salad and cold panela water.
Stop at Benkos Bioho Square (Photography)
Stop at the letters of Palenque (Photography)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour of the town with a native guide
Tasting of raspao (Soft drink)
Stop at Kid Pambele Square (Photograph)
Visit the town's naturopathic doctor
Typical drink tasting (ñeque)
Not included
Tip
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are located in the pickup area you must inform the exact point of your hotel
How it compares in Cartagena
- Starting price $110 is close to the typical $110 for tours of similar length in Cartagena
Excurgo comparison of 1,341 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Palenque San Basil tour with typical lunch and native guide take?
Palenque San Basil tour with typical lunch and native guide lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Palenque San Basil tour with typical lunch and native guide cost?
Prices start at $110 per person for this Cartagena experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Palenque San Basil tour with typical lunch and native guide run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM.
Can I cancel Palenque San Basil tour with typical lunch and native guide for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If you are located in the pickup area you must inform the exact point of your hotel Pickup points include Casa Hostal Bahia, Casa Hotel La Nina Neyla.
What languages is Palenque San Basil tour with typical lunch and native guide offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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Free cancellation