Cartagena

Palenque

Cartagena, Colombia
PALENQUE
  • 7 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Lunch
    • Alcoholic Beverages

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Start time

    08:00 AM

    Pickup details

    We pick up in Bocagrande, laguito, Getsemani, Centro, San Diego, Cabrero, Marbella, Crespo, Zona Norte, Manzanillo

    What To Expect

    San Basilio De Palenque

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Karina_S
    Well-organized. Great experience. I would recommend this tour to friends and family. Victor is very knowledgeable

    Reviews

    4.0
    30 reviews
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    Experience could have been better.
    Rufina_B, Feb 2024
    This was the most economical tour for Palenque that we found. We was disappointed at the poor bathroom facility and we felt Palenque was very dirty. We were not offered water or bathroom facilities after a long ride. The lunch was good. Upon reading other reviews we felt this tour was lacking. We wondered was it because it was a Sunday.
    Response from Host, Apr 2024
    Hello, sorry for all the inconvenience, we are working to improve
    Palenque
    Karen_W, Dec 2023
    Our tour guides were knowledgeable, friendly and made us feel right at home. We learned alot and had a great time experiencing the culture of Palenque.
    Awesome tour!
    zalikab91, Aug 2023
    Loved walking the streets of Palenque. The history was so enriching. Meeting the locals was amazing. Lunch was very good. We randomly met a local rapper and his beautiful daughter. All around just great!
    A great place
    kait062099, Jul 2023
    Let me start off with the ride. Not so great..van wasn't too comfy. AC wasnt great. Tour guide wasn't the best. Probably a nice guy but not super friendly or talkative. His english wasn't that great. The tour guide in palenque only spoke spanish so the original tour guide had to interpet what he was saying. As for the Palenque experience it was great. The lunch was great as well. Tour has potential but needs work.
    Response from Host, Jul 2023
    pedimos mil disculpas y estamos trabajando para mejorar
    I 💜 Palenque
    Alexis_W, Jun 2023
    Learning the Palenque culture was beyond amazing!! Although it was hot outside I was engaged in the rich culture and way of life of the Palenque. It’s truly like a piece of Africa and took me back to my roots!
    Well-organized. Great...
    Karina_S, Mar 2023
    Well-organized. Great experience. I would recommend this tour to friends and family. Victor is very knowledgeable
    Palenque. Important site. Hit or miss guide.
    Maureen_S, Feb 2023
    Received protection blessings. Nice lunch. A few murals. Didn't see the drums which was a disapointment. Important historical site. Wish our guide had more information.
    Response from Host, Feb 2023
    Good morning, we apologize for not entering the music museum but it was occupied by the natives. Thank you
    An amazing way to connect with history in progress!
    ADayIndieLife, Jan 2023
    I had a wonderful time on this tour! An air-conditioned shuttle/van picked my party up from our hotel, along with the rest of the people attending the tour. The ride was about an hour long, after picking up the rest of the passengers. We began by taking a photo at a "Palenque" sign, then drove a little bit further to enter the town. Our tour guide greeted us once we arrived. Something to note - the tour guide does not speak English, but uses a translator and speaker to communicate. A lovely translator, who stays with you throughout the tour, provides some assistance when necessary. We saw some of the town's landmarks and were given the opportunity to shop at some local food vendor stands. We stopped at a music school, where the tour guide teaches, and learned about some of the traditional instruments (and got an impromptu performance as well)! We then toured a traditional Palenque home (where we helped crush traditional rice), followed by a traditional medicinal hut. In the hut we were given a traditional alcoholic beverage, information about homeopathic remedies, and the opportunity to buy herbs and other things to bring home. We ran quite a bit late for lunch which was a bit rough in the heat, but it was delicious! PROS - Air Conditioned Shuttle - Tons of photo opportunities - A delicious lunch - You'll learn so much! CONS - Palenque tour guide speaks no English, making asking questions a bit tedious - A bit rushed - the timing of our tour was a bit rushed because of how late we ran, but this may not be true for all tours! :) TIPS!! - By all means - BRING AN UMBRELLA AND LARGE HAT!!!! It is HOT, and you'll overheat standing in the sun for hours without them. These truly saved us! - Bring small bills for food vendors and souvenirs - Bring small things to snack on Overall we had an amazing time, and would 100% recommend it!
    Palenque tour
    ACQUINITA_S, Jan 2023
    This was an incredible experience! It was educational and eye-opening to say the least. Victor was our tour guide and he not only taught the history of the area but the native language also. Lunch was included and was delicious. Bring sunscreen and wear a hat.
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    thank you for your comment
    Definitely take this tour
    Andrea_B, Jan 2023
    I am very glad that I had this experience and would be happy to go again but I do recommend that everyone bring with them lots of small bills in Colombian pesos. It is necessary to tip to use the toilets, to tip at the museum, to tip or buy at the music centre, to buy water or beer in the lunch restaurant, to buy souvenirs and homemade snacks, and to tip the local guide. Also, bring an umbrella to shade yourself as most of the tour is outdoors in the midday sun.
    Response from Host, Jan 2023
    thank you for your comment
    A must see
    SiobhanRadixKeane, Aug 2022
    The history of this little town and how sad it is that racism is still quite evident. The unemployment is obviously quite high as there are a lot of men siting around in groups.
    Response from Host, Aug 2022
    Thank you
    Our guide couldn’t speak English
    Therese_S, Jul 2022
    There were many interesting parts to this tour but the biggest drawback was that it said it had an English speaking guide but in fact our local guide could only talk to us with a google translate of each phrase. This is ok for simple conversations but not for trying to convey a powerful history. Often the translation just didn’t make sense and the guide was totally unaware of this. There was no real space for dialogue. For a 7 hour tour it felt like it was over by lunchtime and ready to drive home again. I had previously read the reviews and had high expectations for the day and so found it disappointing.
    Response from Host, Jul 2022
    We are very sorry we had a momentary guide change
    Great tour bus was horrible and hot
    Erica_S, Jun 2022
    The tour was amazing learning about the history of the people. I felt like I was home. Worst part the bus
    Response from Host, Jun 2022
    Thank you for your comment, we will try to improve :)
    Palenque
    Nicole_A, May 2022
    Great history. People were super nice and very informative. Make sure you tip and support the economy instead of just going to stare. Bring a towel. Food was yummy especially the sancocho
    Response from Host, May 2022
    Thank you :)
    Family, Friends, and our History
    Atalaysha_C, May 2022
    Met new friends and got a great history lesson that has been untold. Loved it♥️ The tour is a must and I recommend it to everyone.
    Response from Host, May 2022
    Thank you for giving your opinion. We will work very hard to improve :)
    Will come back
    demara_k, Apr 2022
    Great cultural experience Victor the guide is very informative and nice Made sure everyone was comfortable and safe
    Response from Host, May 2022
    Thank you for giving your opinion. We will work very hard to improve :)
    Great knowledge
    Nellie_B, Apr 2022
    Loved learning about the African cultural influence in Colombia. Our tour guide was funny and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and the food was delicious at lunch. Just make sure to wear a hat and sunscreen, it is super hot!
    Response from Host, May 2022
    Thank you for giving your opinion. We will work very hard to improve :)
    Amazing experience!!!
    Taneal_C, Feb 2022
    This tour was so cool!!! I absolutely loved it. It was veryyyy hot, but the info on the tour was worth baking in the sun, lol. Also, the lunch provided was amazingggg! I would recommend ordering the fish for lunch. Also, make sure you have Colombian pesos during the tour as the Palenque locals/shop do not take other forms of payment. Great experience for anyone, but especially people of color!
    Response from Host, May 2022
    Thank you for giving your opinion. We will work very hard to improve :)
    I HEART PALENGE!!!
    Ej_J, Oct 2021
    This experience was a very good eye-opening look into the portion of Afro-Latino history that most cultures work very hard to erase from the history books. It's a glimpse of what has happened in the US to indigenous and imported African-Americans. I want to see how well this city thrives in the coming years.
    Response from Host, Oct 2021
    thanks :)
    Excellent
    Samantha_T, Aug 2021
    Our guide, Albert, was very good. He explained everything. He provided us with a fantastic tour. Truly a highlight on our trip. Thank you!
    Response from Host, May 2022
    Thank you for giving your opinion. We will work very hard to improve :)

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