San Basilio de Palenque UNESCO World Heritage Site Daytrip: Africa in America

Name: San Basilio de Palenque UNESCO World Heritage Site Daytrip: Africa in America
Brand: Insider Tours
SKU: 29696P10
Price: 137.78 USD
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)

Cartagena, Colombia

7 to 8 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Visit San Basilio de Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this day trip from downtown Cartagena. Tour the town, which is a settlement established by runaway slaves, and learn about its history and culture, enjoy traditional food and music, and get a language lesson on Palenquero, which is only spoken in the village of Palenque de San Basilio.

Learn about the cultural significance of the Palenquero language
Lunch and beverages are provided
Travel to the town by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included; small fee if outside city center

What's Included

Bottled water
Lunch
Live commentary on board
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (small additional fee aplies if out of the city center)
Visit to local musicians
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Snacks

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Centenario Park
Media, Getsemaní, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Parque centenario en el Obelisco.

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Cartagena Insider Tours

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monumento a Benkos Bioho

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Basilio De Palenque

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Minimum numbers apply for group tours (5 people). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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 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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Reviews

5.0

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Incredible

Saran_K, Mar 2023

I had an amazing experience with Jesús and Silvia, they were super knowledgeable and gave me lots of insights about Palenque and its history. Absolutly loved my experience

Amazing tour. Lots of history; great...

ket825, Feb 2018

Amazing tour. Lots of history; great translators.