Palace of Inquisition (Palacio de la Inquisicion) Tours and Tickets

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The cost of tickets to the Palace of Inquisition is currently around 24,000 Colombian pesos for adults and 20,000 pesos for children and seniors. Kids under 5 enter for free. The palace features on many Cartagena sightseeing tour itineraries, with prices from US$10 for self-guided audio tours.

Yes, you can book a guided tour of the Palace of Inquisition if you wish to learn more about the museum than what is available from the limited English information provided. Visiting with a guide can be useful for following the best route through the museum, learning more about the history of the Inquisition, and not missing less obvious exhibits.

Not really. The Palace of Inquisition is not suitable for families visiting with young children, as it deals with adult subject matter and most exhibits are informational, with limited visual or interactive elements. However, families with teenagers will likely find it more suitable and an educational experience.

Most visitors find that around 30–60 minutes is enough time to visit the Palace of Inquisition. Visitors who speak Spanish or those who hire a guide are more likely to spend longer in the museum, as they’re able to get more from the experience.

The Palace of Inquisition is historically significant because it provides insight into the brutal work of the Spanish Inquisition in colonial Colombia. Hundreds of people were tortured to confess to heretical crimes—such as blasphemy and witchcraft—by the Inquisition before being executed, with guilt always a foregone conclusion.