San Basilio de Palenque 6-Hour Private Tour

Cartagena, Colombia

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the unique town of San Basilio de Palenque, an area settled by escaped slaves who created a settlement where they could be free. Learn about the history of the Cartagenian people and in particular, the people who formed and grew San Basilio de Palenque. Try authentic local food and hear stories from local people about the history and culture of Colombia.

An authentic lunch of typical local dishes is included in the tour price
Learn about Colombian and local history as you travel
Meet local residents and hear what it’s like to live in San Basilio de Palenque
This is a private tour for a more personalized experience

What's Included

Lunch
Tour Guide
Pick-up and drop-off
Private transportation
All-risk insurance

Extra purchases

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick-up our clients anywhere within Cartagena city - hotels, hostels, Airbnb, vacation rentals, points of interest, and also at Rafael Núñez International Airport

Itinerary

San Basilio De Palenque

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Keep hydrating constantly and use sunscreen
Bring comfortable shoes and water
The Tour Guide will contact you the day before in case you have any questions or assist you with any requirements
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.5

based on 4 reviews

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Just Ok

Jamie_D, Jan 2026

It was a very interesting cultural experience however the ride from the port was just like a taxi ride and was not a guide and they only spoke Spanish. When we got to the town it was very confusing what was going on. Our guide was very young, didnt have any identifying qualities like a badge or shirt and it was like just some random guy showing us a couple of places and when we went to lunch he was just hanging with his friends and talking in their language and leaving us out of everything.

Breathtaking!

dtq97sx48x, Feb 2024

Victor was very knowledgeable and informative! Definitely would recommend this tour to everybody that wants to know the true history!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hola! Thank you for leaving this review and for recommending us! San Basilio is a unique place with a unique history and we're glad you got to be part of this tour and learn so much about this cradle of Colombian heritage.