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Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu

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Activity provider:Fancy tours S.A.S
Cartagena: Palenque´s tour, dance show, lunch, pick-Up inclu
Top rated
4.764045 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.764045 out of 5 stars
89 reviews

We are going to visit different emblematic places, with the help of a local bilingual guide from Palenque. try the food and enjoy the customs of the African people in Colombia, music and dance.

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E
Ellen – United States

This tour was amazing. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun and engaging. The chicken dish at lunch was phenomenal and the dancing class was excellent. Lots of authentic shopping available.

M
Mike – United States

Absolutely no complaints fantastic tour transportation was great food was great learning about the culture was fantastic. I highly recommend to all to come … our tour guide was amazing and so was our driver

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Itinerary

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    Pickup location:

    Cartagena

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    San Basilio de Palenque

    Break time, Photo stop, Visit (110 minutes)

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    Casa del instrumento (paito)

    Traditional dance show (110 minutes)

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    Monumento A Kid Pambele

    Visit, Guided tour, Walk (110 minutes)

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    Restaurante Doña Juana

    Tea, Lunch, Regional food (110 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Cartagena

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional cuisine
  • Learn about local culture and customs with a live dance show
  • Discover more about the history of the first free people in the Americas

Full description

Enjoy a day with native palenqueros and learn about their culture, gastronomy, dance, and music customs. Find out about the first free people in the Americas, and savor a local lunch.

Begin the tour with pickup at your hotel in Cartagena, then drive in air-conditioned transportation.
Then, set off toward Palenque with your native guide. Once there, explore the museum and other ancestral places, and watch a local dance show.

Take a break for a lunch during the tour. Choose from stewed chicken, fish in coconut, or stewed pork, all served with coconut rice, salad, and patacones (fried green banana).

At the end of the day, return to Cartagena in an air-conditioned transportation back to your hotel.

Includes

  • Roundtrip transportation to and from your hotel.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Bottled water
  • delicious typical lunch
  • traditional rum tasting
  • Dance show
  • Professional local guide
  • items not mentioned in the description

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Change of clothes
  • Camera
  • Credit card
  • Biodegradable sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Beachwear
  • Cash
  • Daypack
  • Charged Smartphone

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Intoxication
  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Alcohol and drugs

From $102 per person

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 89 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Ellen – United StatesJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
This tour was amazing. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, fun and engaging. The chicken dish at lunch was phenomenal and the dancing class was excellent. Lots of authentic shopping available.
M
Mike – United StatesJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
Absolutely no complaints fantastic tour transportation was great food was great learning about the culture was fantastic. I highly recommend to all to come … our tour guide was amazing and so was our driver
K
Kendra – United StatesJune 10, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was amazing. Our tour guide was very informational and personable. We felt very welcomed in taking care of. I highly recommend the tour over any others.

Product ID: 440985

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