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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the riches of Campeche in one captivating day. This audio-guided tour plunges you into the colonial history and pirate legends, through charming alleys, majestic ramparts, and colourful buildings. Enjoy an immersive exploration of the historic centre and let yourself be carried away by the peaceful atmosphere of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you are passionate about history or a lover of architecture, this tour will reveal the hidden treasures of this fortified city at your own pace.

    • Visit duration: 2 hours to explore 22 points of interest
    • Highlights: Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción, Plaza de la Independencia, Mayan Architecture Museum
    • Explore on foot and at your own pace thanks to interactive audio guides
    • Easy access from the Malecón and parking nearby

Activity location

  • Independence Square
    • 24000, San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Independence Square
    • 24000, San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, Mexico

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Campeche Walking audio guide 2h and 22 reviews in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
฿149.07 x 2 Travellers฿298.14
Total
Price is ฿298.14
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
  • Inclusions
    22 immersive audio comments throughout the journey (History...)
  • Inclusions
    To admire the hidden gems that are off the beaten track
  • Inclusions
    Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
  • Inclusions
    Immediate access to the audio guide circuit, no tickets or equipment to collect
  • Inclusions
    3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
  • Inclusions
    Text transcriptions of all audio content
  • Inclusions
    Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees to paid establishments along the road...
  • Exclusions
    Headphones or earbuds (optional)

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción, Santa Iglesia Catedral. (Pass by)

Here you are in front of the majestic cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Purísima Concepción, one of the oldest and most impressive religious monuments in Campeche.

Plaza de la Independencia (Pass by)

The Plaza de la Independencia is the historical and social heart of Campeche. For nearly five centuries, this is where the city's life has been concentrated. The place was created in 1540 during the founding of San Francisco de Campeche by the conquistador Francisco de Montejo.

Centro Cultural Casa No. 6 (Pass by)

In front of you is the entrance to Casa No. 6. It is an excellent example of the city's colonial domestic architecture.

El Palacio Centro Cultural (Pass by)

In front of you is the building called El Palacio, the large yellow structure that borders the north side of the Plaza de la Independencia.

Calle 8 (Pass by)

You are in front of the Bulwark of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, one of the bastions that were once part of the fortifications system of Campeche.

Republic Square (Pass by)

You have arrived at the Plaza de la República. Unlike the Plaza de la Independencia, which dates back to the colonial era, this square is much more recent.

Escuela Primaria Pedro Sainz De Baranda Y Borreyro (Pass by)

You are in front of the monument dedicated to Pedro Sáinz de Baranda y Borreiro, one of the most important figures in Mexican history and one of the most famous characters from Campeche.

El Ángel Maya (Pass by)

On the coast of Campeche stands a monumental sculpture often called the Maya Angel. Its official name is much longer: Column Commemorative of the Centenary, Encounter of Two Cultures.

Campeche (Pass by)

You are located at Parque de las Puertas, a promenade area located directly on the Malecón de Campeche, facing the Gulf of Mexico.

Campeche (Pass by)

As we head towards the fortified centre, let's take a moment to discover the history of Campeche. The city was founded in 1540 by the Spanish conquistador Francisco de Montejo, on the ruins of an ancient Mayan settlement called Ah Kin Pech.

Baluarte de San Carlos/Museo de la Ciudad (Pass by)

This bastion is the first built in the city's defensive system. It is dedicated to King Charles II of Spain. It has a pentagonal architecture with thick walls of 2.5 metres, designed to withstand cannonballs.

Extemplo de San José (Pass by)

You are in front of a fascinating historical site. This temple, inaugurated in 1716 by the Jesuits, was designed to replace a small hermitage dedicated to Saint Joseph, patron of shipwrights, within the corporation of the city's artisans.

Hector Pérez Martínez (Pass by)

Welcome to the Plaza Héctor Pérez Martínez, better known by the locals as Concha Acústica. We are here in the Barrio de San Román, one of the historic areas located just outside the old fortified city of Campeche.

Monumento a la Madre (Pass by)

The statue located here was made in 1937 by the Calderón brothers, sculptors from Mérida. It pays tribute to motherhood and maternal love. It represents a mother breastfeeding her child, a symbol of protection and tenderness.

Baluarte de Santa Rosa (Pass by)

This bastion is dedicated to Saint Rose of Lima, a saint venerated in the colonies, notably for her protection against pirates. It is a symbol of protection and resistance, with a pentagonal shape and an imposing structure made of ashlar stone and sahcab, a local mortar.

Campeche (Pass by)

As you stroll towards the Puerta de Tierra, let's take the opportunity to talk about one of the essential aspects of Mexican culture: its gastronomy.

Puerta de Tierra (Pass by)

The Puerta de Tierra is one of the two still-standing historic gates of the fortified city of Campeche, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Located south of the city, it connects the San Francisco Bulwark and the San Juan Bulwark, forming a strategic land entrance.

Calle 59 (Pass by)

You are on Calle 59, the most famous artery of the historic centre. This street crosses the entire fortified city from east to west and connects two major monuments: the Puerta de Mar, facing the Gulf of Mexico, and the Puerta de Tierra, which once opened the city to the interior.

Iglesia del Dulce Nombre de Jesus (Pass by)

Affectionately nicknamed "the yellow church" because of its vibrant yellow facade, this church is a living testament to the colonial history and spiritual richness of the city.

Teatro de la Ciudad Francisco de Paula Toro (Pass by)

These columns belong to the Teatro de la Ciudad Francisco de Paula Toro, a true neoclassical jewel of the 19th century. This theatre, one of the first lyric theatres built in Mexico

Mansión Carvajal (Pass by)

This elegant building is called the Mansión Carvajal. Built in the early 18th century and expanded in the 19th, it was the home of the Carvajal family, one of the most influential dynasties of the Yucatán peninsula.

Location

Activity location

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    Independence Square
    • 24000, San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Independence Square
    • 24000, San Francisco de Campeche, Campeche, Mexico

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