Campeche Walking audio guide 2h and 22 reviews
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 colorful buildings. Enjoy an immersive exploration of the historic center 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
Inclusions
What's included
- Recommendations for the best photo opportunities
- 22 immersive audio comments throughout the journey (History...)
- To admire the hidden gems that are off the beaten path
- Offline mode (no data consumption during the visit)
- Immediate access to the audio guide circuit, no tickets or equipment to collect
- 3 languages available: French, English, Spanish
- Text transcriptions of all audio content
- Interactive navigation with 3D map to discover the most beautiful streets,...
What's not
- Entrance fees to paid establishments along the road...
- Headphones or earbuds (optional)
Itinerary
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.
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.
In front of you is the entrance to Casa No. 6. It is an excellent example of the city's colonial domestic architecture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You are located at Parque de las Puertas, a promenade area located directly on the Malecón de Campeche, facing the Gulf of Mexico.
As we head towards the fortified center, 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.
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 meters, designed to withstand cannonballs.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We build our circuits in a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out point.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ryo - Visites Audioguidées
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Campeche
- Its from-price is 96% below the median of the 41 experiences we list in Campeche.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Campeche
Campeche is a walled colonial port on the Gulf of Mexico, with pastel houses, old fortifications built against pirates and Maya ruins inland.
Campeche stands on the Gulf of Mexico on the western side of the Yucatán Peninsula, and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spanish builders surrounded the city with walls and bastions in the seventeenth century after pirate raids, and sections of the wall, a land gate and several bulwarks survive. Streets of pastel-coloured houses lead to the cathedral on the main plaza.
