Valladolid Self-Guided Walking Tour Maya Zací with Audio and Quiz
- 1.5–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 7 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Valladolid was built by reusing and reshaping what came before it, again and again: colonial churches reused stones from the Maya city of Zací, a Franciscan convent rose over a sacred cenote, and a museum's quiet garden once served as a revolutionary execution ground. This self-guided audio walking tour brings that layered history to life across 9 essential stops in the historic center, with narrated stories and quizzes along the way. - Fully self-guided: explore Valladolid's historic center at your own pace, no physical guide required - Audioguide with quizzes and riddles at each of the 9 points of interest - Everything runs on your own smartphone, no app needed - Covers approximately 2 km and lasts about 1.5 hours, with the flexibility to linger where you like - Includes a free eSIM so you stay connected throughout your walk
Inclusions
What's included
- Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
- Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
- Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
What's not
- A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
- Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
Itinerary
View the massive fortress-like walls of this 1552 Franciscan complex, built directly over a sacred cenote, and hear the story of its hidden history from the Caste War of 1847.
Walk this colonial cobblestone road linking the convent to the city center, lined with pastel-coloured facades.
Pass by Las 5 Calles, a historic five-way crossroads tied to Valladolid's revolutionary history.
See the main parish church of the city, where a story is told about the origins of Valladolid's name and its patron saint.
See the Monument to the Mestiza in this central park, a symbol of the mixed Maya and Spanish heritage of Yucatan.
Pass by the San Roque neighborhood and its small museum, dedicated to the daily life and traditions of old Valladolid.
Pass by the impressive open-air Cenote Zaci, a natural sinkhole right in the heart of the city, once a sacred water source for the ancient Maya.
Pass by Ex Telar La Aurora, a beautifully restored 19th-century textile factory, now a cultural venue.
Finish at the charming Candelaria neighborhood and its park, a peaceful spot to end your self-guided walk through Valladolid.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of San Bernardino Convent. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ciceru
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Valladolid
- Its from-price is 93% below the median of the 89 experiences we list in Valladolid.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Valladolid
Valladolid is a colonial city in the Yucatán, with a plaza of pastel buildings, a 16th-century convent and cenotes, close to Chichén Itzá.
Valladolid stands in the east of Yucatán state, founded by the Spanish in the 1540s on the site of a Maya settlement. Its central plaza is flanked by the church of San Servacio and the arcaded town hall, with pastel colonial buildings around it. A short walk away, the Convent of San Bernardino de Siena, built in the 1550s, has a large walled courtyard and a fortress-like church.
Top-ranked sights in Valladolid: Cenote Xkeken.
Special offers in Valladolid
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
Similar experiences
Free cancellation
