Free tour

Free Walking Tour through Campeche

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Campeche

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Hector & Ricardo

Registered on 26 May 2022

We are Héctor and Ricardo, born in Campeche, both local tour guides and history teachers of the city. We'll take you on a two-hour walk to fall in love with the picturesque and colorful architecture of this 500-year-old city. We will walk among the real stories of pirates, the Mayan heritage and many recommendations for local restaurants and drinks :D! Hectourcito Tour Guides offers this unique experience in the coastal city of San Francisco de Campeche, a hidden treasure within the Yucatan Peninsula. If you are discovering Valladolid, Chichén Itzá, Izamal, Mérida... don't miss the opportunity to spend a pleasant morning/evening here.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Yes we have tours in Spanish! Just send us a message with the number of people and the time you want (those that appear in English) to confirm your reservation. It is important that you do this to check availability :)

Héctor Palí and Ricardo Pinzón are "El Hectourcito" (-ito means small in Spanish... short but very pretty!) and we offer you this Free Walking Tour about the history of this fortified city, San Francisco de Campeche: Mayan civilizations, pirates, gossiping neighbors from colonial times, ancient churches and legends of ghosts and witchcraft.

You will hear gossip at the following stops:
▶️ Sea Gate
▶️ Main Square
▶️ Cathedral
▶️ Sweet Name of Jesus Church
▶️ 59th Street
▶️ Earth Gate

We are tourist guides certified by the Ministry of Tourism, history lovers and two kids excited to "gossip" about our city.

I hope you take the opportunity with us, it is not only about knowing the history of Campeche, but also its people and enjoying making new friends in the southeast of Campeche c:

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Help us keep our tour on this platform with your minimum tip of 200 MXN per person :)

Even if capacity is full, you can attend. If you take photos, tag us on @ElHectourcito FB/IG! Thank you!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

C. 59 3A, Zona Centro, 24000 Campeche, Camp., Mexico

In the Román Piña Chan passage, next to the OXXO convenience store. It is located in front of the Puerta de Mar and the Plaza de la República.

Outside visit

Sea Gate

Outside visit

House not. 6 Cultural Center

Outside visit

Cuauhtemoc Building

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).