Things to do in Campeche, Campeche: The Best Cultural Tours

July 30, 2021 Phylicia Berquist

^ a. Separated from Yucatán on May 3, 1858, was federal territory from 1858 to 1863.
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1. Private Tour to Campeche city from Merida by Yucatan Concierge

Yucatan Concierge
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Enjoy this private day tour from Merida which will take you to the city of Campeche. Starting by visiting Becal, a small town famous for its traditional hats made of jipi. Continue to visit the fortified city of Campeche accompanied by your expert guide. Experience this tour in the best way possible. Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions: PRIVATE TOUR WITH OUR TOTAL SERVICE CONCEPT, Personalized pickup in Merida, according to your preferences of time and place of departure., Private and luxury vehicle according the number of passengers with professional driver., INAH certified & bilingual guide in English or Spanish., Campeche Regional Cuisine meal, Amenities: Water, repellent, antibacterial gel, first aid kit, towels, umbrellas and souvenir gifts.

Exclusions: Alcoholic beverages and sodas, Gratuities

Reviewed By George L

Daniella is fantastic. She put together a great trip that hit the highlights of the Yucatan around Merida in the few days that I had -- Chichen Itza, Uxmal, and the protected wetlands at Celestun. Consistently excellent recommendations for hotels, restaurants, knowledgeable guide for the Maya ruins, and they were extremely helpful with the travel disruptions and changing plans caused by the coronavirus situation. Daniella is always accessible and every aspect of these tours can be personalized to your liking. This trip was too short, I would love to come back to Merida and I would certainly hire Yucatan Concierge again to help arrange the trip.

2. The Mayan Peninsula 9 Days Private Tour

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico We Go Mexico
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17 years of experience guiding in Mexico & the Mayan World Professional private guide in Mexico Erhard is devoted to providing his guests with a memorable experience that exceeds all expectations. Each customized tour is specificaly designed to suit the specific interests and wishes of each guest, such as arts, history, traditions, sightseeing, nature, local gastronomy, etc. Have achieved a great Passion for Mexican Culture and Nature. I have a Major degree in Tourism from the University del Valle Mexico City. After university I have obtained several degrees and certifications in archaeology and history, paramedic, lifeguard, speleology and skydiving. I am fully qualified and licensed as a Tour Guide in English, French and Spanish. I am also a fully qualified Driver Guide. Recognized by the Cancun visitors office as a certified tourism services provider. I will work with you before you arrive to design your private guided tour to match all your expectations

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast,  9 nights accommodation in double room ,  Private A/C transportation on days: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 9 ,  Boat ride at Celestun  My own accommodation  Travelers insurance on board  Purified water, Private Guide on days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 9

Exclusions:  Not specified activities and entrances  Migration fees and personal expenses,  Flights of arrival and departure  Airport transfers ,  Lunchs and dinners and not specified meals or beverages  Tips for Guides, waiters, maids, etc…

Reviewed By lincolnc600

Erhard's professionalism was evident from first contact. He replied quickly and designed an itinerary that perfectly suited my interests. In 6 days we covered 1,000 miles and (owing to Erhard's excellent planning) had plenty of time at every destination: Chichen Itza, beautiful colonial cities, great local food, the jungle ruins at Calakmul, and much more, all expertly explained by Erhard. I cannot imagine a better traveling companion and feel that I now have a friend in Mexico. Very highly recommended!

3. Becal & Campeche from Mérida, Yucatán

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The name of BÉCAL is possibly the Castilianization of the Mayan word BEL-KAH, that is to say "Path that leads to the people". However, there is another version that defends the origin of Bécal from the word BEL-HA, which in Spanish means "Way of water", since according to comments from the old settlers, there was a stream of water that crossed the center of the town, -in what is currently the subsoil of the Municipal Palace-, being stored in a small cenote. As time went on, the water mantle was reduced until it completely disappeared, then, the name of the village becomes BEL-CAN, "Camino de culebras". When the Spaniards arrived in these Mayan lands, they changed the phonetic and prosodic sense of many populations, which is why BEL-CAN is transformed into Bécal, the name by which it is known today.

Inclusions: Driver/Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Souvenirs, Meals and Drinks

Reviewed By 508kikic

We booked this tour on a Tuesday and were supposed to be picked up on Thursday at 1 PM. A mere 15 MINUTES before we were supposed to be picked up we received an email saying our tour guide had cancelled. We never received an explanation for the cancellation and were very upset.

4. 5 Days Mayan Heritage visit Tulum Kohunlich Chicanna Becan Misol-Ha Palenque Edzna Uxmal and Chichen Itza

Special Mayan Tours
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This 5 days tour has been specially created for all those people interested in knowing more about the south east of Mexico. A trip back in time to learn more about one of the greatest civilization ever: The MAYAS. We will visit: Tulum, Kohunlich, Chicanna, Becan, Misol-Ha, Palenque, Edzna, Uxmal and Chichen Itzá and a few beautiful colonial towns along the way. Our hotels rates are 3 star comfortable hotels for 4 nights.  The type of vehicle used for this trip is regularly a comfortable Ford Transit Van with capacity of either 6 or 12 people depending on the number of reservations.

Inclusions: 4 nights accommodation. Hotels: Calakmul Xpujil (Night 1), Nutuntun Hotel (Night 2), H177 Hotel (Night 3) and Gran Real Yucatan or Los Aluxes Hotel (Night 4), All admissions to the archaeological sites, All activities, Driver/guide, Guaranteed departure with at least 2 passengers booked.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Meals during the trip are NOT included but our staff will surely recommend some great places where to eat along the way., Gratuities

Reviewed By Bettybetty714

I dealt with Pepe for the reservation piece and he was very professional. I traveled with a party of 7 family members. We decided to go with private tours to go at our own pace and have the flexibility of customizing. We took a private tour to Chichen Itza one day and a private tour to Coba and Tulum another day. Manuel was our guide and Jose was the driver and both a pleasure to have. Manuel was extremely knowledgeable.

5. Campeche World Heritage City and Becal Day Trip from Merida

Parque de San Juan, Calle 67A 529, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico Gray Line Yucatan
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Discover the folklore and history of Campeche on a trip through the village of Becal, famous for production of popular Panama hats and the historic area of Campeche, once scenario of glorious battles. Your tour includes transport and a professional guide.

Inclusions: Round-trip transportation from meeting point in Merida, Bilingual certified guide, Lunch, Admission fee to Mayan Archaeological Museum

Exclusions: Beverages during lunch, Optional gratuities, Souvenirs and personal expenses, Hotel pick up and drop off

Reviewed By Jg1616

Uxmal light and sound show was beautiful. The dancers , the lights, the sound and story telling were amazing. I visited Uxmal summer of 2018 and fell in love with it. We walked through Uxmal during the day and heard the history of it from a guide and waited until night time for the night show. They set up chairs on top of a ruin so you get this beautiful overview of the show. If you are ever in beautiful Yucatán please do take this tour.

6. 5-Day Private Tour in Riviera Maya with Pick Up

Trip To Mexico

Do not miss the opportunity to see the most emblematic archaeological sites: Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, Palenque.  Visit the most important colonial cities of the Peninsula: Merida, Campeche and experience the magic of the most spectacular natural beauty places like Bacalar lagoon, Cenote Ik Kil.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport (depending on number of people: van, sprinter or bus), Accommodation on the basis of DBL room in hotels 4*. The included Breakfast buffet or American Breakfast., Services of a tour guide., Breakfast, Entrance

Exclusions: Accommodation in hotels before and after the end of the route., Lunches and dinners., Gratuities

Reviewed By monav955

Do not pay for a tour their ripping you off and they only charge 120 pesos to get in at each cenote. The city is not that big you can rent a car for 300 pesos a day.

7. Maya Classic 5 days TULUM BACALAR CHETUMAL CALACMUL PALENQUE GULF OF MEXICO CAMPECHE UXMAL MERIDA CHICHEN ITZA IK KIL from Tulum

Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico Trip To Mexico

Do not miss the opportunity to see the most emblematic archaeological sites: Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, Palenque.  Visit the most important colonial cities of the Peninsula: Merida, Campeche and experience the magic of the most spectacular natural beauty places like Bacalar lagoon, Cenote Ik Kil.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport (depending on number of people: van, sprinter or bus), Accommodation on the basis of DBL Room in hotels of category 4*. The included Breakfast buffet or American Breakfast., Services of a tour guide., Group transfer from hotel to Cancun/Riviera Maya to the airport on the day of departure, Breakfast, Bottled water, Entrance

Exclusions: Accommodation in hotels before and after the end of the route., Lunches and dinners., Gratuities

Reviewed By monav955

Do not pay for a tour their ripping you off and they only charge 120 pesos to get in at each cenote. The city is not that big you can rent a car for 300 pesos a day.

8. Campeche - Edna - Kabah - Uxmal

Campeche, C. U. Benito Juárez, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City

Visit and discover this magnificent place, know its history. Uxmal is one of the best archeological zones in Mexico, you can´t miss this amazing travel, you will get astonished.

Inclusions: Transportation, Guide, Water, Food in Uxmal.

Exclusions: Anything previously unspecified, Tips.

Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

9. Camino Real-artisan, Culinary And Arqueological Tour

Campeche, Campeche, Yucatan Peninsula Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City

Artisan, Gastronomic and Archaeological Tour. Guided tour of the main attractions of the Camino Real or Artisan Route. We will see the fabric of hats in caves, an archaeological area barely in rescue, and will have the possibility to taste the traditional bread made in Pomuch stone ovens.

Inclusions: Transfers, Guide, Food

Exclusions: Anything previously unspecified, Tips

Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

10. Jaguar Route Private Circuit

Mextisoul

Circuit that explores both the historical and archaeological part, as well as the natural environment of the Yucatan Peninsula by the hand of passionate guides and specialists in their areas. Without hurry and without large groups. We take care of everything.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By EveSli

The Guide Tzamn is one of the best guides I‘ve ever had around the world so far! I was travelling a lot and my experience with Mextisoul was one of the best! Very competent, deep knowledge about various cultures which impressed me a lot. Very reliable, helpful and kind! It was a great experience to travel 3 days though Yucatan with Tzamn, the owner of Mextisoul... I really recommend to book a trip! It‘s worth the money! I was/am very satisfied! Would definitely book again when next time in Yucatan!???? (btw. I was travelling there in May 2019, but could not select that)

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