Get to know the Heart of Cancun

The tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes

Available in German and English

Description

Does Cancun actually has a history besides parties and Hotelzone?

It does!

Come with me, on this free tour, to get to know the Heart of Cancun, the place where all the live happens besides the Hotelzone. Learn about the beginnings of the modern young city during the 1970ies, but also the history of what was before, it's connection with Mexico and how it went from being a tiny village to the tourist hotspot of today.

You will see every important spot around the center of Cancun located around the Tulum Avenue. From monuments to the Townhall, the first market, the Parque las Palapas and more.

Filled in with knowledge, history, tips and tricks about the city and your stay here you will learn how to get around and what to avoid.

There is more to tell than you think. Even the name Cancun has a meaning in the Mayan language. (Can you guess it?).

This is a real free walking tour. Once you arrived at the meeting point you won't need any vehicle or entrance fees! Come along and enjoy!

Guide: Florian

Guiding since 2025

Hi, my name is Florian. I was born in Bremen (Germany) but I also live now the second time in Cancun. Having a partially Mexican family from Cancun makes me sort of a real local with the knowledge you will need to see more than the usal of this city. I have been working as a professional tour guide for a big brewery for around five years and did very successful Guruwalks in my hometown Bremen with my associate Falko. I want to take my passion to another level offering a Tour in Cancun and give you an amazing and differnt experience at the same time.

8 stops

1 hour and 45 minutes

Meeting point:MEETING POINTI will be wearing a green cap and I will have a water bottle tied to my belt. I will be waiting in front of the DHL post office at the big roundabout with the Monument of Mexico at its center, at the Tulum Avenue. UNSURE HOW TO GET THERE?! - Just write me a message! Also see the location marker on the map. You can get there with several busses like R1 and R2 get out before the roundabout. Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Monumento de MexicoMonument about the history of Mexico

2

Outside visit

Palacio Municipal and surroundings Townhall, old Mayors house and history of the city, who was Benito Juarez and why is this Cancun‘s official name.

3

Free entry

Mercado Ki HuicThere is not just Mercado 28. This here was actually the first market of Cancun

8 stops

1 hour and 45 minutes

Meeting point:MEETING POINTI will be wearing a green cap and I will have a water bottle tied to my belt. I will be waiting in front of the DHL post office at the big roundabout with the Monument of Mexico at its center, at the Tulum Avenue. UNSURE HOW TO GET THERE?! - Just write me a message! Also see the location marker on the map. You can get there with several busses like R1 and R2 get out before the roundabout. Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Monumento de MexicoMonument about the history of Mexico

2

Outside visit

Palacio Municipal and surroundings Townhall, old Mayors house and history of the city, who was Benito Juarez and why is this Cancun‘s official name.

3

Free entry

Mercado Ki HuicThere is not just Mercado 28. This here was actually the first market of Cancun

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 2 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.