Free Tour: Getting to know San Cristóbal Together
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Discover San Cristobal! Join a tour through streets full of history and Mayan-indigenous culture. Connect with local life and live an authentic adventure in this emblematic city.
Hi, I'm Andri, I studied History and I've been giving local tours in my city for more than two years, here's my tour.
Live a unique experience in San Cristobal de las Casas, one of the most charming and cultural cities in Mexico for having the current representation of the Mayan culture in its indigenous population. This Free Walking Tour of San Cristobal is designed to connect you with the history, local life and culture.
During two and a half hours, we explore together some corners of the city explaining the local history (we will start explaining the colonial history of the XVI century, and will culminate with the history of the Zapatista movement of 1994), getting to know: - The emblematic architecture of the Cathedral of San Cristobal. - The handicrafts market. - Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. - Hotel "Diego de Mazariegos". -The local market "José Castillo Tielemans". - Museum of Mayan textiles. - Coffee Museum.
We will taste the traditional drink "Pox" and we will recommend unique places to taste the local gastronomy, as well as places for nightlife.
I am sure you will learn a lot about history, politics, gastronomy, architecture and more.
Meeting point
MUSAC
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 16:00 (San Cristobal de las Casas time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 14 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is MUSAC. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00 and 16:00. Times are local to San Cristobal de las Casas.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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