CÁDIZ PRIVATE GUIDE
THE MOST RECOMMENDED GUIDE BY BOTH TOURISTS AND LOCALS.
I'm Jesús Carrillo, a certified local guide from Cádiz and a technician in tourism.
I trained as a professional tour guide more than a decade ago. While doing that, I spent a short summer season in California because I believed that to be a good tourism professional I had to travel and get to know the world. After finishing my studies, I went to live in London where I learned English while working in kitchens as a helper or doing cleaning work. It was a tough experience but it taught me a language that today connects me with people from all over the world. Then I returned to my hometown Cádiz and, after working for some companies, I decided to become an independent guide in 2018.
Since then I haven't stopped working, learning, creating new experiences, and collaborating with great brands to showcase Cádiz and its history to both tourists and locals. I also create cultural and historical content on social media for a large community. You can find me as Jesús Guía Cádiz.
WHY SHOULD YOU VISIT CÁDIZ?
We are the oldest continuously inhabited city in the West Europe, founded in 1104 B.C. by the Phoenicians. No other city can say this. Here, you will not only enjoy a sun-soaked city, taste our delicious cuisine, and visit places that will leave you speechless… you will also breathe history. 3,000 years are waiting to be discovered. Do you want to explore them with me?
My purpose is to convey history and encourage reflection on our past. Only by understanding what came before us can we make sense of the present and face the future with greater perspective, valuing the cultural richness that surrounds us. I am interested not only in sharing general history, but also in shedding light on events, figures, and episodes that are little known or overlooked.
In a world that is increasingly polarized and superficial, learning and teaching history with rigor is almost an act of rebellion. We all have the responsibility to learn it, rather than treat it as a privilege reserved for a few. Those who do not know their past do not know their identity, and that ignorance makes us vulnerable and easy to manipulate. Learning history is essential to preserving our memory and moving forward as a society.
Private tailor-made tours are the best way to discover Cádiz. Accompanied by an official local guide, you'll enjoy an experience designed just for you, your partner, your family, or a small group of friends: at your own pace and with total flexibility. Cádiz offers 3,000 years of history waiting to be uncovered. If this is your first visit, I recommend a complete introductory walking tour in which you will explore from the Phoenician origins and Roman heritage to the medieval period, the discovery of America, the Constitution of 1812, and the religious treasures from a historical perspective. We will also reflect on the importance of the cultures that shaped the city and how our past has molded our present.
Contact me at info.cadizlocalguide@gmail.com and we will organize a guided tour tailored for you, your partner, your family, or friends. We can arrange a tour lasting 2, 3, or 4 hours, or a full-day tour.