San Miguel de Allende Tour from Mexico City
Description
While you are in Mexico City, do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the main colonial cities of Mexico, which was declarated the best city in the world in 2017. Its colorful streets and architecture, as well as its historical wealth, have made it one of the most beautiful places in the world. We will depart in the morning. During the route, we will see the landscape of the center of Mexico. Once we arrive at San Miguel de Allende, we will have an hour and a half guided visit to the main attractions of the city, like the symbolic parish of San Miguel Arcángel, the Municipal Garden, San Francisco Temple, Allende’s house and the Civic Square. We will visit the Artisan’s Market, where you can buy traditional handicrafts. After the guided visit, you will have free time to explore the streets on your own. You can eat in famous restaurants or local markets or even go to the viewpoint to take amazing pictures of the city.
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Itinerary
Free time to find something to eat and stretch your legs.
In our drive, we will see the landscape of Central Mexico. Before arriving to San Miguel, we will stop so you can take panoramic photos of San Miguel de Allende. Once in San Miguel de Allende, we will have an hour and a half guided tour where we will get to know the main attractions of the city such as the symbolic parish of San Miguel Arcángel, the garden, Chapel of Jimmy Ray, the American Hispanic Academy, the Temple of San Francisco, the Casa de Allende and the Civic Plaza. We will visit the Handicraft Market, where you can buy typical handicrafts, elaborated mainly with papier maché, metals, blown glass.
This is the perfect place to take your next favorite picture. The incredible view allows you to recognize the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel and the dome and tower of the Templo de San Francisco.
Beautiful garden square, with cafes, boutiques and an emblematic pink parish with a Gothic facade.
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel is a 17th-century neo-Gothic church famous for its tall pink spires and majestic ornate sanctuary.
It was in this house where Ignacio Allende, one of the most notorious heroes of Mexico's Independence, was born and raised. At the end of 1810 the house was confiscated by the viceregal government; months before, from there the first insurgent army left for its first formal battle.
Classifying the architecture style of the church of San Francisco is a real challenge. One expert says that its facade is Baroque, another pure Churrigueresque, one more Rococo, and yet another belief that it is a combination of all of them. In any case, the facade facing the small square of San Francisco has detailed quarry work, lavishly embellished.
Originally built in 1555, this square was the center of activity for the population, it was the market and meeting place in its time. Today the statue of Ignacio Allende is the protagonist of the square.
Peaceful park with brightly colored flowers, winding paths, shaded benches, and a playground.
A colorful craft market, with stalls of hand-embroidered shawls, decorative pottery, and silver jewelry.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick up is only available if you select the private tour. Please, provide the name of your hotel to coordinate the pick up service.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free time to explore the city at your own pace.
- Due to government immigration regulations, all passengers must present their passport, whether physical, digital, or photocopied, which proves their legal stay in Mexico. In the event that someone does not present the physical document, it is necessary to show the passport page with the entry stamp into the country, as well as the page with the person's data.
Reviews(422)
The good: San Miguel de Allende is an amazingly charming town and almost a must see. The OK: the tour and guide were pretty decent and covered key highlights of the colonial town. But being in 2 languages made this a bit clunky, but guide seemed to manage well. Not so good: the tour was cancelled on its originally scheduled date and operator reached out to me to see if I can move it out or we wanted a refund. This did mess up our plans a bit but we had no choice. I know they will say they had no choice but the best would make things work. Overall a 3 star. I am sure there are better tours to San Miguel but this is not too bad either
Dear Customer, We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the schedule change. Due to operational logistics, it was necessary to make this adjustment, and our team contacted you as soon as possible to offer the available alternatives. We are pleased to know that, despite this situation, you enjoyed the destination, the experience, and the service provided during the tour. Greetings from the Amigo Tours Quality Team, Daniela
The tour started late and finished late which caused me issues with another booking i had. The guide Alvaro was very good though, he did the tour in English and Spanish. Our driver also very good, trying to get us back as early as possible. The tour of San Miguel was quite good, but it is quite a hike to walk down many stairs to the township, a few things like a park and shops to see on the way down, also great views. Given we got back so late, i thought our free time was too long and could easily be shortened, still giving enough time for lunch and visiting the many markets.
Filled with color and character, San Miguel de Allende is unlike any city I've visited. Every street feels like a work of art, with vibrant facades, stunning architecture, and picturesque views around every corner. More than just a beautiful destination, SMA offers a unique blend of culture, nature, and creativity. From handcrafted treasures and one-of-a-kind gifts to breathtaking overlooks and charming courtyards, there is always something new to discover. Whether you're strolling its cobblestone streets, admiring its colonial architecture, or simply taking in the scenery, San Miguel de Allende invites you to slow down and savor the experience.
Great tour! But long travel time almost 4 hours per way. Then we only had 4 hours in the town. Quite short because so many things to see and do. We also had to walk from bus and take taxi back to avoid walking back and save time
Try to get Javier as your guide because he is very knowledgeable about the city, its landmarks, history, and culture. He also made sure every passenger had a great experience and was patient/accommodating for passengers who couldn't get breakfast so they could pull out cash. The tour itself does go by quick before its time to leave, so its a good way to feel out and get a taste if you want to stay more time in SMA. Thats what we did and ended up staying the night in SMA (not part of the tour but Javier and Viator made the process seamless).
Be warned!!! We were cancelled by the tour company 12 hours prior to the tour leaving your plan shattered with the reason cited “logistic issue”. If you don’t want your holiday be ruined, book elsewhere.
Dear Traveler, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused by the cancellation and understand how it may have affected your plans. Such situations are typically due to operational or logistical adjustments beyond our control. We always aim to inform guests as early as possible and provide support whenever changes occur. We appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to offer you a better experience in the future. Best Regards, Quality Department of Amigo Tours - Claudia
It was not worth spending time and money for seeing this place. Guide was sleeping while going in van. Church was closed. Nor a good tour.
Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your comments. We are sorry that the experience did not meet your expectations. Our guides are trained professionals who are committed to providing attentive and high-quality service throughout each tour. Regarding site access, some circumstances beyond our control, such as temporary closures, may occasionally affect the itinerary. We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to improve every aspect of our tours. Best Regards, Quality Department of Amigo Tours - Claudia
Beautiful place, excellent team of guides.
The tour was awesome. San Miguel is a beautiful town and a great place to visit.
Took a day trip from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende and overall it was a great experience. The town is beautiful, especially the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel. Special thanks to our guides Ara, Javier, and Pedro, who were knowledgeable and kept everything running smoothly. The only drawback is the long travel time and limited hours in San Miguel—it felt a bit rushed. Still, a good option if you’re short on time.
