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When plans don’t go as expected
Tour guide canceled. No option available. Had to explore on our own. Disappointing. Beautiful city, but not able to explore as much as with the guided tour.
Discover Queretaro Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $27 / person
- Location
- San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tour Descubre Querétaro, por Hotel Criol
- Meeting point
- We will start at Hotel Criol, where visitors will attend an introduction of approximately 30 minutes, which will take place in the hotel library.
Description
Our Discover Querétaro tour goes beyond the obvious! Tour with us the most relevant parts of the Historic Center and let the city reveal itself before your eyes. The Discover Querétaro tour not only explains curiosities about the attractions we will visit. Rather, it helps participants better understand why Querétaro is the way it is. Throughout the tour our guides will explain how the water, the location and the first settlers powerfully determined the city. The tour is a guided group experience, walking and by car. Each participant will be given a receiver with a headset so that they can clearly hear the guide's comments; Likewise, each attendee will have a timeline that will help them locate themselves in the different historical periods that we will discuss. We will begin at Hotel Criol, where visitors will attend an introduction of approximately 30 minutes, which will take place in the hotel library.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Sat and Sun
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 4:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Nov 7
- Adult (ages 18–75)
- $27
- Child (ages 10–17)
- $10
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:18 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 36 of the next 36 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will start at Hotel Criol, where visitors will attend an introduction of approximately 30 minutes, which will take place in the hotel library.
Santuario de La Congregacion de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
It is the second temple dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico
Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco de Asis de Queretaro
Conin's influence
The first hospital in Querétaro, founded by the Franciscans and delivered to the order of San Hipólito, is currently the headquarters of the Sacred Museum.
House destined to be the residence of the wife of the marquis, unique for its architecture with Moorish details.
Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Templo de Santa Clara
Temples, dowries and ancient worldview
Cloistered convent of Capuchin nuns, it is associated with the history of Querétaro's water and the end of the second Mexican empire.
Theater designed to compete with those of other cities despite being smaller, its history transcends Querétaro and Mexico.
One of the oldest temples in the city, a small but pretty public square.
18th century house, many of the characters of the past passed through there, its architecture (its 5 patios) is characteristic of the historic center
Plaza de Armas
The square is key in the history of Mexico.
Templo y ex-convento de la Santa Cruz de los Milagros
Franciscan convent that receives water from the aqueduct, was one of the schools dedicated to evangelists who traveled to the Sierra Gorda and California.
First source where the water was distributed to all the other sources of the city.
Panoramic view where we can observe important elements such as the Aqueduct, Cañada and the old town of the former hacienda de cartes.
What's included
Included
Each participant will be given a receiver with an earpiece; Likewise, each attendee will have a time line that will help them locate themselves in the different historical periods that we will discuss.
Throughout the introduction, attendees will have a free coffee break included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
7 reviews
How it compares in San Miguel de Allende
- Starting price $27 is 63% below the typical $73 for tours of similar length in San Miguel de Allende
Excurgo comparison of 246 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for the elderly
- Not recommended for children under 7 years of age
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Discover Queretaro Tour take?
Discover Queretaro Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 14 stops.
How much does Discover Queretaro Tour cost?
Prices start at $27 per person for this San Miguel de Allende experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Discover Queretaro Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 4:30 PM.
How much does Discover Queretaro Tour cost for children?
Children aged 10–17 pay from $10, adults from $27.
Does Discover Queretaro Tour sell out?
It can: 36 of the next 36 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Discover Queretaro Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will start at Hotel Criol, where visitors will attend an introduction of approximately 30 minutes, which will take place in the hotel library. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Discover Queretaro Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Not recommended for children under 7 years of age
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
1
Excellent tour
The tour is very good, I liked it, the history of Querétaro was very interesting and the people who gave the tour were very nice.
1 people found this helpful
N
Great Tour :)
Excellent Guide! Really a very good tour, where getting to know and satisfying the client takes precedence. It is worth highlighting the treatment of our guide, he made us spend an incredible day!!!! 100% RECOMMENDED!!!!
1 people found this helpful
J
Spectacular
It is a very good tour, the guide explains the history of Querétaro and answers any questions you may have. The city is very beautiful architecturally and its history is very interesting. I highly recommend it.
1 people found this helpful
6
We loved it
Querétaro is very interesting, my friends and I have lived in Querétaro forever and we didn't know anything about everything that happened here. We loved this tour, it showed us an incredible side of Querétaro.
1 people found this helpful
9
Super recommended.
The truth is that I had my doubts about this tour, but I loved it. It includes a coffee break that they give you in the hotel library, they also have a timeline that helps you better understand the history because you are guided by it. It's a great tour. We had the guide Armando, he explained the history in a way that caught you instantly. It is a very good tour to learn about Querétaro and even Mexico.
B
It is the best start to visit Querétaro
The center of Querétaro is beautiful. The place where the tour begins is very nice and comfortable, the tour guide who gave us the tour is an expert in the city. The information they gave us was very interesting, in the rest of the days we spent in Querétaro, every detail was amazing thanks to this tour.
1 people found this helpful
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