The Queretaro's old town is a UNESCO's World Heritage city, it is located in the middle of Mexico and therefore, it has been the geographical and historical crossroad of the country. Join me to know the most important and beatiful architectural landmarks of this colonial and baroque city, while you hear and learn about Mexican history from the pre-Hispanic to the 20th century times.
You will know about the foundation of the city, and about the love story behind the aqueduct's construction.
You will hear about some of the most important people in the history of the city that are buried in this place, and about some of their actions that influenced the history of our country.
At the top of the hill where Queretaro was founded for the second time, you will learn about the legends and many national historical chapters in which this Franciscan convent was involved.
After visiting a couple of architectural Neo-Classical examples we'll visit the picturesque main square of the city with more historical tales to tell.
You will appreciate the temple of the Virgin of Guadalupe, while hearing about the historical importance of this religious figure in Mexico, and about the temple's builder.
From within the ancient premises of the Convent you'll apreciate the many transformations of the buiding due to the historical moments of the country, and the spot where the ancient "inner-land road" started.
The first and largest female convent in the city, the ancient city's hospital, a remarcable Neo-Classical fountain, and the greatest example of baroque private house architecture, all side by side in a single corner.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Queretaro: colonial architecture and history lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $50 per person for this San Miguel de Allende experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is at the ancient aqueduct's viewpoint (mirador). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 70 verified reviews; it is run by Armando MexTour.
Excellent tour guide with great explanations of everything we saw and was very interactive. He loved what he does because it showed in all of the knowledge he shared and answered all of our questions. The time went fast because it was extremely interesting.
If you like learning about history, then this is a fantastic option. Armando is a wonderful guide who has an incredible amount of knowledge about Queretaro and it's history. I'm glad that we did this tour early in our time in Queretaro because it really helped shape how I view the city. A couple of tips. A lot of this tour is outside, so make sure to wear sunscreen and other sun protection (hat, etc) and bring along a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
I’m in town solo for a few days and decided this might be a good way to get out into the city and learn about the area. Totally met and exceeded my expectations. This city is lovely, such a rich history you wouldn’t know from just walking around. My guide Armando was amazing. His knowledge of, not only the area, but of Mexican history from pre Aztec forward is astounding. I couldn’t have asked for more. If you’re thinking about trying this when in the area. DO IT. You will not be disappointed
Armando was such a wealth of knowledge! I feel like I learned any and every historical event of not about Queretaro. You can tell he really enjoys sharing his passion for history. Also, as a gringo still learning Spanish - his English is absolutely fantastic. Highly, highly recommend this tour. Just plan to wear very comfy walking shoes and prepare to be on your feet for several hours. But it’s definitely worth it!
A really nice little town with very good restaurants and hotels. Hotel Casa de la Marchesa really top, and a super nice bar with a confusing name: Diktatur.
Really enjoyed the tour with Armando. He was so knowledgeable and I felt that I learned interesting and fascinating facts about Qto.
Good stay, but felt more at ease in pachuca hotel la jewel
Armando was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the city, the region and its history. I learned a lot about the city of Queretaro, its beginnings, and how it came to be what it is today. Definitely recommend!
Beautiful views, colonial architecture, its people very friendly, its gastronomy is delicious and with a lot of diversity and color.
Armando was a great guide, as he shared his knowledge and love of Queretaro's past, weaving a narrative that focused on the sites we visited, and then putting that history into the larger context of Mexican and even world history.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queretaro: colonial architecture and history | 3–4 hours | 4.9 (70) | $50 | |
 Sierra Gorda Tour in 1 day with starting from Querétaro | 12 hours | 5.0 (38) | $197 | View |
 Tour to the Tolantongo Caves, starting from Querétaro | 10 hours | 4.8 (36) | $197 | View |
 Queretaro: City Tour in Classic Ford T Vehicle | 1 hour | 4.8 (32) | $17 | View |
 Cheese and Wine Route with 2 Towns, starting from Querétaro | 9–10 hours | 4.9 (31) | $197 | View |
 Transportation: Queretaro Airport to San Miguel de Allende | 2–3 hours | 4.9 (26) | $100 | View |
 Full Day Tour in Tolantongo from Queretaro | 14–17 hours | 4.9 (26) | $190 | View |