Viator · Private tour

San Miguel de Allende & Queretaro Tour from Mexico City

3.7(3)Mexico City1 hour
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR3.0(2)

Description

OVERVIEW Join our private tour to witness the cultural and historical heritage of two beautiful UNESCO-listed cities: San Miguel de Allende & Queretaro, with their marvelous colonial architecture, charming pedestrian streets, gorgeous plazas, and colonial churches. HIGHLIGHTS ✔ Tour the wonderful UNESCO-listed historic centers of San Miguel de Allende & Queretaro. ✔ Admire the impressive Neo-Gothic cathedral of San Miguel Arcangel. ✔ Get impressed by one of the most photogenic aqueducts in Mexico. WHY GO WITH US ◘ We are flexible: we can adjust the program & route to your interests: you decide if you want to stay longer in San Miguel de Allende or Queretaro. ◘ You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops & restaurants (unless you ask).

Tour Options

Private tour
  • MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size). DEPARTURES: anytime daily between 5:00 am and 7:00 am (please indicate your preferred time during the booking). LANGUAGE(S): Most guides speak Spanish & English. Other languages available upon request with possible additional fees. GROUP SIZE: any (only your group will participate). PICK UP LOCATION: From your accommodation or other place of your choice in Mexico City.
Small-group tour
  • MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 2+ participants are needed to make a group tour happen. LANGUAGE(S): English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). GROUP SIZE: up to 12 travelers. MEETING POINT: Meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott, close to the Angel of Independence.

Itinerary

240 min

From Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende, enjoy the gradual change of landscapes from mountainous to semi-desertic on your way. Once there, explore its colonial streets from the 18th century, numerous art and crafts workshops, and its iconic impressive Neo-Gothic cathedral. Also, visit local markets where you can see unique regional crafts and sample traditional food. Additionally, learn about the historical relevance of this city among Mexicans, since this is one of the locations where the independent movement started.

180 min

From San Miguel de Allende move to nearby Queretaro to discover its charming historic center with a number of lovely colonial buildings dating back to the 16th century, especially its iconic well-preserved aqueduct. On the tour, enjoy delightful architectural details, colorful tiles, and glimpses of elegant courtyards. Also, have the chance to discover Queretaro’s rich gastronomical culture and try some of its most iconic specialties, such as gorditas, enchiladas queretanas, or if you're interested, the local wine and cheese that are produced in the region.

Highlights

Service of a tour guide.
Pick up (only for private tours)
Walking tours of the historic centers of San Miguel de Allende and Queretaro
Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
Transportation

What's included

Included
Service of a tour guide.
Pick up (only for private tours)
Walking tours of the historic centers of San Miguel de Allende and Queretaro
Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
Transportation
Not included
Personal travel insurance; meals; personal expenses & tips

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed).
  • GROUP SIZE: ◘ Small-group tour: up to 12 travelers. ◘ Private tour: any size (only your group will participate).
  • CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
  • WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: personal ID (or a copy: digital or in paper); personal travel insurance; comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses (the sun is pretty strong anywhere in Mexico); cash (if you’d like to buy something as not all merchants accept bank cards in Mexico); good mood and curiosity (☺).
  • TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.
  • MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point.

Reviews(3)

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AliakseiVeka
June 25, 2024
It was an unforgettable journey to the past, well worth the drive!

It's a perfect tour for those who love history and culture: two beautiful UNESCO-listed cities in one day, with lots of stories and exciting information about the places and their history from our guide, Alex, who was great. He connected local stories with events happening in other parts of the world, including the United States, to give us better context. It was an unforgettable journey to the past, well worth the drive!

Operator response

Dear Aliaksei, Thanks for taking a moment to write such a nice review and recommend us to others. We are glad you enjoyed your tour to San Miguel de Allende & Queretaro with Alex. Your kind words are greatly appreciated, and we hope you won't hesitate to let us know if we can serve you in the future! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team

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457guiselap
November 30, 2023
Don’t waste your time and money

They never pick me up. Even when I called to confirm, I was left waiting for over an hour at my pickup point.

Operator response

Hello Thanks a lot for your valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear that our tour could not fully meet your expectations - we will do our best to improve our services in the future and avoid this mistake again. regards, Vibe Adventures

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TManez
May 5, 2023
Amazin experience!!!!!

My family and I had an amazing trip with our guide Carlos!!! We went to San Miguel de Allende and got amazed by the beauty of the town. Carlos shared with us the knowledge about the mexican culture and his passion. i would definetely come back!

Operator response

Hi! Thank you for choosing Vibe Adventures. We are glad you enjoyed your tour with Carlos and we hope to see you again soon. Take care! gratefully, Vibe Adventures’ team