San Miguel de Allende & Queretaro Tour from Mexico City
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).
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Itinerary
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.
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.
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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.