Location: San Miguel de Allende
Top Things to do in San Miguel de Allende
Top Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende
Things to do in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato: The Best Photography Tours
High in the cool hills, this colonial gem of cobblestone streets and picturesque churches inspires artists with its color, character and light. Baroque, neoclassical and neogothic mix in the city's buildings, notably at the pink stone 18th-century church on the Plaza Principal. Founded in 1542, the city is a mix of Hispanic and Mesoamerican influences.
Restaurants in San Miguel de Allende
1. Art tour through artists' workshops around San Miguel de Allende
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
It is an experience that mixes tourism and art throughout San Miguel de Allende where we meet artists in their own workshops where they do painting, sculpture, textile art, Mexican folk art and more styles. The artists receive us and tell us about their creative processes (techniques, inspiration, etc.) while we have a glass of wine and eat tapas, the tour can be personalized and private or in a group.
Inclusions: wine and tapas included, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By williampT8493ZQ
This was a great tour I would definitely recommend it if you are an art lover/collector visiting San Miguel de Allende. We were on a short trip over new year to this fabulous place, Arturo agreed to take us out on New Year’s Eve to visit four different artists. He collected us from our hotel and drove us out into several areas of the city to meet 2 painters and 2 sculptors in their homes or studios. Just visiting these different areas which you wouldn’t normally have access to was an experience in it self. Arturo spoke good English and gave us a background history into art in the city and of the artists we were meeting. I own an art gallery based in the UK and was really surprised how strong all four of these artists were. They had all spent years developing their own practice, techniques and it was fascinating hearing each artists talk about what inspired their work. We did purchase a couple of pieces and could easily have bought from any of the artists we visited. We will definitely be visiting some other of Arturo’s artist/galleries when we return to SMA.
2. Let's take pictures, let's make art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Ted Grant said "When you photograph people in color photographs their clothes, When black and white photographs photograph their soul" That's where my love for black and white photography was born, Saint Michael, this art, and who puts their trust in I will take a little of the soul of Saint Michael also in his photographs,.,.,.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: Snacks
3. Be fascinated with San Miguel Walking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Walking and discovering San Miguel led by a native guide of the town, with 23 years of experience and with a SECTUR certification, will make your visit a pleasant and informative tour, discovering from reliable sources the history, customs and traditions of this charming city.
Inclusions: Tour guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By jonathane110
We were disappointed in this tour, inasmuch as many of the places that were on the itinerary -- two museums and the national theater -- were closed. And they've been closed for a long time due to Covid. Our tour guide said, "we'll need to cut the tour short"...we suggested we visit a winery on the way back, but this came from us not him. The guide himself was knowledgeable about the history of the location, which is why this isn't a 2-star, but the owner, Jesus, should either have not booked us on the tour at all or at least informed us that after a one-hour+ drive many of the destinations would be unavailable.
4. San Miguel de Allende Photoset Shooting
Discovering the most incredible attractions along this photo walk will give you the opportunity to get some of the best pictures of you taken throughout the city. You will have plenty of great photos of yourself, friends and family. Our guide will take you to the best spots to get the greatest photos meanwhile sharing the history of San Miguel and showing the hidden gem of the city You also have the option to pick the places you would like to go.
Inclusions: Professional photographer guide, The tour includes 20 high resolution images per group ( min 5 images per person )
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Srroman791
This was an absolutely must-do in Cancun, really authentic delicious tacos I wouldn’t have tried without this tour. Luis was an awesome guide and I’d highly recommend! Also a great deal for the money!! I was stuffed by the end of the day evening, even went back to one place the next day. Highly recommend!!
5. Marriage proposal in San Miguel
Asking him to marry you requires a lot of love and the place is not the least ... it is a place they will remember for a lifetime! If you put your trust in me, together we can find for the ideal place for your proposal, magical and special scenarios ... either on a Rooftop with a path of flowers or surrounded by nature in a vineyard next to a lake and even in front of The parish of San Miguel among Mariachis ... I assure you the most romantic for you!
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By 883liz
Way past expectations! I can enthusiastically recommend Crystian as a guide and teacher for casual or beginning photographers as well as more experienced shooters. His English is excellent as well. I am an enthusiastic amateur photographer who was looking for a guided photo walk while on a visit to SMA. I booked with Crystian not realizing he was offering to take Instagram ready photos of me! Yikes. I hate photos of me!! I got in touch with him and asked if instead he would help me take photos of other people - Street Photography. He was quick to respond and enthusiastic. He loves Street Photography! We met on time as planned (in contact through WhatsApp). He was eager to get to know me and what I was looking for in this experience. We spent the contracted 1 1/2 hours and then a bit more - and more - 4 hours altogether. He is well informed about photography and an excellent, patient, enthusiastic and playful teacher. Cystian knows SMA and has contacts useful for getting access to interesting vantages for shooting. Most important, he was so very helpful in advancing my photographic practice. I had several more days in SMA. My photos were much improved! BTW - He also took some lovely images of me!
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