What to do and see in Guanajuato, Guanajuato: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

October 14, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Discover the best top things to do in Guanajuato, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast including Colonial Treasures: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Zacatecas and Guadalajara, Private Guanajuato City Tour From San Miguel, Tacos Tequila y Mas (3 hours), Landmarks and Lunch, Magical town Dolores Hidalgo and Sanctuary of Atotonilco - San Miguel de Allende, Private from Guanajuato: City, Tunnels, and Mines Tour, Guanajuato walking tour, Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour, Private San Miguel de Allende Walking Tour, Canada de la Virgen Archaeological Site Tour.
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1. Colonial Treasures: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Zacatecas and Guadalajara

Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City
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Enjoy a wonderful 10-day, 9-night tour from Mexico City to visit some of the most important colonial cities in Mexico filled with culture and history. See San Miguel de Allende and its historical downtown. Stop at Guanajuato and learn about its subterranean avenues. Go to Zacatecas and head to La Bufa Hill, taste tequila in the town of Tequila when you visit Guadalajara and see the World Heritage Site of Morelia. This trip includes breakfast, a professional guide and transport.

Inclusions: Nine nights accommodation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Round-trip shared transfer to and from Benito Juarez International Airport, Breakfast, Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

2. Private Guanajuato City Tour From San Miguel

Catrina Tours
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Visit the incredible magical city of Guanajuato, with its colorful facades, fascinating landscapes, city tunnels and captivating museums. A cultural city like no other, Guanajuato offers something for everyone, including a delicious lunch of regional Mexican food, intricate architecture and lots of history and local culture for those interested in Mexico’s colonial past.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By elle d

We had an amazing walking (with one taxi) food tour with Diego! My husband and I love exploring the local food culture and he took us to some great local markets we never would have been able to navigate on our own. We tried tacos, meats, fruits and other treats. At the places he picked he knew the owners. Diego even brought his own plates and silverware for us. He is really knowledgeable about the history of the food culture of San Miguel De Allende. He also went with us to the local craft market. All in all a great day!

3. Tacos Tequila y Mas (3 hours)

Jardín Guerrero, Calle Vicente Guerrero 3, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico Explore Queretaro
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We are going to have a great time exploring Queretaro's downtown, a much-beloved neighborhood rich with history and culinary delights, on this two/two and a half-hour walking and eating adventure! We will make five to six stops at some of our favorite eateries and watering holes. You will have the opportunity to explore the best of Querétaro's casual food scene, sampling a variety of traditional and specialty tacos, tamales, gorditas, and more! This walk also includes the chance to enjoy a tequila, or a one of a kind local, craft beer or michelada. You will meet our beloved vendors and discover for yourselves why we adore them, and their food! You will experience cooking demonstrations, have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the ingredients and history of the cuisine they prepare, and you will eat, eat, eat!

Inclusions: Dinner, Vendor Tips

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Reviewed By zloyyc

Spent 2 days with David and am happy to recommend David and Annamaria, without hesitation, for whatever kind of tour you would like, in or around Queretaro. For example, we had an exceptional day visiting the monolith near Bernal; followed by a lovely time in the town itself; including a couple of fascinating extra touches; and topped off with wonderful lunch at a picture perfect hacienda. Annamaria & David will go out of their way to see that you have a great experience in Queretaro. Bob

4. Landmarks and Lunch

San Francisco 19, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico Taste of San Miguel
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• Check out  the must sees of Downtown San  Miguel. • Explore San Miguel’s delights from markets to schools and churches • Learn about the culture and the history of the town. • Enjoy a delicious  traditional meal in one of San Miguel’s favorite restaurants. • Gain confidence to continue discovering the joys of the town on your own.

Inclusions: Full delicious lunch in a traditional Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown.

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By vickij1988

Vail, our guide was terrific. We learned a lot about the history of San Miguel, and enjoyed all the restaurants we visited. Highlights were the shrimp and jicama tacos and the churros. I have some mobility problems due to a total knee replacement I had a few months ago, and she changed the itinerary to accommodate me. They even picked us up at our hotel and brought us back! My husband and I were the only ones on the tour, so they went out of their way to customize the experience. One piece of advice: go hungry!

5. Magical town Dolores Hidalgo and Sanctuary of Atotonilco - San Miguel de Allende

Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City
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Meet the historic magical town Dolores Hidalgo! registered as the cradle of National Independence; the stage so that at dawn on September 16, 1810, the priest Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, called the people ringing the bells. Get into history knowing the emblematic Parish of Our Lady of Los Dolores, Casa de Visitas, The Museum of Independence, and the Casa de Mariano Abasolo. It is worth mentioning that Don Miguel Hidalgo inherited the profession of pottery and ceramics from Talavera, which nowadays has great prestige, as well as the unusual flavors of the snows of this place. Also, visit Atotonilco, Known as the Mexican Sistine Chapel for all the pictorial art contained within this beautiful Shrine, its founder, Father Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro, gave himself the task for most of his life of leaving an evangelizing work, years more late in the beginning of the independence struggle.

Inclusions: Ground transportation, Professional guide, Visit to the mentioned places

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Nothing not previously specified, Tips

Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

6. Private from Guanajuato: City, Tunnels, and Mines Tour

Estigo Tours
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Guanajuato is a colonial gem sitting in a valley northwest of Mexico City. The city has been named as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The architecture of this gorgeous city was built using the great wealth generated from the silver mines during the 17th and 18th centuries; during this period, Guanajuato was the source for 1/3 of the world’s silver. You will also discover the labyrinth of tunnels beneath the city as well as the Haciendas and Mines outside of the City Center. . Today, you can see Guanajuato in its preserved beauty. Coming here is like stepping back in time; the city is remarkable and offers visitors an authentic colonial experience amidst one of the most picturesque colonial backdrops to be found anywhere in Mexico.

Inclusions: Entrance Fees to all Sites, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food & Drinks

Reviewed By Scott M

The reviews on Trip Advisor regarding this tour are excellent and as a result we booked the tour in Guanajuato. Due to the coronavirus and the Australian government forbidding travel we could not get to Mexico and had to cancel the tour. I am writing this review to highlight the professionalism displayed by this company throughout the whole process of booking the tour to us having to cancel. They were extremely helpful and co-operative at all times. I have no hesitation in recommending them and, when this over, we hope to get to Mexico and will use Estigo at every opportunity.

7. Guanajuato walking tour

Mercado Hidalgo, Av. Benito Juárez Mercado, Hidalgo, 36000 Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico Cacomixtle
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Our desire is that visitors recognize us for our hospitality. We like to welcome travelers as if they were our old friends and we want to share with them the places we like the most. We: The Cacomixtle company, we like to delve into the daily life of a Guanajuato as it is.

Inclusions: Binoculars, maps, books.

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Reviewed By Jeffrey B

Although I was extremely disappointed that my initial TripAdvisor tour was cancelled with late notice, Carolina (an amazing front desk associate at the Hotel Indigo) quickly connected me with tour leader, Susana, knowing that I was looking for more physical activity. Don't get me wrong, Guanajuato is gorgeous; however, if you only see Zona Centro, then you are missing out on a lot of additional beauty this area has to offer. Susana is clearly in great physical condition from hiking so it was good that I had someone to lead a quick pace ! More importantly, Susana shared with me additional history of the area and I was able to practice my Spanish. (Susana was so patient with me because I really need conversation outside of an app like Duolingo). I will note here that Susana also took me on a hike to Cerro de La Bufa, which was a bit more vigorous -- and very exhilarating! I learned about some of the special feast days in the area as well that involve some of the hiking sites "La Cruz" (cross) and "La Cueva" (cave). I will run out of space here soon, but getting out into the rural areas allowed us to connect with local people going about their daily lives. My favorite experience was meeting a young girl with a cage of bunnies and finding out some of the "back story" on her family's life there. Had it not been for Susana, these types of experiences wouldn't have happened. If you are a bit more independent, I encourage you to contact Susana and have her customize hikes for you as she did for me. Such great memories !!

8. Archaeologist-Led Cañada de La Virgen Pyramid Tour

St. Paul's Church / Iglesia Anglicana de San Pablo, El Cardo 6, Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico Albert Coffee Archaeotours - Day Tours
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As I (Albert Coffee) guide you through this magical place, where I had the privilege of participating during the 2004 excavation field season, I'll share what I have gleaned through personal hands-on experience and years of study about ancient Mesoamerica, the legends & wisdom of local people. I am a graduate of Louisiana State University and a federally licensed tour guide. This special tour includes years of documented legends, wisdom & memories of the elders of the ranch communities on and around the historic location. You will hear about each place and its cultural significance as you journey along the path the ancients took to reach the pyramid. I have taken over 20,000 people on tours since the site opened to the public in 2011. My passion is relating in an enjoyable way information that is just coming to light in an area recently investigated. I hope to see you soon. This is "a must do while you’re here…!" "An experience that can’t be missed." "Don’t get left behind."

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, Tour by federally-licensed guide

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Reviewed By joeykay

What a joy to take this tour with a guide who worked on the excavation of this site. Albert is a wealth of local and historical knowledge. Do not miss this tour.

9. Private San Miguel de Allende Walking Tour

Portal Allende 6, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico Catrina Tours
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A walk through the historic downtown area of San Miguel that will show you the architecture, history and culture of this beautiful town. We’ll visit churches and historic landmarks where we’ll learn everything about the founding and past of this unforgettable destination.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional guide, Private tour

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Reviewed By Omnibus N

A great guide always contributes to a great tour experience, and this was the case here. Diego was charming, knowledgeable, fun and professional. He conveyed the essence of the art, history, geography and the soul of Guanajuato. This is precisely what we were looking forward to. Guanajuato is a special and charm filled experience not to be missed. It's so distinctly dissimilar to San Miguel de Allende and that was a fun surprise. Spend your money intelligently on good guides, this is a good one.

10. Canada de la Virgen Archaeological Site Tour

Coyote Canyon Adventures, Zacateros 54, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico Coyote Canyon Adventures
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The archaeological site of Cañada de la Virgen is located just 25 kilometers West of San Miguel de Allende. Occupied between 540 and 1050 a.d., it is perched upon a small mesa surrounded by canyons and is made up of four patio/pyramid complexes, an ancient artificial pond and a ceremonial causeway covering the 16 hectares that is now government property. On this tour, you will get to explore this great site accompanied by a knowledgeable Coyote Canyon Adventures guide.

Inclusions: Professional guide (Bilingual), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, The option "Pyramid Basic" doesn't include the ranch style meal. If you want to add it you need to choose the option "Pyramid Tour + Meal"

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Reviewed By seattletolondon

This is a MUST do! The perfect way to experience the beautiful countryside and the canyon. The cowboys and our wonderful guide are excellent and the horses are incredibly sure footed. This is truly an adventure. It's a great ride for those who are experienced and not so experienced. The lunch provided was plentiful and tasty. I highly recommend this experience.

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