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Discover Queretaro Tour
Historical Tours 2 hours 30 min 5.0 · 6 reviews Offered in: English, Spanish

Discover Queretaro Tour

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Overview

Our Discover Querétaro tour goes beyond the obvious! Tour with us the most relevant parts of the Historic Center and let the city reveal itself before your eyes.

The Discover Querétaro tour not only explains curiosities about the attractions we will visit. Rather, it helps participants better understand why Querétaro is the way it is. Throughout the tour our guides will explain how the water, the location and the first settlers powerfully determined the city.

The tour is a guided group experience, walking and by car.

Each participant will be given a receiver with a headset so that they can clearly hear the guide's comments; Likewise, each attendee will have a timeline that will help them locate themselves in the different historical periods that we will discuss.

We will begin at Hotel Criol, where visitors will attend an introduction of approximately 30 minutes, which will take place in the hotel library.

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What's included

Tea and coffee

Each participant will be given a receiver with an earpiece; Likewise, each attendee will have a time line that will help them locate themselves in the different historical periods that we will discuss.

Meeting and pickup

Travelers meet at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will start at Hotel Criol, where visitors will attend an introduction of approximately 30 minutes, which will take place in the hotel library.

What to expect

  1. 20 min

    We will start at Hotel Criol, where visitors will attend an introduction of approximately 30 minutes, which will take place in the hotel library.

  2. Santuario de La Congregacion de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

    10 min

    It is the second temple dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico

  3. Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco de Asis de Queretaro

    10 min

    Conin's influence

  4. 10 min

    The first hospital in Querétaro, founded by the Franciscans and delivered to the order of San Hipólito, is currently the headquarters of the Sacred Museum.

  5. 10 min

    House destined to be the residence of the wife of the marquis, unique for its architecture with Moorish details.

  6. Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Templo de Santa Clara

    13 min

    Temples, dowries and ancient worldview

  7. 10 min

    Cloistered convent of Capuchin nuns, it is associated with the history of Querétaro's water and the end of the second Mexican empire.

  8. 10 min

    Theater designed to compete with those of other cities despite being smaller, its history transcends Querétaro and Mexico.

  9. 10 min

    One of the oldest temples in the city, a small but pretty public square.

  10. 10 min

    18th century house, many of the characters of the past passed through there, its architecture (its 5 patios) is characteristic of the historic center

  11. Plaza de Armas

    5 min

    The square is key in the history of Mexico.

  12. Templo y ex-convento de la Santa Cruz de los Milagros

    5 min

    Franciscan convent that receives water from the aqueduct, was one of the schools dedicated to evangelists who traveled to the Sierra Gorda and California.

  13. 5 min

    First source where the water was distributed to all the other sources of the city.

  14. 5 min

    Panoramic view where we can observe important elements such as the Aqueduct, Cañada and the old town of the former hacienda de cartes.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for children under 7 years of age
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 15 travelers per booking
  • Each booking must include at least one adult.

FAQs about Discover Queretaro Tour

Can I cancel Discover Queretaro Tour for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 2 hours 30 min.

Where does it start?

We will start at Hotel Criol, where visitors will attend an introduction of approximately 30 minutes, which will take place in the hotel library.

What's included?

  • Tea and coffee
  • Each participant will be given a receiver with an earpiece; Likewise, each attendee will have a time line that will help them locate…

Which places does it visit?

It visits Santuario de La Congregacion de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco de Asis de Queretaro, Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Templo de Santa Clara, Plaza de Armas, Templo y ex-convento de la Santa Cruz de los Milagros.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English, Spanish.

Is it suitable for children?

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Operated by Tour Descubre Querétaro, por Hotel Criol

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