Overview
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:
THE DEPARTURE IS WITH TWO PEOPLE MINIMUM.
Within this tour you will always be accompanied by the tourist guide assigned on your tour.
With this guide you can ask any questions during the tour and in the same way you can ask for help if you want to buy a souvenir.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entradas a los Atractivos
In-vehicle air conditioning
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The meeting point is on Corregidora street outside the Regional Museum of the city of Querétaro, next to the Temple of San Francisco de Asís.
Please confirm one night before via WhatsApp or email with the agency or guide.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
You must contact the agency responsible for the tour at the WhatsApp number +52 442 540 2477 to confirm your reservation, hotel or airbnb where you will stay.
The agency, for its part, will give you the guide's contact information and trip suggestions.
What to expect
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San Miguel de Allende
3 hours
You will know the most important points of the city of San Miguel de Allende.
Within the tour you will see the iconic places where the Mexican Independence movement arises.
On this tour you will have time to shop for souvenirs, where the guide will be able to suggest good and safe places to buy. -
Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel
45 min
The Church of San Miguel Arcángel located in the main garden and is that from afar you can see the towers of this temple and when they are in front of it it is impossible not to want to take a photo to remember, because its construction and design attract a lot of attention .
As time went by, people got used to the new style of this church, which to date is one of the most visited tourist attractions in San Miguel de Allende and one of the most photographed temples nationwide. -
Santuario de Atotonilco
45 min
Considered the Sistine Chapel of America. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, due to its immense artistic and architectural value. Admire the main nave, its walls and the altarpiece with oil paintings, sculptures and murals that represent countless passages and religious characters (many of them made by the famous Creole painter Antonio Martínez de Pocasangre).
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Dolores Hidalgo
1 hour
This magical town bears its name in honor of the priest "Miguel HIdalgo" who became one of the main leaders of the New Spain independence movement. Visit the Casa del Diezmo or also known as the Casa Hidalgo Museum, here you can learn everything about the life of the father of the country.
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Casa Museo Jose Alfredo Jimenez
1 hour
At this point, you will be able to enter what was the home of one of the greatest Mexican regional representatives José Alfredo Jiménez, known as the king of ranchera music.
The Mexican singer and composer throughout the years continues to be remembered thanks to his melodies that continue to be heard to this day, such as: El Rey, Si Nos Dejan, La Media Vuelta, -
Parroquia Nuestra Senora de los Dolores
45 min
Completed in 1778, it is a typical New Spain Baroque construction from the late 18th century. On its facade you can find a sculptural group that represents the Crucifixion of Jesus. But what distinguishes this church and has turned it into much more than a religious monument, is that it was here where the priest Miguel Hidalgo, who was in charge of it since 1803, gave the cry of independence.
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
- La salida del tour es con un mínimo de dos personas.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Independence Tour of San Miguel de Allende in English, leaving Querétaro
Can I cancel Independence Tour of San Miguel de Allende in English, leaving Querétaro for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7–8 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
The meeting point is on Corregidora street outside the Regional Museum of the city of Querétaro, next to the Temple of San Francisco de Asís. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Entradas a los Atractivos
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Santuario de Atotonilco, Dolores Hidalgo, Casa Museo Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Parroquia Nuestra Senora de los Dolores.
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 Vive Disfruta Mexico
