San Miguel de Allende

Queretaro: colonial architecture and history

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Queretaro colonial architecture and history from San Miguel de Allende
  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Guide service.
    • Snacks
    • Brunch
    • Entry fees to museums in Mexican pesos

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Mirador de los Arcos
      Ejército Republicano 47, La Santa Cruz, La Pastora, 76025 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

      The meeting point is at the ancient aqueduct's viewpoint (mirador).

    Start time

    09:00 AM

    End point

    • Museo de la Ciudad
      Calle Vicente Guerrero Nte. 27, Centro, 76000 Santiago de Querétaro, Qro., Mexico

      The tour will end up at the city's museum (former Capuchin's Convent) a central spot within the historical old-town where you could either walk, or take a taxi back to your hotel, or even find a place to rest and take a dinner.

    What To Expect

    El Acueducto De Queretaro

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Panteon de los queretanos Ilustres

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Plaza de Armas

    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Santuario de La Congregacion de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Templo y Exconvento de San Francisco de Asis de Queretaro

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Teatro de la Republica

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Convento de Santa Clara

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Museum of Arts of Queretaro

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Iglesia de Santa Rosa de Viterbo

    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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    Reviews

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    Enlightened in Queretaro!
    Mark_P, Apr 2024
    We were extremely pleased with our experience! We had deliberated about going, but decided we could use some spoon feeding in terms of digesting this unfamiliar city. It was the right decision because we learned an incredible amount in a very enjoyable morning. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    History tour with Armando
    Susan_S, Apr 2024
    We had an absolutely amazing tour of Queretaro with Armando, covering history, art, architecture, culture, and religion. Armando is an incredibly knowledgable guide, and fascinating presenter - he kept us engaged during our entire tour. What a great way to start our visit to Queretaro.
    Silver, Revolution, Civil War and the birth of Queretaro
    Paul_D, Mar 2024
    We set out on this tour to learn about the aqueduct and some of the colonial architecture we had seen online. The tour provided this but so much more! We learned about the way that the Spanish quest and discovery of silver had global effects. And how so much of the work of the Friars in the area was driven by events in Europe. This tour gave us a breadth of understanding of the interconnection of Spanish drive and the revolution that followed and how this grew the village of Queretaro. This was a great eye-opening tour
    The amazing history of Querétero!
    Mary_W, Mar 2024
    If you love history this tour is for you!! Armando taught us so much as he walked us through beautiful Querétaro. Our tour went over 4 hours as there is so much history in this important city. Armando explains things clearly and also answered all our questions. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Armando and this tour.
    The best way to experience Queretaro
    Blaine_H, Feb 2024
    This tour brought the history of Mexico to life and how important Queretaro was in the creation of the country. This was so much more than a city tour. I loved all the stories behind the important events which made Queretaro. Armando has an amazing knowledge of the history which he gives as we wound through the streets. Without this tour one has no idea about what one is seeing.
    Excellent tour
    James_S, Feb 2024
    Armando was a great guide. He has extensive knowledge about local history and architecture and is passionate about sharing this knowledge. While walking through town he covered history from before the Spanish arrived up to present, with a concentration on the important roll Querehetro played the 1810 revolution and the expulsion of the French in the 1860’s. He showed us several lovely churches and convents and discussed their history and architecture. He also shared interesting and sometimes humorous anecdotes. Armando’s English is excellent. Our tour lasted over five hours. Great experience, highly recommend.
    Great Tour
    Albert_R, Oct 2023
    Our guide was great. He was very knowledgeable about Querétaro and the history of Mexico. His English was also very good.

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