Semana Santa in Cuernavaca & Taxco Tour from Mexico City

Duration13h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Join a cultural journey during Mexico's most sacred time. You'll witness authentic Good Friday processions in Taxco, where hooded penitents carry heavy crosses through cobblestone streets in a centuries-old tradition few tourists experience. Explore two UNESCO-worthy destinations: Cuernavaca's eternal spring climate and Diego Rivera murals in a 16th-century Spanish fortress, plus Taxco's stunning colonial silver-mining architecture. Walk through living history at Plaza de Armas, discover revolutionary stories through Rivera's powerful artwork, and participate in moving religious traditions at the Ex-Convent of San Bernardino de Siena. This connects you with Mexico's spiritual heart during Holy Week.

Options

Private Tour

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).

PICKUP: included; from your accommodation or any other place of choice in Mexico City (please indicate it during the booking).

TRANSPORTATION: private (just for your group) vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.

LANGUAGE(S): Most guides speak Spanish & English. Other languages available upon request with possible additional fees.

Small-Group Tour

MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: we need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour)
PICKUP: not included; meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott, close to the Angel of Independence.

TRANSPORTATION: shared (with other participants on a group tour) vehicle from a fixed pickup point.

LANGUAGE(S): English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).

GROUP SIZE: up to 12 travelers.

What's included

Entrance tickets to Palacio de Cortez and guided walk in Cuernavaca and Taxco
Pick up (only for private tours)
Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
Service of a multilingual local guide
Round transportation from Mexico City

Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips

What to expect

Mexico City
1h 30m

Meet your tour guide and head to Cuernavaca.
Cuernavaca
3h

Once in the “City of Eternal Spring” explore its heart with a guided walk through the historic Plaza de Armas, where centuries of history unfold.
Taxco
6h

Head to Taxco, Then, head to Taxco, a town known for silver, winding cobblestone streets, and stunning colonial architecture. Stroll through its historic center, where every corner reveals a new story.

As the evening approaches, witness the deeply moving Good Friday processions. Hooded penitents walk solemnly through the streets, carrying heavy crosses and reenacting the Passion of Christ at the Ex-Convent of San Bernardino de Siena, a powerful display of faith and tradition.
Mexico City
2h 30m

Prepare to head back to Mexico City, you’ll have the chance to dream about the adventures made in your memory.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott (please do not enter and meet your guide outside), close to the Angel of Independence.Make sure your phone number is available on the day of the tour in case the guide needs to contact you.

End point

Meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott (please do not enter and meet your guide outside), close to the Angel of Independence.Make sure your phone number is available on the day of the tour in case the guide needs to contact you.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point.
PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.

Cancellation policy

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