Cultural Tour of Querétaro History and Local Anecdotes

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Discover the fascinating history of Queretaro with a venue that will take you through almost 500 years of history to the most emblematic historical places of the city. During this tour, you will hear interesting anecdotes and learn about the founding of Queretaro and the 3 great transformations of Mexico as you walk its streets. Perfect for those looking for an authentic connection to the culture and past of the region. The experiences are conducted in Spanish and English, ensuring that everyone enjoys this cultural journey.

- Expert in the history of Queretaro, with more than 25 years of experience.

- Light walking tour, ideal for beginners and with a maximum of 10 participants.

- Deep immersion in local culture through stories and reflections.

What's included

  • Bottled water

What to expect

  1. Plaza de Armas
    20m
    In this meeting point we will tell how Querétaro was part of the 3 great transformations of Mexico and especially the war of independence from Spain, the relevant and fun events that many do not know about, as well as the benefactor of Querétaro and how he helped the city in times of drought.
  2. Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro
    15m
    We will explain the active participation of General Venustiano Carranza in the elaboration of the current Constitution that governs the country, as well as other fun and interesting details.
  3. Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro
    15m
    We will stop at the statue of the Apostle Santiago and give a brief explanation of the founding of Queretaro as a city.
  4. Templo y ex-convento de la Santa Cruz de los Milagros
    15m
    We will understand the participation of Queretaro in the overthrow of the Second Empire of Maximilian of Habsburg, his arrest, trial and shooting by the Republican army to finally end the war of reform
  5. El Acueducto De Queretaro
    15m
    We will be at the viewpoint of the arches where you can see most of the city, you can see the mixture between tradition and modernity, in that space we will take some time to take souvenir photos
  6. Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro
    15m
    We will stop on May 5th Street to understand how the state’s water infrastructure worked that was not only intended for the richest, we will see one of the public sources that still exist
  7. Teatro de la Republica
    15m
    We will visit the Teatro de la República, the birthplace of the drafting of the current Political Constitution of our country and other interesting data.
  8. Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro
    10m
    We will return to the meeting point in the Parish of San Antonio de Padua

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in the square of the Parish of San Antonio de Padua

End point

We will meet in the square of the Parish of San Antonio de Padua

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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