One day tour in Guanajuato

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: Spanish
Tour guide certified by the Guanajuato City Hall
Accident insurance
Round transportation (round trip)
Ticket for the Callejoneada with the Estudiantina

Entrance fee to museums [Approximate cost of tickets $200 MXN]
Tour guide tip
food cost

Overview

A cultural tour through the capital city of Guanajuato is a fascinating experience that allows visitors to delve into the rich history and culture of this beautiful colonial city. On this tour, you visit various museums that offer a variety of exhibits on different aspects of local culture. In addition to the museums and some typical Guanajuatense liquor, candy and jewelry stores, you will also visit the Cerro del Cubilete, where the Sanctuary of Christ the King is located. During the journey, visitors can admire the beautiful view of the region and learn more about the local history and culture. Finally, it will conclude with a Callejoneada, during the tour, the members of the Estudiantina interpret traditional Mexican songs, while telling stories and anecdotes about the city. Participants usually dress in typical regional attire, such as hats and ponchos. ------ Tour 100% in Spanish.

Meeting points

Plaza Allende, Zona Centro, 36000 Guanajuato, Gto., Mexico

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Templo La Valenciana

Baroque temple built at the end of the 18th century by the Society of Jesus, known for its ornate façade and its interior decorated with golden altarpieces and mural paintings, it is also famous for its connection with the mining wealth of Guanajuato and is considered one of the most highlights of Mexican baroque architecture.

30 minutes
Museo de Sitio Mina Valenciana

Discovered at the end of the 18th century, it became one of the richest mines in Mexico, producing large quantities of silver and gold during colonial times. Today, the mine has become a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can take a tour of the mine to learn about its history and explore its underground galleries. You can also see tools and machinery used in mining, as well as exhibits on the daily lives of miners.

30 minutes
Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas (Pass By)

The Museum in le Alhóndiga was built in the 18th century and originally functioned as a granary to store grain and other agricultural products. During the Mexican War of Independence, the Alhóndiga was used as a fortress by royalist forces. The building houses a museum that tells the story of the Toma de la Alhóndiga and the Mexican War of Independence, as well as temporary art and culture exhibitions. It is also used as a space for cultural and social events in the city [We do not stop at the Alohóndiga, we only pass outside].
Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato

The museum currently displays more than 100 mummies of all ages dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Most of them have surprisingly well-preserved facial expressions, making them appear as if they were alive. The mummy collection was formed due to a local law that required the payment of taxes to keep the remains in the cemetery. If the relatives did not pay the taxes, the remains were exhumed and stored in a vault in the cemetery. In the 1860s, the mummified remains were found to be in a good state of preservation due to the dry and cold conditions inside the vault. From that moment on, the mummies began to be exhibited to the public in a building near the cemetery.

1 hour
Monumento Al Pipila

The monument's bronze statue depicts El Pipila carrying a torch and a flaming stone, which he is believed to have used to set fire to the gate of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas during the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. The monument also has a viewpoint that offers impressive panoramic views of the city of Guanajuato and its surroundings.

30 minutes
Hacienda Del Cochero "Galerias de la Inquisicio"

Museum known for being a sample of the dark side of the history of Guanajuato and can be disturbing for some people, since it shows instruments used for torture and execution of people accused of heresy or who opposed the Catholic religion at the time of the Inquisition.

30 minutes
Guanajuato

At the end of the first part of the tour (approximately 2:30 p.m.) free time will be given and the tourist will be left in the center of Guanajuato. You will be given instructions to meet again and go to Cristo Rey de la Paz.

2 hours
Cerro Del Cubilete

Cerro del Cubilete is an emblematic mountain located in Guanajuato, Mexico. It is known for its monumental statue of Christ the King, which is located on top of the hill and is one of the largest in the world. Construction of the Cristo Rey statue began in 1944 and was completed in 1947. It was erected as a monument to peace and to commemorate the end of the Cristero War in Mexico. Cerro del Cubilete is also a place of great religious importance for Mexican Catholics, who consider it a sacred and pilgrimage site. In addition, it offers an impressive view of the city of Guanajuato and its surroundings. Today, Cerro del Cubilete and its statue of Cristo Rey are a major tourist attraction in Guanajuato, and it is a place worth visiting to learn more about the history and culture of Mexico.

1 hour 30 minutes
Santuario de Cristo Rey

The sanctuary was built in the 1950s and is an example of the modern architectural style of the time. The church has a cross-shaped structure, and its roof is a white dome that resembles Jesus' crown of thorns. Inside, there is a series of stained glass windows depicting the life of Christ. The Sanctuary of Christ the King is an important pilgrimage site for Mexican Catholics, who climb Cerro del Cubilete to venerate the statue of Christ the King and visit the church at the base of the hill. Furthermore, it is a popular tourist spot due to its unique architecture and its location in an impressive natural landscape.

1 hour 30 minutes
Guanajuato

At the end of the second part of the tour in Cristo Rey (approximately 7:30 p.m.) the tourist will be returned to downtown Guanajuato to have free time until the Callejoneada with the Estudiantina begins (9:30 p.m.)

2 hours 30 minutes
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Las Callejoneadas are nocturnal tours through the narrow streets of the historic center of Guanajuato, in which a group of musicians and singers, known as "estudiantina", accompany the participants while they visit the most emblematic places of the city. During the tour, the members of the estudiantina perform traditional Mexican songs, while telling stories and anecdotes about the city and their own experience as students. Participants usually dress in typical regional attire, such as hats and ponchos.

2 hours 30 minutes

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund

June 20No refund

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One day tour in Guanajuato | 13 hours

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Itinerary

Templo La Valenciana

Museo de Sitio Mina Valenciana

Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas (Pass By)

Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato

Monumento Al Pipila

Hacienda Del Cochero "Galerias de la Inquisicio"

Guanajuato

Cerro Del Cubilete

Santuario de Cristo Rey

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