Tour Details
Immerse yourself with an insider Travelian guide on a day trip of discovery in Guanajuato, focusing on a variety of the neighborhoods, squares, alleys, and architecture of this labyrinthine city.
From the Mirador El Pipila, where you look out across the grand architecture of Centro towards the colorful palette of red, blue and green-painted homes on the hillsides, you will start a descent into experiencing both the magnificence of the city’s religious and civil buildings, as well as the neighborhoods of the everyday where the city truly lives its day-to-day life.
The majesty of the structures in the Centro owes much to the silver-mining bonanza of the 17th and 18th centuries, and the more modest residences of the people, who today use those buildings, radiate out from them in every possible direction. Find yourself feeling lost following the twisting streets of town, only to find one of its open, inviting green squares around the next corner.
Enjoy lunch in one of Centro’s fine European restaurants. Consider the finely-crafted offerings of one of Guanajuato’s premier silversmiths. As a surprise, enter and marvel at one of the city’s hidden cultural gems. Consider the fortress-like Alhondiga and the classical European-styled Mercado Hidalgo.
Join Travelian’s expert guides on this small-group tour and embrace the variety and vitality that is Guanajuato in comfort and safety.
Itinerary - 1 Day
DAY 1 -
GUANAJUATO INSIDER'S WALKING DAY TOUR
7:45 AM - Meet at St. Paul´s Church (Cardo #6)
8:00 AM - Depart for Guanajuato
9:30 am Visit Mirador "El Pípila"
11:00 AM - Stop at Plaza de Mexiamora and walk past Teatro Principal
11:30 AM - Walk past Jardín de la Unión and Teatro Juárez
12:30 PM - Lunch* at a wonderful restaurant
2:00 PM - Brief visit to the "Universidad de Guanajuato"
3:30 PM - Visit the Plazuela San Roque and Jardín Reforma
4:30 PM - Walk past Alhóndiga de Granaditas
5:00 PM - Depart for San Miguel de Allende
6:30 PM - Approximate arrival time to San Miguel de Allende at St. Paul's Church (Cardo #6). Our guides will call taxis ahead of arrival time for those of you who need a ride to your homes or lodging.
* Meals marked with an asterisk are not included in the tour's fee.
This itinerary is subject to changes without prior notification.
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Official ID your current Passport, Mexican residency ID (copies are fine) |
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Original INAPAM ID (if you have one) |
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Credit Cards, Debit Card, Cash in Pesos (No cash machines are available) |
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Active Cell Phone Active Cell Phone with recharger |
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Bring sufficient funds for meals and beverages not included in trip cost |
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Money Belt |
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Water Bottle |
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Binoculars |
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Camera |
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Hat |
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Sunblock |
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Sunglasses |
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Day Pack |
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Rain jacket or poncho |
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Umbrella |
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Light-weight Walking Shoes |
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Be sure to bring your own Kleenex and small change for bathroom fees |
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Personal prescription drugs |
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Tour Map
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Tour Cost
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INCLUDES: |
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Sack breakfast |
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Entrance fees |
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Comfortable private transportation with driver |
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Tips for maids, waiters, bell boys, and drivers |
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Travelian tour leaders |
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Small group experience: 10 travelers maximum |
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Physical Demand
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LEVEL 2 |
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Includes Level 1 plus: Walking or hiking modest uphill/downhill in town or on improved (paved or gravel) trails for a period of up to four hours at a time. Or walking in urban settings with stair-climbs.
Click here for a description of all activity levels. |
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Further info. |
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