One day tour in Guanajuato

One day tour in Guanajuato

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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, sweets and jewellery 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.

Activity location

Templo La Valenciana
- Plazuela de Valenciana
- 36023, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

Macro Foto Guanajuato
- 36 Calle de Alonso
- 36000, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

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One day tour in Guanajuato

13h
Spanish

Travellers

Language options: Spanish

Starting time: 10:30 am

Price details

AU$51.31 x 1 AdultAU$51.31

Paid at activityAU$18.55

Total

Until Sat, 15 Nov

What's included, what's not

Tour guide certified by the Guanajuato City Hall
Accident insurance
Round transport (return)
Ticket for the Callejoneada with the Estudiantina
Tour guide tip
Mine
Museum of the Mummies
Museum of the Inquisition
Food in Christ the King (+ $ 150 MXN)

Know before you book

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

Activity 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.

Museo de Sitio Mina Valenciana

30m
Admission ticket not included

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.

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 storey 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

1h
Admission ticket not included

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.

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.

Hacienda Del Cochero "Galerias de la Inquisicio"

30m
Admission ticket not included

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.

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 centre of Guanajuato. You will be given instructions to meet again and go to Cristo Rey de la Paz.

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.

Guanajuato

2h 30m

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

Guanajuato callejoneadas

2h 30m
Admission ticket included

Las Callejoneadas are nocturnal tours through the narrow streets of the historic centre 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.

Location

Activity location

Templo La Valenciana
- Plazuela de Valenciana
- 36023, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

Macro Foto Guanajuato
- 36 Calle de Alonso
- 36000, Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

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