Semana Santa in Cuernavaca & Taxco Tour from Mexico City

13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

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.

What's Included

Entrance tickets to Palacio de Cortez and guided walk in Cuernavaca and Taxco
Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
Service of a multilingual local guide
Round transportation from Mexico City
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can pick you up from your accommodation in Mexico City.

OR
Meeting point
The Angel of Independence

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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mexico City

    Meet your tour guide and head to Cuernavaca.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mexico City

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

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Vibe Adventures

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Religious Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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