Queretaro Tour from Mexico City Explore Ruins and UNESCO City

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13 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Overview
Come now to the Queretaro Tour! Meet your guide, and journey from mountains to semi-desert, admiring the changing landscapes. Visit the El Cerrito Archaeological Zone and Cerro de las Campanas, both full of incredible history. Wander through UNESCO-listed colorful streets and Baroque churches, and savor local delicacies.

Highlights
Learn about the pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern history of Queretaro from your guide.
Discover why this city was relevant for Mexico as an independent nation.
Admire one of the largest and oldest aqueducts in the country protected by UNESCO.
Get acquainted with some traditions and costumes that are famous in the region.
Visit some of the most lovely Instagrammable locations in Queretaro.

◘ We are flexible: we can adjust the program & route to your interests: you decide if you want to stay longer in San Miguel de Allende or Queretaro.

What's Included

Round transportation from Mexico City.
Walking tour, guided visits in Cerro de las Campanas, Regional Museum, and Archaeological Zone.
Meals: Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.
Local Expert Guides.
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:

PICKUP LOCATION: Your accommodation or any other preferred place in Mexico City (please indicate it in "Special Requirements"). We can pick you up from hotels and apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Centro Historico, Reforma Avenue, Polanco, Condesa, and Roma; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee paid in advance via a payment link (~20-50 USD based on the distance). DEPARTURE TIME: Flexible (see tour options for more info). Default departure times (which can be seen when choosing a tour date) can be adjusted upon your request. We can start the tour almost any time (when the main attractions of the tour are open) but due to traffic conditions in Mexico City, earlier departures are always preferred.

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Meeting point
The Angel of Independence

Meet your tour guide at Angel de la Independencia roundabout from the side of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 13 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mexico City

    Meet your tour guide and transfer to Queretaro (-3 hrs)

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Learn about the pre-Hispanic groups that lived in the area at El Cerrito Archaeological Zone, a large pyramid with the remains of a church on top (-1 hr).

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Transfer to Cerro de las Campanas (-15 min) and walk around the iconic hill of the city that was the location of meaningful historical events, and visit its museum (-50 min).

    1 hour 5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Plaza de Armas

    Transfer to the marvelous UNESCO-listed historic center of this city (-15 min) to walk down colorful streets and Baroque churches. On the tour, enjoy delightful architectural details and glimpses of elegant courtyards. Also, have the chance to discover the local gastronomical culture to try some of its most iconic specialties. (-4 hrs)

    4 hours 15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Mexico City

    After a full day of discoveries, return to our vehicle and relax on the way back to Mexico City (-3 hrs)

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
  • CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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