Visit one of the main colonial cities in Mexico on a small group day trip to San Miguel de Allende, with round-trip transportation from Mexico City. Take a 1.5-hour guided tour on arrival and get some free time to explore at your own pace.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 14 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English
Pickup optional: Pick-up is provided at hotels in Mexico City. Please contact the local tour provider in advance to confirm your exact pick-up time.
Private or small groups available

Highlights

See impressive colonial and Neoclassical architecture
Learn about the history of Mexico during the War of Independence
Buy local crafts in the handcraft market
Get a stunning view of the city from an amazing viewpoint

Full description

Depart Mexico City in the morning and take in the views of the countryside en route to the colonial city of San Miguel de Allende. Upon arrival, join a 1.5-hour guided tour to see attractions such as the parish church of San Miguel Arcángel and the contemporary art museum of the Chapel of Jimmy Ray Gallery. Admire the typical Spanish-Baroque façade of the San Francisco Church, and see the former home of Ignacio Allende, notable for his role in the Mexican War of Independence. Purchase typical handicrafts at the craft market and learn more about the history of Mexico outside the Municipal Palace, where statues of Miguel Hidalgo and Ignacio Allende are located. Get some free time to stroll the streets at your own pace. Use the time to visit galleries, or find a nice restaurant or local market to eat lunch. Drive back to Mexico City in the afternoon, with an estimated time of arrival at 9:00 PM.

Includes

Round-trip transportation
Bilingual guide
Private tour (if option chosen)

Food and drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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Meeting point

Meet at Capital Bus center for pickup at 6:20 AM, or at Hostal Amigo for pickup at 6:50 AM.

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4 /5

based on 36 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.5/5
Transportation
4.1/5
Value for money
3.7/5
Safety
4.5/5

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This city is beautiful but it is located too far from Mexico City. It's about four hour drive to get there and it took us six hours to get back (we hit some really heavy traffic). I also think that our tour guide could have told us more about the city, its architecture and history.

20 June 2021

Very good service from both the guide and the bus driver. I would recommend specifying that you need to have cash, since in very few businesses they have a point of sale and specify that the city is very cobbled and that you always have to walk on foot in case someone has any type of injury. regards

29 January 2020

Rodolfo is a proactive, responsible person and an excellent tour guide, with vast knowledge about the culture of San Miguel de Allende one of the most beautiful magical towns. Important to take into account is a trip that is too long, and the journey within San Miguel de Allende does not justify the journey time, but it is also a recommended destination. One of the points where you should improve friend tours is the type of vehicle that you are providing for the tour since on our part we did not have air conditioning and it looked in bad condition. Great place and Rodolfo is a wonderful person.

24 July 2019

San Miguel de Allende Day Trip from Mexico City

San Miguel de Allende Day Trip from Mexico City

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