• Templo La Valenciana - This Baroque temple, constructed in the late 18th century by the Society of Jesus, is renowned for its elaborate façade and interior adorned with golden altarpieces and mural paintings. It is also notable for its ties to the mining wealth of Guanajuato and is considered a prime example of Mexican Baroque architecture.
• Museo de Sitio Mina Valenciana - Discovered in the late 18th century, this mine became one of Mexico’s richest, producing significant amounts of silver and gold during colonial times. Today, it is a popular tourist destination where visitors can tour the mine, learn about its history, and explore its underground galleries. The museum also showcases mining tools and machinery, as well as exhibits on miners’ daily lives.
• Museo Regional de Guanajuato Alhondiga de Granaditas - Originally built in the 18th century as a granary for storing grain and other agricultural products, the Alhóndiga was used as a fortress by royalist forces during the Mexican War of Independence. The museum within tells the story of the Toma de la Alhóndiga and the Mexican War of Independence, alongside temporary art and culture exhibitions. It also serves as a venue for cultural and social events in the city [The tour does not stop at the Alhóndiga, only passes by].
• Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato - This museum features over 100 mummies from the 19th and 20th centuries, many with remarkably well-preserved facial expressions, giving them a lifelike appearance. The collection originated from a local law requiring tax payments to keep remains in the cemetery. If taxes were unpaid, remains were exhumed and stored in a vault, where the dry, cold conditions preserved them. The mummies have been on public display since the 1860s in a building near the cemetery.
• Monumento al Pipila - The monument features a bronze statue of El Pipila holding a torch and a flaming stone, symbolizing his role in setting fire to the gate of the Alhóndiga de Granaditas during the Mexican War of Independence in 1810. The monument also offers a viewpoint with stunning panoramic views of Guanajuato and its surroundings.
• Hacienda Del Cochero “Galerias de la Inquisicio” - This museum showcases the darker side of Guanajuato’s history and may be unsettling for some, as it displays instruments used for torture and execution during the Inquisition against those accused of heresy or opposing the Catholic Church.
• Guanajuato - At the conclusion of the first part of the tour (around 2:30 p.m.), tourists will have free time and will be left in the center of Guanajuato. Instructions will be provided for regrouping to proceed to Cristo Rey de la Paz.
• Santuario de Cristo Rey - Built in the 1950s, this sanctuary exemplifies the modern architectural style of its time. The church features a cross-shaped structure and a white dome resembling Jesus’ crown of thorns. Inside, stained glass windows depict the life of Christ. The Sanctuary of Christ the King is a significant pilgrimage site for Mexican Catholics, who ascend Cerro del Cubilete to honor the statue of Christ the King and visit the church at the hill’s base. It is also a popular tourist attraction due to its unique architecture and stunning natural setting.
• Guanajuato - After the second part of the tour at Cristo Rey (around 7:30 p.m.), tourists will be returned to downtown Guanajuato for free time until the Callejoneada with the Estudiantina begins (9:30 p.m.).
• Callejoneadas Guanajuato - These are nighttime tours through the narrow streets of Guanajuato’s historic center, where a group of musicians and singers, known as “estudiantina,” accompany participants to the city’s most iconic spots. During the tour, the estudiantina performs traditional Mexican songs and shares stories and anecdotes about the city and their experiences as students. Participants often wear traditional regional attire, such as hats and ponchos.

• Round-trip transportation included
• Guide certified by Guanajuato City Hall
• Callejoneada tour with the Estudiantina group
• Accident insurance covered

• Entrance fee to museums [Approximate cost of tickets $200 MXN]
• Tour guide tip
• food cost

An exploration of Guanajuato’s capital offers a captivating journey, immersing sightseers in the deep-rooted history and heritage of this stunning colonial city. On this expedition, various museums are visited, each displaying diverse features of local culture.

Beyond the museums, visitors also get the opportunity to explore traditional Guanajuatense liquor, confectionery, and jewelry shops, along with a trip to Cerro del Cubilete, home to the Sanctuary of Christ the King. During the tour, tourists can take in the region’s breathtaking vistas while enhancing their knowledge about local traditions and history.

The tour culminates in a ‘Callejoneada’, where members of the Estudiantina perform traditional Mexican music and narrate tales and amusing accounts of the city. Participants are typically garbed in traditional regional clothing like hats and ponchos.

This tour is entirely in Spanish.

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