Queretaro: Discover Colonial Architecture and Experience History in a UNESCO World Heritage City

Immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning colonial architecture of Queretaro, a UNESCO World Heritage city in Mexico. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks and learn about Mexican history from ancient times to the present day.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • El Acueducto De Queretaro - You will know about the foundation of the city, and about the love story behind the aqueduct’s construction.
  • Panteon de los queretanos Ilustres - You will hear about some of the most important people in the history of the city that are buried in this place, and about some of their actions that influenced the…
What's Included
  • Professional guide services
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • Brunch
  • Entry fees to museums in Mexican pesos
Additional Information

The ancient town of Queretaro, a UNESCO World Heritage site, sits at the heart of Mexico, marking the country’s geographical and historical intersection.

Embark on a journey with me to explore the city’s most significant and aesthetically pleasing architectural symbols of its colonial and baroque era. Simultaneously, gain insights into the Mexican history from the pre-Hispanic period to the 20th century.

Location
Mirador de los Arcos
Ejército Republicano
The meeting point is at the ancient aqueduct's viewpoint (mirador).
Cancellation Policy

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

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Penboy7
Dec 23, 2024
A walking tour of Mexico’s history - Armando was able to summarize centuries of history of the city, the region, and how it tied to Mexico and Spain in an informative and conversational manner. His tour connected this history to the buildings in Santiago de Queretero historic district and mainly along the Royal Road. Armando gave us some amazing insights into this history, some of which we were not aware of even though we have traveled quite extensively through this country rich in history and culture. We learned of the origin of the city, the expansion after the installation of the aqueduct (and the real story behind it), the background of several of the important churches, the location of one origin of the revolution, as well as the important women who played major roles in the development of this city. He has a passion for history which makes the tour engaging. Ours was conducted in English and gave us lots of food for thought since so much of Mexico’s history is tied to this central region. Wear comfortable shoes, the tour covers a lot ground. I will add that we have started to call the flowering plant so common for Christmas by one of its original names, nochebuena, since the name we know it by is derived from a person who introduced them to the US.
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Trip47254709473
Nov 6, 2024
Armando is wonderful! - Wow- Armando was incredibly knowledgeable and detailed about the descriptions of the city. He really knows his stuff! I was surprised how he was able to connect so many historic peices to Europe and California even. It was a delightful tour- we got a private session and was so wonderful. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who loves history and Queretaro! The stories that he told really paint a picture that you will remember.
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Jet55991876476
Nov 4, 2024
Outstanding tour of the historical significance of Queretaro over the last 500 years - Great tour on the history of the area. Armando was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate about the history and architecture of the area. His insights were well thought out and communicated. His tour was inspiring, informative and fun. I would highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Queretaro.
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Goplacesgator
Nov 4, 2024
exceeded expectations - Wow! The tour guide provided an in-depth, entertaining and passionate tour of this beautiful city. i would highly recommend taking this tour, particularly for history buffs.
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Lloyd_m
Sep 15, 2024
Enjoyable walking tour provides some great insights! - Armando sure knows his history and knows how to tell it. We really enjoyed his tour which went off smoothly despite the crowds that had gathered in the city for two days of festivals. There is a lot to the history of this area, a lot more than what we expected and Armando's perspectives kept it interesting. Very worthwhile use of your time and money!
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Arshpreet
Aug 16, 2024
Very recommended - A beautiful tour and really full of history we walked through the historic area of Querétaro and Armando really prepared and a very kind person. Recommendation this tour to who is in here in Querétaro.
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I3110fralexb
Aug 12, 2024
Excellent Tour of old town Queretaro - Armando was an excellent guide. He is very knowledgeable and answered my myriad questions - I learned a lot about Queretaro history/Mexican history. We went over the 4 hours and I think he would have taken more time if I didn’t have prior arrangements to be somewhere else. Highly recommend!
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Christinamy994zc
Aug 1, 2024
Introduction to Querétaro Colonial Architecture and History - Fantastic tour! We appreciated Armando sharing his expertise on Querétaro’s history. The tour was so informative and presented in such a way that it was so enjoyable to learn Querétaro’s story. Armando’s pacing was perfect to allow us to enjoy the beautiful sites of the city. I highly recommend this specific tour led by Armando.
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Robertoou3184kz
Jul 24, 2024
a great birthday - It is an amazing city its architecture and its monuments have a lot of history I am impressed that the city is very clean and everyone drives very well always has preference pedestrian
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Jackelinev_h
Jul 6, 2024
A must for history lovers! - Absolutely amazing! Armando is extremely knowledgeable across time periods and contextualized the facts based on global events. He was very generous with his time and did not rush any monuments or answers to our multiple questions. Be prepared to spend half a day immersed in the beautiful streets and architecture of Querétaro. A must for history lovers! (Not for kids if they are not used to walk and listen for 3-4 hrs)
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