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Guanajuato City, Mexico
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Overview
A cultural tour of the city of Guanajuato is an experience that allows visitors to delve into the rich history and culture of this beautiful colonial city. On this tour, several museums are visited offering a variety of exhibitions on different aspects of local culture. In addition to visiting museums, the tour includes a stop at a typical candy store, where visitors can sample delicious traditional Guanajuato candy. A visit is also made to a local jewelry store, where you can find unique and handcrafted pieces that represent the culture and traditions of the region, the purchase of some product is completely optional. Together, this cultural tour is an enriching and exciting experience for lovers of history, art and culture, allowing them to know and appreciate Guanajuato’s rich cultural heritage. In the Museums they ask for a tip, which is completely optional. - THIS TOUR IS 100% IN SPANISH
Meeting and Pickup
- Meeting point: Plazuela in front of the Macro Foto store. Before picking you up, your guide will communicate through Whatsapp to facilitate the meeting, at the meeting point there is a small square with benches, you can wait there.
Redemption Instructions
Meeting point: Plazuela in front of the Macro store Photo https://maps.app.goo.gl/ciRpNav5pvwEogKe8 Before picking you up, your guide will communicate to facilitate the meeting, at the meeting point there is a small square with benches, you can wait there. ⏳ If the tour start time is 10 minutes away and you have not yet been contacted or picked up, please contact our transport coordinator, Javier. Just provide your name and booked tour, and he will help you locate your transportation. Your WhatsApp + 52 473 106 3107. Communication: We will use WhatsApp, please keep your phone accessible. Tour details: - Shared tour with up to 14 travelers. - The itinerary includes a couple of stops in shops, allowing us to keep the tour cheap. - Gratuities and museum tickets are not included. - The end point of the tour is in the Center of Guanajuato, it can be in the Hidalgo Market or the Alohóndiga de Granaditas. Are you looking for a personalized private tour? If you prefer a private experience, no visits to shops, direct pickup from your accommodation and personalized itinerary we gladly quote you.
Language Offered
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Baroque temple built at the end of the 18th century by the Company of Jesús, known for its ornate façade and its interior decorated with golden altarpieces and mural paintings, is also famous for its connection to the mining wealth of Guanajuato and is considered one of the most outstanding examples of Mexican Baroque architecture.
2. Discovered at the end of the 18th century, it became one of the richest mines in Mexico, producing large quantities of silver and gold during colonial times. Today, the mine has become a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can take a tour of the mine to learn about its history and explore its underground galleries. You can also see tools and machinery used in mining, as well as exhibits on the daily lives of miners.
3. You will visit a typical Guanajuatenses candy store. Purchase is completely optional.
4. The museum currently displays more than 100 mummies of all ages dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Most of them have surprisingly well-preserved facial expressions, which It makes them look like they're alive. The mummy collection was formed due to a local law that required the payment of taxes to keep the remains in the cemetery. If the relatives did not pay the taxes, the remains were exhumed and stored in a vault in the cemetery. In the 1860s, the mummified remains were found to be in a good state of preservation due to the dry and cold conditions inside the vault. From that moment on, the mummies began to be exhibited to the public in a building near the cemetery.
5. One of the most emblematic and touristic places in Guanajuato that offers impressive panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. It is considered a symbol of the fight for the independence of Mexico and a sample of the courage and determination of the heroes who fought for the freedom of the country.
6. Museum known for being a sample of the dark side of the history of Guanajuato, it can be disturbing for some people since it shows instruments used for torture and the execution of people accused of heresy or who opposed the Catholic religion at the time of the Inquisition.
7. You will visit a quartz and jewelry store Guanajuatense, the purchase is completely optional.
Inclusion
Tour guide certified by the Guanajuato City Hall
Tour taught 100% in Spanish
Round transportation (round trip)
Exclusion
Tour guide tip
food cost
Any English translation
Cancellation Policy
Refundable tickets
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.0
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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