MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular querétaro & colonial bajío tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Hop aboard a replica 1908 Ford T in Querétaro for a 1-hour loop with a local guide, baroque sights, legends, and top value for $17.
“Jesús is very passionate and knowledgeable.We learnt lots and have lots of fun.”
Walk Morelia’s UNESCO core with a private English guide, from artisan workshops and cathedrals to the 253-arch aqueduct in 3 hours.
“I really enjoyed my tour guide Rodrigo. He was very informative, knowledgeable, dedicated and personable. He helped me to buy souvenirs and flowers for the concerts I had to attend in the evening. After the tour it was very nice of him to offer me a ride back to my hotel, so I wouldn't walk…”
10-hour cheese and wine route from Querétaro: 14 Queretana cheeses, vineyard and Freixenet caves, Tequisquiapan and Bernal.
“Our guide/driver Andres did an excellent job and he gave us extra accomodation to explain in English as all the tours were in Spanish. Highly recommended.”
A small-group guided walk through Queretaro’s colonial landmarks, from the aqueduct and Franciscan convents to Plaza de Armas and Santa Clara.
“Armando is an incredible tour guide. Full of knowledge. Great pace. Very patient with questions. Learned so much about Mexican history.”
Private early-morning monarch tour from Morelia to Sierra Chincua. Hotel pickup, guide Rodrigo, ticket, box lunch, and photos after.
“An early rise is definitely worth it to beat the crowds. Rodrigo is very knowledgeable and I learnt a lot from this trip as well as seeing the beautiful countryside and the amazing story of the Monarch butterflies.”
10-hour small-group day trip from Querétaro City to Peña de Bernal, Tequisquiapan, and two wine tastings at haciendas.
“Vicky was the most amazing tour guide we have ever had. She was so knowledgeable and kind! We had the best time on the tour learning about the history of the area and sampling the local wines. Make sure to request Vicky for your tour!”
Ride a classic trolley through Querétaro’s top sights with a Spanish guide on Route 1 or Route 2, from aqueduct views to Cerro viewpoints.
“Super bien”
A 90-minute walking tour in Querétaro where costumed actors perform regional legends through the old streets of Santiago de Querétaro.
“mejor les digo lo que no me gustó !! llegaron tardísimo a la cita, todos comunicándose, sin saber que hacer !”
Private Pátzcuaro day trip from Morelia: Tzintzuntzan, Janitzio, and Patzcuaro with lunch, fees included, and a guide in English.
“Rodrigo was fabulous! So nice and knowledgeable, we would never have been able to learn so much on our own of this area and it’s history- highly recommend booking with Rodrigo!”
A 10-hour Querétaro day of vineyard tours, cheese tastings, and Magic Town strolls in Tequisquiapan and Bernal.
“Irma from live Quereteando tours was AMAZING! The trip itself, beginning to end was everything we had anticipated and more; the vineyard that we went to (Viñedo TX) was beautiful and amazing. Gerardo taught us so much from beginning to end about the wine making process as well as the growing of the grapes. We…”
Tolantongo Caves day trip from Querétaro with hot spring pools, waterfalls, grottos, and a suspension bridge, plus round-trip transport.
“The caves & waterfalls were amazing as were the pools - truly the best of nature combined with engineering expertise!”
One-day Sierra Gorda tour from Querétaro with Mirador Cuatro Palos, Heaven’s Door, foggy Pinal de Amoles, and Puente de Dios swim.
“Nos gusto el lugar y un servicio muy profesional, aunque sugerimos usen credenciales sobre todo en la mañana cuando lo conocimos como no tenía identificación el guía pued causa incertidumbre después que lo conocimos una persona muy profesional y amable”
Private Monarch Butterfly tour from Morelia with hotel pickup, a guide-led visit to the Santuario de la Mariposa Monarca, and a hike.
“I can’t begin to express how life-changing this experience was! I have set up milkweed plants and different parts of my yard and have made sure so that my pups and cats stay away from these beautiful creatures when they are going through their metamorphosis. I learned so many new things not only about but…”
10-hour Querétaro day trip with Bernal and Tequisquiapan plus vineyard wine tasting and a Bocanegra cheese cellar stop.
“We had a wonderful day with Alejandro! Highly recommend.”
Full-day Sierra Gorda tour from Querétaro with river hikes, a 30-meter waterfall, and Peña de Bernal’s massive monolith, plus typical food.
“I had an amazing time and would recommend booking this tour to anyone visiting the area!”
