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Historical and Cultural Walking Tour of San Miguel de Allende: Discover the Magic and Charm
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435 Ratings
San Miguel de Allende
Immerse yourself in the magic and charm of San Miguel de Allende with a historical and cultural walking tour. Discover the vibrant colors, fascinating history, and stunning architecture of this enchanting town.
Immerse yourself in the magic and charm of San Miguel de Allende with a historical and cultural walking tour. Discover the vibrant colors, fascinating history, and stunning architecture of this enchanting town.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Casa del Mayorazgo de Canal - The tour begins with a discussion about the family that “breathed life” into San Miguel.
- Bellas Artes - Participants will explore the city’s history. As we walk, the buildings will reveal stories through their doors and colors. In this former convent, we will delve into the city’s religious history and its…
- Casa del Mayorazgo de Canal - The tour begins with a discussion about the family that “breathed life” into San Miguel.
- Bellas Artes - Participants will explore the city’s history. As we walk, the buildings will reveal stories through their doors and colors. In this former convent, we will delve into the city’s religious history and its transformation into an art center.
- Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Salud - This segment covers the Oratorio Church, Our Lady of Health Church, and the Plaza Cívica.
- Plaza de la Soledad - Discover the cultural history of San Miguel. Walking through the streets, we will uncover many secrets. In this plaza, with its beautiful monument, once stood a large building… we will uncover this together.
- Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco) - Churches played a crucial role in the city’s history. At San Francisco Church, observe how the city’s architecture evolved over the centuries and remains a significant part of San Miguel’s history today.
- Ignacio Allende House (Casa de Ignacio Allende) - This stop offers insights into our local hero Ignacio Allende and explains how the city received its name.
- Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel - The tour concludes at the Parroquia of Saint Michael the Archangel, the most iconic church in San Miguel, which has captured the moments of thousands of tourists from around the world.
What's Included
- Certified Federal Guide
- Certified Federal Guide
What's Not Included
- Not included: Any kind of transportation, meals, tips, and personal expenses.
- Not included: Any kind of transportation, meals, tips, and personal expenses.
Additional Information
Visitors to San Miguel often arrive with various expectations, and navigating the area can occasionally be challenging. This tour warmly welcomes guests and provides an introduction to the city. Participants will discover the vibrant colors of Mexico, the enchanting local culture, and the town’s unique charm. Enjoy a delightful walk while learning about…
Visitors to San Miguel often arrive with various expectations, and navigating the area can occasionally be challenging. This tour warmly welcomes guests and provides an introduction to the city. Participants will discover the vibrant colors of Mexico, the enchanting local culture, and the town’s unique charm. Enjoy a delightful walk while learning about the city’s history, architecture, and valuable tips for making the most of your stay in San Miguel de Allende.
Location
Starbucks
Canal
Outside the STARBUCKS building, on the CORNER of Hidalgo and Canal Streets. The corner of Starbucks yellow building has two signs with the names of the streets: Hidalgo and Canal.
Look for your guides with the "Follow Me Tours" LOGO shirts and RED UMBRELLA, and of course a big smile.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(435 Ratings)
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Christy_b
May 14, 2025
Educational and fun tour with a Local! - Very educational! Fernando really provided great history of San Miguel as we explored multiple neighborhoods. He was of course, proud to announce that Travel and Leisure recently had voted San Miguel de Allende as the #1 city in the World. What an honor!
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Stan
May 13, 2025
Orientation to San Miguel Allende - We were fortunate that there are only four people on the tour, giving us plenty of time for questions and an interaction with the tour guide. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly, and responded to our questions directly. The tour gave us the opportunity to get oriented to the city so that we were able to go back later on to further explore. definitely worth the experience.
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Aaron_j
May 6, 2025
Great quick introduction to the city in just a few hours! - Jalal does an excellent job of introducing you to the city while still allowing you to pick and choose what you want to spend your time on. She fully oriented us to the important spots in the city and gave us a preview of the history. She referred us to places she likes to go to as a local, which us made us feel like we were getting to know the city more quickly than we otherwise could have. It was an easy walk — nothing too strenuous. Her map she shares was super helpful as well. Wonderful tour, worth it! Would 100% recommend to others.
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Mobile13489098816
May 3, 2025
Very informative and entertaining tour! - Excellent overview of historical and contemporary culture and traditions!
Our tour guide, Fernando, was one of the best guides we’ve ever met!
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73blainem
May 3, 2025
Great tour, incredible guide. - My wife and I have done numerous walking tours in cities around the world. This was one of the best. First, because the city of San Miguel is so interesting and full of history. Second, because our guide Fernando was incredible. Smart, funny, knowledgeable as a lifetime resident. Highly recommended.
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John_z
May 1, 2025
Art, History and Fun - This tour exceeded my expectations by tenfold. Jalal, our guide, was spectacular. She had an immense knowledge of Mexican and SMA history. But her charming personality and intimate knowledge of the city made the day so much fun. The tour was supposed to last two hours, but went closer to three... because everyone was having such a good time.
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Julie_t
Apr 29, 2025
So much insider anecdotes and information - Jesus was a thoroughly knowledgeable, patient and fun guide in a walking tour of San Miguel de Allende. Jesus could answer every question. Jesus was excellent.
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Osadeli
May 3, 2025
Enjoyable tour - Jesus was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the history and heritage of San Miguel. The tour offered a thoughtful and detailed introduction to the city’s key landmarks and historical context. It was a great way to get oriented on my first day and added meaning to everything I saw afterward. One note: I had asked the tour organizer ahead of time and was told it would end on time, but it ran a bit over, which left me scrambling to make it to my next reservation. Just something to keep in mind if you're planning back-to-back activities.
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1234peterw
May 5, 2025
Good, but short on the history - I've taken this tour and the Historical Walking Tour. I would say the Historical Walking Tour is better if you want history. Our guide was nice, worked hard, but she skipped a lot of the information that I found interesting from the other tour.
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Samira_g
May 22, 2025
Did not have a great experience - We were disappointed. Fernando from Follow me tours was late and ended the tour 20 minutes before our 2 hours were up. Did not engage much and was dragging us along. Normally we really enjoy Viator tours.
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