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.

Customer Ratings
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Kathy_d
Mar 4, 2025
Amazing tour! - This tour is a must for those interested in the history of the area. Armando was an excellent guide and thoroughly explained the history of Queretero. His passion and knowledge were impressive. We highly recommend this tour.
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Z7761umrayr
Mar 2, 2025
Querétaro Historic Tour - Great tour, excellent guide. Highly recommend if you are visiting the city. Covers the majority of Centro over 4 hours.
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Elllady
Mar 2, 2025
Touring with an expert! - Armando was a phenomenal tour guide /expert. I felt like I was seeing the city through the eyes of a professor of history, culture, and philosophy. Four hours were NOT enough if you want an in depth class while visiting so many interesting landmarks. And, because it was Saturday, we came across a local Indian celebration, a formal celebration/mass for a 3 year old girl, and a quincinera! He did the tour in Spanish so I could practice but his English was impeccable. Wish I had time for lunch and more discussion. Muchísimas gracias Armando!
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Pnwtraveler21
Jan 27, 2025
Wonderful tour and history of Querétaro - Armando was a terrific guide, explaining the rich history of Querétaro across several city landmarks. What I enjoyed most was the thoughtful storytelling that incorporated world history and special tales of important figures. Armando is a wealth of knowledge and it was a pleasure to learn from him.
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Betsy_p
Jan 21, 2025
Fabulous walking tour of Queretaro ❤️ - This is an amazing trip and our guide, Armando Magana is brilliant, Passionate about the topic! He brought the history, culture of Queretaro alive for us! It was in English as well!!
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Tomterrific51
Jan 16, 2025
The Best Tour Guide for Queretaro History - Armando was a great Guide! He is so knowledgeable about the history and legends of Queretaro that we learned more than we expected. Our tour lasted for 4 and 1/2 hours because we engaged in such interesting, deep discussions about culture, identity, religion, economics and politics from the ancient times of the indigenous peoples, through the chichimexico peoples to the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors to modern day Querataro. Thank you, Omar!! This was fantastic!!
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A8918hmkarinab
Jan 5, 2025
Admirable professionalism and education! - Guide extremely friendly, cult and very pleasant. Extremely detailed and gentleman. I loved the experience. Thank you
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Angela_h
Jan 1, 2025
Interesting History - Our tour guide ,Armando, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Querétaro.
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Michael_g
Dec 31, 2024
Excellent tour and guide - Armando, our guide, was excellent. Very well versed and knowledgesble. We appreciated his passion and insights. If you go to Queretaro I highly recommend him.
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Lindsey_j
Jan 21, 2025
Enjoyable. - Experienced several cultural & historical sites. It was not very informative about architecture though if that’s what you’re looking for. The tour focused mostly on religious sites & their connection to the city’s history. The guide was very knowledgeable.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).