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Guanajuato Walking tours

Our most recommended Guanajuato Walking tours

San Miguel de Allende: Tacos and Tequilas Tour

1. San Miguel de Allende: Tacos and Tequilas Tour

Start the tour off at Baja Fish Taquito. Then, head to the next spot, along the way taking in the beautiful sights of San Miguel. Cultural sites include the Jardin, San Francisco Church, the Plaza Civica, and the Oratorio Church. On this guided food and city walking tour you'll get to try out 5 food-tasting spots carefully chosen to highlight the best regional flavors of San Miguel. Savor local delicacies at off-the-beaten-path eateries with their lively owners and staff.  Enjoy a sampling of mouth-watering food at family-owned restaurants and stands, all the while sipping on refreshing local drinks and picking up some insights into the city's history and culture from your passionate tour guide. You can look forward to San Miguel’s best tacos and delicious cocktails. All the snacking adds up to be enough for a satisfying dinner, and all the food and drinks are included in the tour price. End at the corner of Hidalgo and Insurgentes Street, just two blocks from the main square. You can walk downtown to continue your evening or your guide will help you find a taxi home.

San Miguel: Landmarks and Lunch Walking Tour

2. San Miguel: Landmarks and Lunch Walking Tour

Explore San Miguel's main sights and hidden treasures on a guided walking tour for up to 12 people. Learn about the history of a town founded in 1542, and replenish your energy after with a 3-course Mexican meal in a traditional family-run restaurant. Begin your tour at the Plaza of San Francisco. From here, discover the stories and histories of many different landmarks in San Miguel with a certified local guide. Find out how the city has developed from humble beginnings into a world-class destination. As you walk through the town, visit a range of sights like markets, schools, and churches. Learn about local merchants who breathe life into San Miguel and make some new friends along the way. To finish your tour, savor some fantastic food, including an appetizer, main course, dessert, and a drink.

San Miguel De Allende: Downtown Walking Tour

3. San Miguel De Allende: Downtown Walking Tour

Walk through the most interesting and beautiful streets of the downtown of San Miguel De Allende along with a local tour guide, who will help you discover the most emblematic monuments of the city, such as the Parish of San Miguel Arcangel, and the house of Captain Ignacio Allende. Then, visit the famous Temple of the Immaculate Conception and its old cloister which today is the school of fine arts. Explore the Angela Peralta Theater, the historic Plaza de la Soledad, and the Paso del Camino Real. Discover the Franciscan Monastic Complex where you will learn about the tireless work of the religious people in the old town area of San Miguel El Grande. Your guide will also share important facts about the Independence of Mexico and how it's related to the "House of the Conspiracy". Stroll through the colorful and charming streets and gain a deeper understanding of the town's importance in the context of Mexican history throughout the centuries.

San Miguel: Downtown Food Tour

4. San Miguel: Downtown Food Tour

Your tour will begin as you meet your guide at one of our favorite tasting spots. This guided food and city walking tour features 5 food-tasting spots carefully chosen to highlight the best regional flavors San Miguel has to offer. You can savor regional delicacies at off-the-beaten-path eateries, complete with their colorful owners and staff. You will enjoy a sampling of mouth-watering food at family-owned restaurants and stands and sip on refreshing local beverages. You can look forward to San Miguel’s best enchiladas, fresh fruit water, authentic tacos, and two desserts. It adds up to enough for a satisfying lunch, and all the food is included in the tour price. At the conclusion of the tour you will end up just one block off the Jardín (main square). You can then choose to walk downtown to continue your afternoon, or alternatively your guides can help you find a taxi home.

San Miguel: Evening Food Tour

5. San Miguel: Evening Food Tour

Enjoy a 3-hour guided food tour through downtown San Miguel. Learn about the cultures which have come to define Mexico as a country - Aztec, Mayan, Toltec, Moorish, Spanish, and even French - through a series of 5 tastings at carefully selected restaurants and vendors. Discover why in 2010, UNESCO added Mexican cuisine to its list of the world’s 'intangible cultural heritage'. Enjoy how the aromas, textures, and colors create a memorable experience you won’t soon forget. This foodie adventure showcases the city's highlights and hidden gems. Learn about the real local merchants who breathe life into the city with their powerful personal histories. Experience San Miguel’s history and beauty unfold through its stunning architecture, impressive natural terrain, and fascinating locals. Walk away armed with new knowledge and a host of recommendations so you can explore San Miguel further on your own.

San Miguel de Allende: Prívate Guided Walking Tour

6. San Miguel de Allende: Prívate Guided Walking Tour

This private San Miguel walking tour introduces you to the city’s charms with unparalleled personal attention. Chat with your guide about everyday life in the city and ask unlimited questions as you head to top sights such as the central square, important churches, and historical monuments. Admire and marvel at the world famous Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel from the town square. This Unesco town will have you wanting to stay here forever. Wander the streets and get lost in history with every street taking your breath away.

San Miguel de Allende: Walking Tour of Houses and Gardens

7. San Miguel de Allende: Walking Tour of Houses and Gardens

Discover a different side of San Miguel De Allende on this walking tour with a bilingual guide. Visit the old, quiet, and romantic part of the town, walking through the cobblestoned streets and past colorful houses with a picturesque blend of architectural styles. Meet your guide and be introduced to the town’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Behind half-open doors, see Baroque and neo-Gothic mansions, many of which function as boutique hotels, designer shops, and art galleries today. Walk through the winding paths of the tranquil Parque Benito Juarez with colorful flowers and benches under shade trees. Then see the fountain of El Chorro near which lie many old public washing stations, some of which are still sometimes used. Next, go to the viewpoint of Mirador de San Miguel de Allende for panoramic views of the city, from the towering pink spires of Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel all the way to the dry hills of the Guanajuato countryside in the back. Before ending the tour, visit the house where El Pípila, a local hero who played a significant role in the struggle for Mexican independence, was born.

San Miguel de Allende: Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour

8. San Miguel de Allende: Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a guided chocolate tasting tour in San Miguel. Learn about the history of chocolate in Mexico, its humble beginnings and the surprising ways to use chocolate in Mexican cuisine. Sample 5 different chocolates carefully chosen to highlight the best regional flavors San Miguel has to offer. Between the locations, wander through the beautiful colonial sights in town and marvel at the amazing landmarks. Enjoy the company of fellow chocolate lovers and meet local merchants for a delicious sampling of chocolate treats. Your guide will also tell you stories about how Europe has shaped the Mexican chocolate culture.

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What people are saying about Guanajuato

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 16 reviews

It was pure joy to join Sam on the chocolate tour. I felt like it was time well spent with an old friend. He is just such a genuinely kind soul. He shared lots of amazing history of San Miguel and the food and chocolate stops were divine. The mole sauce was pure heaven. I would encourage anyone who loves chocolate and great company to take this tour. Hope you will be able to tour with Sam!

This tour is excellent and our guide, Oscar, was the best. He is extremely knowledgeable about local food and the history of San Miguel. Oscar is also able to adapt quickly to the taste of his guest and always with a smile. He would highly recommend this your to any visitor and request Oscar as the tour guide if possible.

Fabulous evening tour with Les. Great tastes of some authentic Mexican dishes loots of great history - a very enjoyable evening.

Guide is knowledgeable and taught us a lot about Mexican history and different languages. Very interesting and enjoyable.

Guide was wonderful. Answered all our questions. Was very food and history savvy.