Colonial Mexico

Colonial Mexico

9 Days Starting and ending in Mexico City, Mexico

Visiting: Mexico City, Morelia, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, Queretaro, Teotihuacan

Tour operator:

Europamundo

Tour code:

29499

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

3-85

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $951 $830 (USD) Operator discount: -$95 Tourhub's Discount: -$26 -13%

NB: Prices correct on 21-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Mexico with the "Colonial Mexico" tour. Discover the vibrant culture and rich history of Mexico City with visits to iconic sites like the Plaza of Three Cultures, Zócalo, and Chapultepec Park. Experience the spiritual allure of the Basilica of Guadalupe and enjoy a colorful trajinera ride in Xochimilco. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Morelia and the charming colonial village of Patzcuaro. Delve into the ancient history of Tzintzuntzan and the natural beauty of Lake Chapala. In Guadalajara, savor the flavors of Tequila at the Mundo Cuervo distillery. Wander through the picturesque streets of San Miguel De Allende and marvel at the majestic pyramids of Teotihuacan. This cultural odyssey offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, history, and local flavors, promising an unforgettable Mexican adventure.

Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour of Mexico City, including the Plaza of Three Cultures, Zócalo, and Chapultepec Park

  • Visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe and a ride in a "trajinera" in Xochimilco

  • Exploring Morelia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Patzcuaro, a colonial village

  • Visit to Tzintzuntzan, Lake Chapala, and the Tlaquepaque district

  • Tour of Guadalajara, including the Cabañas Hospice and a visit to the Mundo Cuervo distillery in Tequila

  • City tour of Guanajuato, including a cable car ride to "el Pípila"

  • Exploring Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel De Allende, and the Atotonilco Sanctuary

  • Visit to Teotihuacan to admire the pyramids of the sun and the moon

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Mexico. Transfer to hotel and free time. Our guide will contact you late in the afternoon.

Day 2 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Today we have a fantastic day acquaint ourselves with Mexico. We include a sightseeing tour of the city. We will visit the Plaza of Three Cultures, and the historic centre in which the Zócalo (main square) and its Metropolitan Cathedral stand out, the main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, the “Paseo de la Reforma” Avenue and the other main avenues of this impressive city. At the end of the visit we travel to the BASILICA OF GUADALUPE, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas where the Virgin of Guadalupe is found. There we will be able to explore the old basilica dating back to the 18th Century and also the modern temple. In the afternoon we travel to the neighbourhood of XOCHIMILCO, a wonderful place with its canals and semi-floating gardens. Here we include a ride in a “trajinera”, one of the boats festooned with flowers. In the evening we include a transfer to the Plaza de GARIBALDI, with its many bars, restaurants and bars where tacos and tequila are served and the Mariachis sing. Dinner is included in a traditional restaurant.

Day 3 : Mexico City, Morelia, Patzcuaro

Location: Morelia

Accommodation Name: hotel

We leave México DF, and amidst green countryside we enter the state of Michoacán. We travel to MORELIA, the splendid Michoacán capital whose center, with its magnificent cathedral, was declared UNESCO World Heritage. Time for lunch and a stroll in the center. After this, we see PATZCUARO, a pretty colonial village with its outstanding Basilica of Our Lady of Health and the house of the eleven courtyards which today is a craft center. Night in this “magical village”.

Day 4 : Patzcuaro, Tzintzuntzan, Chapala, Tlaquepaque, Guadalajara

Location: Guadalajara

Accommodation Name: hotel

We set out for the state of Jalisco. We stop in TZINTZUNTZAN to know this town next to Lake Patzcuaro, which was the most important city of the Purepecha empire. We will visit the Franciscan Convent of Santa Ana, with its olive trees almost five hundred years old. In front of it are the Yácatas, ancient Purepecha Pyramids. We´ll see Lake Chapala, the largest natural lake in Mexico, surrounded by mountains. CHAPALA, time for a stroll and lunch in this small touristic city by the lake. We stop in the TLAQUEPAQUE district with its picturesque streets full of shops and craftsmen. Arrival in GUADALAJARA, capital of Jalisco and birthplace of Mariachi and Tequila.

Day 5 : Guadalajara

Location: Guadalajara

Accommodation Name: hotel

In the morning we include a visit to Guadalajara, the modern metropolis with its colonial historic center, its cathedral, its market, its Tapatía square. We will enter the Cabañas Hospice, declared Unesco World Heritage. After the visit, we will go on to the next town of TEQUILA, we include entrance to the MUNDO CUERVO distillery and will see how this famous Mexican drink is made (entrance and tasting included). After this, time for a stroll and lunch in the picturesque town of Tequila. After lunch, we return to Guadalajara.

Day 6 : Guadalajara, Guanajuato

Location: Guanajuato

Accommodation Name: hotel

We travel to the state of GUANAJUATO. Arrival at midday. In the afternoon we include a city tour of this very beautiful university city declared World Heritage, its steep slopes, its narrow streets, its churches, and we also include a cable car ride to admire the view from “el Pípila”.

Day 7 : Guanajuato, Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel De Allende, Queretaro

Location: Queretaro

Accommodation Name: hotel

Amidst the mountains, we will travel to DOLORES HIDALGO, the city that is the cradle of Mexican independence. Afterwards we head to SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, a beautiful city with vice regal architecture and cobbled streets declared World Heritage. Time for a stroll. In the afternoon, we visit the ATOTONILCO Sanctuary, known as the “Century of God and the Patria”, World Heritage site (sometimes it will not be possible to visit inside due to the retreats that take place there). We then go to QUERETARO, with its very beautiful colonial center, its main square, its busy restaurants and pedestrian streets.

Day 8 : Queretaro, Teotihuacan, Mexico City

Location: Teotihuacan

Accommodation Name: hotel

We travel to TEOTIHUACAN, in Náhuatl “the place where men become gods”, one of the most impressive cities in the ancient world. Here we admire the pyramids of the sun and the moon, entrance and tour. Continuation to MEXICO CITY, arrival at lunchtime.

Day 9 : Mexico City

Location: Mexico City

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast. End of our services. Transfer from the hotel to the airport not included.

What's Included

  • Sightseeing Tour in Mexico City

    A sightseeing tour of Mexico City including visits to the Plaza of Three Cultures, the historic center, the Zócalo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the main Aztec temple, Chapultepec Park, and the Paseo de la Reforma Avenue.

  • Visit to Basilica of Guadalupe

    A visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe, the most visited Catholic temple in the Americas.

  • Trajinera Ride in Xochimilco

    A ride in a 'trajinera', a boat festooned with flowers, in the neighborhood of Xochimilco.

  • Dinner in Plaza de Garibaldi

    Dinner in a traditional restaurant in Plaza de Garibaldi, where tacos and tequila are served and Mariachis sing.

  • City Tour of Morelia

    A city tour of Morelia, including a visit to its magnificent cathedral.

  • Visit to Patzcuaro

    A visit to Patzcuaro, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Health and the house of the eleven courtyards.

  • Visit to Tzintzuntzan

    A visit to Tzintzuntzan, including the Franciscan Convent of Santa Ana and the Yácatas, ancient Purepecha Pyramids.

  • Visit to Lake Chapala

    A visit to Lake Chapala, the largest natural lake in Mexico.

  • Visit to Tlaquepaque

    A visit to the Tlaquepaque district with its picturesque streets full of shops and craftsmen.

  • City Tour of Guadalajara

    A city tour of Guadalajara, including visits to its colonial historic center, cathedral, market, and Tapatía square.

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What's Not Included

Airport TransferTransfer from the hotel to the airport is not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Mexico in comfort, with included transfers between cities and guided tours to explore the country's historical and cultural landmarks.

Accommodation

Stay in comfortable hotels throughout the tour, providing a relaxing retreat after each day's exploration of Mexico's rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the tour of Mexico City?

    In Mexico City, the tour includes a sightseeing tour of the city's historic center, a visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe, a ride in a 'trajinera' in Xochimilco, and dinner in a traditional restaurant in Plaza de Garibaldi with Mariachi music.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Tequila?

    During the visit to Tequila, you will enter the Mundo Cuervo distillery to see how tequila is made, and you will have the opportunity to taste this famous Mexican drink.

  • What historical sites will be visited in Guanajuato?

    In Guanajuato, the tour includes a city tour of this beautiful university city, a visit to its steep slopes, narrow streets, and churches, and a cable car ride to admire the view from 'el Pípila'.

  • What is special about the visit to Teotihuacan?

    The visit to Teotihuacan includes a tour of this ancient city, where you will admire the impressive pyramids of the sun and the moon.

  • Will there be opportunities to explore local crafts and shopping?

    Yes, the tour includes a visit to the Tlaquepaque district, known for its picturesque streets full of shops and craftsmen.

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02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

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We had a fantastic trip...

27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

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I want to let you...

16-Jul-2024

I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

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12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

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08-Oct-2024

Terrible agency, total scammers. Booked a trip to Europe and didn’t received what was promised. We didn’t have free time (10-30 min in most cases) the whole trip felt rushed, we ate at every gas stations in Europe, not restaurants , we had to drag mas suitcases, couldn’t watch a show/performance because we had to book it advance and according to them this was included until we got to the places and they said “we couldn’t book the show” money was returned. This is false advertisement. Hotels were pure garbage, at some point we found bugs in our bed. To many lies, to many scams, I hated the whole thing. Our group was a gem, they handpicked the most annoying people ever and had to be together from 6 am until 12 pm in the mornings, we couldn’t visit or watch anything in Europe because we were busy 12 h on a bus crossing borders, so what they put in the paper example: “The alps” was literally the view of the alps from a bus, never visited anything that was stated in the world. We were to supposed to visit Switzerland, one of the bests countries and most beautiful places on earth but we were there 1 h, San Sebastián Spain 10 min, what the hell is that? Tourist guides are terrible, while on the bus they won’t tell you the history. We visited France and stayed ij burdeaux (for some reason burdeaux was included but never saw it. Nasty hotels in the middle of nowhere , felt like I was working the whole trip

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Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

Pedro Rascon (Google Reviewer)  

I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

Arielle Nicole (Google Reviewer)  

The absolute worst. They do...

02-Sep-2023

The absolute worst. They do not follow the itinerary provided. When we arrived in Versailles, tickets are sold out since instead of morning, they changed it to 3-4pm where all the tickets are sold out. Whole day wasted. Most of the museums/sights they state in their itinerary, they will just bring you there, entrance fee is not included. They will only bring you to free places, so just be aware that you will not be getting your money’s worth. Bus is ALWAYS late, today our meetup time is 7:45am, the bus arrived 8:25am, since they had to pick up other guest from a totally different hotel. They frequently change buses, it is a hit or miss. There are times where the airconditioner is good, leg space is acceptable. There are also times, they would rent a bus from a different company, where it is very cramped. Guide: they know the basics but not the nitty gritty details. For example they would just point you “Oh this is blah building, without any further explanation.” Hotels are mostly 4 star hotels with really shitty customer service. Once I had a room (cant remember the hotel in Lyon, France) assigned to me where the room has not been cleaned up. GROSS. One of the other hotel (Dormero Hotel, Zurich), did not have a reception staff at night, so when we were a defective bath tub, we had no one to complain to.

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