Top 10 Day Trips from in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

February 1, 2022 Randal Brittian

High in the cool hills, this colonial gem of cobblestone streets and picturesque churches inspires artists with its color, character and light. Baroque, neoclassical and neogothic mix in the city's buildings, notably at the pink stone 18th-century church on the Plaza Principal. Founded in 1542, the city is a mix of Hispanic and Mesoamerican influences.
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1. Private Half Day Trail Riding in San Miguel de Allende

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We are all about the new normal for this off-the-beaten-path trail riding. Private and/or small group tours to ease social distancing. We disinfect all the equipment. The cooks and cowboys all wear masks! Block 5 hours to spend in the open countryside riding for 2.5 hours depending on your pace through the river, up alongside the canyon and back down open trails for an outdoor authentic ranch lunch served afterwards at the ranch. Personalize your trail ride at a leisurely relaxing pace to enjoy walking, trotting, cantering or galloping on your horse depending on your experience level. Customize your trail riding in the morning or see (other tour option) for a late afternoon "Sunset" trail ride with an outdoor authentic ranch dinner served afterwards. We provide door to door pickup service where you are staying in SMA.

Inclusions: Outdoor Authentic Mexican ranch meal, Professional guide and cowboys, Provide rain ponchos (if needed), Transportation door to door service providing masks in a private vehicle for up to 8 people in town.

Exclusions: Bring your own bottled water, Gratuities, If more then 8 people there is an extra cost for a larger vehicle.

Reviewed By melaniehD4488PS

This trip is an amazing way to get out in nature. The terrain was beautiful, the cowboys were fun and helpful, and the dinner and breakfast were delicious. I watched a beautiful sunset, the full moon rising, and the sun coming over the mountains while my coffee was being prepared in the morning. And there are s'mores around the campfire!!

2. Private Tour Mineral de Pozos & Abandoned Mine

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Visit one of the oldest mines in the state and learn about the colonial period of Mexican history. Explore the abandoned structures and walk down into a mine shaft. We’ll also visit a lavender ranch, where we’ll see the different species of lavender and how it’s processed. Includes a delicious Mexican lunch in a quaint local restaurant downtown.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By elle d

We had an amazing walking (with one taxi) food tour with Diego! My husband and I love exploring the local food culture and he took us to some great local markets we never would have been able to navigate on our own. We tried tacos, meats, fruits and other treats. At the places he picked he knew the owners. Diego even brought his own plates and silverware for us. He is really knowledgeable about the history of the food culture of San Miguel De Allende. He also went with us to the local craft market. All in all a great day!

3. Trail Riding Off-The-Beaten-Path to La Huerta

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We are all about the new normal for outdoor activites off-the-beaten-path trail riding through the open countryside. Disinfecting all the equipment. The cooks and cowboys wear masks! Private and/or small group tours to ease social distancing trail riding to see the largest grand cypress tree in the state of Guanajuato called the "Sabino Tree". Block 6.5-7 hours for this longer tour to experience riding 4 hours depending on your pace riding through the rivers, passing pueblos tucked back in the countryside! We ride at a pace that's comfortable for you walking, trotting, cantering and/or galloping on your horse. Of course, the more galloping the quicker the pace/time frame. Return back on different open trails for a relaxing outdoor authentic ranch lunch served afterwards! Provide door to door pickup service in SMA town.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional tour guide, Transport and provide masks in private vehicle up to 8 people in SMA

Exclusions: Bring you own bottled water, Gratuities, Snacks/sodas along the way are an extra cost paid by you.

Reviewed By Travelbug33423

My husband I and did a half day ride with Beth and her 2 very competent and friendly cowboys—Reyes and Canta (??). I am a regular rider, but my husband is not and we both had an equally great time and felt very safe the whole time. The horses were extremely sure footed on the rocky terrain and had such nice dispositions. You could also tell how well cared for the horses were, which we both really appreciated. I loved getting the vistas in the beautiful area and galloping along in the places where the footing allowed. A highlight of our trip for sure. I would highly recommend it to any level of rider.

4. Dolores Hidalgo & Sanctuary of Atotonilco

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Visit the beautiful town of Dolores Hidalgo, cradle of Mexico’s Independence movement. See it’s magnificent church, it’s museums, local crafts and taste their delicious hand made ice cream flavors. After that, we’ll see the incredible paintings at the Atotonilco Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By elle d

We had an amazing walking (with one taxi) food tour with Diego! My husband and I love exploring the local food culture and he took us to some great local markets we never would have been able to navigate on our own. We tried tacos, meats, fruits and other treats. At the places he picked he knew the owners. Diego even brought his own plates and silverware for us. He is really knowledgeable about the history of the food culture of San Miguel De Allende. He also went with us to the local craft market. All in all a great day!

5. Combination Trail Riding and Hot Springs in San Miguel de Allende

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We are all about the new normal outdoor off-the-beaten-path trail riding in the morning then off to the natural warm thermal pools for the rest of the afternoon. Disinfecting all the equipment. The cooks and cowboys wear masks! private and/or small group tours for the ease of social distancing experience and personalize trail riding for 2.5 hours depending on your pace through the river, up alongside the canyon and back down through the open countryside. Enjoy an authentic outside Mexican ranch lunch included then off to relax at the Hot Springs in a private luxurious suburban for a swim! We provide door to door pickup service where you are staying in SMA.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional tour guide, Transportation door to door service by private vehicle providing masks gratis up to 8 people in SMA

Exclusions: Bring your own bottled water., Gratuities, Bring your bathing suit, towel, hat and sunblock!, Snacks and refreshments purchased on your own at the hot springs.

Reviewed By Travelbug33423

My husband I and did a half day ride with Beth and her 2 very competent and friendly cowboys—Reyes and Canta (??). I am a regular rider, but my husband is not and we both had an equally great time and felt very safe the whole time. The horses were extremely sure footed on the rocky terrain and had such nice dispositions. You could also tell how well cared for the horses were, which we both really appreciated. I loved getting the vistas in the beautiful area and galloping along in the places where the footing allowed. A highlight of our trip for sure. I would highly recommend it to any level of rider.

6. Private Guanajuato City Tour From San Miguel

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Visit the incredible magical city of Guanajuato, with its colorful facades, fascinating landscapes, city tunnels and captivating museums. A cultural city like no other, Guanajuato offers something for everyone, including a delicious lunch of regional Mexican food, intricate architecture and lots of history and local culture for those interested in Mexico’s colonial past.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Lunch, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Reviewed By elle d

We had an amazing walking (with one taxi) food tour with Diego! My husband and I love exploring the local food culture and he took us to some great local markets we never would have been able to navigate on our own. We tried tacos, meats, fruits and other treats. At the places he picked he knew the owners. Diego even brought his own plates and silverware for us. He is really knowledgeable about the history of the food culture of San Miguel De Allende. He also went with us to the local craft market. All in all a great day!

7. A magic experience in Guanajuato

J. Jesus Rodriguez
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This is a whole day tour. I’ll pick you up at your place to go together to Guanajuato the capital of the state. In this city we’re going to visit the Diego Rivera’s museum, the Juarez Theater, the kissing alley with its legend, and many more sites. Don’t miss this journey across one of the most magical cities in Mexico. The cost of this tour per person is USD$ 60 and requires at least 3 passengers.

Inclusions: Private transportation

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Reviewed By jonathane110

We were disappointed in this tour, inasmuch as many of the places that were on the itinerary -- two museums and the national theater -- were closed. And they've been closed for a long time due to Covid. Our tour guide said, "we'll need to cut the tour short"...we suggested we visit a winery on the way back, but this came from us not him. The guide himself was knowledgeable about the history of the location, which is why this isn't a 2-star, but the owner, Jesus, should either have not booked us on the tour at all or at least informed us that after a one-hour+ drive many of the destinations would be unavailable.

8. Guanajuato City Tour

Aaron Trejo
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Guanajuato is an amazing city located in the mountains, where people built their colorful houses. Starting as a mining town in the 16th century, you will be impressed by its colorful houses, the streets that run underneath the city and the mountains, the museums and historical buildings. This is a 9 hours tour starting from San Miguel de Allende or Queretaro, where we'll visit Teatro Juarez, University of Guanajuato, Hidalgo market, the kissing alley. As an option we can see Diego Rivera House museum, or Mummy museum, and you can choose between the tourist mine or the Ex Hacienda de San Gabriel Barrera. This is an unique city in Mexico with a strong architectural European influence.

Inclusions: Transportation (vehicle, gas, tolls, parking), My professional guiding and driving services, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Urs_13

Did two tours with Aaron in Queretaro, the city walking tour and the wine and cheese tours. His english is excellent and his knowledge of the region and its history wonderful. He regaled us with stories of the history of the region, but was also a wealth of knowledge of the businesses and economic engines of the region. He drove us for the wine tour in his newish Nissan. He is a careful solid driver and we felt comfortable the whole day. We especially enjoyed the town of Bernal and the Freixenet winery. We felt very well cared for the entire time with Aaron. Would strongly recommend him and his tours and plan to come back one day to further explore the region.

9. Magical town Dolores Hidalgo and Sanctuary of Atotonilco - San Miguel de Allende

Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City
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Meet the historic magical town Dolores Hidalgo! registered as the cradle of National Independence; the stage so that at dawn on September 16, 1810, the priest Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, called the people ringing the bells. Get into history knowing the emblematic Parish of Our Lady of Los Dolores, Casa de Visitas, The Museum of Independence, and the Casa de Mariano Abasolo. It is worth mentioning that Don Miguel Hidalgo inherited the profession of pottery and ceramics from Talavera, which nowadays has great prestige, as well as the unusual flavors of the snows of this place. Also, visit Atotonilco, Known as the Mexican Sistine Chapel for all the pictorial art contained within this beautiful Shrine, its founder, Father Luis Felipe Neri de Alfaro, gave himself the task for most of his life of leaving an evangelizing work, years more late in the beginning of the independence struggle.

Inclusions: Ground transportation, Professional guide, Visit to the mentioned places

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Nothing not previously specified, Tips

Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

10. Private Tour in Guanajuato Capital Leaving San Miguel Allende

Calz. de la Estación 155B, Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico TEBJX
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Tour in the beautiful city of Guanajuato considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will visit its mines and its main attractions with an explanation of the city what it was and what it has transformed throughout its history, being a private tour, it can be customized without problem spending more time enjoying a great day in this beautiful city

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Private transportation

Exclusions: Museum tickets, One hour for lunch is included and restaurant suggestions are given, Gratuities

Reviewed By Aqua6666

Jacobo is an excellent travel guide and driver who provided impeccable service picking us up from Lyons airport and driving to San Miguel. We ended up hiring him to drive us from San Miguel to Guanajuato, doing some sightseeing on the way. He was very attentive, on time and communicated very well about all the details of the trip. Would highly recommend his services if you’re planning to visit this area.

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