expedia
Skip to main content
One Key

Earn OneKeyCash when you sign in and book an activity

Sign in
An aerial view of a city with a prominent church, a bridge, and surrounding buildings. 1
A person wearing a straw hat and sunglasses, standing outdoors with a cityscape in the background. 2
A statue of a historical figure on a pedestal, surrounded by trees. 3
A stone bridge, cherry blossoms, and a pond with fallen petals. 4
A vintage tram on a street with buildings and a blue archway with the word 'telcel' on it. 5

Cultural Tour of Querétaro History and Local Anecdotes

By Wine & Culture Mexico
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$103 per adult
See tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the fascinating history of Queretaro with a venue that will take you through almost 500 years of history to the most emblematic historical places of the city. During this tour, you will hear interesting anecdotes and learn about the founding of Queretaro and the 3 great transformations of Mexico as you walk its streets. Perfect for those looking for an authentic connection to the culture and past of the region. The experiences are conducted in Spanish and English, ensuring that everyone enjoys this cultural journey.

  • Expert in the history of Queretaro, with more than 25 years of experience.

  • Light walking tour, ideal for beginners and with a maximum of 10 participants.

  • Deep immersion in local culture through stories and reflections.

Activity location

  • Plaza de Armas
    • Plaza de Armas,
    • 76180, Queretaro City, Queretaro, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Angela Peralta 10B
    • 10B Angela Peralta
    • 76000, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico

Check availability

Cultural Tour of Querétaro History and Local Anecdotes

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 5:00 PM
Price details
NZ$103.31 x 1 AdultNZ$103.31
Total
Price is NZ$103.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plaza de Armas

  • 20m
In this meeting point we will tell how Querétaro was part of the 3 great transformations of Mexico and especially the war of independence from Spain, the relevant and fun events that many do not know about, as well as the benefactor of Querétaro and how he helped the city in times of drought.

Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro

  • 15m
We will explain the active participation of General Venustiano Carranza in the elaboration of the current Constitution that governs the country, as well as other fun and interesting details.

Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro

  • 15m
We will stop at the statue of the Apostle Santiago and give a brief explanation of the founding of Queretaro as a city.

Templo y ex-convento de la Santa Cruz de los Milagros

  • 15m
We will understand the participation of Queretaro in the overthrow of the Second Empire of Maximilian of Habsburg, his arrest, trial and shooting by the Republican army to finally end the war of reform

El Acueducto De Queretaro

  • 15m
We will be at the viewpoint of the arches where you can see most of the city, you can see the mixture between tradition and modernity, in that space we will take some time to take souvenir photos

Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro

  • 15m
We will stop on May 5th Street to understand how the state’s water infrastructure worked that was not only intended for the richest, we will see one of the public sources that still exist

Teatro de la Republica

  • 15m
We will visit the Teatro de la República, the birthplace of the drafting of the current Political Constitution of our country and other interesting data.

Historic Center of Santiago de Queretaro

  • 10m
We will return to the meeting point in the Parish of San Antonio de Padua

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Plaza de Armas
    • Plaza de Armas,
    • 76180, Queretaro City, Queretaro, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Angela Peralta 10B
    • 10B Angela Peralta
    • 76000, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Queretaro City your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Queretaro City

With so many activities in Queretaro City, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours and activities in Queretaro City. Families, couples and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Queretaro City to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.