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Historic Tour of San Miguel de Allende

New To The Site! San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

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Overview

Are you passionate about history? Surely you have read or heard that in the Villa de San Miguel el Grande (today San Miguel de Allende), the struggle for National Independence was forged more than 200 years ago.
Would you like to know which characters participated and admire the viceregal architecture of the houses, schools, temples, etc., where important events took place in this stage of history?

Let us guide you, this will be A TOUR that will awaken your senses and will be full of emotion!

What's Included

  • Water bottle
  • Entrance fee to the Museum

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Principal
    Zona Centro, Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

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    End point

    San Francisco
    Zona Centro, 37700 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., Mexico

    What To Expect

    Museo de San Miguel de Allende

    Historical Museum of the city (Allende's house): It is one of the most emblematic attractions of the city, our eponymous hero was born and lived here, the Generalissimo Don Ignacio de Allende y Unzaga, currently it is an extremely interesting Historical Museum, in this place We will visit spaces whose museum setting shows us what the family's home was like. We will also introduce ourselves to the theme of Independence, touring the rooms that include data, images and objects on this topic.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel

    Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel: It is the icon of the city, its imposing neo-Gothic façade has made the place so famous; In addition to knowing its history, we will admire everything that it keeps inside, painting, architecture, sculpture, etc. In this place some of the insurgents were baptized.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Templo de la Purisma Concepcion

    Temple of the Immaculate Conception: A beautiful construction from the 18th century, the tower, the dome and the altar date from the 19th century. In this temple, on the afternoon of September 2, 1823, the urn containing the skulls of the insurgent chiefs was received: Hidalgo, Allende, Aldana and Jiménez. We will also admire inside, a valuable collection of paintings on the life of the Virgin Mary, made in the 18th century, by the famous painter Juan Rodriguez Juárez.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bellas Artes

    Former Convent of Conceptionists: Construction of the 18th century, paid for by María Josefa Lina de la Canal, founder of the Conceptionist religious order in this city. Nowadays, it is the Ignacio Ramírez "El Nigromante" Cultural Center. Inside, in addition to admiring murals by the painters Pedro Martínez and Eleanor Cohen, we will have the opportunity to admire the mural of David Alfaro Siqueiros, one of the great muralists of the 20th century. , the title of the mural is: "Life and work of Generalissimo Ignacio Allende."
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    House of the Counts of la Canal

    Better known as the Palacio del Mayorazgo de la Canal, it is undoubtedly the most imposing house in the city, due to its magnificence and good taste, it is neoclassical in style, the rich façade, the delicate patio, are a clear example of the highest artistic value in the architectural treasure of the Viceroyalty.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Jardin Allende

    On the north side of the main garden is the Old Municipal Palace, an eighteenth century construction, known as the Town Hall, in the council hall, on September 17, 1810, the first City Council of Independent Mexico was named, and it was presided over by Mr. Ignacio Aldama.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Plaza de la Soledad

    Plaza Cívica Generalissimo Don Ignacio Allende: Formerly known as Plaza de la Soledad and was the center of the Villa de San Miguel el Grande during the 16th and 17th centuries, on the esplanade there is an equestrian statue dedicated to the Generalissimo Ignacio Allende y Unzaga that It dates from 1988, is made of bronze and was made by the sculptor Ernesto Tamariz Galicia. In the square there is an architectural group of civil and religious buildings from the 18th century, worthy of admiration.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historic Tour of San Miguel de Allende?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Water bottle
    • Entrance fee to the Museum

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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