9-Day Viceregal Cities Tour

Travel through Mexico’s Viceregal Cities on this 9-day tour. We’ll visit a tequila distillery, learn about life on a Mexican ranch, and stroll through the country’s most heritage-rich towns. A journey full of experiences!

Tour Details

Day 1: Mexico City

Upon arrival at Mexico City Airport, we’ll pick you up and take you to your hotel, where you can rest after your journey and recharge for the days ahead. Are you ready to visit Mexico’s most iconic cities? You’ll love them!

Day 2: Mexico City – Morelia

At the agreed time, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Mexico City and head to Morelia. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy a walking tour to discover this beautiful city, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Immersed in the student atmosphere, we’ll explore the pink-stone colonial buildings: the Cathedral, Government Palace, Clavijero Palace, the Aqueduct, and the Chapel of Guadalupe. We’ll also walk through the main square to reach the traditional sweets market. You won’t be able to resist trying them.

After the tour, you can continue exploring Morelia at your own pace or rest at the hotel until the next day.

Day 3: Morelia – Pátzcuaro – Guadalajara

After breakfast, we’ll continue discovering Mexico’s charms by traveling to Pátzcuaro.

Declared a Pueblo Mágico by the Ministry of Tourism, we’ll explore this colonial town and discover its customs firsthand while interacting with locals in the historic center. We’ll also visit the Casa de los Once Patios and the Basilica of Our Lady of Health.

We’ll then head to the Gertrudis Bocanegra Library to admire the famous murals by Juan O’Gorman. To round off our visit, we’ll go to Don Vasco Quiroga Square, home to a very traditional market.

Leaving Pátzcuaro behind, we’ll travel to the Vicente Fernández Ranch, a true immersion in Mexican tradition and culture. You’ll have lunch on your own at the ranch restaurant. Afterward, we’ll continue to Guadalajara, where we’ll spend the night.

Day 4: Guadalajara – Tequila – Tlaquepaque – Guadalajara

After breakfast, we’ll head to the town of Tequila, home to the country’s most important distilleries. We’ll walk through the agave fields and visit one of the distilleries to learn firsthand about the production process of this iconic drink.

Later, we’ll visit San Pedro Tlaquepaque, a town near Guadalajara famous for its blown-glass craftsmanship. We’ll learn about this artisanal process and see a wide variety of handicrafts.

We’ll return to Guadalajara for the night.

Day 5: Guadalajara – Guanajuato

After breakfast, we’ll continue our tour with a visit to Guadalajara. We’ll pass by the Degollado Theatre, the Cathedral, the Rotunda of Illustrious Jalisco Residents, and the Government Palace, which houses murals by José Clemente Orozco.

We’ll also walk through Plaza Tapatía and see more of Orozco’s murals during a panoramic visit to the iconic Hospicio Cabañas, a neoclassical building declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.

In the afternoon, we’ll leave Guadalajara and arrive in Guanajuato, where we’ll spend the night.

Day 6: Guanajuato – San Miguel de Allende

After breakfast, we’ll enjoy a complete guided tour of Guanajuato, a colonial city that hosts the annual International Cervantino Festival.

We’ll wander through its narrow streets and visit key sites such as the University and Juárez Theatre. We’ll also learn the legend of Carmen and Don Carlos in the narrow Alley of the Kiss. If you want 7 years of happiness with your partner, don’t forget to kiss on the third step.

We’ll also visit the house-museum of muralist Diego Rivera, the home of Jorge Negrete, the Don Quixote Museum, and step back in time at the Mummy Museum.

In the afternoon, we’ll head to San Miguel de Allende, a favorite residence of Mexican artists and intellectuals. We’ll visit the Parish of Saint Michael the Archangel, the city’s main symbol, as well as the Chapel of the Holy House, the Convent of the Immaculate Conception, the Church of Saint Francis, and the Allende Institute House.

After the tour, you can continue exploring San Miguel de Allende on your own. We recommend strolling through the historic center and enjoying the atmosphere at one of its traditional cafés.

Day 7: San Miguel de Allende – Querétaro – Mexico City

After breakfast, we’ll leave San Miguel de Allende and travel to Querétaro, a UNESCO World Heritage City. We’ll walk through its historic center and visit the Aqueduct, one of the largest in Mexico with 74 arches, and the former Convent of the Cross, built in the 17th century.

After the tour, you’ll have free time to continue exploring Querétaro on your own. We recommend strolling through the historic centre and enjoying the atmosphere in one of its traditional cafés.

Later in the afternoon, we’ll regroup and return to Mexico City, where we’ll drop you off at the hotel. 

Day 8: Mexico City

After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll enjoy a complete tour of Mexico City’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll see the National Palace, the Constitution Square or Zócalo, the Aztec Templo Mayor, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.

We’ll also drive along the city’s main avenues and enjoy a panoramic visit to Chapultepec Forest, one of Mexico City’s most famous residential areas, as well as the Zona Rosa.

After the tour, you’ll have the rest of the day free to explore the city on your own.

Day 9: Mexico City

On the final day, breakfast will be included at the hotel. At the agreed time, we’ll take you to the airport for your return flight home. It’s been a pleasure showing you Mexico’s Viceregal Cities!

Accommodation Info

The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation with breakfast in 4 or 5-star hotels, depending on the option selected during booking. Proposed hotels by category are:

• Mexico City (3 nights): Casa Blanca or Hampton Inn Centro Histórico for the 4-star category; Emporio or Galería Plaza for the 5-star category.
• Morelia (1 night): Alameda Centro Histórico for both categories.
• Guadalajara (2 nights): Morales for the 4-star category; De Mendoza for the 5-star category.
• Guanajuato (1 night): Holiday Inn Express for both categories.
• San Miguel de Allende (1 night): Casa Primavera for the 4-star category; Imperio de Ángeles for the 5-star category.

Price Information

The price shown is per person sharing a double room. Solo travelers must pay a single supplement.

Important: Schedules and Flights

This tour includes pickup at Mexico City International Airport. Please note that the tour starts on Sundays with the journey between Mexico City and Morelia early in the morning, so you must arrive in Mexico City the day before.

On the last day, we’ll take you to Mexico City Airport at your preferred time. To avoid any issues, we’ll arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before your flight departure. The return time will be confirmed on the first day of the tour. Please note that hotel checkout time is 12 pm, but you can wait in the lobby or store your luggage and continue exploring the city.

How it Works?

You will embark on a 9-day journey through Mexico’s Viceregal Cities with a diverse itinerary ensuring immersive experiences. The tour is structured to offer a mix of guided activities and leisure time, allowing you to engage deeply with the locations visited.

Inclusion

• 8 nights of accommodation with breakfast.
• All ground transportation between destinations.
• Guided tours in each city as outlined in the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to museums and attractions.
• Airport pickup and drop-off service.

Exclusion

• Meals not specified in the itinerary.
• Personal expenses.
• Gratuities for guides and drivers.

Meeting Point

The journey begins at Mexico City International Airport, where you will be greeted upon arrival for your transfer to the hotel. For the return flight, you will be dropped off at the airport at your predetermined time.