Historic Tour of San Miguel de Allende
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!
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!
Inclusions
- Water bottle
- Entrance fee to the Museum
- Entry/Admission - Museo de San Miguel de Allende
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museo de San Miguel de Allende, calle de Nunez#40, esquina con San Francisco, Centro, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Calle Principal S/N Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende 37725 Mexico
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Templo de la Purisma Concepcion, Canal Hernandez Macias, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bellas Artes, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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."
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: House of the Counts of la Canal, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Jardin, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Soledad, c/ Mesones, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museo de San Miguel de Allende, calle de Nunez#40, esquina con San Francisco, Centro, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel, Calle Principal S/N Zona Centro, San Miguel de Allende 37725 Mexico
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Templo de la Purisma Concepcion, Canal Hernandez Macias, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bellas Artes, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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."
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: House of the Counts of la Canal, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Jardin, San Miguel de Allende Mexico
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Soledad, c/ Mesones, San Miguel de Allende 37700 Mexico
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Bring comfortable walking shoes
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.