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From Mexico City: Cuernavaca & Taxco Day Tour with Transfers

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Gear up for a tour through two of Mexico's historically-relevant colonial towns, Cuernavaca and Taxco, along with many other fascinating sights and landmarks sprinkled across your route!

    • Delve into Mexico's cherished history by visiting two of its best-preserved colonial towns

    • Delight in the lesser-known facts and hushed secrets about the many landmarks from your expert tour guide

    • At Cuernavaca, visit the Palacio de Cortés and one of America’s oldest cathedrals

    • At Taxco, you will find the famous Santa Prisca parish with strong Baroque elements

    • Continue walking about the cobbled streets after your tour and buy silver works from local artisans

    • Upgrade your ticket to include round-trip transfers on comfortable air-conditioned vehicles

    • Guided visits to Cuernavaca & Taxco

    • Entry into Cuernavaca Cathedral

    • Expert bilingual tour guide (English & Spanish)

    • Round-trip transfers (Optional)

    • Gratuities
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • Journey through Mexico’s colonial past, from lush highlands to silver-lined streets, all in one seamless day.

    Getting started

    Depart from Mexico City’s downtown and settle into your ride as you head toward Cuernavaca, famously known as the “City of Eternal Spring” for its pleasant climate and scenic surroundings.

    What to expect

    • Cuernavaca: Begin your exploration at one of Mexico’s oldest cathedrals, a striking symbol of early colonial architecture. Continue to the Palacio de Cortés, among the oldest preserved colonial structures in the Americas, and take in the city’s elegant avenues and historic mansions.

    • Taxco: Continue to Taxco, a charming hillside town known for its silver heritage. Walk through cobbled streets lined with whitewashed buildings and red-tiled roofs, soaking in its old-world atmosphere. Visit the iconic Santa Prisca Church, a Baroque masterpiece dating back to 1759, and learn about the town’s rich history from your guide.

    • Exploring at your own pace: After the guided tour, enjoy free time to wander through local markets and boutiques, discover handcrafted silver изделия, and experience the town’s vibrant artisan culture before heading back.

  • Ticket Information

    This ticket has the following variants that you can choose from:

    • Without transfers

    • With transfers

    Important Information

    • If you are opting for hotel transfers, make sure to indicate which hotel you are staying at, at the time of booking

    • This tour involves a fair amount of walking (on irregular ground as well) so please wear comfortable clothing and footwear

    • Don't forget to take all your belongings with you when you get off the vehicles

    • Carry an umbrella and raincoat in the rainy season (from the end of May to October)

    Discounted Tickets

    Ages 0-1yrs go free. Ages 2-11yrs enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID)

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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