Tours and Tickets to Experience Querétaro

There are plenty of ways to experience Querétaro. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Queretaro: Colonial Architecture and History

• Bewitched with Our Tour to Queretaro

• San Miguel de Allende and Queretaro Private Guided Day Tour

While Querétaro is free to visit on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours from San Miguel de Allende that can help you learn more about the city with an expert guide. Tours start at around US$90, while private tours of San Miguel de Allende and Querétaro cost from US$190.

Querétaro offers a mix of cultural, historical, and natural attractions. One of the top attractions is the city’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its colonial architecture, plazas, and churches. Querétaro’s wine region is also renowned for its sparkling wines, with vineyards offering tastings and tours.

From Mexico City to Querétaro, you can drive (it’s about 2.5 hours), take a bus, or hop on a flight. Direct flights are available from Mexico City International Airport (AICM) to Querétaro International Airport (QRO) and take about 45 minutes. From San Miguel de Allende, you can drive, take a bus, or join a guided tour that includes round-trip transportation—the trip takes about 1.5 hours one way.

The best time of year to visit Querétaro is from November to April (the dry season), when the weather is perfect for outdoor activities. Visit in early November or late February to experience pleasant weather without the peak-season crowds. During festivals or holidays (like Christmas and Semana Santa), accommodation can fill up quickly, so book ahead.

Querétaro hosts an array of events and festivals throughout the year. Some of the most notable include Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which takes place in November; the Querétaro Wine and Cheese Festival, typically in March or April; and Holy Week (Semana Santa), which also happens in either March or April.