Top Morelia Full-day Tours

Discover the highlights of Patzcuaro and the tiny island of Janitzio, located in Lake Patzcuaro, on this all-day small-group tour from Morelia. See how the local fishermen use giant butterfly nets to retrieve their catch and visit the towering Statue of José Maria Morelos. As you walk the cobblestone streets, admire the white walls and tile roofs in the city of Patzcuaro and stop by historic sites.

Explore the ruins of a church destroyed by lava, plus walk in the Uruapan National Park on this private tour from Morelia to Paricutin Volcano. Your guide arranges transport to/from Morelia to keep things easy, and then your adventure begins. After a lunch break, explore Antigua Iglesia de San Juan Parangaricutiro on horseback, and also take a walk on the lava if you like. Explore waterfalls, spring water, and thick vegetation, too.

Woke up late? No worries! This tour starts 11 AM! The Express Tour goes direct to catch the boat ride to Janitzio island, where the local fishermen still use the famous "butterfly nets". Enjoy free time to discover the statue of "Morelos" on top of the Island, built in 1933, which is actually higher than the Statue of Liberty in New York, USA. In Pátzcuaro, try the local gastronomy at lunch break and watch the famous "Dance of the old men" at Main square. You will have time to walk around downtown the cobblestone streets to the buildings of white walls & tile roofs, plus shopping handicrafts from local galleries to street vendors. Forget about bus tours and taxi cab drivers! Join the group tour and enjoy your time to main attractions. #JanitzioIsland #norisk #nostress #nocrowd #dontmiss Note: Ask the driver for the drop off service in Patzcuaro! - Take advantage of the meeting point and have breakfast at PANOLI, best for local gastronomy and pastries!

Discover Mexican traditions and a simpler way of life as you explore the lakeside city of Patzcuaro. Alongside a private guide, learn about the rich history of the region and get a closer look at artisan traditions. You also visit several important landmarks including the Tzintzuntzan archaeological site, an ancient convent, the basilica, and Jatnizio Island located in the middle of the lake.

Discover the ancient ruins of Mexico’s Michoacan state on this full-day excursion from Morelia. Alongside a private guide, visit the Tingambato, Ihuatzio, and Tzintzuntzan ruins for a greater understanding of Mexican history. Learn about the pre-Columbian Purepecha Empire and learn why this kingdom was never captured by the Aztecs.

Discover the archaeological sites of Tzintzuntzan and the heritage crafts of Patzcuaro on this tour that explores the culture and history of this part of ancient Mexico. Learn about copper making and the crafts made here using copper, and visit Lake Patzcuaro to see the four main islands. Finish your tour at the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de la Salud.

Head off the beaten path and discover the Paricutin Volcano crater when you book this full-day tour from Morelia. Alongside a private guide, depart Morelia and head to the volcano where you enjoy a day of hiking on the slopes. For those who want a more relaxed day, opt for a horseback ride or a 4x4 drive on the volcano (both incur additional fees).

Watch hundreds of monarch butterflies flying around and maybe coming to say hi on the small-group tour in Morelia. Every year the Monarchs hibernate and then make their annual migration. Your guide explains this process as you watch them fly over the volcanic mountains. You have plenty of attention from your guide on this small, intimate group tour.

We will leave from Morelia so that they can get to know one of the most emblematic magical towns of the Michoacan lands, Pátzcuaro which when starting the tour we will visit Quiroga, an ideal town where you can make handicraft purchases to visit later Tzintzuntzan, the former capital of the Purépecha empire. Visit to the Franciscan temple, atrium of olive trees and an open chapel. We will visit Janitzio by boat, and in Janitzio, at its highest part, we will be able to visit the statue dedicated to the great national hero Don José María Morelos y Pavón, in which time will be given to visit commercial and gastronomy venues. Returning we will move to Pátzcuaro, where they will be given time for food (not included), then we will visit the city of Pátzcuaro where we will see the Basilica of Our Lady of Health, the Museum of Popular Arts and Industries, the Former College of the Society of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle, the House of the Eleven Patios, among other attractions of Pátzcuaro.

Spend a day amid the monarch butterflies on a private day trip to Santuario del la Mariposa Monarca. Set on a volcanic mountainside, the reserve is one of the best spots in Mexico to see the butterflies as they fly there to survive the winter weather. You’ll reach the site with minimum fuss, with private transport, hotel pickup, and admission organized in advance.

Witness the great monarch butterfly migration during your time in Morelia on this full-day tour. Alongside a private guide, head to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in either El Rosario or Sierra Chincua, depending on the weather conditions. Learn about the conservation efforts of the endangered insect and admire their beautiful wings.

The day of the dead has been declared World Heritage by UNESCO. In Michoacán you will live the greatest tradition of day of the dead in all of Mexico. Discover the Michoacan crafts in the different villages, know the customs of the families to receive the souls of their loved ones and live a unique tradition such as the Day of the Dead

Enjoy the celebration before the crowd gets you stuck in traffic and follow Alfredo to avoid the risk of drunk drivers that night! #norisk #nostress #nocrowd Lake Patzcuaro was populated before the Spanish came so, the area has pre-Columbian roots for the celebration. Forget about bus tours and taxi cab drivers! Go with an expert travel agent driving this tour the last 25 years. This tour is not a desk-made program. It is a guided tour lead by Alfredo Tour Guide, a licensed #TourGuide doing this for over 25 years! Note: Total duration will be 9-10 hrs ending beyond midnight! --- Please accept ADDED CANCELLATION POLICY --- Cancellations BEFORE SEP-30 ONLY! --- NO REFUND after OCT-1 --- Bookings apply to NOV-1 ONLY. I close bookings the month before to offer the best possible experience!

Forget about bus tours and taxi cab drivers! Go with an expert Tour Guide driving this tour for over 25 years. . Come and see the first olive trees planted on America in 1531; almost 500 years old!

We will leave the city of Morelia to visit 3 unmissable towns in Michoacán in which we will first depart for Tiripetio; We will visit the temple and old Augustinian convent of the 16th century, house of culture and history of Tiripetio. We depart to the next town Tupátaro to visit the chapel of Santiago Apostol from the 16th century with its coffered ceiling, hand painted by indigenous people and a gold-plated altarpiece. Continuing with the tour we will go to Santa Clara del Cobre, a recognized magical town, we will visit the Copper Museum and a workshop where they can live the experience of participating in the copper hammering technique * while having time to shop. We will depart from Santa Clara del Cobre towards the lake of Zirahuén known as the mirror of the Gods, with its crystalline waters surrounded by a pine and oak forest. Ideal to relax! They can take a boat ride (not included in the price) as well as stroll along the pier and take spectacular images of this beautiful lake.