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Taxco the silver town with stop in Cuernavaca

Mexico City, Mexico
  • 10 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore the colonial charm of Cuernavaca and the historic mining town of Taxco. Travel with a guide and a small group of just 15 people, ensuring personalized attention and a relaxed pace. Marvel at the frescoes in the UNESCO-listed Cuernavaca Cathedral and explore the ornate Church of Santa Prisca in Taxco. Enjoy shopping for unique silver jewelry in the charming local shops. With convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in select areas, this tour offers a seamless experience.
  • Browse through local downtown shops and shop silver jewelry that you like
  • Admire the church of Santa Prisca and the baroque-style buildings
  • Stop to explore the cobbled and beautiful streets of Cuernavaca
  • Travel with a small group in an air-conditioned minivan with hotel transfers

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Lunch (if option selected)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Your Hotel information is very important, without it we can not provide pickup time. We can pick up/drop off in any hotel or Airbnb located in Zona Rosa, Zocalo, Reforma, Roma, Condesa and Polanco área in Mexico City.

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Meeting point

  • Fiesta Americana Reforma
    Av. P.º de la Reforma 80, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary

1

Cuernavaca

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Taxco

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • The chapel and Santa Prisca Church might be close without previous notice due to the current pandemic.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.8
based on 17 reviews
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Primarily a Taxco Tour

Matthew_R, Dec 2020
This tour is advertised as a “Cuernavaca and Taxco” tour but was really a Taxco tour plus a 45 minute stopover in Cuernavaca. I booked because I wanted to see murals and the palace/fort in Cuernavaca, but the palace was closed. We saw only the church. I suggested going to a nearby waterfall (Cascada de Anton) but the guide said we did not have enough time. Luckily, Taxco was a much better experience. We had lots of time to explore Taxco and the restaurant chosen by the tour had a spectacular view. My tour guide, Ursula, was great. (December 2020)

Response from Host, Dec 2020

Dear Matthew We really appreciate all your comments, we are reviewing our tour description so it could be more accurate, we are glad that you enjoy the time in Taxco and the Restaurant. We hope to see you soon!

Crazy drive and a horrible meal.

Christopher_F, Dec 2020
The tour guide was entertaining and very knowledgeable we liked her very much. The driver was like most drivers in Mexico , he drove a bit too fast and too close to the other cars we had a few near misses on the drive too and from our location. The stop in Cuernavaca was too quick. The tour guide explained that a local silver baron built a huge house directly in front of the cathedral that we visited and that the house was now a museum. It was a very interesting bit of history that was important to the two cities we were visiting but yet we had no time to visit. I’d argue that the house would of been a better stop than the cathedral. On the drive to Tacxo our driver was shook down for money at a closed toll station. The driver was told to give money or we would not be allowed to pass all this was done in eyesight of a police officer! Unbelievable, we were told that this was normal. While in Tacxo we were led into a restaurant for lunch. I had not paid for lunch so I assumed I would be able to go to a restaurant of my choice, I was wrong. At the restaurant we were given a menu with only two meal choices. I didn’t think much of eat until the table next to me received the regular menu with numerous choices. The meal was horrible! Literally the worst meal I’ve had in Mexico and I’ve lived here for three months!!

Response from Host, Dec 2020

Dear Christopher, We appreciate your review to help us provide a better service, we are sorry you had a bad experience, we will ask our drivers to drive more carefully next time, we will take into consideration your opinion about including the explanation of the Baron´s House on our tour. Regarding your meal, our drivers only suggest our local cuisine but if you don´t have the lunch included, you are free to go to any restaurant of your choice. We hope to see you again soon, and improve your experience in Mexico!

Recommended

Patricia_M, Jun 2025
Excellent attention, communication and service. Very punctual and organized. Pick up and drop you off at the hotel. Very friendly and attentive
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Response from Host, Jul 2025

Muchas gracias, Patricia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del tour y que nuestro equipo cumplió con tus expectativas en atención, puntualidad y organización. Nos encanta saber que la experiencia fue positiva desde la recogida hasta el regreso. ¡Esperamos tener el gusto de recibirte nuevamente muy pronto!

Muitas curvas mas vale o panorama

GISELE_C, Aug 2024
Apesar da distância da Cidade do México, zilhões de curvas, Taxco vale a pena. O guia local Carlos foi muito atencioso e explicou muita coisa.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hello Gisele Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed Taxco's scenic beauty and Carlos' expert guidance. Your satisfaction means everything to us." Hope to see you soon All best

Regular por su mala gestión

GENAROJOS_H, Aug 2024
Fue una buena excursión con lugares preciosos que me encantaron pero no muy bien gestionado porque nos llevaron dos veces a tiendas de plata y se perdió mucho tiempo. Por ello no dio tiempo de subir al mirador y ver Taxco en su conjunto. Una pena

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. Lamentablemente el mirador no forma parte del recorrido ya que esta bastante retirado y no es accesible para las unidades, sí tenemos la parada en la platería para conocer el origen de la plata que se da en este lugar, espero a pesar de este detalle hayan disfrutado de su tour y verlos pronto de nuevo!

Buen paseo 🏵️✨

Lugdy_B, Feb 2024
Un gran día con un gran grupo. Felicitaciones a Inés en su rol de guía y gracias al señor conductor!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Muchas gracias por compartirnos tu experiencia, enviare sus comentarios a la guía y al conductor! Esperamos verlo pronto Saludos

Cuernavaca y Taxco

anibalm642, Dec 2019
Nuestro guía y conductor José Guadalupe conoce bien el recorrido, fue puntual y muy amable. Fue una gran experiencia, muy divertida y aprendimos mucho

Response from Host, Dec 2019

Hola Anibalm! te agradecemos mucho tus comentarios, nos alegra hayas disfrutado tu tour y nuestro servicio. Esperamos verte pronto en tu regreso a México!

Cuernavaca, lamentablemente fue una...

Joaquin R, Jun 2017
Cuernavaca, lamentablemente fue una pasada técnica. Prácticamente no vimos nada. Evitable, si ello resta tiempo en Taxco, que por el contrario, es increíble. Mucho por ver y recorrer caminando. Su particular emplazamiento, en las laderas de unos cerros, hacen que su calles entramadas sean un laberinto que invita a aventurarse, sumado al sinnúmero de tiendas ofreciendo artículos de plata, en las cuales uno puede regatear cual bazar oriental. Hay tiendas y artículos para todos los precios y gustos. En resumen Taxco, prioridad. Cuernavaca, evitable, de acuerdo a lo poco y nada que logramos apreciar,

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