Patzcuaro & Janitzio Private Tour
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Morelia, Mexico
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visiting both Pátzcuaro and the island of Janitzio from Morelia requires coordinating road and lake transportation on your own. This all-day small-group tour simplifies the journey, taking you to Janitzio in Lake Pátzcuaro to see local fishermen using traditional butterfly nets and visit the towering Statue of José María Morelos. Back in Pátzcuaro, walk cobblestone streets lined with whitewashed buildings and tile roofs while exploring historic sites with your guide.
- Pátzcuaro and Janitzio combined in one day without coordinating road and lake travel
- An included boat ride takes you across Lake Pátzcuaro to Janitzio
- Traditional butterfly-net fishermen and the Morelos statue reveal local history
- A group capped at eight offers a more personal sightseeing experience
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat ride ticket to the Island is a round trip of 3 hours
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Burger King Morelia Centro 2Guillermo Prieto 30, Centro histórico de Morelia, 58000 Morelia, Mich., Mexico
The corner of Madero (Main st.) and Guillermo Prieto at Burger King.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Isla Janitzio
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
House of Eleven Patios (Casa de los Once Patios)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Templo de la Compania de Jesus
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Salud
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Museo de Artes y Oficios (Pass By)
6
Palacio de Huitzimengari
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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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Featured review
Interesting and informative day. Our guide was great, Alfredo. Alfredo spoke wonderful English, Made our trip fun and learned lots.
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Our guide, Alfredo de la Cruz, provided an excellent tour. He was exceptionally knowledgable regarding the history and culture of the area, and was very helpful in addressing our needs. It was a thoroughly positive experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks a lot for taking the time to rate me Edwin. Hope to see you soon!
Interesting and informative day. Our guide was great, Alfredo. Alfredo spoke wonderful English, Made our trip fun and learned lots.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Sandra & Cliff; it was my pleasure to drive you around. Hope we can meet again for the next interesting tour. Enjoy Mexico!
Walking up the hill in Janitzio and reaching the top if the statue - beautiful view! Our guide Alfredo was knowledgeable of the history of the places we visited, was patient and kind. Patzcuaro is a charming and clean town worth returning. Indigenous residents abound with their beautiful and colorful dress and this is an added bonus.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
It's so glad to read your comments about my tour to Patzcuaro, Luz! Thanks a lot for letting travelers know what touring around here is like! Greetings from Morelia!
Great tour and great guide. Alfredo was wonderful and so informative ... would highly recommend using Alfredo. We enjoyed the day very much!!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thanks a lot Bonnie! So nice you can recommend my tour! Anytime 🤓
We had a terrific guide with Alfredo. He was thorough and knowledgeable about the region, history, and sights. Very personable and enjoyable to spend the day with him. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
I thank you guys for having a great day touring around Patzcuaro Lake. Thank you for letting other travelers knwo about my tour!
We had an amazing day with Alfredo. Probably the best guide we have ever had. Very friendly with great knowledge of the city and excellent English. We will return to Morleia and definitely use him again. We highly recommend him for your tour
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thanks a lot for this review Randy. It was very nice to meet you and yes, I want to see you next time in Morelia!
Alfredo was amazing, so knowledgeable. No one else was on the tour it ended up a private tour and took us to wonderful restaurants with locals
Response from Host, Oct 2022
Thanks Lisa. I appreciate your comments about my tour. Best whishes!
The tour is a perfect selection of what needs to be seen! Absolutely Amazing our Tour Guide Mr. Alfredo De La Cruz is so knowledgeable provided so much information on the history of each site.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you very much for your comments.
It was very nice to meet you in Morelia on such a special occasion.
Want to see you back! 🥳
La excursión estuvo muy bien. Fui sólo con el guía que fue muy amable con el cual estuvimos hablando y me contó mucha información bastante amena. Además como íbamos muy bien de tiempo pudimos ir a Tzintzuntzan y visitar el ex convento de Santa Ana, El templo de la soledad y el atrio de los olivos.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Muchas gracias por sus comentarios Raul!
Nos encantó el tour. No solo nos divertimos, sino que aprendimos mucho con la guía de Alfredo, quien por cierto es muy amable y procura en todo momento que aprovechemos al máximo los lugares que visitamos. Nos hizo muy buenas recomendaciones y tiene muchos conocimientos de la zona. Los paisajes son hermosos.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Agradezco mucho sus comentarios Mariana. Espero que regresen a Morelia para conocer otros lugares bonitos. Feliz año nuevo!
Nuestro guía, Alfredo, fue muy informativo y placentero =)
Nos tocó un día lindisimo y pudimos disfrutar de todos lo que el tour prometía.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Muchas gracias Cristina y Alexis. Es cierto, tuvimos un lindo dia para pasear por Patzcuaro! Gracias.
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