Tours & things to do in Guanajuato
Guanajuato city is built for walking tours — callejoneadas with student minstrels, silver-mine descents, Diego Rivera's house, and the famously strange Mummy Museum. Here's how to do it without the tourist traps.
- •11 verified operators: walking tours, callejoneadas, mine visits and ex-haciendas.
- •Highest rated: Estigo Tours 4.9★ (536 Google reviews), starting in Centro.
- •Most start at Plaza San Roque, the Jardín de la Unión or Mercado Hidalgo.
11 verified tours & things to do in Guanajuato
Museo Casa de Tía Aura
An eight-room immersive museum in a historic house on Paseo de la Presa, using light, sound and movement effects to tell the legends associated with Tía Aura. Best suited to visitors who enjoy ghost stories and theatrical scares; darkness and sudden effects may not suit very young or sensitive children.
Callejoneadas Guanajuato
Classic Guanajuato nighttime walking tour with the Estudiantina through alleys and plazas.
Tuna Real de la Mancha
Traditional estudiantina troupe leading sung callejoneadas from Mercado Hidalgo through the centro's alleys.
Galeria Blue Moon
Galeria Blue Moon is an artist run gallery in the beautiful San Antonio neighborhood of San Miguel de Allende. Shows featuring prominent local and International artists change every few weeks, so there is always something wonderful to see!
Tours Guanajuato, Guías y Callejoneadas
Local sightseeing agency in Guanajuato with certified guides, running city tours and callejoneadas as well as day trips out of the capital (San Miguel de Allende, Dolores Hidalgo, Mineral de Pozos). Also known as GTNE / Grupo Turístico Nueva España. Reachable around the clock for bookings.
Callejoneada Estudiantina
The classic singing walk through the alleys of Guanajuato — capes, mandolins, wine in a porrón, and the legend of the Callejón del Beso.
Guanajuato Recorridos Turísticos
Locally run sightseeing agency offering guided city walks, mine visits and day trips out of Guanajuato Capital's centro.
Guanajuato Vívelo Tours
Callejoneadas and guided experiences through Guanajuato's alleyways, plazas and legends, run by local guides.
Grupo Minero Turístico
4-hour tour of the most representative ex-haciendas and working mines around the city.
Estigo Tours
Bilingual private tours of Guanajuato tunnels, mines and ex-haciendas.
Hacienda San Matías
Historic colonial hacienda turned event venue, featuring lush gardens and elegant interiors. A popular setting for weddings, graduations, and private celebrations.
About tours & things to do in Guanajuato
Walking tours, food tours, mezcal tastings, callejoneadas, silver-mine descents and day trips to nearby pueblos mágicos all run year-round in Guanajuato. Most operators are small, family-owned, and book up fastest in October (Cervantino) and around Day of the Dead.
Tours typically last 2–4 hours; full-day excursions to Cristo Rey, Mineral de Pozos and Dolores Hidalgo run 8–10 hours including transport. Tipping guides 10–15% is customary.
Most experiences on Guanajuato Local Hub take reservations directly via WhatsApp — useful when last-minute availability isn't on a booking platform.
Frequently asked about tours & things to do in Guanajuato
What's the best neighborhood in Guanajuato for tours & things to do?
The historic center (Centro) of Guanajuato is the densest area for tours & things to do, but each neighborhood has its own specialty — filter listings by neighborhood once you scroll the list below.
What's the best tour or activity in Guanajuato?
The top-rated tours & things to do in Guanajuato are listed first on this page, ranked by verified reviews and locals' picks. Filter by neighborhood once you land on the listing.
Are these tours & things to do open to tourists?
Yes — every listing in Guanajuato is open to the public. Many accept reservations via WhatsApp directly from the listing page, which is the fastest way to book in Guanajuato.
How is this list different from Google or TripAdvisor?
Guanajuato Local Hub is locally run. We verify businesses, talk to owners, and skip the chains. Guanajuato entries are reviewed by locals first.