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San Miguel de Allende has been charming visitors for decades with its colorful streets, art, and mercados. Conde Nast Traveler readers have named San Miguel de Allende the Best Small City in the World in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, and 2022.
And now there’s another reason to visit this compact artisan community… wineries! Our tours will show you the best wineries just outside of the city, the Sistine Chapel of Mexico in Atotonilco, the pueblo magico of Dolores Hidalgo where the Mexican War of Independence began, and so much more!
Heart of Mexico Wine Tours is our private tour company. Tom and I (Tiffany) are your English-speaking tour guides with over 40 years wine industry experience. We have lived in Mexico for 5 years and know the best places for local cuisine, wine, and artisanal shopping.
Take a look at our San Miguel wine tours below, or customize your own San Miguel tour with us!
Who Would Enjoy This? Shoppers, photographers, history and wine lovers. Wednesday-Sunday
San Miguel is surrounded by magic towns, and one of the most significant is Dolores Hidalgo. The town is named after Father Hidalgo who taught the townspeople the art of talavera and uttered El Grito– The call that began the Mexican War of Independence against the Spanish in 1810. Shop for talavera, walk through the plaza and taste uniquely flavored ice cream (mezcal, anyone?) and have time to explore the mercado and museums.
Next, we will visit the oldest winery in the state of Guanajuato known for its wines and architectural design. Last, we will visit one of the youngest wineries in the state. Each person will get to taste 2 full glasses of wine at each winery. Food is not included, but we do have time to eat at either of the wineries.
Included:
Transportation, a bit of history, gorgeous scenery, wines at 2 wineries, and bottled water.
*Lunch is not included.
**If you would like a full winery production tour, please let us know. Price will increase**
For pick up in Queretaro, please add a flat rate $50.00 USD to the grou
$235.00 USD per person. Pick up in San Miguel de Allende
Who Would Enjoy This? As the name implies, wine lovers.
Available Wednesday- Sunday.
If you want to visit the best wineries, this tour is for you. We will enjoy the top wines at the three best wineries in the state of Guanajuato. This tour will showcase the most ideally suited grape varietals that grow in the Guanajuato wine region from two of the oldest and one of the newest wineries in the state. Each person will get two glasses of their choice at each of the three wineries we visit. Food is not included, but we will have time to eat at any of the fantastic winery restaurants.
*Price includes tasting of 10 wines. It does not include food or touring the production areas.
We know you want a unique experience when you travel, so why not customize your own tour? Whether you are a passionate wine lover who just wants to sip their way around a few wineries or a person more interested in the culture, we can help you plan the perfect tour just for you.
Choose up to 3 activities:
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