Private Tour to Leon From Guanajuato City
Embark on a fascinating journey to the nearby city of Leon with a private tour from Guanajuato. This tour offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the rich cultural heritage and thriving industries of one of Mexico's most vibrant cities. The tour includes round-trip transportation from Guanajuato to Leon, ensuring a comfortable and stress-free experience.
Upon arrival in Leon, visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the city's most iconic landmarks, including its stunning colonial architecture, plazas, fountains, and historic buildings. The knowledgeable guides will provide historical and cultural context to deepen visitors' understanding of Leon's past and present.
The tour also includes visits to some of Leon's most important industries, including its world-renowned leather industry, which has been a vital part of the city's economy for centuries. Visitors can explore the leather shops and factories and even purchase high-quality leather goods as souvenirs.
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What's included in Private Tour to Leon From Guanajuato City
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Templo Expiatorio del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus
The Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic church located in the city of León, in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Construction of the temple began in 1921, and it was completed in 2012, after several interruptions due to the Mexican Revolution, economic difficulties, and structural problems. The temple was designed in a neo-gothic and it is one of the largest and most ornate churches in Mexico. The temple features three towers, the tallest of which reaches a height of 90 meters (295 feet), making it one of the highest church towers in Mexico. The interior of the temple is decorated with stained glass windows, paintings, and sculptures, and it is considered a masterpiece of Mexican religious art. The Templo Expiatorio is also known for its impressive organ, which was built in Belgium in 1930 and has more than 7,000 pipes. The temple is a popular tourist attraction and a significant religious site for the Catholic community in León.
Catedral Basilica De Nuestra Madre Santisima De La Luz
The León Cathedral, also known as the Basílica Catedral de la Asunción de María (Basilica Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary), is a Catholic church located in the historic center of the city of León, Guanajuato, Mexico. The construction of the cathedral began in 1765 and was completed in 1866, although it has undergone several renovations and restorations since then. The cathedral is known for its neo-gothic facade, which features intricate carvings and sculptures. The interior of the cathedral is also impressive, with beautiful stained glass windows, paintings, and altarpieces. The cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of León and is considered one of the most important religious sites in the state of Guanajuato.
Zona Piel
The "Zona de compra de pieles" (Leather Shopping Zone) in León, Guanajuato, is a popular shopping district known for its wide variety of leather goods. León has been a center of leather production for over a century, and the city is known as the "Leather Capital of the World." The Leather Shopping Zone is located in the historic center of the city and encompasses several streets and markets, including Calzada de los Héroes, Plaza del Zapato, Plaza Piel, and Plaza de la Bolsa. Visitors to the Leather Shopping Zone can find a wide range of leather products, including shoes, boots, jackets, belts, handbags, and more. Many of the products are made by local artisans and are of high quality, making them popular with tourists and locals alike. The Leather Shopping Zone is a vibrant and bustling area with many shops, restaurants, and street vendors. It's a great place to explore if you're interested in leather goods or shopping in general.
Inclusions
- Certified tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off with private transportation
- Food
- Museum tickets (around $ 60 MXN per person)
- Tip
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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Please wait in the hotel lobby or address that you provided to us 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time and check the calls and messages on your cell phone, we will contact you before picking you up.
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Before picking you up at the location you provided in the reservation our co-worker will contact you at the phone number we have registered, if there are 10 minutes to the start time and my co-worker has not written to your WhatsApp, called or picked up please can you write to my coordinator? To support you in knowing where the van is, his name is Javier, just mention your name and which tour you have, his WhatsApp is: +52 4731063107. Anything you need I am at your service on my WhatsApp: +52 4731810525. If the phone number I have in your reservation can not receive calls please provide me one that can, it is important for the start of the tour.
