4 Morelia Tours Worth Booking

1.Morelia City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33Our pick

3-hour Morelia walking tour with free UNESCO stops, churches, convents, and aqueduct views, guided in English. Private pickup available.

“We were in town for a wedding and wanted something to do the day after before we had to head back to the airport. We went as a group of 3 and it was amazing! Rodrigo is phenomenal!!! I can't say enough about him. The tour is an amazing use of time and an amazing bargain at its price too! You start at the old town square and church, where he also shows you the local artist exposition which is worth going to see on its own! He was a great guide and extremely knowledgeable about Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico, and honestly history itself. I love history and it seems like…”

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2.Monarch Butterfly Tour (Departing from Morelia)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $217

Private Monarch Butterfly tour from Morelia at 6:30am to Sierra Chincua, with hotel pickup, guide, ticket, snacks, and altitude views.

“An early rise is definitely worth it to beat the crowds. Rodrigo is very knowledgeable and I learnt a lot from this trip as well as seeing the beautiful countryside and the amazing story of the Monarch butterflies.”

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3.Pátzcuaro Tour From Morelia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $122

Private Pátzcuaro day trip from Morelia with Tzintzuntzan ruins, Janitzio island, traditional lunch, and guided history in English.

“Our tour guide was very nice, friendly, and knowledgeable. Ask for Rodrigo. I asked for my tour in Spanish, but he said that he speaks English fluently as well. We had a small group of 3, including my 65yr old mother. We spent pretty much all day with Rodrigo since he took us to various historical places, providing us with aircondioned vehicle, cold water, and food. I was totally pleased.”

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4.Monarch Butterfly

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Experience Monarchs in Michoacán's El Rosario sanctuary, a 10-hour oyamel forest hike from Morelia with a SECTUR guide and time at Los núcleos.

“Guide MarLu was excellent. View of monarchs was breathtaking. A strenuous walk after entrance —-up steps and trails for about 3km and up 2000 feet of elevation to reach 10,000 feet. Horses available. Entry fee of 150 pesos not included in tour fee—cash only.”

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