Night walk with the Estudiantina
- 1h 20m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
A Callejoneada is a traditional musical procession that takes place in the streets and alleyways of Guanajuato, a city in central Mexico. It is a unique and vibrant cultural experience that combines music, dance, and folklore, and is popular among locals and visitors alike. During a Callejoneada, a group of musicians and dancers, known as the Estudiantina, lead a procession through the narrow streets of the city, playing traditional Mexican music on instruments such as guitars, violins, and trumpets. The Estudiantina members wear colorful traditional costumes and hats, and the procession is often accompanied by dancers who perform traditional Mexican dances such as the Jarabe Tapatio. As the procession moves through the streets, the musicians and dancers interact with the audience, encouraging them to join in the singing and dancing. The Callejoneada typically ends in a central plaza or open space, where the musicians and dancers perform a final set of songs and dances. The Callejoneada is an important part of the cultural heritage of Guanajuato and has been celebrated in the city for over a century. It is a lively and joyful celebration of Mexican music, dance, and culture, and is a must-see for anyone visiting the city.
Inclusions
What's included
- Music, dance, party and fun
What's not
- Drinks
- Tips
Itinerary
The tour begins at the San Diego Church, where we will begin to induce a warm and fun atmosphere under our traditional Mexican music. The instruments that we will use are Guitar, Bandurria, Pandero, Double Bass and sometimes Accordion.
Once we enter into a fun atmosphere, we will begin to walk through 12 of the most emblematic alleys of the city, including the well-known Salto del Mono alley, during the entire walk the tourists are accompanied by music, dances, legends and Mexican and Spanish folklore.
The tour ends in the emblematic alley of the kiss. Of course, that legend will also be told and represented by a volunteer couple from the public, we will give them a quick "acting class" so that they can relive the romantic and chaotic moment that Ana and Carlos lived through. Once the performance is over, we will continue with the last dances and each tourist will leave on their own.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.6
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Ratings come from 36 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is with the "Estudiantina Imperial" in the San Diego Temple, located next to the Juárez Theater right in the center of the city.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Guanajuato Vip
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Guanajuato
- Its from-price is 89% below the median of the 80 experiences we list in Guanajuato.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 9 of 80.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Guanajuato
Guanajuato is a silver-mining city in the Mexican highlands, a World Heritage town of steep alleys, underground roads and colourful houses.
Guanajuato lies at about 2,000 metres in a narrow valley of central Mexico, and its houses in blue, yellow and rose climb the hillsides in tiers. Spanish miners founded it in the sixteenth century on the strength of rich silver veins, and its old centre, with the baroque Basílica Colegiata, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Old river tunnels now carry traffic beneath the centre, so many of its roads run underground.
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