Taxco day trip: Silver Capital tour with breakfast & lunch

Thirteen hours in the colonial silver city: church, workshops, two meals, and the history behind them

A full-day guided tour from Acapulco to Taxco, the colonial Silver Capital of Mexico, with breakfast in Chilpancingo and lunch included. The route covers the ornate Santa Prisca church (built in 1759 after a silver discovery), cobbled streets filled with jewelry workshops, and stops to learn about Mexican history, politics and economics along the way. Available as a group experience or private tour, with hotel pickup included and a live guide speaking English, Spanish or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day tour to Taxco with meals

• Pickup from Acapulco
• Stop for breakfast in Chilpancingo
• Drive to Taxco
• Visit Santa Prisca church
• Explore Taxco city and silver workshops
• Have lunch in Taxco
• Return to Acapulco

The experience

The drive from Acapulco takes you inland through the Sierra Madre to Chilpancingo, the state capital, where breakfast is included before continuing to Taxco. The town itself sits on steep hillsides with narrow cobbled streets and hundreds of silver jewelry workshops: the reason it earned the name "Silver Capital of the World." Your guide shares context about Mexico's history and culture during the journey, so the landscape and the stops connect to something larger than the views alone.

Santa Prisca church is the centerpiece: an ornate structure built in 1759 by French immigrant Jose de la Borda after he discovered a major silver spring in the area. The church stands as the architectural heart of the town, and the story of how it came to be built frames why Taxco exists at all. Beyond the church, you walk the streets where artisans still work silver, and lunch is included in Taxco before the return drive to Acapulco.

The tour runs thirteen hours total and operates with either a small group or as a private experience. You choose at checkout. Hotel or port pickup is included, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on your preference. Transport is by air-conditioned minivan, and the pace suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Breakfast in Chilpancingo.
• lunch in Taxco.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.

Options for this experience

2 options

Group Experience with Lunch & BreakfastUp to 15 people · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 07:00This small group tour is for travelers staying in hotels or arriving by cruise. Lunch and breakfast are included. Pickup is included.

Private ExperienceUp to 14 people · Guide in English, Spanish or French · 07:00This is a private option: you will be the only one in the van. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by TourByVan -Day Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the group option to share costs with other travelers, or book private for a dedicated guide who can pause longer at workshops and adjust the route to your interests.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What is Santa Prisca church and why does it matter to Taxco?

Santa Prisca is an ornate colonial church built in 1759 by French immigrant Jose de la Borda after he discovered a major silver spring in the area. It stands as the architectural centerpiece of Taxco and marks the moment the city became the Silver Capital of Mexico.

Does the tour include meals?

Yes, breakfast is included in Chilpancingo on the way to Taxco, and lunch is included in Taxco itself before the return drive to Acapulco.

How long is the full day, and what time does pickup happen?

The tour runs thirteen hours total. Hotel or port pickup is included. Contact your local supplier to confirm the exact pickup time and location for your departure.

Can I book this as a private tour, or is it only a group experience?

Both options are available. You can choose a group experience or a private tour at checkout, depending on your preference and party size.

What are the silver jewelry workshops like in Taxco?

Taxco's cobbled streets are lined with hundreds of silver jewelry workshops where artisans still work. The town earned its reputation as the Silver Capital of the World because of this concentration of craftspeople and the silver deposits that drew them there in the first place.