Helene Kahn Tours
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brenda w
1 contribution
Sep 2022 • Friends
Start your trip with a tour with Helene! You will benefit as you plan your visit and be very inspired.
Written October 1, 2022
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elizabeth f
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Sep 2022 • Friends
Helene could not have been more perfect. She tailored our tour to our interests. She was so knowledgeable about the history of San Miguel, the church history and the architecture. She also told us great places to eat and to shop and followed up with us to make sure we didn’t need anything else.
You will love her…we sure did!
You will love her…we sure did!
Written September 28, 2022
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reisspatti
Los Angeles, CA3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
We were so pleased with our tour of San Miguel d'Allende with Helene! We had a very brief stay here, but Helene filled us up with such a great sense of the city. Her knowledge of the history along with her lived experience in SMA made for a great overview of this lovely town. It was such a pleasure to explore with her. Highly recommend!
Written July 5, 2022
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Robert H
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Mar 2022
We had a great tour day with Helene, going to Guanajuato for a walking tour, driving into the Santa Rosa mountains, lunch at a lovely local spot with panoramic views, and a tour of Dolores Hidalgo. Helene has excellent knowledge of local history, arts and architecture, shopping and dining. I recommend a tour with Helene from SMA to see more of the Mexico and it’s history .. Planning on adding her tour to Queretaro on our next visit. Thanks again for a wonderful day . 👍👍
Written March 12, 2022
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JG
Chicago, IL6 contributions
Mar 2021
I am shamefully, ridiculously slow in posting this review - but my husband and I enjoyed a fabulous day with Helene on our honeymoon in late 2018. (I had to choose March 2021, which is not true, from the When Did You Go menu here - that's how ridiculously long I've waited on this.) She picked us up in SMA, in her very comfortable SUV, and we went to Atotonilco and Dolores Hidalgo. We visited multiple places, including the Santuario de Atotonilco, the Parroquia de Nuesta Senora de los Dolores, and some wonderful ceramics artisans and a candle factory, and we had a super-delicious and fun lunch. We also tried some of the unusual ice cream flavors in Dolores Hidalgo and can now say we've eaten chicharron ice cream.
Helene was so friendly, warm, chill, and knowledgeable, and it was like touring around with an old friend. She planned a great day for us, and we'd recommend her tours to anyone and everyone. Communication while we were making arrangements was all A++, too.
Thank you, Helene!
Helene was so friendly, warm, chill, and knowledgeable, and it was like touring around with an old friend. She planned a great day for us, and we'd recommend her tours to anyone and everyone. Communication while we were making arrangements was all A++, too.
Thank you, Helene!
Written February 8, 2022
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ChicagoTraveler111222
32 contributions
Feb 2020
We were so lucky to have found Helene for our first trip to San Miguel. We spent a half day with Helene on a walking tour in downtown San Miguel and the next day on a full day tour to Guanajuato and Dolores Hildalgo. Helene was extremely knowledgable and personable and we felt like old friends after spending a day and a half with her. Her knowledge of history, culture, nature, etc made for an extremely enjoyable and educational visit. We would highly recommend her!!!
Written March 19, 2020
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Joyce O
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Dec 2019
My husband and I just got home from our first trip to San Miguel. We were there for a week, and took Helene's morning walking tour of SMA early in our stay. As other reviewers have noted, Helene is extremely knowledgeable and shares so much information, but it never feels like a lecture. She is very much a "people person," and we had a thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing orientation to the city. We liked it so much that we booked a full day tour to Guanajuato, with stops at Santa Rosa for lunch and pottery shopping, a drive through Dolores Hidalgo as we were running short of time, and wanted to get to Atotonilco before it got dark. BTW, there was never any pressure to buy anything on the tour, though we splurged $20 on a beautifully hand-painted plate. Travel was in Helene's Chevy Suburban, which was very comfortable and put us high enough to get good views as we were driving. As it turned out, Helene had already booked another couple for the same day, but she was careful to check with both couples that it was OK to amalgamate the two groups. We had a wonderful time and would definitely take another tour with Helene the next time we visit.
Written December 16, 2019
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Patrick C
Toronto, Canada7 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
My wife and I were visiting San Miguel de Allende for a week during our two-week vacation in Mexico. We were interested in visiting Guanajuato and Atotonilco and after reading Helene's reviews, we chose to reach out to her.
Helene was very prompt in replying, and went out of her way to provide additional information (even going as far as calling ahead to some places in Léon for my wife that she was interested in visiting)!
The tour itself was informative and fun. Helene has an ease about her which made her feel like a knowledgable 'travel buddy' rather than a standard tour guide who simply rhymes off general facts. This, along with her having lived in the area for close to 30 years made us feel more comfortable asking questions and getting answers more in-depth than we might have expected from another guide.
We found many hidden gems along the way on Helene's recommendations, including many unique shops and markets which my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed.
Helene was a lovely guide. She was very knowledgeable of both these destinations and San Miguel, and was very accomnodating. Overall, she comes very highly recommended from us.
Don't hesitate to book your next tour with Helene!
Helene was very prompt in replying, and went out of her way to provide additional information (even going as far as calling ahead to some places in Léon for my wife that she was interested in visiting)!
The tour itself was informative and fun. Helene has an ease about her which made her feel like a knowledgable 'travel buddy' rather than a standard tour guide who simply rhymes off general facts. This, along with her having lived in the area for close to 30 years made us feel more comfortable asking questions and getting answers more in-depth than we might have expected from another guide.
We found many hidden gems along the way on Helene's recommendations, including many unique shops and markets which my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed.
Helene was a lovely guide. She was very knowledgeable of both these destinations and San Miguel, and was very accomnodating. Overall, she comes very highly recommended from us.
Don't hesitate to book your next tour with Helene!
Written November 7, 2019
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Italiandreams
Carlsbad, CA58 contributions
Oct 2019
We spend the most wonderful day with Helene touring Sancturario Atotnilco and Delores Hidago. Helene is so interesting and knows all the secret places to visit. Her knowledge of the places we visited is excellent and we learned so much about the history of Sancturario Atotnilco and Delores Hidago. Delores Hidago is where the Mexican Resolution started and we found that to be most interesting. I am a potter so I really enjoyed visiting all of the wonder pottery workshops and galleries that Helene took us to. All in all it was a highlight of our trip to SMA. I would go with Helene any time!!
Written November 4, 2019
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Nancy R
14 contributions
Oct 2019
My husband and two friends enjoyed a full day trip with Helene to the old mining town of Pozos and surrounding areas. As a photographer, this trip was a real treat for him. Helene was enthusiastic, knowledgable - an all around fun tour guide!
Written November 2, 2019
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Exelente día podrían dar el costo para dos personas del recorrido para Atotonilco y Dolores
Jeffrey S
Red Bank, NJ2 contributions
phone number for helen kahn tours
Carol23Maryland
Maryland36 contributions
I believe it's on her website but just email her.
Asa_Hearthrug
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico25 contributions
Hi. My wife and I moved to SMA about 2 months ago, but haven't yet been able to tour Dolores Hidalgo, Antotonilco, Guanajuato, or other nearby places. I think we'd like to begin exploring the vicinity with a tour of Dolores and Antotonilco. Because we live here, we are totally flexible as to dates. Could you please give us 2-3 possible dates you have available for the tour and the cost. Thanks, Mark
Helene K
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico12 contributions
Hola Mark,
Thank you for your inquiry. Please send me your e-mail address and I will go into detail about your request.
helene
DianaOrte
Pittsburgh, PA6 contributions
Hi Helen!
I wanted to know if you were available for half day tour in SMA 12/28 or 12/29.
Thanks!!!
Helene K
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico12 contributions
Hola Diana,
I will be on vacation during the time you're in San Miguel. Enjoy your stay as it's a lovely time to be here!
helene
sasmith1971
Magnolia, TX7 contributions
Hello, I am interested in a home tour....I understand there are home tours on Sundays but we will not be there on a Sunday. Can you please let me know if this is possible for Friday, Sept 9th?
thank you so much
Seetheworls
California22 contributions
Hello,
I will in SMA 8/18-8/21 is Helen available for any tours. City tour of sma or Guanajuato /Dolores Hidalgo tour and prices please. We are 3 women and open to sharing with others. Thank you Carole
Helene K
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico12 contributions
Hola Carole,
Thank you for your inquiry, The next free day I have is Tuesday, August 23rd. Enjoy your time in San Miguel.
helene
47Lovinglife
Las Vegas, NV1 contribution
We are going to be in San Miguel from May 12th through the 24th and would like to take a couple of tours from you. Can you send me the tours that are available during the time we are there and if it has to be a private tour can you please send me the prices. Thanks, Christine
Helene K
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico12 contributions
Hola Christine,
Thank you for your inquiry but I am going to be away during the time you will be here. Enjoy your stay in San Miguel.
helene
Jim Castle
Ormond Beach, Florida, United States5 contributions
Hi, Helene,
My wife spent part of her childhood in SMA and she wants to take my to see it. I am worried that her memories from the early 70's don't jibe with the area now. I am concerned about crime in Mexico and the issues with drug gangs. The thought of a 4 hour bus ride from Mexico City scares the heck out of me. Am I being silly? Thanks for your help.
Helene K
San Miguel de Allende, Mexico12 contributions
Hola Chris,
I'll be happy to answer these questions if you'll send me an e-mail. Bottom line...Yes, you're being silly! The first class buses are comfy and safe.