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By Jalisco Trip Tours

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Free cancellation available
Price is €50 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the essence of Guadalajara on this guided walking tour of the historic city centre with a knowledgeable local expert. Explore iconic plazas, monuments, churches, colonial buildings, and hidden corners while learning about the city’s history, architecture, traditions, and local way of life.

    A highlight of the experience is a visit to the Museo Cabañas (Hospicio Cabañas), where you’ll admire the breathtaking murals by José Clemente Orozco, one of Mexico’s most celebrated muralists.

    The tour ends at the vibrant Libertad Market (San Juan de Dios), the perfect place to sample local gastronomy and traditional flavours such as torta ahogada, birria, and tejuino.

    Perfect for first-time visitors seeking an authentic introduction to Guadalajara’s history, art, and culture.

    Includes:
    • Expert local guide
    • Admission to Museo Cabañas
    • Small-group experience
    • Traditional drink included

Activity location

  • Plaza de Armas
    • Plaza Colon, Zona Centro
    • 44100, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Café Boutique Teatro Degollado
    • s/n Calle Belén
    • 44100, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

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History & Muralism Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€50.23 x 1 Adult€50.23
Total
Price is €50.23

Tour plus Traditional Lunch

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours: Duration of 4 to 5 hours, depending on the size of the group.
Full Lunch at Mercado Libertad: Choose from classic dishes such as Tortas Ahogadas, Birria, Carne en su jugo, Tacos, and more. Vegetarians are welcome.
Extended Route: Enjoy a wider and more comprehensive city centre route.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€71.03 x 1 Adult€71.03
Total
Price is €71.03

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional drink included
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission to Museo Cabañas
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Small-group experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Book the Tour plus lunch version if you wish to add it

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Plaza de Armas

  • 20m
Surrounded by the most important buildings in the historic centre, it is the oldest square in the city founded in the 16th century

Parroquia El Sagrario Metropolitano

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Inaugurated in 1839, it was the first parish in Guadalajara made of golden quarry with a beautiful neoclassical style. It is one of the architectural jewels of Guadalajara.

Guadalajara Cathedral

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Appreciate the exterior and interior of the bishopric's headquarters. Its construction began in the 16th century and today it is the most important Church in the state of Jalisco and one of the largest in the country.

Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres

  • 10m
Neo-classical style monument dedicated to the most important men and women in the history of Jalisco.

Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara (Pass by)

The Guadalajara Municipal Palace is a neocolonial-style building built between 1949 and 1952 that is the headquarters of the Municipal Council of the capital of the state of Jalisco.

Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Inaugurated in 1790 was the Guadalajara Court during the vice-regal period, later the military barracks and the seat of the Jalisco congress. In its main staircase, you can appreciate one of the murals of the Jalisciense muralist José Clemente Orozco. **Access to the place is subject to availability according to the indications of the state government**

Plaza de la Liberacion

  • 10m
Plaza dedicated to the independence of Mexico, built in the 50s.

Teatro Degollado

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Opened in 1866 during the war of reform, it is the most important theatre in the city in terms of beauty and acoustics. **Access to the place is subject to availability according to the indications of the state government**

Plaza Fundadores

  • 10m
The square is dedicated to the foundation of Guadalajara in 1542. You could appreciate a bronze sculpture made by the local artisan Rafael Zamarripa dedicated to the founders.

Plaza Tapatia

  • 15m
Built in the 70s, it is the largest and newest square in the historic centre, dedicated to commerce and the sale of handicrafts

Cabañas Museum

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
In it, you will be able to appreciate the masterpiece of one of the 3 greatest Mexican muralists: José Clemente Orozco. These are 57 fresco murals painted on the walls and domes of the main chapel.

Mercado Libertad

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit the largest traditional market in the city and Latin America of its kind. In it, you can find typical food, regional crafts, and souvenirs.

Location

Activity location

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    Plaza de Armas
    • Plaza Colon, Zona Centro
    • 44100, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Café Boutique Teatro Degollado
    • s/n Calle Belén
    • 44100, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

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