Guadalajara Trip Overview
My name is Diego. I have a bachelor’s degree in tourism and a master in social studies from the University of Guadalajara.
I created this tour to introduce visitors to the history, culture and architecture of Guadalajara, my home city.
Walking in the city’s historic barrios, plazas and markets, you will discover its unique personality while learning how historical events have shaped its urban and social landscape throughout the centuries.
You will also discover Guadalajara’s fundamental landmarks, including:
1. The Cathedral and its 4 surrounding plazas
2. Mercado Libertad (the biggest indoor market in Latin America)
3. Chapultepec cultural corridor
4. Colonia Americana
By the end of our private walking tour (no groups!), you will have a wider understanding of Guadalajara and Mexico’s past and present.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Guadalajara, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
My name is Diego. I have a bachelor’s degree in tourism and a master in social studies from the University of Guadalajara.
I created this tour to introduce visitors to the history, culture and architecture of Guadalajara, my home city.
Walking in the city’s historic barrios, plazas and markets, you will discover its unique personality while learning how historical events have shaped its urban and social landscape throughout the centuries.
You will also discover Guadalajara’s fundamental landmarks, including:
1. The Cathedral and its 4 surrounding plazas
2. Mercado Libertad (the biggest indoor market in Latin America)
3. Chapultepec cultural corridor
4. Colonia Americana
By the end of our private walking tour (no groups!), you will have a wider understanding of Guadalajara and Mexico’s past and present.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Paseo de las Artes Chapultepec, Chapultepec e Hidalgo Plaza Sevilla, Colonia Americana, Guadalajara 44160 Mexico
We will begin with a walk in Colonia Americana: the first modern neighborhood in the city which was established by American and European families in the early 1900s.
Nowadays, the area is locally known for its eclectic architecture and its hip/vibrant lifestyle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento, Calle Lopez Cotilla 935 Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
This majestic neo-gothic Catholic church will allow us to discover the history of the city’s religious conflicts, which are intrinsically linked to the cultural and economic influence of the US in Mexico. I will explain everything in detail as part of the tour.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Guadalajara Cathedral, Av Alcalde 10 Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
This spectacular 16th-century renaissance Cathedral is the most emblematic religious site of Western Mexico. I will tell you its most interesting secrets!
We will also visit the four surrounding marvellous plazas where you will be impressed by the beauty of the novo-hispanic, baroque, art nouveau, and neoclassical architecture.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Teatro Degollado, Av. Hidalgo y Morelos Zona Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
We will visit the 19th-century neoclassical Degollado Teather and its sorrounding plazas and churches. The visit to the theather’s interior depends on the COVID-19 restrictions.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Libertad, Javier Mina y Calzada Independencia, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
This is the biggest indoor market in Latin America and the ultimate food and shopping paradise. Here you’ll get to admire the vast diversity of souvenirs, handicrafts and products while interacting with the local vendors.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Instituto Cultural Cabanas, Calle Paseo Hospicio 8 Colonia Centro, Guadalajara 44100 Mexico
This UNESCO Heritage Site (closed on Mondays) is home to the astonishing murals of Clemente Orozco, one of Mexico’s three greatest muralists alongside Diego Rivera and David Siqueiros (I will NOT go inside the museum with you since they have their own UNESCO-certified guides). The spectacular 19th-century neoclassical building was used as an orphanage until 1980 and is now one of the most prestigious cultural centers in Latin America.
Duration: 45 minutes
