10 Cultural Tours in Guadalajara That You Shouldn't Miss

Enjoy a wonderful 10-day, 9-night tour from Mexico City to visit some of the most important colonial cities in Mexico filled with culture and history. See San Miguel de Allende and its historical downtown. Stop at Guanajuato and learn about its subterranean avenues. Go to Zacatecas and head to La Bufa Hill, taste tequila in the town of Tequila when you visit Guadalajara and see the World Heritage Site of Morelia. This trip includes breakfast, a professional guide and transport.

Inclusions: Nine nights accommodation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Round-trip shared transfer to and from Benito Juarez International Airport, Breakfast, Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Enjoy the architectural beauty and the historical and cultural significance of Guadalajara as you learn about Orozco and his murals on this half-day tour. Your tour includes transport and a professional guide. A maximum of 6 people per booking

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Explore Guadalajara on a half-day tour that includes a city tour and drinks. - Take the views from several overlooks around Guadalajara, see the picturesque churches, and stop at the street strolls to sample some of the local products. - Stroll around the local market with our expert guide. - Stop at the most interesting places to see the beautiful architecture and hear the story behind it. On this tour, we'll trace the history of Guadalajara. We'll visit a number of key sites. We'll also take in some famous Mexican murals created by Orozco and his contemporaries—depictions of the events that have shaped the city that is integral to understanding the contemporary Mexican identity. As the benefit of walking around the city center, we will talk about elegant colonial buildings, show you the best design studios, restaurants, cafes so you can enjoy your stay in Guadalajara. You can customize your tour and book a 4 or 6 hours private tour

Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Private small group tour, We will offer one local alcoholic drink or non alcoholic drink during the tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Tour the Tequila Valley and its craft distilleries hosted by an expert in agave distillates. Discover the true story behind Tequila while enjoying high-quality premium distillates. In this full-day unique, educational, and fun experience, you will visit places that are managed 100% by local Mexican families who make their products with great passion and dedication. You will visit the magical towns of El Arenal, Amatitán, and Tequila, which belong to the tequila route declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2006. You could also appreciate the incredible agave fields where you will learn everything related to the raw material of the Tequila. If you want to visit some of the large producers like Herradura, José Cuervo, or Casa Sauza we can take you there depending on the availability (entrance ticket not included). This experience is dedicated to anyone looking for something different, authentic, local, and personalized. We adapt according to your time and interests.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Unlimited Premium Tequila Tastings, Mexican snacks during the tour, Soda or mineral water

Exclusions: Lunch

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 2. Hospicio Cabañas (home to the murals of Jose Clemente Orozco) 3. Mercado Libertad (the biggest indoor market in Latin America) 4. Chapultepec cultural corridor. Whether a family with children, a couple, a group of friends or a solo traveler, my tours are highly flexible/adaptable to meet your specific interests. By the end of our private walking tour (no groups!), you will have a wider understanding of Guadalajara and Mexico's past and present.

Inclusions: My services as a guide

Exclusions: Snacks and water

A bike tour is a great way to get to know the city, and understand how the city works from a unique perspective. Our tourguides are knowledgeable and flexible, so if you have any specific interests, do not hesitate to ask your guide, so we can tailor your experience to your likes and interests. The tour gives you a bit of healthy excercise, but is fun for beginners as well as for experienced bikers. Hope to see you soon!

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet and Safety Vest, Bottled water, Try a local specialty.

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Enjoy a unique cultural experience dedicated to the art and history of the region. Tour the artisan towns of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque led by a local expert. Two pre-Hispanic towns dedicated to fine art like pottery, ceramics, blown glass, carpentry, and many more. Explore and discover its colonial buildings, squares, markets, temples, art galleries, and local craft workshops learning all about the regional culture of Jalisco. You can see the artisans working live in their workshops. Your local host will share history, traditions, and gastronomy in a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere during the tour. This experience is dedicated to art aficionados or anyone looking for something authentic, local, and personalized.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Purified and Mineral water, Mexican snacks during the tour, Beers on board, Traditional Lunch at the local market, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Breakfast

Getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a full-day unique, cultural, and gastronomical experience. Travel from Guadalajara to the Chapala Lakeside area and discover the magical towns of Mezcala, Chapala and Ajijic hosted by a local expert. Enjoy a boat ride (included) on the lake on the way to Mezcala Island, the most important site during the war of independence in Jalisco state. You will visit the most important colonial buildings, vestiges, and ruins in the history of the region. Later you can enjoy an excellent lunch facing the lake in the gastronomic area. Try the delicious local cuisine, famous for its seafood. Stroll the boardwalk and its cultural handicraft market, you will find pre-Hispanic art, regional drinks, and crafts. This is a personalized, immersive, high-quality tour.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Purified or Mineral water, Mexican snacks during the tour, Beers on board, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

In this private cultural experience you will discover two authentically Mexican artistic enclaves. First, we will visit the traditional, working-class neighborhood of Tonalá, home to a broad diversity of affordable artisanal goods such as pottery, blown glass, ironwork, wooden furniture, indigenous handicrafts and more! Then I will take you behind the scenes to a family-owned workshop to observe the most refined ceramic techniques. We will also visit the municipal market to taste some of the region’s food products while engaging with the local community. At noon we will visit Tlaquepaque. We'll walk in the Independencia Cultural Corridor: a charming cobblestone street lined up with tens of local boutiques, museums, markets, workshops and art galleries! Lastly, we will taste the local cuisine as we listen to live mariachi music and drink tequila cocktails in El Parian! As we walk and explore both towns, you will gain a deeper understanding of Mexico's artistic culture.

Inclusions: Private transportation, My services as a local guide

Exclusions: Meals, snacks, drinks are not included.

*Private groups minimum 3 persons. Anyway we only do small groups: bookings from 1 or 2 persons will be set into a 4 persons group. - - - We are Carlos and Alejandro, brothers and copartners in this tourism project. Carlos is a Certified Guide by the Mexican Secretary of Tourism, an audio engineer and a gifted musician. Alejandro studied Anthropology in the National School of Anthropology and History, in Mexico City, and is about to complete a Master's program in Cultural Philosophy . We are passionate about Mexican history, art and culture. Therefore we like to share experiences related in the matter. In the last 10 years we have walked different cities around the globe, including rural and indigenous communities in México and Southamerica.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Snacks

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