History and Murals: Walking Tour Guadalajara
Are you looking what to do in Guadalajara? Stroll the historic center hosted by a local expert. Live a one-day cultural experience that will take you through the history, traditions, and ways of life “Tapatíos”.
You will visit the main attractions of the city center: squares, monuments, churches, walkways, colonial buildings, and local craft shops. Appreciate the striking murals of Jose Clemente Orozco, one of the great exponents of Mexican muralism.
After learning the history, and appreciating the architecture and art, we will end up in the Libertad market where you can find dozens of options to try the traditional food and drinks of Jalisco such as tejuino, torta ahogada, and birria.
This is a full immersion tour into the local culture. It is designed to share knowledge and create a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere. An indispensable tour if you have a few days to explore Guadalajara.
Benefits:
• Knowledgeable local guide • Access to Cabañas Museum • Small Group Tour
Options
History & Muralism Walking Tour
What's included in History and Murals: Walking Tour Guadalajara
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plaza de Armas
Surrounded by the most important buildings in the historic center, it is the oldest square in the city founded in the 16th century
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
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.
Inclusions
- Access to Cabañas Museum
- Small Group Tour
- Knowledgeable Local Guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet in Plaza de Armas at the French-style gazebo/bandstand, just in front of the Palacio de Gobierno next to the Guadalajara Cathedral.
End Points
- Due to the route, we end up in Mercado Libertad, the largest market in the city and the largest in Latin America of its kind. There you can find traditional local food as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.
