Private walking tour of Guadalajara
Overview
My name is Diego. I hold a bachelor's degree in tourism and a master's degree in social studies from the University of Guadalajara.
I created this experience to introduce travelers to Guadalajara, the city where I was born and raised.
More than a regular tour, I'd like to provide you with a thoughtful progression through the city, with an emphasis on history, architecture and socio-political movements.
In a fun and slow-paced 3-hour walk you'll see 10+ of Guadalajara's fundamental landmarks, including: the Cathedral, the city square and the main plazas and government buildings, templo Expiatorio, Mercado Libertad (the largest indoor market in Latin America), Colonia Americana, Hospicio Cabañas, Degollado Theater, and more!
This is a fully-private experience, meaning your guide will give you exclusive attention and we'll go at your own pace, so a personalized high-quality experience is guaranteed.
I created this experience to introduce travelers to Guadalajara, the city where I was born and raised.
More than a regular tour, I'd like to provide you with a thoughtful progression through the city, with an emphasis on history, architecture and socio-political movements.
In a fun and slow-paced 3-hour walk you'll see 10+ of Guadalajara's fundamental landmarks, including: the Cathedral, the city square and the main plazas and government buildings, templo Expiatorio, Mercado Libertad (the largest indoor market in Latin America), Colonia Americana, Hospicio Cabañas, Degollado Theater, and more!
This is a fully-private experience, meaning your guide will give you exclusive attention and we'll go at your own pace, so a personalized high-quality experience is guaranteed.
Inclusions
- My services as a guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for travelers with walking issues.
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
KKC1019
April 2022
This is my 2nd trip to Guadalajara. The 1st time I explored with friends without a guide. This time 3 couples decided to hire Diego for a private walking tour. The difference was amazing. I learned so much more and saw parts of the city I hadn't seen previously. Diego is a wealth of information a...
This is my 2nd trip to Guadalajara. The 1st time I explored with friends without a guide. This time 3 couples decided to hire Diego for a private walking tour. The difference was amazing. I learned so much more and saw parts of the city I hadn't seen previously. Diego is a wealth of information and could answer any question. He is an expert on this city and is very familiar with everything about it from its history to its architecture. His knowledge of Mexico overall is phenomenal. He is very personable and speaks excellent English. Our entire group would highly recommend him for a private walking tour of the city. He is also able to customize tours if one is interested in specific sites or experiences.Michael_H
March 2022
The tour gave me insights into different districts in the center. I never would have understood how these districts developed historically. Diego was a fantastic guide...... very informed and ready to answer my questions. I had many and he answered all of them. He also gave me lots of information...
The tour gave me insights into different districts in the center. I never would have understood how these districts developed historically. Diego was a fantastic guide...... very informed and ready to answer my questions. I had many and he answered all of them. He also gave me lots of information about Mexico in general. That was so helpful because I am a newcomer in Mexico. Diego speaks fantastic English from his studies in the US, so tourists don't need to worry about language. I definitely would recommend this tour!orchidist
February 2022
Had a most excellent 3.5 hours seeing beautiful Guadalajara with Diego. Visited places that I doubt other tourists could find on their own. Diego is very knowledgeable, personable and communicates clearly. Gave me plenty of details but I never felt overloaded with information. He was always atte...
Had a most excellent 3.5 hours seeing beautiful Guadalajara with Diego. Visited places that I doubt other tourists could find on their own. Diego is very knowledgeable, personable and communicates clearly. Gave me plenty of details but I never felt overloaded with information. He was always attentive and adjusted the pace to allow me to take a ton of photos. It was an amazing tour as I learned so much from a kind man who obviously loves sharing his home town with visitors. I would hire him again for any tours that he can offer.438marilynw
January 2022
We had a fantastic day with Diego. He has a deep knowledge base of the architectural and cultural history of the city. His respect and love for Guadalajara is contagious.
We had a fantastic day with Diego. He has a deep knowledge base of the architectural and cultural history of the city. His respect and love for Guadalajara is contagious.Ahsan_M
November 2021
A good walking tour, in my opinion, leaves the traveler feeling a certain fondness and appreciation for the latest city they are visiting - it makes you feel that the thousands of miles traversed, the money spent, the carbon emissions spewed(!), have, arguably, been worth it. A great tour, on t...
A good walking tour, in my opinion, leaves the traveler feeling a certain fondness and appreciation for the latest city they are visiting - it makes you feel that the thousands of miles traversed, the money spent, the carbon emissions spewed(!), have, arguably, been worth it. A great tour, on the other hand, does all of the above, but also leaves one feeling as if they have made a new friend in a land far away from their own - a truly special feeling. That is what I experienced after my wonderful private tour with Diego. Diego is a very welcoming, thoughtful, and gregarious young man whose passion and love for his hometown is clearly evident from the first minute of the tour. Diego provided me with outstanding context - historical, cultural, political, economic -for the various sights we saw in Guadalajara, with a special emphasis placed on the architecture of the city. Diego taught me so much about his city in 3 hours that, as a teacher myself, I felt that the price of the private tour was arguably the bargain of my weeklong stay in Mexico. I have visited over 30 countries and taken numerous walking tours on different continents, and Diego's tour easily stands as one of the best I've experienced. Make your booking before it's too late. And, once again: gracias, Diego, for a memorable afternoon. Take care, mi amigo.danmF7627JJ
October 2021
Diego is friendly, welcoming and engaging. He really understands the history of Guadalajara and it is obvious that he is proud of his wonderful home city. We followed his recommendation for lunch and also for dinner and we could not be happier with his choices. A walking tour with a local reside...
Diego is friendly, welcoming and engaging. He really understands the history of Guadalajara and it is obvious that he is proud of his wonderful home city. We followed his recommendation for lunch and also for dinner and we could not be happier with his choices. A walking tour with a local resident is always the best way to experience a new city. I highly recommend seeing Guadalajara with Diego. 5/5.