Tours in Guadalajara

A journey to the past; you will go back to the time when the city of Guadalajara was founded. A tour to the old neighborhoods that began as Indian villages around the city and are now part of it. We will visit ancient convents, magnificent churches and interesting cemeteries that are now closed. Learn about the history, legends and traditions of this fantastic city. The tour includes: the Santa Monica Church and San Felipe Neri, the House of the Dogs, now the Journalism Museum, the Museum of the City, the Sanctuary of Guadalupe, the Belen Cemetary, the ancient Civil Hospital and the Analco Indian area.
Includes: Transportation and bilingual tour guide
Duration: 4 hours approximately

The cathedral of Guadalajara was designed by a famous Architect. The construction was started in 1568. It was dedicated under the name of the Assumption of our lady to heaven and consecrated in 1716. Our Lord Of The Waters a statue of Christ on the cross made from corn cotton, mixed with the juice of orchids bulbs and poisonous herbs and molded like ”Mache Paper”, Our Lady Of the Rose, Saint Innocence, are some of the most important icons to see. As well visit the Government Palace built as residence of the Spanish governor, once used as a fortress as well it has a beautiful facade in baroque style. Inside you will find an impressive mural. The Degollado Theater. All this is just part of a very interesting day. Inhabited by the Indians since the V century Tlaquepaque that means ”Town Of Pottery Makers”. In the XVII century some wealthy Spaniards built large mansions living there until our Independence.
Transportation: Van A/A
Duration: about 4 1/2 hours approximately
Inclusions: Transportation and English-Spanish Tour Guide
Days: Daily
Time: 9:00am
Meals: Optional
Participation: 2 passengers minimum
Please Note: Some walking is involved. Bring comfortable shoes. Lunch is not included but guests can stop at a good and typical restaurant at their request.

In the nearby town of Teuchitlan, in the valley of Tequila, an hour away from Guadalajara, in the 1970’s, there was an important discovery, after thinking that Western Mexico did not have great ancient ceremonial sites or cities, archeologists found that there had been a society, more complex than that assumed in earlier studies in the state of Jalisco. Circular, monumental pyramids referred to as “Huachimontones”, as well as remains of mining operations, agricultural fields and ball game courts have been discovered here and date as far back as BC.
Includes: Transportation bilingual tour guide, entrance ticket to site.
Duration: 5 hours approximately

Visiting Mexico’s largest lake and the villages of Chapala and Ajijic, with its famous textiles and romantic atmosphere. Lake Chapala is worldwide famous because of its magnificent weather all year round and the lovely scenery. You will see beautiful buganvilias in bloom all year round and great views, that will make you understand why thousands of retired Americans and Canadians and artists have decided to make the Lake Chapala area their permanent home.
Optional lunch in one of the best restaurants in Ajijic can be added.
Includes: Transportation and bilingual tour guide
Duration: 5 hours approximately

We depart Guadalajara for a 1:15 hrs drive until we get to the town of Mezcala were we will take a local fisher’s man boat for 20 minutes to the island of Mezcala that is one of those historical places that few people know about of Mexico’s independence, this was place for one of the largest battle in the country 1812 to 1816, after the Mexican war this island became maximum security prison from 1826 to 1855, with time little by little this place became abandoned and know it’s structures and buildings take us back in time to the Mexican independence times. After walking through the island we take the boat back to Mezcala town and drive to the town of Chapala where you will have free time for lunch by the main boardwalk and enjoy the great climate of Chapala. Return back to hotel.
Includes: Transportation, bilingual tour guide
Duration: 5 hours approximately

This tour is special, not only if you’re interested in Mexican arts & crafts, but because of the colors, smell and variety of Mexico’s markets. We will begin visiting the town of Tonala, where we will visit the artisans in their workshops, and the famous Ken Edwards store and gallery. We will then continue on to the Corona Market, a market where beautiful, colorful flowers are found, as Mexicans are fond of their flowers. We will also walk by the food section, explaining the different ingredients and flavors of the Mexican cuisine.
Includes: Transportation and bilingual tour guide
Duration: 4 hours approximately

After being picked up at your hotel, you will drive directly to the Liberation Square in downtown Guadalajara to be part of the very special military ceremony of “The lowering of the Flag” Mexico’s respect and love for their flag is reflected in this 20 minute ceremony in which the flag is lowered from the pole, with all the honors, and stored away for the night in the Government Palace. From here you will take a pleasant guided stroll through the Plaza Tapatía, in the heart of the city, admiring the color, liveliness and beauty of the colonial buildings and its people. You will then continue for a complete dinner with a romantic atmosphere. After dinner you will drive around the well illuminated streets before dropping you off at your hotel.
Includes: Transportation, bilingual tour guide and a 3-course dinner
Duration: 4 hours approximately

During the one hour drive to the city of Tequila, we will see the blue-green patches of agave plants, that blend with the earth tones and greens of the countryside. The very special Blue Agave plant is what we make the tequila, our National drink with. Upon arrival to the city of Tequila, we will visit the downtown area, the Sauza Family museum and the replica of an ancient tequila factory, before we visit a working distillery to see the entire process of elaboration. Learn to distinguish the different types of tequila and why not… have a taste of them all!
Includes: Transportation and bilingual tour guide
Duration: 4 hours approximately

Some people may see a shopping tour, some others as time travel to Mexico s XVII and XVIII century. In fact this description, most of the time, becomes real. At Tlaquepaque, visitors do not resist to buy blown glass, paper mache silver or leather goods, art works in wood carvings, paintings, rugs, pewter, wrought iron, or many other artcraft: after you see them making these pieces. Along 5 blocks of old mansions converted into shops you will find lovely courtyards, fountains and flowers giving a special charm. On the east end of the Pedestrian street and mall you find open terraces for restaurants and beer gardens where musical ”Mariachis” bands come to offer their services to the people enjoying a drink or meal with their friends who hire the bands to play for them. Tonala is an old Tonaltecan community, its name means ”Where the Sun Rises”, that people have been living since the V century. And since that pre-Colombian period twice a week they have a market day, this custom is preserved to this day. Sundays and Thursdays you can buy all kinds of hand made products and the prices are the lowest in the area. Besides they have a factory of Blown Glass and a factory of Mache Paper.
Transportation: Van A/A
Duration: 4 1/2 hours approximately
Days: Daily
Time: 9:00am

A journey to the past; you will go back to the time when the city of Guadalajara was founded. A tour to the old neighborhoods that began as Indian villages around the city and are now part of it. We will visit ancient convents, magnificent churches and interesting cemeteries that are now closed. Learn about the history, legends and traditions of this fantastic city. The tour includes: the Santa Monica Church and San Felipe Neri, the House of the Dogs, now the Journalism Museum, the Museum of the City, the Sanctuary of Guadalupe, the Belen Cemetary, the ancient Civil Hospital and the Analco Indian area.
Includes: Transportation and bilingual tour guide
Duration: 4 hours approximatley

A visit to the ancient Indian village of Zapopan, home for the venerated image of “Our Lady of Zapopan”, an image honored with the highest military and religious ranks due to her any miracles and patron saint of the city where we find Her special shrine. Next door to the shrine, we will also visit the colorful Museum of the Huichol Art. The Huicholes are an indigenous group that have kept their customs, dialects and traditions until today and they are masters in working with beads and embroidery. We will then continue with a drive to the impressive Oblatos Canyon to admire the scenery around the most important canyon of the region.
Includes: Transportation and bilingual tour guide
Duration: 4 hours approximately