Downtown Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque Tour: A Journey through Architecture, Crafts and Cuisine

Embark on a captivating journey through the architecture, crafts, and cuisine of downtown Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque. Explore historical landmarks, discover handcrafts and galleries, savor Mexican gastronomy, and indulge in delicious souvenirs.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco - Admire the murals by Orozco, learn about the abolition of slavery in Mexico, and appreciate one of the most stunning buildings in the downtown area.
  • Guadalajara Cathedral - Explore the interior of the altar where the bishops’ tombs are located and discover the legends that the site holds.
  • **Teatro…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Tea and coffee
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The tour begins with a walk through Guadalajara’s Historical Center, visiting the Cathedral, Degollado Theater, and concluding at the Hospicio Cabañas. From there, the journey continues to the village of Tlaquepaque, renowned for its handicrafts, galleries, workshops, and “El Parian.” During the stay in downtown Tlaquepaque, tourists are invited to…

Location
12 de Diciembre 3070
12 de Diciembre
We offer pickups pickup points in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, you just have to contact us to arrange the time and place depend on your hotel, or you can come to our meeting point located in Calle 12 de diciembre 3070, Jard. de plaza del sol, you must be there prior 9:55 a.m.oned street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.7
(115 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Militza_c
Aug 26, 2026
Very complete - The old and historic part of the city will be visited, although we travel by car we have to walk, the city of Tlaquepaque is very picturesque and has good gastronomy, the guide Mr. Ramón was excellent
Review provided by Viator
Annalaura_a
Aug 5, 2026
A great way to get to... - A great way to get to know some of the history and culture of Guadalajara. We also enjoyed the free time at the end of the day to explore Tlaquepaque. Our guide was knowledgeable and thoughtful. Overall great introduction to Guadalajara.
Review provided by Viator
Jose_g
Jun 20, 2026
Interesting visit to GDL - The tour was very interesting, we were able to visit many of the main points of interest in Guadalajara.
Review provided by Viator
Johnnygyptian
Mar 30, 2026
The Perfect Introduction to Guadalajara (and Magical Tlaquepaque) - I took this tour solo and it ended up being one of the highlights of my time in Guadalajara. Ramone was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. It never felt like a scripted tour, more like exploring the city with someone who genuinely loves sharing its history and culture. What stood out most was how much I actually learned. Between the historical context, cultural insights, and fun facts along the way, I got more out of this tour than the other three I did combined. Tlaquepaque is absolutely magical—colorful, vibrant, and full of character. This tour is the perfect introduction to Guadalajara, and I’d strongly recommend doing it on your first day to really understand the city, its culture, and its history.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mary33333
Jun 22, 2025
Skip el Parian - Beautiful place. Felt safe. Tlaquepaque is absolutely amazing! I do not recommend the food at el Parian- it was bad, cold and overpriced! My mother saw the staff remove our leftover food to serve to other guests. Coneplely disgusting! The mariachi was a little bothersome and would not play without play. Go to La Fuente instead- better food and free mariachi on the weekend. Really a beautiful place!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Eduardo
Jun 4, 2025
A fun day enjoyed by all! - Ramón was an excellent tour guide. We asked questions anything from history, climate, politics, muralist art of Orozco , food and drinks- discovered “ La caserola” tequila drink with soft drink squirt and plenty of natural fruits. It was a warm day but jumping shop to shop and enjoying best food in Casa Luna made for an exciting day trip A fun day enjoyed by all!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Michael_n
Apr 21, 2025
A good introduction to... - A good introduction to Guadalajara. Our guide Orlando was knowledgeable and we enjoyed spending the day with him.
Review provided by Viator
W6086wybrucek
Mar 6, 2025
Guadalajara in the spring - The bilingual guide was extremely informative and patient. The tour hit all the highlights of the city. Tlaquepaque was a key part of the tour - well worth seeing.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Edgar
May 13, 2025
Wow!! Breathtaking views of an old city. - I enjoyed the excursion. I was amazed at how El Centro maintained its beauty after all these years. Tlaquepaque is so charming, and we found some fantastic treasures.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Richavesgarita
Apr 7, 2025
Excellent night tour - We did a family tour to Tlaquepaque on the night of 27-3-2025. A very nice experience. A magical town with an exceptional atmosphere. Suitable for walking at night and taking pictures of its finely lit churches and dining at one of its many restaurants. 100% recommended.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $95
up to 19 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).