GDL Art Crawl & Studio Tour: Discover Guadalajara's Offbeat Art Scene
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23 Ratings
Guadalajara
Uncover Guadalajara's hidden art scene on this offbeat tour. Visit artist studios, private galleries, and street art murals, and meet local artists along the way!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Guadalajara - 1) Cup Cafe - We start at this small cafe, owned by a talented local painter who also uses the cafe as his studio. Guests are welcome to get a hot or cold coffee or tea to start things off as we chat with the artist.
What's Included
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- A selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
This tour takes you behind closed doors to discover Guadalajara’s thriving art scene! The places we visit are off-the-beaten-path, hidden gems, including artist studios and private galleries/showrooms, where you will meet local artists (both emerging and established), and have the chance to chat with them, see what they’re working on, and learn more about what makes Guadalajara an incredible arts destination. This tour is a must-do for (contemporary) art collectors, artists, and art lovers!
What we do on each tour is subject to change, depending on artists’ availability, and which galleries have exhibitions on. You can count on visiting:
-3+ smaller / lesser-known galleries
-3+ artist studios (not open to the general public)
-Street art / graffiti murals
-Perhaps a special surprise… Remember, what’s happening in the local art scene is always changing, and temporary events/exhibitions/bazaars/etc. pop up regularly!
- Remaining time is allotted for the travel time for each itinerary
Location
Cup Cafe
Privada Andrés Terán
Cup Cafe is at the corner of Andres Teran and Justo Sierra streets, a block east of Chapultepec Avenue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Evab741
Feb 18, 2024
Unique art experience - Great tour! Alexandra is very knowledgeable and knows so many hidden gems around the city. It was lovely to meet the artists and talk to them about their processes and how they get their ideas for their work. I felt very inspired when I left! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves art and wants to visit places unknown to tourists.
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Małgorzata
Feb 18, 2024
Got to see th artistic side of the city - During the tour we had a chance to take a glimpse into the art community of Guadalajara. It was great to talk to different artists about their creative process and visit their studios. We had a lot of fun and would definitely do it again ☺️
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Safari431552
Nov 26, 2023
Fantastic locally focused art immersion - Phenomenal experience; not just in GDL but of all time! Alexandra led us through multiple galleries, workshops, and collectives where we got to see some amazing art and talk with some of the artists. If you’re staying in Col Americana I would recommend booking this early in your stay because the tour also broadens and anchors your experience of the neighborhood!
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Wanderer509247
Sep 24, 2023
Fantastic Experience - Alex took us to off the beaten track artist studios where we had the opportunity to meet local artists and see some of them at work. Alex chose a variety of contemporary artists for us to meet. She was engaging and friendly and very knowledgeable regarding the art scene in Guadalajara which is just fantastic! If you want to learn more about the local art scene you surely will on the tour with Alex. We plan to go on the tour again in the near future.
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Snugglebus
Sep 22, 2023
Wonderful View of Local Artist - Alexandra was a wonderful guide. This tour brought us around Colonia Americana in Guadalajara visiting different locations to see local artist work as well as going to meet artist and seeing their studio workspace. If you are interested in art and or just want to see local scene I highly recommend this tour.
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Coastal727799
Aug 12, 2023
A MUST DO in Guadalajara!!! - We had an amazing time at Ally's Art Tour! My gf and I have lived in Guadalajara for a few years and we felt like tourists again. Ally did a great job at explaining different art pieces by local artists. She is very knowledgeable! 100% recommend this tour if you're in GDL!
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Christine_m
Aug 12, 2023
great experience for the art in Americana - I had the most enjoyable time with Alexandra. Being new to the city and a hopeful artist myself, it was such fun to see what artists here are creating. Plus, I think I have met my new teacher. Alexandra is very informative and highly knowedgeable about the art in this neighborhood. The artisits were very welcoming as well.
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Yoguels
Aug 1, 2023
Amazing local art - This is a great opportunity to discover local art and to meet the artists.
We went to different galleries, some of them not public. Sometimes, we were able to have a talk with the artists and they help us to better understand the meaning of their art.
In addition, Alexandra is very friendly and a good storyteller.
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555britneyp
Jul 12, 2023
Amazing tour with amazing tour guide - I absolutely loved this art tour! Ally knows a lot of the artist personally so she was able to get us into spaces that you wouldn’t normally be able to get into. She know so much about the Mexican art scene and I can tell it’s something she is passionate about. I’ve went more than once because this is such an awesome tour and there’s just so much to see. I highly recommend anyone to attend!
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448alinau
Jul 8, 2023
Super awesome experience! - This was an epic adventure that really enriched my stay in Guadalajara and my only regret is not partaking in this tour earlier. I got to meet so many cool artists in their natural habitat and a really special insider look into their process, even showing them my own art and exchanging ideas. Alexandra is a really cool host and her warmth and enthusiasm is contagious and her knowledge of the art scene is thorough. Thank you so much for this one of a kind experience!
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