GDL Art Crawl & Studio Tour: Discover Guadalajara's Offbeat Art Scene

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: 24 hours
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. - Guadalajara - 2) Sepia Gallery - This gallery opened in 2022 and frequently changes over exhibitions by talented…
What's Included
    • 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…

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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608jp
Aug 12, 2026
Experience Guadalajara’s local, talented artists! - Extraordinary! Alexandra provided this wonderful opportunity to meet with and experience the art of extremely talented local artists here in Guadalajara 😍. It was exceptional in many ways- Alexandra’s passion for art and support for the arts is tremendous and she has created a wonderful network to provide us access to these local artists and their exceptional talent! There really is a lot of talent in this city and if you want to experience it first hand with a passionate and informed guide, then touring with Alexandra is a must.
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Karenps85yi
Jun 20, 2026
Amazing Artwalk Tour in GDL - This was a very interesting, informative and informal introduction to some of Guadalajara’s art scene in terms of studios, artists, overall vibe. Ally, our accomplished guide originally from Canada, is very well connected and knows much about who’s who. Highly recommend even if you just want to see another side/aspect of this amazing city! 5/5 ❤️👌
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574trician
Jun 15, 2026
Great art tour - from a local expert - I had heard Guadalajara had a great arts scene and it's one of the reasons I wanted to go. This tour with Alexandra was a highlight of my trip - meeting local artists, seeing various styles, exhibits and neighborhoods through the eyes of a local was a really nice way to spend the day. I saw a lot of beautiful paintings and prints and was able to bring one home to remember my trip . Thanks Alexandra!
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Ketzaryg
Jun 9, 2026
The absolute best and 1000/10 recommend. - For starters, I was visiting GDL on a solo trip and Alexandra was very accommodating to reschedule me due having a weather related issue at home. We ended up meeting together and right off the bat she was very welcoming. She introduces the artists to you to speak about their piece. Given my amount of questions and curiosity, I managed to take much longer than anticipated but Alex didn’t make me feel discouraged. It was a safe area to crawl around finding hidden studios. I will definitely be coming back to find more hidden gems and recommend her to anyone seeking a more in depth experience to Guadalajara’s art world.
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Andrew-annie
May 26, 2026
A must-do for lovers of contemporary art - What a fun experience! The tour was a cool way to not only see a fun neighborhood in Guadalajara, but also meet some really amazing artists and view their work. I love doing things art-related in any city, but it's usually museums or shopping. Ally made this feel like a true insiders-look and it was so great to actually meet the artists, ask questions, and hear why they create. This tour is a gem and made our trip feel complete.
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Manonbz5401mm
May 17, 2026
If you love art, you need to do this tour! - We absolutely loved this tour. We met artists in their studios. So great. I'll repeat what others have said; we never would have known about these studios if Alexandra didn't bring us there. She was amazing. So much talent in Guadalajara. 200% recommended.
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106leannec
May 13, 2026
I was already in awe of the street art in Mexico but this was next level! - Every part of this experience was 5 stars, great communication from Ally from the very first contact, rapport with the artists & general interest along the walk. Interesting how many of these artists have works all over Mexico, many in public spaces, collaborations or commercially. I felt truly humbled by their talents.
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Josanneg918
Apr 15, 2026
Artist Studio Tour - Alexandra was helpful even well before the tour -=she texted immediately upon booking and even helped with restaurant reservations. She took us to artist studios that we would never find on our own and that would not otherwise be open to the public.
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G551vxryanh
Apr 2, 2026
Amazing!! Book this Tour! - I don’t even have the words to say what an amazing experience this was. Alexandra did a great job of making sure we saw a huge variety of art, and met with most of the artists, seeing the spaces they work, hearing about their processes and ideas behind the work. The only thing we had to think about was how much art we could carry home (although Alexandra can assist in shipping) . Before the tour we were asked about anything specific we wanted to see. (The printing studio was amazing). We started the actual tour by picking up drinks for the artists and ourselves. We then went to 4 (?) different collectives/work spaces where we met about 10 artists. Many of the spaces also had other artists work to view as well. No one was pushy about selling, and everyone was so generous with their time and willingness to share about their art and the experience of being an artist in Guadalajara. After the tour Alexandra send a text list of all the artists we saw as well as links to their Instagram accounts. She is also an amazing resource for information about life in Guadalajara as a non native. The only thing I would have changed… maybe I wouldn’t have gone and seen a bunch of art with my day before the tour. My head is still spinning from everything I saw. When I am back in Guadalajara I will absolutely sign up for this trip again!
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W8469jypatrickt
Mar 22, 2026
Guadalajara arts immersion! - This is the best tour to be immersed in a variety of art styles off the beaten path in Guadalajara. Alexandra is highly connected to the artists community and is a wealth of information about the scene. The best part of the tour is visiting and chatting with multiple artists in one day right in their studios. An afternoon well spent in Guadalajara!
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).