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Create a traditional mariachi figure at INDI

Explore the craft of cartonería in a vibrant Guadalajara studio. Meet at INDI Get an overview of cartonería, or papier-mache crafting. Enter the studio Explore various artisan trades practiced at the institute. Learn about folk art Observe how mariachi figures are made of papier-mache. Get hands-on Sculpt your unique character with step-by-step guidance. End with a showcase Present your finished figure and take a group photo.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Explore Colonia Americana’s gems with an architect

Discover the cultural and architectural treasures of Colonia Americana as I lead you through one of Guadalajara’s oldest neighborhoods. You’ll explore the historical layers, and the architecture of different moments and movements, since the Colonia Americana was founded. • Start at MUSA Museum to learn about its neoclassical design and murals by José Clemente Orozco, then visit the Expiatory Church’s neo-Gothic stonework and distinctive stained glass. • Uncover the unique street layout around Juarez Market, before we hit Libertad Street to admire its historic homes and learn about their architectural details. • Finish up at Chapultepec Avenue, where I’ll show you old photos showcasing its evolution into a modern cultural hub. We’ll wrap up our walk with a look at how Colonia Americana has changed over time, reflecting on its architectural legacy.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Visit Guadalajara’s literary and artistic outposts

Explore Guadalajara’s cultural scene through the lens of a literary outpost, artist studios, and a local marketplace. You’ll get my insider’s view on the significance of the places we visit and the flavors we taste as we go. • We’ll flip through local literature at Impronta Casa Editorial, a bookstore and publishing house known for its curated selection of artists’ books. Soak up the cozy ambiance and discover rare titles. • After a 10-15 minute walk, visit painter Miguel Vega’s studio, where you’ll see his creative process on display and learn about his inspirations. • Meet talented artists like Valeria Michelle and Ariana Díaz at the Guadalajara 90210 collective. Go behind the scenes at their studios and enjoy a tasting of Ponche Pajarote, a traditional local liqueur, while learning about its cultural significance. We’ll wrap up at the San Antonio Market, where you can enjoy ice cream and soak in the bustling local atmosphere.

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Cerámica Suro: Iconic Guadalajara Studio

Welcome to the most famous ceramics factory in Guadalajara. Get an intimate look behind the scenes of our family-owned workshop dedicated to preserving traditional craftsmanship—and craft your own one-of-a-kind ceramic piece. • We'll begin with a tour of Cerámica Suro's famous headquarters, a restored industrial warehouse, where you'll learn the ins-and-outs of the production process—from material preparation to molding, firing, and decoration. • Meet the current artists-in-residences and hear first-hand about their creative journeys and techniques. • Best of all, roll up your sleeves to paint your very own ceramic piece from our acclaimed collection. Everything you need to create your art is provided. You'll leave enriched by your cultural experience at the workshop.

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5 out of 5 average rating, 318 reviews

Experiencing Guadalajara, Beyond the Brochure

Hello, I'm Santiago! The proudest citizen of Guadalajara. I love this city, and I'm ready to share that excitement with you. Let me be your guide to show you downtown Guadalajara. With my help, you'll feel like a local walking through the most famous spots of this magical city. We'll be on this walk for approximately two and a half hours. During this time, we'll visit the most iconic places that downtown Guadalajara has to offer. This ranges from the iconic cathedral to the bustling local market. Rotonda, Government Palace, Degollado Theater, Hospicio Cabañas... and more places. Even locals won't know you're a foreigner after we finish our tour.

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews

Tequila Premium Tour Destino Agave

We will leave from Guadalajara at 10:00 am in our transportation to a premium Tequila experience. 1. The first stop will be in the agave fields, where they will learn about the origin of tequila, the work in the countryside and its importance for the quality of a good final product. 2. We will continue to visit the ''Tequila Selecto'' distillery, where you will be given a guided tour of the facilities to explore the anxious process, the current and the tequila ageing. We will finish the tour with a golden brooch, a tasting accompanied by pairing where we will learn the secrets of tequila. 3. The next stop is at the hacienda '' El Pedregal'' where we will have another tasting and time to stroll through the fields of agaves, get on the giant swings and capture excellent photos in the corners of this wonderful place in front of the volcano. 4. From there, we are heading to the Magic Village of Tequila Jalisco, where we will have free time to eat and discover its landmarks such as Mundo Cuervo, Casa Sauza and the most famous factory shops in Tequila. 5. Last stop is required. The famous cantaritos' 'el Guero' '. Where they'll taste this typical drink and be able to dance to the rhythm of the live band. We will be back at approximately 7:30 pm at the same starting point, now being tequila experts.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 553 reviews

Tequila on the skin

We will start the best experience, starting from the La Minerva roundabout, one of the most emblematic places in Guadalajara. Our 1st stop begins at the “Tequilera 3 Mujeres” where we will learn about the semi-artisanal tequila process, the largest underground age cave in the region and the agave fields where you can walk and take incredible photos. We will eat more than 3 types of tequila unlimitedly, in which you can get to know your tequilero profile. We start our second stop in Amatitán, the “Tequila Crib”, we will learn its history and discover some grottoes from the 1500 AD next to the main square, where spring water runs, tasting more tequila and agave craft beer. Our 3rd stop includes the already traditional “Cantaritos del güero de Amatitán” to enjoy for 1 hour of Tequila, regional music and mariachi. Finally, we will head to the Magic Village of Tequila where you will have 2 hours to explore the main square, enjoy the typical cuisine of the place and get to know traditional attractions such as the Papantla flyers, the "José Cuervo" walkway or the Mayahuel mural within the municipal hall. Finally, we meet in downtown Tequila to start our return to Guadalajara and end this great experience at 6:30 pm at the initial point.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 598 reviews

Vip tequila experience

@lajima.Experience. Reduced group tours of a maximum of 10 people. Live a unique and personalized Tequila experience in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle, leather seating, and a cooler with beer, water, and Electrolit to liven up the journeys! We will start the tour at a premium tequila craft distillery (included), where you will learn all about the Tequila production process and have a private tasting of 6 different types of tequila and mezcales. (2-3 hours) We will continue with a delicious dinner in a restaurant inside an old tequila hacienda with beautiful gardens. (food, drink and tip cost is not included ) (60-90 minutes) As part of the tour, we will visit the tequila center where you will have free time to get to know the beautiful historic center (30 minutes) To end this exclusive adventure, we will arrive at the famous Cantaritos del Güero, a place where you can dance band music and enjoy its famous drink "el cantarito" (cost of drinks and food not included) Don't miss the chance to live this exciting experience in Tequila!! Book now! They are a bigger group we have special price for you Our vehicles are a Suburban, Yukon and Sprinter

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 216 reviews

Tour in Guadalajara or Tlaquepaque with Mayra

**GUADALAJARA WALKING TOUR** I'll take you to see ... -Representative monuments and buildings of Guadalajara downtown... -Squares in the historic downtown -Famous murals inside historical buildings. -Traditional mexican market. -Take great pictures of you in Guadalajara!! Other experiences availables with me: *Tequila train both ways, mariachi, food, folklorical dance, tasting, visit factory. *Tlaquepaque tour *Tonalá city handicraft tour *Bake mexican sweet bread (in Tlaquepaque) *Charreria competition show on Sundays

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews

Tour Beautiful Guadalajara

Hello, I am Marina, a lover of meeting interesting and relaxed people, making friends, meeting and sharing places in this beautiful city. Join me in my van to tour the old, present, and modern and futuristic City of Guadalajara and Zapopan. You will see the emblematic Cathedral of Renaissance architecture, others of medieval type such as the Expiatory Temple, the Neoclassical Teatro Degollado, the Rotonda of the Important Men and Women of the City. We will go along the beautiful Vallarta Avenue where you will see the beautiful fountain of La Minerva, who guards our City, the Arches of Vallarta, ancient entrance to the city and the Arches of the MILLENNIUM, the Expo Guadalajara and the WTC. I will take you through its large and bustling avenues Chapultepec and Av. Libertad, with its villas from the time of Porfirio Diaz, others quieter but just as beautiful. I'd love to tell you a bit about the history of its monuments and its old buildings. We will stop to take pictures of you in these beautiful buildings, until we tour the Financial and Commercial Zones of the Andares and Av. Américas area, with its modern and luxurious buildings. And if you like, we end up eating a delicious typical dish in a place that has won the Guinness Record Award (optional) and the best of all, feeling among friends. Come that I want to meet you soon!!! :)

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Guadalajara tour and Charreria competition-show

In this tour you will enjoy knowing about the city walking thru the main squares of Guadalajara historical center and after that you will be able to enjoy one of the biggest traditions in México named Charreria where the Charros show how brave and real machos they are on a competition and how they love and keep this tradition alive. -Walking tour by Guadalajara downtown. -Charreria traditional and cultural competition-show (Mexican charros on horses competition)

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews

History and Muralism Guadalajara Walking Tour

Stroll the historic center of Guadalajara learning the culture and history directly from a local expert. Discover why they say that Jalisco is Mexico. Live a one-day cultural experience that will take you through the customs, and ways of life “Tapatíos” (word for residents of Guadalajara). You will visit the main attractions of the city center: squares, monuments, churches, walkways, colonial buildings, and local craft shops. Appreciate the murals of Jose Clemente Orozco in the Cabañas Museum, considered one of the three great exponents of Mexican muralism along with Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. After learning the history, and appreciating the architecture and art, we will end up in the Libertad or San Juan de Dios market where you can find crafts, and dozens of options to try the typical drinks and foods of the region such as tejuino, torta ahogada, birria and carne en su jugo. It is a full immersion tour into the local culture. It is designed to share knowledge and create a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere. A complete and indispensable tour if you have a few days to explore the second-largest city in Mexico. Other things to note: -Rain Season from June to October -Traffic is complicated in the historic center, uber or a taxi is recommended

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

GDL Art Crawl & Studio Visit

@guadalajart_mx The Best way to discover the hidden art gems of GDL's Colonia Americana... rated "the #1 Coolest Neighborhood in the World" by TimeOut magazine in 2022! A must-do for (contemporary) art collectors and/or anyone who wants to go behind closed doors for a VIP art experience! We see some really spectacular art, meet local emerging artists in their studios, and enjoy some drinks along the way! What we do on each tour is subject to change, depending on YOUR preferences, as well as artists’ availability, and which galleries have exhibitions on (…unfortunately sometimes we are unable to visit certain galleries when they are changing over shows). You can count on visiting: -At least 3 smaller / lesser-known galleries (some of which are not open to the general public, and are not possible to visit without an “in") -At least 3 artist studios (not open to the general public) -Several 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! ***please do notify me upon booking if anyone in your group has mobility issues, so I can do my best to accommodate!

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews

Cabañas Museum and San Juan de Dios Market Tour

Let's go to the Cabañas museum and to eat at the market! I am Checo and we will walk together the historic Guadalajara, we will see the murals of the famous José Clemente Orozco, property called `the Mexican Goya', which together with Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros are considered "The Three Great of Muralism". Then we continue to the mythical San Juan de Dios Market; we go in and taste the local food. This market is impressive; it is 3 floors, more than 3,000 premises ( handicrafts, fruit, clothing, electronics... infinity), It is the largest roof market in Latin America, a work of the architect Alejandro Zohn. It is a hike with friends, I will telling you stories and legends of this city! #bienChido

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