Free tour

Freetour Guadalajara: History, Architecture and Art

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Guadalajara

Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Estación Mexico

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Registered on 31 July 2018

Because we know that ist not necessary much money to know and learn about a city. Estación México Free Tour is designed to offer free walking tours to show the wonders that hide a place in each of its streets. Based in the concept of reciprocity, our guides give all their knowledge, happiness and personality to transmit the best stories, the best legends, and myths that keep so many years of legacy in each of the cities. Our guides are not only historians are storytellers, who besides knowing dates and names, also know recount and contextualize the highlights of Mexican culture. Estación México is a collective created in order to expand the knowledge and love for the history of Mexico through free walking tours *ABOUT COVID- 19: All activity in this experience will take place following official guidelines. Estación Mexico is adhering to all rules and regulations provided by the local and federal government of Mexico.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Guadalajara is the soul of Mexico, a city with more than 450 years of history and culture. Walk through its beautiful streets, learn about its colonial past and discover its invaluable art on this free tour through the historic center of the city.

On this tour we will visit the most emblematic elements of the center of Guadalajara, starting with the Cruz de Plazas, where the most representative monuments and buildings of the city are located. We will see the imposing Cathedral and discover its stories and secrets.

We will learn about the founding of the city and appreciate beautiful buildings such as the Degollado Theater, a symbol of Guadalajara's culture.

We will pass in front of the Museum of Journalism and Graphic Arts, known for its impressive architecture and the legends that surround it.

We will end the tour in front of the Hospicio Cabañas, a magnificent neoclassical building that houses the impressive murals of José Clemente Orozco and is considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Join us and discover the magic of this fascinating city!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Av. Fray Antonio Alcalde, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico

Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the monumental sculpture in the shape of a human head called "Arbol Adentro" carrying a pink umbrella.

Outside visit

Escultura Cabeza Gigante (Árbol Adentro) de José Fors

Outside visit

Regional Museum of Guadalajara

Outside visit

Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).