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Free Walking Tour of Basilica de Guadalupe Complex in Mexico City

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on April 27, 2021

Vibe Adventures is a small-group adventure tour operator with a goal to help young people by age and spirit discover our beautiful planet in the most interactive, authentic & socially responsible way. We organize 1-day and multi-day tours that combine visits in nature with cultural experiences and entertainment. We do our best to make our trips educative and fulfilling, in which travelers can interact with local populations, learn about their traditions, culture and connect with their core values.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join our small group free walking tour to get to know Basilica de Guadalupe – one of the most visited religious destinations in the world.

Located at the foot of the Tepeyac Hill, this Roman Catholic church, basilica, and National shrine of Mexico house the cloak containing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The 1709 shrine was built in the place where the Virgin Mary is believed to have appeared to Juan Diego – one of the most venerated saints in Latin America. The current basilica structure which now contains Juan Diego’s cloak was completed in 1974. This site is also known as La Villa de Guadalupe or, in a more popular sense, La Villa, and has several churches and related buildings. One of the most important pilgrimage sites of Catholicism, the basilica is visited by 20 million people every year, especially around 12 December, our Lady of Guadalupe’s Feast day. 

Come on and let's explore the city together!

Highlights

  • Explore the “holiest” place in Mexico through a lens of a local guide.
  • Hear the story behind the Virgin of Guadalupe and her role in Mexican and Latin American culture.
  • Visit stunning Basilica de Guadalupe – one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.
  • Learn about religious beliefs in pre-Hispanic and modern Mexico. 

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  • Meeting point:
    Balderas S/N, Colonia Centro, Centro,...
    Balderas S/N, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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    Please arrive at the meeting point (main entrance of Museo Mural Diego Rivera) at least 5 min before the scheduled time - your guide will be waiting there with a sign saying "Vibe Adventures". Then we will get a Metrobus to get to the Basilica together.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Michael 29 Nov 2021
Toronto

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Travelled in group - Nov 2021
The guide was a no show.
Yvonne 07 May 2021

Our guide, Sal, was lovely and friendly. The tour was comprehensive and with deep explanations about Mexican pre-hispanic and modern beiliefs
Sandy C 07 May 2021

We had such a great time, our guide was so fantastic! He kept us and our two girls, ages 8 and 16, engaged. I highly recommend it!
Richard 07 May 2021

Vladimir was an excellent tour guide, passionate about his country and extremely knowledgable about basilica. We felt extremely fortunate to have a tour from someone with a understanding of not only its historic importance, but also the part it plays in Mexico's culture. We were even able to learn of his visits there as a child.
Alfredo_766 05 May 2021

Pretty communicative in the booking process, super nice and knowledgeable tour guide. Totally recommended
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Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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