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GuruWalk Original
Free tour

Guadalajara's Downtown at Sunset & Local Stories

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Obsidiana
Quality Verified Registered on September 12, 2022

Ey! I am Walter, creator of Obsidiana Tours and I am a Tapatío; yes, like the salsa you're thinking about. We are a group of local guides born and raised in Guadalajara; passionate about food, history, art, architecture, and the culture of this beautiful city, home of mariachi and tequila.

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Tour description

Ey! Join me on this free 2h tour around Guadalajara’s downtown, the capital of Mariachi, land of Tequila and a lot more!

On this free walking, we’ll do a deep dive into the most representative and picturesque landmarks of Guadalajara, its hidden corners and secret stories; then you will understand why it is considered by many to own “The most Mexican soul”.

Our tour starts right in front of the “Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres” monument.

Afterward, we’ll get inside the city Cathedral to uncover their crypts and beauty, so we can really start our journey through downtown, explore its colonial streets and get inside the biggest market in the city. Then we will arrive to the cultural patrimony of the world Hospicio Cabañas and also walk through the “Devil's Alley”, so, be prepared!

To finish the tour, we'll arrive exactly at sunset to Plaza de la Liberación for one of the best sights of the city.

As a resident of the downtown for many years, I know the neighborhood like the back of my hand. I'll give you the best recommendations about where to eat, drink and have a fun night out, avoiding tourist traps and discovering the true local spots that will make the experience nothing but memorable!

You’ll learn about history, architecture, and food, plus many fun facts and interesting anecdotes! Also, you will have a chance to try authentic tequila ice cream!

Stops included in the tour:

  • Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres
  • City Hall
  • Guadalajara's Cathedral
  • Plaza de Armas 
  • Government Palace
  • Mariachi Plaza
  • Plaza Tapatía
  • San Juan de Dios Market
  • Hospicio Cabañas
  • Devil's Alley
  • Plaza Fundadores
  • Degollado's Theater
  • Plaza de la Liberación
  • Plaza Guadalajara
     

    Useful information for the traveler:
    — We’ll do approximately 3 km (1.8 miles) walking.
    — No ticket is needed for any place we will enter.
    — If heavy rain, the tour will have to be rescheduled.


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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Av. Fray Antonio Alcalde 108, Zona Ce...
    Av. Fray Antonio Alcalde 108, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
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    I'll be right in front of the rotonda main entrance, look for the red umbrella.

  • 1
    Free admission
    Catedral de Guadalajara

    We walk inside Guadalajara's Cathedral to discover its breathtaking interior and its mysterious catacombs.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Armas

    Central plaza of Guadalajara.

  • 3
    Free admission
    Mercado Libertad - San Juan de Dios

    Iconic market of the city.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Plaza Tapatía

    The symbolic bridge between the two Guadalajaras.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Hospicio Cabañas

    Cultural patrimony of the world by the UNESCO.

  • 6
    Outside visit
    El Callejón del diablo

    Emblematic point of the city.

  • 7
    Outside visit
    Plaza de la Liberación

    Our last point and the most important plaza in the city.

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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Shelby 21 Mar 2024
Denver

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
We really enjoyed our walking tour with Walter. He was very kind and knowledgeable about Guadalajara. We enjoyed the sights that we saw on the tour and learned a lot about them. Walter also gave us lots of suggestions for other things to do and restaurants. I highly recommend this tour!
Jonina 12 Mar 2024
Winnipeg

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Great information and his passion for this wonderful city, it’s history of cultural events, architecture and peoples of Guadalajara were obvious.
David 26 Feb 2024

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
Walter gave the group a good feeling for the historical part of Guadalajara including a lot of interesting information about the sites. Walter was very nice and friendly. I recommend this tour!
Melissa 25 Feb 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
Super tours, muy buenos datos e historias de Walter. Lo recomiendo!
Sally 18 Feb 2024

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Travelled in group - Feb 2024
Walter was great! It was super busy because of city founding day and hard to hear sometimes. We sometimes had a time understanding with the accent. But still so much fun!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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