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Free Tour of Mural Paintings

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Duration: 3 hours
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Pablo
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Registered on 27 July 2022
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I am originally from Guadalajara, I have always lived here, I am passionate about knowing the history and culture of the places I visit, and that is why I like to share the city where I live with others, so that they can make the most of their visit.
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Immerse yourself in Guadalajara and let the city's art envelop you! Marvel at the impressive mural paintings preserved in Guadalajara's buildings, a legacy of great painters.

The Mexican Muralism movement is world-famous for its striking wall paintings and its reflection of the Mexican essence . Join us and discover why this artistic movement shaped the history of Mexico !

We will begin our tour at the Municipal Palace (City Hall), where we will see the first mural paintings, which show us episodes about the founding of our city and we will admire the beautiful architecture of the building with Spanish influence .

Afterwards, we'll visit the beautiful Ibero-American Library and see a mural that was one of the first of this movement, created in the 1920s by one of Mexico's most famous painters: David Alfaro Siqueiros.
 
We will head to the Government Palace , a colonial building where we will appreciate some impressive mural paintings by José Clemente Orozco, one of the most important Mexican painters.

Afterwards we will walk through the beautiful alleys of Guadalajara to end our tour in a beautiful place that is also a World Heritage Site: The Cabañas Museum , where we can appreciate some incredible paintings that will leave you speechless, considered the masterpiece of Clemente Orozco , without a doubt, an excellent place to end our tour.

Join us and spend a day surrounded by art!

Points to consider:

  • Bring ID because we'll need it to get into a couple of places.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Av. Fray Antonio Alcalde, Zona Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
I'll be standing next to the large head-shaped sculpture called "Tree Inside." I'll be bringing a pink umbrella.
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Palacio Municipal de Guadalajara
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Biblioteca Iberoamericana Octavio Paz
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Museo De Sitio Del Palacio De Gobierno
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 3 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free Tour of Mural Paintings
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