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.
Enter the city and let Guadalajara envelop you! Discover the incredible architecture that the city has and marvel at the impressive mural paintings that Guadalajara preserves in its buildings.
Mexican muralism is famous throughout the world for its striking paintings made on the walls and for being a reflection of the Mexican essence . Join us and discover why this movement marked the history of Mexico !
We will begin our tour at one of the main museums in the city: The University Museum of Arts , where we will appreciate the first of the mural paintings and admire the beautiful French-influenced architecture of the building. Then we will go to one of the most beautiful temples in Guadalajara: the Expiatory Temple , to admire its beautiful neo-Gothic architecture unique in the city.
we will head to the City Hall Palace and then to the Government Palace , a baroque-style colonial building where we will appreciate some impressive mural paintings by José Clemente Orozco . Later we will walk to the main theater of the city, the Degollado Theater , to admire its beautiful neoclassical architecture and we will enter to see the paintings kept inside.
Later we will tour the beautiful alleys of Guadalajara to end our tour in a beautiful place that is also a World Heritage Site: El Hospicio Cabañas , where we can appreciate some incredible paintings that will leave you with your mouth open. Join us and spend a day surrounded by art!
Points to consider:
I will be at the entrance to the University Museum of Arts. I'll bring a gray umbrella.
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).
