Guadalajara Walking Tour: History, Murals, Cabañas Museum & Libertad Market
by Jalisco Trip Tours
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This walking tour in Guadalajara lasts about 3 to 4 hours and is led by a knowledgeable local guide in a small group setting. The tour covers the historic center of Guadalajara, visiting key places including Plaza de Armas, Guadalajara Cathedral, and the Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres. Participants will also see colonial buildings, churches, plazas, and local craft shops. The guide explains the history, traditions, and lifestyle of the people known as Tapatíos. The tour includes access to the Cabañas Museum, where visitors can view 57 fresco murals by José Clemente Orozco, one of Mexico’s major muralists. The route also passes by the Guadalajara Municipal Palace and the Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco, where one of Orozco’s murals is located on the main staircase (access subject to government availability). Further stops include Plaza de la Liberacion, Teatro Degollado (access subject to government availability), Plaza Fundadores with its bronze sculpture of Guadalajara’s founders, and Plaza Tapatia, the largest square in the historic center focused on commerce and handicrafts. The tour concludes at Mercado Libertad, the largest traditional market in the city and Latin America of its kind, where visitors can find local foods, crafts, and souvenirs.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Plaza de Armas
This is the oldest plaza in Guadalajara, established in the 16th century, and is surrounded by the city’s most important historic buildings.
20 min
First Parish Church
Built in golden quarry stone and opened in 1839, this neoclassical parish was the first of its kind in Guadalajara and is considered an architectural jewel.
10 min
Guadalajara Cathedral
The cathedral’s construction began in the 16th century; it serves as the bishopric’s headquarters and is one of the largest churches in Mexico and the most important in Jalisco.
20 min
Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres
This neoclassical monument honors important men and women in Jalisco’s history.
10 min
Guadalajara Municipal Palace
A neocolonial building constructed between 1949 and 1952, it houses the Municipal Council of Jalisco’s capital.
Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco
Inaugurated in 1790, this building served as a court, military barracks, and congress seat; it features a mural by José Clemente Orozco on the main staircase. Access depends on state government permissions.
10 min
Plaza de la Liberacion
Built in the 1950s, this plaza is dedicated to Mexico’s independence.
10 min
Teatro Degollado
Opened in 1866 during the war of reform, this theater is noted for its architecture and acoustics. Access is subject to government availability.
10 min
Plaza Fundadores
Dedicated to Guadalajara’s founding in 1542, this plaza features a bronze sculpture by Rafael Zamarripa honoring the city’s founders.
10 min
Plaza Tapatia
Constructed in the 1970s, this is the largest and newest plaza in the historic center, focused on commerce and handicrafts.
15 min
Cabañas Museum
This museum holds 57 fresco murals by José Clemente Orozco, considered among the top Mexican muralists, painted on the walls and domes of the main chapel.
60 min
Mercado Libertad
The largest traditional market in Guadalajara and Latin America of its type, offering typical food, regional crafts, and souvenirs.
15 min
Meeting point
The cafe offers food, drinks, and clean restrooms. Its location is excellent, right next to the Degollado Theater. You will see some red umbrellas outside on the terrace. Ask for Fernando and tell them you booked the tour.
End point
Due to the route, we end up in Mercado Libertad, the largest market in the city and the largest in Latin America of its kind. There you can find traditional local food as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Guadalajara Walking Tour: History, Murals, Cabañas Museum & Libertad Market
by Jalisco Trip Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.MX$1,782Overview
This walking tour in Guadalajara lasts about 3 to 4 hours and is led by a knowledgeable local guide in a small group setting. The tour covers the historic center of Guadalajara, visiting key places including Plaza de Armas, Guadalajara Cathedral, and the Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres. Participants will also see colonial buildings, churches, plazas, and local craft shops. The guide explains the history, traditions, and lifestyle of the people known as Tapatíos. The tour includes access to the Cabañas Museum, where visitors can view 57 fresco murals by José Clemente Orozco, one of Mexico’s major muralists. The route also passes by the Guadalajara Municipal Palace and the Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco, where one of Orozco’s murals is located on the main staircase (access subject to government availability). Further stops include Plaza de la Liberacion, Teatro Degollado (access subject to government availability), Plaza Fundadores with its bronze sculpture of Guadalajara’s founders, and Plaza Tapatia, the largest square in the historic center focused on commerce and handicrafts. The tour concludes at Mercado Libertad, the largest traditional market in the city and Latin America of its kind, where visitors can find local foods, crafts, and souvenirs.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Plaza de Armas
This is the oldest plaza in Guadalajara, established in the 16th century, and is surrounded by the city’s most important historic buildings.
20 min
First Parish Church
Built in golden quarry stone and opened in 1839, this neoclassical parish was the first of its kind in Guadalajara and is considered an architectural jewel.
10 min
Guadalajara Cathedral
The cathedral’s construction began in the 16th century; it serves as the bishopric’s headquarters and is one of the largest churches in Mexico and the most important in Jalisco.
20 min
Rotonda de Los Jaliscienses Ilustres
This neoclassical monument honors important men and women in Jalisco’s history.
10 min
Guadalajara Municipal Palace
A neocolonial building constructed between 1949 and 1952, it houses the Municipal Council of Jalisco’s capital.
Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco
Inaugurated in 1790, this building served as a court, military barracks, and congress seat; it features a mural by José Clemente Orozco on the main staircase. Access depends on state government permissions.
10 min
Plaza de la Liberacion
Built in the 1950s, this plaza is dedicated to Mexico’s independence.
10 min
Teatro Degollado
Opened in 1866 during the war of reform, this theater is noted for its architecture and acoustics. Access is subject to government availability.
10 min
Plaza Fundadores
Dedicated to Guadalajara’s founding in 1542, this plaza features a bronze sculpture by Rafael Zamarripa honoring the city’s founders.
10 min
Plaza Tapatia
Constructed in the 1970s, this is the largest and newest plaza in the historic center, focused on commerce and handicrafts.
15 min
Cabañas Museum
This museum holds 57 fresco murals by José Clemente Orozco, considered among the top Mexican muralists, painted on the walls and domes of the main chapel.
60 min
Mercado Libertad
The largest traditional market in Guadalajara and Latin America of its type, offering typical food, regional crafts, and souvenirs.
15 min
Meeting point
The cafe offers food, drinks, and clean restrooms. Its location is excellent, right next to the Degollado Theater. You will see some red umbrellas outside on the terrace. Ask for Fernando and tell them you booked the tour.
End point
Due to the route, we end up in Mercado Libertad, the largest market in the city and the largest in Latin America of its kind. There you can find traditional local food as well as handicrafts and souvenirs.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.