Overview
Visit two ancient towns, both dedicated to the making of arts & crafts and full of stories to tell.
Begin your tour visiting Tonala with its rustic atmosphere. A visit to City Hall will help you learn about the history of the Tonaltecas as you see the colorful murals decorating the walls. Visit a workshop to admire the talent and creativity of the artisans.
Continue to Tlaquepaque, where lovely old mansions are now shops and galleries. The tour includes a guided walk to see the monument of Hidalgo, the Historic House, the Ceramic Museum (closed on Mondays) the main plaza and the world famous Parian.
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- Mobile ticket
- Hotel pickup offered
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Professional local tour guide
One refreshing drink (non-alcoholic)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Lunch or food (we will recommend restaurants)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
What to expect
9:30 a.m. Pick up at your hotel to drive to Tonala, a lovely rustic village where artisans have their workshops and have made fabulous crafts, generation after generation.
10:15 a.m. Arrival to Tonala, visiting the historical center and the city hall to see the colorful murals that explain the history and traditions of Tonala. Visit to the national museum of ceramics with wonderful pieces made by Tonaltecan artisans that have been recognized with national and international awards.
Visit to a ceramic workshop to see how the beautiful pieces are made. Right after this, departure to Tlaquepaque, approximately a 25-minute drive. Tlaquepaque is one of the most charming artisan villages in the country, with lovely colonial mansions that are now shops and galleries and make the perfect place to display the large variety of crafts made in the state of Jalisco.
12:45 p.m. In Tlaquepaque you will have a guided walking tour of this sophisticated village and then free time for shopping or strolling around this wonderful area. To quench our thirst, we will enjoy at the Main Plaza a traditional and refreshing drink called Tejuino.
It is a pre-hispanic drink made of corn and only can be found in this part of the country. Free time for lunch. We can recommend many wonderful traditional restaurants with great food.
3:30 p.m. Return to your hotel.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Day Trip to Artisan Villages of Jalisco from Guadalajara
Can I cancel Day Trip to Artisan Villages of Jalisco from Guadalajara for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Professional local tour guide
- One refreshing drink (non-alcoholic)
What's not included?
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch or food (we will recommend restaurants)
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Dragonfly Group
