Tlaquepaque by Day: a Magical Town of Art, Shopping and Folclore. in Guadalajara - d72111c7ff6765b35900f1e2df93967c
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Tlaquepaque by Day: a Magical Town of Art, Shopping and Folclore.

  • 2.5 hours
  • Art Culture Tours
  • Guadalajara
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Experience hosted by Maya

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Do you love shopping, fashion, art, and fun? If you are visiting Guadalajara and want to experience a traditional artistic Mexican Town, join me on this fun tour of Guadalajara´s neighboring magical town of Tlaquepaque.

Destination
Guadalajara, Mexico
Category
Art Culture Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español

1 reasons to book this tour

  • Learn about traditional hand-made art and textiles.

What you can expect

Tlaquepaque by Day: a Magical Town of Art, Shopping and Folclore. in Guadalajara - d72111c7ff6765b35900f1e2df93967c

If you are visiting Guadalajara, join me on a day tour to the traditional neighboring town of Tlaquepaque through art and shopping. In this tour I´ll take you to visit a few of my favorite stores, museums, galleries and artisan shops and experience the music, art and culture of this magical Mexican town. In this tour you can choose which experiences you would like to indulge more in, from food and shopping to sightseeing and art.

Experience the beauty of this artisan town and it´s century old traditions. Learn about traditional Mexican textiles, beadwork, jewelry and art from indigenous and mestizo communities. Listen to Mariachi music, the most recognized traditional Mexican music worldwide and come with me to visit my favorite museum of Mexican art in town.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Maya.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Parroquia de San Pedro Apóstol - Guadalajara to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Shopping and art strip

    Visit the shops and galleries.

  4. Visit to the art museum.

    See traditional Mexican hand-made sculptures and art and learn about the traditional artisan families of Tlaquepaque.

  5. Listen to Mariachi

    Visit the plaza and listen to live Mariachi band. (During certain hours).

  6. Recomendations from a Personal Shopper

    Ask me about quality and price.

  7. Central Plaza

    Visit the beautiful central plaza of this town.

  8. Churches

    Visit one or two of the churches.

  9. End of Tour

    I´ll take you back to the point of meeting. You can continue exploring the shops.

  10. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

I can personalize this tour for you

  • Tell me your preferred date and group size
  • Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
  • Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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dan
17 January 2025
We had the good fortune to spend multiple days with Maya and we wholeheartedly recommend her. She is knowledgeable, articulate, 100% fluent in English and as gracious and friendly as can be. She is almost like family after spending a few days with her. We feel terribly fortunate to have selected her quite randomly online. Maya is Top Notch!
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Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
25 February 2025
Maya took us all around the city of Guadalajara and it was great! She is extremely knowledgeable about the city, and she showed us places we would have never known were there. I recommend Maya. She’s also just a kind person. An informative tour
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dan
15 January 2025
Maya was a grade A guide who possesses deep local knowledge, superior language skills in English and has the cross cultural (Mexican/US) background which qualifies her in an ideal for this ability. She also possesses a personal warmth, candor, quickness to laugh which endeared her to us instantly. We highly recommend Maya.Everything We Look For In A Guide
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Karla🇲🇽 Mexico
10 January 2025
Maya nos dio una gran atención, estuvo muy dispuesta a acoplarse a las circunstancias que salieron de última hora y la verdad gran atención y apoyo. El tour fue para unos clientes y la verdad que todo de maravilla, al final se tuvo que cambiar la mayor parte del tour, pero se mostró muy abierta a resolver la situación. 100% recomendada Maya.Muy atenta y dispuesta
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Palmer
3 January 2025
Maya was an excellent guide for my partner and me. She made a point to highlight the local culture as well as the many delicious food stops. She was easygoing and fun to talk to. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to experience a local’s view of Guadalajara. A fun and informative tour
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Sara🇺🇸 United States
2 December 2024
You get so much during this food tour! We were totally stuffed by the end of it. Maya was very knowledgeable and flexible with our tour and even let us stop to do some shopping and helped us make a dinner reservation at the end of the tour. Would really recommend this for a foolproof way to eat great food and learn more about GDLGreat experience
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Satish🇺🇸 United States
21 November 2024
Maya showed us a great time exploring the Santa Teresita neighborhood. We tried several local favorites and got a glimpse of everyday life in the area. Learned a lot of the history of the neighborhood and people in it. The costs for all the food was covered, we only paid for drinks. In hindsight, we should have skipped breakfast. By the end of the tour we were waddling back to our car. I highly recommend. Guadalajara walking and eating tour
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Janet🇺🇸 United States
14 October 2024
Maya was great! We were celebrating my husband’s 60th birthday. There were 5 couples and Maya was punctual and very knowledgeable. We got to try several restaurants, including street tacos. Yum! She’s fluent in English. All of our friends thought she was awesome! We highly recommend her. Where Locals Eat
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Julia🇬🇧 United Kingdom
24 August 2024
We had a really enjoyable time with Maya. It was very varied, from the Cathedral through a series of beautiful squares to the biggest market in South America. We saw a stall selling hugely expensive saddles, exquisite embroidered belts, medicinal herbs or herbs said to have magical powers. Fascinating. The walk was tailored to what kinds of things we wanted to see based upon an often used plan.Guadalajara in August
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Tony🇨🇦 Canada
21 July 2024
Maya was quite flexible in that she agreed to delay our tour by 30 minutes to minimize the impact of rain on our tour. She provided an excellent tour of the Guadalajara downtown area. She highlighted many points of interest and gave us tons of background information and relevant historical details. She was personable and chatted independently with each member of our group as we wandered around. This was an excellent tour and I would highly recommend Maya as a guide.Knowledgeable and informative
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Jocelyn 🇺🇸 United States
23 June 2024
Maya was so awesome! She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was also a great way to see Guadalajara. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting!Awesome tour!
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Gary🇺🇸 United States
23 April 2024
Maya was easy to book and communicate with, and our tour was super fun. She was flexible, and created a tour that very much met our needs. We tasted so many different things, and she was always helpful with all the questions we peppered her with. It was a great intro as our first day in GDL. Definitely recommended! Great tour - and delicious food!
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Mith🇺🇸 United States
5 April 2024
We had a great experience exploring historic Guadalajara with Maya. She made it an enjoyable learning experience. Highly recommended. Her English is flawless and made the experience great. Maya makes visiting Guadalajara, awesome!
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Deborah🇺🇸 United States
27 March 2024
My partner and I had an incredible time with Maya. She crafted a wonderful, thoughtful food tour that was as informative about the city and history as it was delicious. Maya is so friendly, not to mention knowledgeable, and was very communicative in the days leading up to our meeting. She's an absolute expert about Guadalajara and the food scene there. We hope to take another tour with Maya someday! BOOK THIS TOUR!!
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Fernando🇲🇽 Mexico
3 March 2024
Nos gustó mucho el tour y Maya comparte su pasión por la comida de Guadalajara de manera excelente👍. 100% recomendadoExcelente tour
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mark🇺🇸 United States
28 February 2024
Our group of 5 had the most informative adventure. We all thoroughly enjoyed every moment with Maya. Just a delightful woman. Well spoken, educated, knowable, fun, I highly recommend her for a fun educational dayMaya is the BEST
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Liv🇬🇧 United Kingdom
25 February 2024
Maya is so knowledgeable, friendly and brilliant. I learnt so much and it was fascinating. Highly recommend! 10/10
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Joanne🇨🇦 Canada
23 February 2024
Need to let you know.... we were difficult. We are not religious, therefore, churches were not our priority. Nor were we museum fans, again, another thing less to show us. But Maya came through! We saw quite a bit in 3 hours. All was pleasant, delicious, and enjoyable. Maya was patient, articulate and sweet. I truly recommend her. Best thing to do
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Pam🇺🇸 United States
21 February 2024
We had a lovely and informative day with Maya who showed us the central Old Town of Guadalajara, shared local history and customs, treated us to local delicacies and gave excellent recommendations for other things to do on our trip. Maya is very personable, interesting, and laid back - it was like we'd met up with an old friend to tour us around.Like Touring with a Friend
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Rick
5 February 2024
Maya was great! Very knowledgeable of both the foods/restaurants, as well as the city as a whole. Really fun tour. Guadalajara Food Tour
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Kate
4 January 2024
Maya was a great guide to tasting local foods in Guadalajara. She targeted a specific neighborhood that was a locals fav for both food and shopping. She was personable and enjoyed sharing insights of culture and trends. The mariscos at Punte Truche were the best!Great food tasting selections!
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Marcela E
2 November 2023
My first trip to Guadalajara was in 2019. I wanted to visit the FIL, the largest Book Fair in the world after the Frankfurt Book Fair. Maya got me the tickets to go to the Fair, so I wouldn't have to worry about that. She also suggested the best places to stay and restaurants to eat since I am a vegan. The whole experience was wonderful. Maya took us to Tlaquepaque and showed us around that magical town.Magical Trip with Maya Carmen
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Teresa
27 October 2023
When I was in Guadalajara Maya gave me and my friend a wonderful tour, visiting neighboring towns and the central area of GDL. We listened to a great mariachi band and ate wonderful Mexican food, shopped in authentic artisan stores as well as walked around the outdoors artisan market in the city. It was a wonderful experience that Maya put together for us. She is great at what she does.Wonderful time with Maya Carmen in GDL
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Maureen
11 October 2023
I found Maya’s name online while doing research on Guadalajara for shopping guides. Maya was immediately responsive from the first text to the many that followed. She is also fluent in Spanish. Her knowledge of the city, hotels, restaurants, and shopping was just what we needed as we knew nothing about GDL. She knows her stuff when it comes to shopping. She’s your person!Shopping Expert

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More about me

Hi!

I´m Maya Carmen a Mexican-American Experience Creator, Personal Shopper, Educator and Healer through Creativity.

I have been creating experiences that inspire joy and wonder by exploring the culture, art, shopping and food in my city of residence Guadalajara, Mexico for more than 15 years. Come explore with me the hidden gems of the city I call home.

I also deliver personlized tours and consulting sessions for those who are looking to make Guadalajara their new home. As a Personal Shopper, Image and Diplomatic Consultant, mexican and local art and culture connoisseur, and having extense knowledge about Guadalajara and the rest of Mexico I can create an exprerience according to your interests.

I have lived in Central America, many places in Mexico and the USA, as well as worked with people from many diferent cultural backgrounds. If you are planning to move to Mexico, I can easily help you navigate the differences and similaties in cultures and ways of life to help you adapt swiftly.

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