Basilica of Guadalupe Tour with a Certified Guide | Round Trip

5.0 (4 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Round-trip transportation from your hotel or designated meeting point.
Led by an architect and heritage specialist, offering unique insights into the history, architecture, and engineering of the Basilica of Guadalupe.
Exclusive first-hand perspective: As an architect, I participated in the restoration works of the Old Basilica, including the construction and restoration of the altar steps, allowing me to share behind-the-scenes stories and technical details unavailable on conventional tours.
Visit the Old Basilica, Basilica Museum, Chapel on Tepeyac Hill (Capilla del Cerrito), Chapel of the Well (Capilla del Pocito), Former Capuchin Convent, and the New Basilica.
View the original tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe from an ideal vantage point.
Time for shopping at the official religious store and the opportunity to have your religious items blessed before returning to Mexico City.

Options

English-language tour

Pickup included

Tour en idioma Español

Pickup included

English option tour VIP

Pickup included

What's included

  • Entrance fee for museum

What to expect

  1. Puerta de los leones
    50m
    Pickup and Departure – Pickup at your hotel or Airbnb (within the designated area), or meet at Puerta de los Leones, near Paseo de la Reforma, where a comfortable white passenger van will be waiting.
  2. 10m
    Arrival at the Basilica of Guadalupe Complex – Introduction to the history of Tepeyac Hill and the significance of the sanctuary.
  3. 15m
    Old Basilica (Templo Expiatorio a Cristo Rey) – Explore one of Mexico's finest examples of Baroque architecture while learning about its structural history and restoration.
  4. Museo de la Basilica de Guadalupe
    25m · Admission ticket included
    Please note: The Basilica Museum is closed on Mondays. Tours operating on Mondays will include an extended visit to the historic areas of the sanctuary, including the Old Basilica and the Former Capuchin Convent, ensuring the same overall tour duration and a complete cultural experience.
  5. Capilla Del Cerrito
    30m
    Chapel on Tepeyac Hill (Capilla del Cerrito) – Visit the traditional site associated with the apparitions and enjoy panoramic views of Mexico City.
  6. Capilla Del Pocito
    15m
    Chapel of the Well (Capilla del Pocito) – Admire one of the most elegant Baroque churches in Mexico, famous for its unique curvilinear design.
  7. Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
    25m
    New Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Visit the modern sanctuary, admire its innovative architecture, and contemplate the original tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
  8. Capilla de Guadalupe
    20m
    Religious Store & Blessing – Time to purchase religious articles, followed by the opportunity to have them blessed by a priest (subject to church schedule).
  9. 50m
    Return to Mexico City – Drop-off at your hotel or at the original meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Pickup by a white passenger van from your hotel or accommodation, or meet your guide at the Lion's Gate (Puerta de los Leones) on Paseo de la Reforma. The van will stop nearby for easy boarding. Full pickup details will be provided after booking.

End point

Pickup by a white passenger van from your hotel or accommodation, or meet your guide at the Lion's Gate (Puerta de los Leones) on Paseo de la Reforma. The van will stop nearby for easy boarding. Full pickup details will be provided after booking.

Pickup details

Pickup is provided in a comfortable white passenger van directly from your hotel or accommodation within the designated service area. Guests who choose to meet the group should arrive at the Lion's Gate (Puerta de los Leones), located on Paseo de la Reforma at the main entrance to Chapultepec Park. The van will stop nearby for pickup, and your guide will be waiting to welcome you before departure. Detailed pickup instructions and the vehicle information will be sent after your booking is confirmed.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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