Guadalajara Cathedral Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Guadalajara Cathedral. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Walk Guadalajara!
• History and Muralism: Guadalajara Walking Tour
• Private Walking Tour of Guadalajara
• Downtown Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque Tour
• Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque City Sightseeing Tour

Admission to the Guadalajara Cathedral is free, while tours of Guadalajara that include a visit to the church range in price. Walking tours typically cost around US$40 per person, while tours of Guadalajara, which also venture to nearby Tlaquepaque, start at US$65–75 per person.

Many people visit Guadalajara Cathedral on foot. It’s located in the city's heart, between Plaza de Armas, Plaza de la Liberación, Plaza Guadalajara, and the Rotunda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres. It is a popular stop on many walking tours. The Plaza Universidad Ten Ligero station is three blocks away.

The Guadalajara Cathedral's architecture is predominantly in the Spanish Renaissance style, which was popular when it was built in the late 16th century. However, the building does have a pair of distinct egg yolk-yellow neo-Gothic spires that date to the 19th century (earthquakes destroyed previous spires).

Yes, visiting the Guadalajara Cathedral is worth it. It's one of the city's oldest and most beautiful buildings and has been a major hub of religious and community life for centuries. Architecture and art fans, photographers, and those interested in history will particularly enjoy visiting.

December is the best month to visit the Guadalajara Cathedral, as there are plenty of Christmas festivity and special masses for Advent and Christmas. Holy Week in March or April is also a good time to visit. Expect more crowds around holidays and feast days.