Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe Tours and Tickets

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

• Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour With Lunch

• Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine

• Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour

• Pyramids of Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Tour

• Teotihuacan & Basilica Guadalupe Tour With Lunch

While it’s free to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on your own, there are plenty of affordable tours that can help you learn more about the basilica and pilgrimage destination with an expert guide. Guided tours start at US$30, while trips from Mexico City that include an additional stop at Teotihuacán also begin at US$30.

Yes, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is worth visiting. For Catholic worshipers, the Marian basilica is considered the most sacred pilgrimage point in Mexico. And for visitors interested in cultural and architectural attractions, the basilica—which is actually two buildings, the 18th-century Antigua Basílica and the 20th-century update next door—is a rich historical landmark that's worth discovering.

Per one customer who booked the Full Visit of the Virgin of Guadalupe's Village in Private Tour, "We had a lovely time with our guide during this private tour. We learned a lot of history and explored the many beautiful cathedrals—even sitting in on a few different Masses. Our guide was very accommodating and customized the experience to us."

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is located on Tepeyac Hill in the Villa de Guadalupe Hidalgo, or “La Villa” neighborhood, of Mexico City. It’s about 4 miles (6 kilometers) north of downtown Mexico City and can be reached by subway (Line 4), bus (Line 7), or taxi.

One of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe was built in 1974 where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to local peasant, Juan Diego, in the 16th century. The shrine is devoted to the Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico.

The basilica is typically open daily from 6am to 9pm, but the chapels, baptistry, crypt, and Basilica Museum may operate different opening hours. Usually, Mass is held each morning, with a midday mass also held on Sundays and other prayers and services held throughout the week.

There’s plenty to see and do at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Highlights include the statue of Juan Diego in the Old Basilica, the climb to the Hill Chapel (where Mary is said to have appeared), and the collection of religious art at the Basilica Museum.

Yes. The two main chapels—the Old Basilica and the New Basilica—at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe are accessible for wheelchair users. However, some parts of the Basilica complex are not accessible, such as the Hill Chapel (Capilla Del Cerrito), which is reached by a flight of steps.

Yes, mass is held daily at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and anyone is welcome to attend. The biggest event of the year is held on December 12th, when thousands turn out to celebrate the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe (Día de la Virgen de Guadalupe).

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Mexico City:

• Teotihuacán

• Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo)

• Xochimilco

• Coyoacán

• Palacio de Bellas Artes

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Mexico City.