Guadalajara's Soul: Transformative Art & History Mural Walk

Having been on walking tours in various countries, my husband and I agree that Fernando's tour was one of the best. Thank goodness the tour was not a boring review of one after another church but rather a smattering of religious, political and artistic sites. Fernando is smart, well-informed and passionate. He did not whitewash some unpleasant realities such as protestors outside government buildings yet his explanations could not be interpreted as one-sided. We particularly enjoyed the way he introduced the Orozco murals by allowing us to first experience before instructing. My only suggestion is that he make an effort to be more recognizable for the meetup- perhaps with a logo on his backpack/shirt/ hat.

The weather was perfect for our walking tour. Guadalajara is such a beautiful city so rich in history. Our tour guide Fernando was fantastic. Very knowledgeable . Guadalajara is definitely one of many Mexico gems 💎

Our tour guide, Fernando, was en excellent tour guide. He was very professional and very knowledgeable. We bagan at the main plaza in front of the catedral of Guadalajara and Government palace. He explained the history of the founding of Guadalajara's city, and how it was built. We then went to the cathedral and toured inside followed by a walk to the DeGollado Theater to admite the architecture and a bit of rest. We then proceeded through the Hospice Cabañas for the Murals from Orozco, one of the most important artists from Guadalajara. He gave very informative insight into Orozco’s murals. It’s impressive. Overall, I highly recommend this tour.

This was a great tour and a perfect introduction to Guadalajara’s history and culture. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared a lot of interesting context about the city’s landmarks. I’d highly recommend it for anyone visiting for the first time or looking to understand more about Guadalajara’s past.

Fernando was an excellent tour guide. He was punctual and was in contact communication leading up to our meeting time. Tour did not feel rushed at all. Fernando spent ample time in each location going in depth with information. Came out of the tour definitely knowing more about Guadalajara's history than going in!

Fernando was a great tour guide. He provided, without being overwhelming, a good amount of information, historical context and background as well as current viewpoints and practical information for visitors to Guadalajara

Fernando is a wonderful host and historian. His interactions with our group were delightful as well as welcoming. He was pleasurable and genuine.

My husband and I booked a walking tour of Guadalajara. Our guide was Fernando, who was excellent. Even with the construction zones, he was able to highlight what is taking place in the area for FIFA World Cup next year. He’s very knowledgeable of all the historic sites including in depth knowledge of the Orozco murals. He is professional, courteous, knowledgeable, friendly and great sense of humor. I highly recommend a tour with Fernando.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fantastic Tour with Fernando – Insightful, Bilingual, and Kind! We had an incredible experience on our history and mural tour of Centro Guadalajara, thanks to Fernando. He was not only deeply knowledgeable about the city’s history, art, and architecture but also impressively bilingual, switching seamlessly between Spanish and English to make sure everyone felt included and informed. Fernando’s passion for the culture and history of Guadalajara really came through in every stop on the tour. He took time to answer questions, explain the stories behind the murals and buildings, and made everything engaging and accessible. His kindness, patience, and sense of humor added so much to the experience. If you’re considering a cultural tour in Guadalajara, Fernando is a top-tier guide—we left feeling more connected to the city and its rich history. Highly recommended!

This turned out to be a solo tour which I had not expected. Checo was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable.