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Discover the profound spirituality and history of the Basilica of Guadalupe by touring the old and new structures, ascending the sacred Tepeyac Hill, and admiring the Baroque art in its museum.
Delve into the heart of Mexican identity and faith with an enriching 5-hour guided excursion dedicated to discovering the most important Marian shrine in the Americas. Popularly known as "La Villa," this imposing architectural complex welcomes millions of pilgrims and visitors from all over the world each year. Accompanied by a professional bilingual guide, you will explore this sacred site where devotion and history intertwine in a fascinating way, revealing why the Virgin of Guadalupe transcends pure religion to become a foundational pillar of the country's culture.
Throughout the day, you will be able to contrast the majesty of the current basilica—a marvel of modern architecture that safeguards the sacred Tilma of Saint Juan Diego—with the Expiatory Temple of Christ the King, the old Baroque basilica originally built in the 17th century.
The experience continues with an ascent up the emblematic Tepeyac Hill, the natural setting where the miraculous apparitions and the story of the fresh flowers that birthed this deep-rooted, ancient devotion are commemorated.
Afterward, you will visit the Museum of the Basilica of Guadalupe, housed inside the historic former Capuchin convent. Here, you will have the opportunity to admire an invaluable and vast collection of sacred and Baroque art, comprised of thousands of meticulously preserved cultural artifacts. To conclude this inspiring tour, you will have free time at your full disposal, which you can use to stroll at your own pace through the complex's gardens, purchase traditional souvenirs, or attend a mass service in the main temple.
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Important
● For all tours that include transportation: for safety reasons, all babies must travel in an approved child restraint system inside the bus, Amigo Tours does not provide this device, so each client must bring their own seat, because the restraint system occupies a seat, a charge of 15 USD will be applied to guarantee and reserve said seat on the bus
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● The available meeting point is: Amigo Tours meeting point downtown. Isabel La Católica 61-A, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico at 15:00 pm. The local operator will contact the passenger by phone 24 hours before departure to confirm the meeting point and departure time; if you do not receive this communication, it is the passenger's responsibility to contact the local provider at the number indicated on the voucher to confirm it
● We remind you that you will be visiting a religious temple, so we ask you to dress appropriately
● For a better experience, it is recommended to dress according to weather conditions, use sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a water bottle
Inclusions
✔ Round-trip transportation from the meeting point
✔ Bilingual professional guide
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or a no-show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Amigo Tours Downtown Meeting Point. Isabel La Católica 61-A, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico