This is a guided tour that accommodates English- and Spanish-speaking visitors. The Guadalajara City tour takes visitors through the historic downtown sections of the city, including the Government Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, City Hall, Plaza de Armas, Plaza Liberacion, Founders Plaza and Libertad Market. Tour guides also will point out other highlights of the city as the tour passes them. This is an all-day tour that leaves at 8 a.m., and there is a break for lunch, where tour participants can either eat at a local restaurant or bring their own lunches. Other attractions of this tour include shopping in local markets and other shops to purchase native wares or other souvenirs.
Charter Club
Ave. San Francisco 3477 Col. Chapalita
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
011-52-33-3122-1214
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The "Around the Lake" tour, which features a bilingual tour guide, leaves from Guadalajara and takes visitors to Lake Chapala, which is the largest freshwater lake in Mexico. This lake runs between the states of Michoacan and Jalisco, and it is a popular boating and bird-watching destination as this is a major stop for migratory birds, including the White Pelican. Other attractions include local animal and plant species. This tour will go around the entire lake and stop at some of the bordering towns, where visitor can shop, eat or sightsee. This is an all-day tour. This tour leaves at 8 a.m. and returns at approximately 5 p.m.
Charter Club
Ave. San Francisco 3477 Col. Chapalita
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
011-52-33-3122-1214
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Tonala and Tlaquepaque are located within the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Both of these areas are known for the local artisans and crafts, including varied arts as glass blowing, paper mache, ceramics and sculptures. Tlaquepaque actually is considered to be one of the most important artist towns within Mexico. This tour leaves from Guadalajara and heads first to Tonala, where visitors can visit artist workshops and watch artists making their crafts. Another attraction is the street market, which is the largest in Jalisco. Next, the tour will head to Tlaquepaque, where artists are known to sell their wares on the street. The area also is known for its galleries, museums and restaurants.
Charter Club
Ave. San Francisco 3477 Col. Chapalita
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
011-52-33-3122-1214
charterclubtours.com
