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Tonalá and Tlaquepaque Tour: Private Mexican Pottery Experience

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy a unique cultural experience dedicated to the art and history of the region. Tour the pottery towns of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque with a local expert.

Meet the pottery artisans and their families in their workshops. Create a clay craft with your own hands. Become a potter for a day.

Explore the colonial buildings, squares, markets, temples, art galleries, and local craft workshops while learning about the ancestral legacy of Jalisco.

Your local host will share history, traditions, and cuisine in a social, friendly, and fun atmosphere. This tour is designed for art lovers or those seeking an authentic, local, personalized experience.

Benefits:
• Expert local guide.
• Visit two pottery workshops.
• Private tour for you and your companions.
• Private round-trip transport.

What's Included

  • Carbonated beverages Soda or mineral water
  • Bottled water Purified water
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We pick you up at your accommodation in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara (Hotel or Airbnb). You need to notify us of your location at least 24 hours before.

What To Expect

Galería Bernabe

Visit the workshop of one of the most recognized artisans of Jalisco.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tonalá Municipal Building

Appreciate the architecture of the Palacio Municipal (Town Hall) as well as a mural inside dedicated to the history of Tonalá. Subject to availability according to the authorities.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tonala Craft Market

Tour the largest craft market in Guadalajara (Only available on Thursday and Sunday)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Municipal Tonalá

Local market where you can find greengrocers, butchers, and local food stalls selling dishes such as birria, menudo, chilaquiles, tortas, and tacos.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parroquia de Santiago Apostol

Construction began in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and was completed in the second half of the 18th century, resulting in the building displaying a variety of architectural styles.There are parts of the Neoclassical style, some Baroque, and also Neocolonial, although it must be acknowledged that the overall structure is cohesive.The interior is harmonious, still in the Neoclassical style; its floor plan is three naves with two rows of Tuscan columns crowned with 21 groin vaults. The current altarpiece was designed in 1954 by the architect and priest Pedro Castellanos.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pilar Núñez

Make your ceramic piece with the help of a local artisan who is the fourth generation of artisans in her family.The workshop belongs to Eva, Conny, and Pilar Núñez, three artisans who specialize in modeling clay figures and busts.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tlaquepaque Centro

Stroll through the historic center of Tlaquepaque. You will appreciate the colonial architecture, squares, churches, museums, monuments, art galleries, and local cuisine. Learn the history and traditions directly from your local guide.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Jardín Hidalgo

Jardín Hidalgo is the main square of Tlaquepaque, in the center is a "Kiosko" or gazebo., and around it are the two main churches (San Pedro and Santuario), street food, and local crafts.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Parián de Tlaquepaque

Visit the largest "Cantina" in México and enjoy a typical cocktail (not included) inside this beautiful colonial building.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol

The parish of San Pedro began construction in 1670, but due to numerous financing issues, its construction wasn't completed until 1813, taking over a hundred years to complete. It was dedicated to the patron saint of Tlaquepaque. It is made of gray quarry stone. Its architecture is a blend of Baroque, Roman, and Byzantine styles.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Our Lady of Solitude Sanctuary

Its construction began in 1741 at the request of a judge named José Antonio Caballero.During its construction, it encountered problems due to a lack of funding and was suspended for a time during the 19th century, before being completed in 1878.Its architecture is a blend of Baroque, Neoclassical, and Neo-Gothic styles.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ceramic Museum (Museo Regional de la Ceramica)

Tour the regional ceramics museum with your guide, an old 19th-century mansion converted into a museum where the most essential pottery pieces of Jalisco are displayed. You can also appreciate the representation of a Mexican kitchen 200 years ago (Subject to availability)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sergio Bustamante Gallery

Appreciate the gallery of one of the most recognized plastic artists in Mexico.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nuestros Dulces

Visit the only store that holds the Guinness World Record for the largest number of bottles of tequila for sale (more than two thousand). You can also buy typical sweets from the region.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plazoleta Art

The route ends at the art plaza where the giant Tlaquepaque letters are located. You'll also find craft shops and bars where you can enjoy a drink before returning to your hotel with your guide.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Tonalá and Tlaquepaque Tour: Private Mexican Pottery Experience?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Carbonated beveragesSoda or mineral water
  • Bottled waterPurified water
  • Private transportation
  • Visit two Pottery Workshops
  • Hotel Pickup and Dropoff
  • Knowledgeable Local Guide
  • Lunch

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Non-refundable

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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