Mexico City: Museum and Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe

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This experience stands apart from other tours by offering a much more comprehensive and in-depth visit to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Guadalupe. It goes beyond simply viewing the New Basilica and the image of the Virgin; it invites you to explore the historical, religious, and cultural sites that make this one of the most significant sanctuaries in the world. Visitors will tour the Basilica Museum, learn the history of the Virgin’s apparitions to Saint Juan Diego, and visit the Chapel of the Cerrito, the Tepeyac Garden, various historic chapels, monuments, and other spaces steeped in history and tradition. Unlike conventional tours, this experience allows you to discover hidden corners often missed by most tourists, understand the significance of each site, and appreciate the artistic, architectural, and spiritual richness of Tepeyac.

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Departure Point

  • Your guide will be waiting for you—wearing a black shirt and a black cap—at the entrance to the McDonald’s on Calzada de Guadalupe.

Return Details
  • Your guide will be waiting for you—wearing a black shirt and a black cap—at the entrance to the McDonald’s on Calzada de Guadalupe.

Duration
2 hours

Languages Available
  • Human tour guide - German
  • Human tour guide - Chinese Traditional
  • Human tour guide - Portuguese
  • Audio guide - English
  • Human tour guide - English
  • Printed guide - English
  • Human tour guide - Italian
  • Human tour guide - French
  • Audio guide - Spanish
  • Human tour guide - Spanish

Points of Interest


Stop At: Museo de la Basilica de Guadalupe
Plaza de las Americas 1, Col. Villa de Guadalupe, Mexico City
You will discover a space dedicated to the history, art, and tradition of the Virgin of Guadalupe. During the tour, you will be able to admire an important collection of religious paintings, sculptures, liturgical objects, historical documents, and pieces of sacred art that showcase the evolution of devotion to the Virgin of Guadalupe throughout the centuries. You will discover a collection of approximately 4,000 cultural objects, housed across 16 exhibition halls. Basilica of Saint Mary of Guadalupe What makes this visit special is that you will not only view works of art, but also embark on a journey through nearly five centuries of Mexico’s history, faith, culture, and traditions—gaining an understanding of why the Virgin of Guadalupe became one of the country’s most significant symbols.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Capilla Del Cerrito
Calle Quintana, Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
You will visit the historic Capilla del Cerrito, built on the site where—according to the tradition of Our Lady of Guadalupe—the first three apparitions of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego took place in December 1531. During your visit, you will learn the history of these events, admire the chapel's architecture and religious details, and reflect on the Virgin's message and the miracle of the roses, which gave rise to the Guadalupan tradition. From this spot, you can also enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Tepeyac Sanctuary.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jardin Del Tepeyac
Abasolo 76, Villa De Guadalupe, Mexico City
You will explore the Tepeyac Garden, a space filled with tranquility, nature, and religious symbolism within the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During your visit, you can admire its green spaces, sculptures, and monuments dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe, learn about the historical and spiritual significance of Tepeyac Hill, and enjoy an atmosphere conducive to reflection and rest. This garden offers an opportunity to appreciate the connection between nature, faith, and the traditions that have made Tepeyac one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Mexico.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Capilla Del Pocito
Cerro Del Tepeyac, Villa De Guadalupe, Mexico City
You will discover the beautiful Chapel of the Little Well (Capilla del Pocito)—a jewel of Baroque architecture built around a spring considered miraculous according to the tradition of Our Lady of Guadalupe. During your visit, you will learn about its history and admire its circular floor plan, domes, decorative tiles, and intricate ornamental details. You will also learn about the tradition that links this site to December 12, 1531—the date of the final apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Juan Diego—when the miracle of the roses took place and the image of the Virgin was revealed on his *tilma* (cloak).
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Antigua Basilica de Guadalupe
Gustavo A.madero, Mexico City
You will visit the historic Chapel of the Indians (Capilla de Indios), one of the oldest spaces within the Tepeyac Sanctuary, built during the colonial era to serve the indigenous population devoted to the Virgin of Guadalupe. During the tour, you will learn about its significance in the early years of the Guadalupan tradition and observe the architectural remnants of the original hermitage, which offer insight into what the first places of worship dedicated to the Virgin were like. This site preserves a portion of the historical memory surrounding the origins of the Guadalupan devotion and the evangelization of Mexico.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
Fray Juan de Zumarraga No. 2, Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City
You will discover the historic Parish of Santa María de Guadalupe—known as the Templo de las Capuchinas—an important religious complex built in the 18th century. During your visit, you will be able to admire its colonial architecture, intricate ornamental details, and an atmosphere conducive to quiet reflection. You will also learn about the history of the Capuchin nuns who once inhabited the convent, their role in the development of the Sanctuary of Tepeyac, and the challenges posed by ground subsidence that have affected the building over time.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Capilla de Guadalupe
Capilla de Guadalupe, Jalisco
You will explore the Old Basilica of Guadalupe, inaugurated in 1709—one of the most representative examples of New Spanish Baroque architecture. During your visit, you will admire its striking façade, towers, and dome, as well as its intricate architectural details. You will also learn the history of this site, which for centuries housed the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Furthermore, you will discover the structural issues and ground subsidence that necessitated the relocation of the image to the New Basilica in 1976. Today, this structure—known as the Expiatory Temple to Christ the King—preserves an important historical, artistic, and religious legacy.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parroquia Santa Maria Guadalupe Capuchinas
Zumarraga esquina Calzada de Guadalupe, Mexico City
You will visit the New Basilica of Guadalupe, inaugurated in 1976—one of the most important and frequently visited Catholic shrines in the world. During your visit, you will encounter its striking circular architecture, designed to accommodate thousands of pilgrims, and have the opportunity to view the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, preserved on the historic *ayate* (cloak) of Saint Juan Diego. You will also learn about the history of the 1531 apparitions, the religious significance of the *tilma* (cloak), and the importance of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Mexico's identity, culture, and traditions. Visitors can approach the area where the *ayate* is housed via a system of moving walkways, which allow the image to be viewed from various angles.
Duration: 30 minutes

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Exclusions
  • tip

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