Private Art Pottery Tour: Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, and Clay Workshop

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Private Art Pottery Tour: Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, and Clay Workshop

4.8
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Private Art Pottery Tour: Tlaquepaque, Tonalá, and Clay Workshop

Duration: 8 hours
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No cancellation
Pickup included

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NZD 589

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the vibrant artisan traditions of Jalisco. This private tour takes you beyond souvenir shops, connecting you directly with the legacy of master potters in Tonalá and Tlaquepaque.


Highlights of the experience:


✨ Be a Potter for a Day: Visit private family workshops and craft your own clay piece with guidance from a skilled artisan.


Route of Tradition: Discover markets, colonial churches, and hidden art galleries while learning about the region's rich history.


Walk through Tlaquepaque: Stroll along its lively pedestrian streets, enjoy live music, and sample top local cuisine.


VIP Benefits:
✅ 100% Private Tour: Personalized attention for you and your group.
✅ Local Experts: Knowledgeable guides passionate about Jalisco's history and art.
✅ Full Logistics: Includes round-trip private transportation from your hotel.

Itinerary

  • Galería Bernabe

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Visit the workshop of one of the most recognized artisans of Jalisco.
  • Tonalá Municipal Building

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Tonala Craft Market

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Tour the largest craft market in Guadalajara (Only available on Thursday and Sunday)
  • Mercado Municipal Tonalá

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Local market where you can find greengrocers, butchers, and local food stalls selling dishes such as birria, menudo, chilaquiles, tortas, and tacos.
  • Parroquia de Santiago Apostol

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Pilar Núñez

    1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Tlaquepaque Centro

    1 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
    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.
  • Jardín Hidalgo

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • El Parián de Tlaquepaque

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Visit the largest "Cantina" in México and enjoy a typical cocktail (not included) inside this beautiful colonial building.
  • Parroquia San Pedro Apóstol

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Our Lady of Solitude Sanctuary

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Ceramic Museum (Museo Regional de la Ceramica)

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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)
  • Sergio Bustamante Gallery

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Appreciate the gallery of one of the most recognized plastic artists in Mexico.
  • Nuestros Dulces

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.
  • Plazoleta Art

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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.

What's included

INCLUDED

Private transportation
Visit two Pottery Workshops
Purified water
Soda or mineral water
Knowledgeable Local Guide
Hotel Pickup and Dropoff

NOT INCLUDED

Lunch

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Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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

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