Basilica of Guadalupe with transport + tamales and atole

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Mexico City

  Your experience begins when we pick you up in the comfort of your hotel, Airbnb or private residence, in a private, air-conditioned and secure vehicle, with a professional driver. From that moment, everything is organized for you to relax and enjoy a meaningful day. Located north of Mexico City, on Tepeyac Hill, the Basilica of Guadalupe is one of the most visited centers of Catholic pilgrimage in the world. It is estimated that more than 20 million people visit each year, especially on December 12, the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  When you arrive, you will start by visiting the Old Basilica, built in the 18th century. This jewel of the Mexican Baroque was the main shrine until 1976, when the new Basilica was inaugurated due to the sinking ground. Your guide will explain its history, architecture and the challenges it faced during centuries of existence. The reason for its importance dates back to 1531, when the Virgin Mary appeared to the indigenous Juan Diego. According to tradition, the Virgin left her image miraculously printed on the tilma (cloak) of the young man, an image that is still preserved, more than 490 years later, in perfect condition and displayed on the main altar of the sanctuary.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3

  Designed by architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, this modern structure holds more than 10,000 people and a circular shape that allows you to see the image of the Virgin from any point. Here you can get closer to the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, which is suspended on the main altar. A mobile walkway will allow you to see it without stopping the flow of visitors. This is the most emotional time for many visitors. A moment of prayer, reflection or simply contemplation in silence is allowed.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 4

  You will climb the hill where, according to tradition, the Virgin first appeared to Juan Diego. There is the Chapel of Cerrito, a charming construction that offers a panoramic view of the entire Guadalupano complex. Along the way, you will see gardens, religious sculptures and fountains that visually narrate the Guadalupan miracle.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Mexico City

  The Basilica of Guadalupe welcomes thousands of visitors daily, making it easy to get lost in the crowds. Our private service guarantees constant accompaniment, guided access to each site, cultural and spiritual orientation, and a comfortable experience, without the discomforts of mass tours. Our vehicles are sanitized and air-conditioned, and our guides are trained to adapt to the physical, nutritional or emotional needs of each visitor.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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