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Guadalajara Cathedral
The Guadalajara Cathedral features twin 65-meter neo-Gothic spires and stands over four cross-shaped plazas in the city's historic center.
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- 1561Construction started
- 65 mSpire height
- FreeEntry price
- 1618Consecrated
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Best valueGuadalajara Must-See Attractions Walking Tour with a Guide
Immerse yourself in the heart of Guadalajara with a walking tour that highlights the city’s iconic landmarks. Start at Plaza de Armas, where your guide will introduce...
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Downtown Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque Tour
We begin our tour walking thru Guadalajara Historical Center visiting the Cathedral, Degollado ́s teather and finishing with the Hospicio Cabañas, from where we start...
- Professional guide
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
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Explore the cathedral grounds
Discover the altars, crypts, and historic plazas.
3 spotsThe CryptsUnderground burial chambers beneath the cathedral main altar.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
4 spotsCathedral InteriorExplore the main nave, silver altar, side chapels, and relics.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
3 spotsExterior and PlazasThe architectural facades and public squares around the cathedral.Explore Photo: tour listing on Viator
The building took over 50 years to construct.
It was completed in February 1618.
Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time required
A self-guided visit takes 30 to 60 minutes. Allow 2 to 4 hours for a walking tour of the area.
Best time
Visit early morning for quiet observation. The dry months from November through March offer pleasant weather.
Getting there
Take SITEUR Metro Line 3 to Guadalajara Centro station. The cathedral is a 2 to 5-minute walk away.
Budget
Entry is free. Donations are welcome. Guided tours start from $32.
About the Minor Basilica
The Guadalajara Cathedral blends Spanish Renaissance architecture with later neo-Gothic additions. The current structure dates to 1561. It replaced an earlier adobe church destroyed by fire. You can view the Exterior and Plazas from four surrounding squares.
Inside, the Cathedral Interior holds 11 side altars and a massive 19th-century French pipe organ. Visitors can view the reliquary of Santa Inocencia near the west entrance. You can also explore The Crypts beneath the main altar.
The iconic yellow spires are not original. An 1818 earthquake collapsed the first towers. Builders reconstructed the current 65-meter spires between 1851 and 1854.
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503 reviews of the downtown walking tour on Viator
Anwar was a fantastic guide. His knowledge and expertise of the area was top notch. His love for the city was evident.
Luis provided an informative and interesting tour of Guadalajara going back to the very beginning where nomadic tribes populated the area. It gave a flavour of what makes Guadalajara unique.
Our tour guide was amazing. We were able to easily view much of Guadalajara squeezed into less than two hours. Highly, highly, highly, highly recommended
Alexandra was such a knowledgeable, helpful and amazing host! I loved learning about the rich culture that Guadalajara has to offer and all the tricks & tips to having a fun trip to Guadalajara. Alexandra took the time to get to know her tour guests/what they were looking to get out of their trips, and took the time to offer personalized recommendations and help. Definitely recommend this tour!
Back for a second time it was so good, Alex is very knowledgable and gives great recommendations. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to walk around and learn more about this fabulous city!
Great experience! Alex is very knowledgeable about the city, history and culture of the city. I even received a few recommendations for dinner place. It is definitely a great way to start the trip to gov guidance around the city for the week.
Fernando was a fantastic tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the city's history and monuments. I ended up being the only person on the tour and enjoyed my time a lot. I would absolutely recommend this tour and book a different one with Fernando the next time in the area.
It was a very interesting and educational walking tour highlighting the Centro Historico's iconic buildings, churches, monuments and market. Fernando enthusiastically imparted knowledge of the city's history, its founders and artists. He expertly explained the Orozco murals, a must see. I highly recommend Fernando as your guide. You will learn so much!
Diego was fantastic. He's very knowledgeable, personable, flexible and punctual. We appreciated his in depth knowledge of what we were seeing. He's highly educated and grew up in GDL so we felt like we were getting an honest and enlightened view from a local's eyes of the locations on the itinerary. I would highly recommend him.
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Dress Code RulesKnow exactly what to wear to enter the sanctuary of Guadalajara Cathedral.Read 
Santa Inocencia MummyLearn the history of Santa Inocencia and where to find her reliquary.Read 
Getting ThereDirections and transport options for reaching the cathedral.Read 
Best visit timesFind out the best times of day and year to visit the cathedral.Read 
Historic Center SightsExplore plazas, murals, and theaters near the cathedral.Read Tickets & PricesFind out about entry fees, donations, and tour costs for the cathedral.Read Is Guadalajara Cathedral free to enter?
Yes. Entry is completely free. Donations are welcome. Tickets & Prices
What is the dress code for Guadalajara Cathedral?
You must wear modest clothing. Shoulders and knees must be covered. Men must remove their hats upon entering. Dress Code Rules
How tall are the spires of the Guadalajara Cathedral?
The twin neo-Gothic spires stand approximately 65 meters (213 feet) tall. They are covered in yellow tiles.
What happened to the original towers of the Guadalajara Cathedral?
An earthquake in 1818 collapsed the original towers. Builders reconstructed the current spires between 1851 and 1854.
Who is the mummy inside the Guadalajara Cathedral?
The cathedral houses the wax-preserved remains of a young martyr named Santa Inocencia. Her reliquary sits near the west entrance. Santa Inocencia Mummy
What architectural style is the Guadalajara Cathedral?
The building blends Spanish Renaissance architecture with neo-Gothic additions. The current yellow spires are a distinct neo-Gothic feature.
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