Vanessa is very knowledgeable. I learned so much from her. She knows how to cater to her clients needs. Thank you Vanessa 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
Excludes
- Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- You need to looking for your tourist host wearing a polo tshirt with Epic Journey in front and on the back
Return
- You need to looking for your tourist host wearing a polo tshirt with Epic Journey in front and on the back
Itinerary
The meeting point is next to the big statue of Pope John Paul II. We will visit the entire religious complex: The new Basilica (where is the original and miraculous tilma from 1531), the Old and First Basílica, The saint area where the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to Saint Juan Diego in 1531 and where is located the first chapel that Guadalupe requested to build. We will walk upstairs the Hill of Tepeyac (with small waterfalls and gardens). On the top We will visit the chapel of the flowers and you will have a beautiful view of Mexico city. This is the place where Juan Diego recollected the miraculous flowers in his cloak. We will visit the monumental sculpture named The Offering with two waterfalls. We will finish our visit with the small chapel dedicated to the Holy Water. You will have chance of buy religious stuff inside the religious complex. You can request us time for hear mass.
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Reviews
Great private tour! Included bathroom access, bottled water, and grace for getting a little lost and being late. Nice history lesson and explanation of each location in the village. Diego even walked us upstairs when the tour was done and took pictures of us throughout the tour. 10/10.
The Basilica is a very large complex. We were so grateful to our guide Martin. He was very knowledgeable about the history, culture and religious heritage and genuine in effort to make sure we enjoyed our time there. We very much enjoyed our tour and he even helped translate our needs for shopping in the store and helped capture our experience with photos! It was fantastic!!
Noe was great! Had great information about what we were seeing. Highly recommend! We wouldn’t have enjoyed the visit without a tour guide.
Great tour! Our Tour Guide Xavi was very knowledgeable and shown it all! Great communication, easy meet up, would recommend!
Lots of walking and worth it. There is more to see than meets the eye. Definitely recommend having a tour guide. Ours was wonderful! His name was Gabriel.
This was a wonderful tour - meaningful, interesting, thorough. Andrea's knowledge and explanations were excellent (as was her English). Highly recommended.
This company canceled my tour about 18 hours before it was scheduled to start and gave no specific reason. I had stayed an extra day on this trip to enjoy the tour having changed a plane reservation and added another night to my hotel stay.
Our guide Roberto was great. He was informative and enthusiastic to impart his knowledge of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Andrea was great! She’s very knowledgeable and very nice. It was a pleasure having her as a guide. We enjoy the trip with her. Thank you
Axe was a Great tour guide! Very patient and highly recommended . Will book more tours with this company
Was a little apprehensive about the meeting point details of this tour as there are conflicting information. On several emails it specifically identified the an entrance just outside the Basilica (the one I used as the destination to our Uber ride) however there was also a mention of the Statue of Pope John-Paul II. Had to confirm via telephone that it was indeed in front of the statue. Our guide Diego was quite competent and was knowledgeable about the whole place. Since it was a Sunday he had to rearrange his normal routine to accommodate the thick crowds which worked out well.
Andrea was a great tour guide! Learned so much history and she was so kind. I highly recommend booking this tour. You may get another tour guide but nonetheless so good!
It was well worth it and very spiritual. Noe our tour guide was spectacular and knowledgeable. It was a memorable experience!
We had an awesome experience with Diego as our tour guide. He was very cheerful, kind, honest, and made us comfortable during the tour. I will recommend this tour. Thank you. Miriam
My mom and I had an amazing experience with this tour. Andrew, our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the subjects of the church. Andrew also was very flexible with our schedules and conducted the tour at a pace that we were comfortable with. I would strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city of Mexico.
Our guide Diego was fantastic, but the Viator communications is terrible. There were no instructions on where to meet and after we finally got in touch with a live person, it took him 10 minutes to tell us to meet Diego at the statue of St John Paul II. It would have been SO EASY, to tell us that on our confirmation receipt.
I booked this tour for my mom’s 60th birthday, as it has always been her wish to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. I am so grateful to Gabriel, our tour guide, for giving us such a wonderful experience that we will always treasure as a family. The tour was not only insightful but also truly impactful. We now have so many beautiful photos to look back on, thanks to Gabriel for being a great photographer too! I really appreciated that he never rushed us and allowed us to explore each area at our own pace. At the end of the tour, he even recommended a quick go-to snack, Pastes Kiko’s (so good!!). Thank you again, Gabriel—10/10 highly recommend booking this tour!
Thank you! Our visit to our lady was memorable. We learned new things and appreciated this trip even more, because of Roberto’s attentive and patient guidance.
The guide Ricardo was very friendly and he showed me all the beautiful things that needed to be seen on the site. He did not provide me with a lot of information compared to other tours that I have experienced, but he told me the main explanations about the history of Basilica de Guadalupe. Overall, I recommend this tour.
Perfect amount of time to explore the entire complex and ask questions of our amazing guide, Andrea.
Ruben was an excellent and informative guide! Also great photographer! Thank you again for everything Ruben!
A very good service with our driver Manuel and the tour guide Axel , very kind. They both share with us the information regarding the main attraction in CDMX and also the complete information about the Virgen Guadalupe and the Juan Diego appearance!
We had a lovely time with our guide during this private tour. We learned a lot of history and explored the many beautiful cathedrals - even sitting in on a few different masses. Our guide was very accommodating and customized the experience to us.
The directions to meet with the guide were terrible! Never did find him even after an hour of searching.
I had an excellent visit, it was well-planned and Diego is a knowledgeable and courteous guide. I highly recommend this private tour.
Having a private tour we learned a lot about the history of the Basilica. Each temple has a story and it all ties into one miracle. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and helpful in answering our questions. If you’re looking to have a private one on one tour this is it.
My tour guide, was informed, delightful & passionate about her job. She gave amazing information & demonstrated knowledge. Thank you for fantastic tour
I’m sorry to say but the tour guide was not very good at all. Even though I booked an English speaking tour, the young lady was very hard to understand and I’m not sure she understood English since she could never answer my questions and would give answers not pertaining to what I asked. I only understood 10% of what she was saying. You can really do this tour on your own, for free. Catch an Uber and all what you can see is free and you won’t have to worry about a tour guide who you can’t understand. Sorry. Maybe this tour company needs to hire people who speak English for the English tours.
We had Andrew as our guide for the tour of the Basilica. He was awesome!! He had so much knowledge of the Basilica and all of the chapels and miracles!! We never would have experienced the grounds or understood the meanings of the statutes etc. without him. We hope when we book our next tour to the temples that we could have Andrew as our guide. We really enjoyed him and the tour!!
Thank you for being an amazing guide. I’m glad I was able to learn more and show my friend about the traditions about the virgen de Guadalupe. I’m glad I was able to connect more with my roots.
Evelyn and Diego were fantastic. They had an excellent knowledge of the Basilica in Guadalupe, Tilma, Juan Diego, the churches and Tepeyac hill. They were very friendly, polite, respectful and helpful.
Visiting La Villa was memorable and we were grateful to have our guides, Emily and Diego, with us. They were sweet, kind, patient, and gave us different options along the way since we had some special circumstances. We got caught in a rainstorm but Diego took one for the team and ran out in the downpour to find us ponchos. He also made sure we had water. Emily helped me make a purchase in the gift shop and educated us along the way. The whole thing ended up to be even more dramatic than I’d hoped!
The sites were amazing to see, lots of walking so wear comfy shoes. Pablo our tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable, I would definitely book with him again. Getting to and from the basilica took a little long as we rode the public bus however it was not that bad.
We had group of 6 including elderly and kids. Our guides were very patient with us. They walked us through the whole site. We had plenty of time and not felt rushed.
Our trip to the Basilica was absolutely amazing and our tour guide, Ruben, made it extra special with his extensive knowledge and enthusiasm. We would recommend this tour to anyone seeking a more in depth experience.
This was an amazing tour. Our tour guide Jordi was very polite and informed. We were picked up on time and were catered to all our needs. My mother in law had back problems and was walking slow. Jordi accommodated her and made the experience pleasant. The Basilica is amazing. Highly recommend this tour and company .
Omar was exceptional! He was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. He was also very patient with us, allowing us to spend more time where we wanted. We loved the tour! We highly recommend it.
We had a wonderful experience with Omar as our guide from Epic Journey team for the private tour of Guadalupe Basilica. Epic Journey's team was so easy and nice to deal with. Omar was friendly, courteous, and accommodating, making sure our interests were met throughout the tour. His knowledge of the area was impressive and he shared interesting insights that brought the sights to life. The tour was well-paced, and we appreciated the flexibility to ask questions and explore at our own pace. While not overly scripted or flashy, the tour was solid and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend Epic Journey/Omar to anyone seeking a reliable and informative experience.
You absolutely MUST book this tour. Ruben was our guide, and he was so knowledgeable about everything! I booked this at the last-minute but then decided we would get more out of the day if someone explained what we were seeing. There are no signs to provide this information (or at least none in English). My family and I arrived at the Basilica early, attended mass, and then met up with Ruben.
Martin did an outstanding job explaining the sites in the complex in a very comprehensive manner. Although there was a slight confusion with the meet-up, the overall tour experience was amazing. Additionally, Martin was extremely patient with my 82-year-old mom, which was greatly appreciated.
Epic Journey accomodated our last minute needs with ease and were in great communication with us. Very grateful for their hospitality and warmth!
Beautiful blessed place to visit and pray with family and loved ones! Guide was great in explaining historical background as well as symbols of the miraculous tilma as seen by the natives then. Most of all, guide was very patient with our needs and requirements considering the group had handicapped individuals with mobility issues but managed to finish the tour with no issues despite walking for several hours including uphill destinations. All worth it, really wonderful visit, wonderful tour and wonderful kind guide!
From the time we were picked-up and greeted by our tour guide Yordi, a local to the DCMX area, my family and I were able to relax, learn a lot about a beautiful and significant site in Mexico's history--the Guadalupe Basilica--and have a wonderful time. Yordi is an exceptional tour guide: personable, articulate, and well-informed on all aspects of the Basilica and grounds. He provided us a beautiful day with many insights regarding the evolution of the Basilica through time, as well as insights about growing up and living in the DCMX area. By tour's end, we all felt that we'd made a new friend who provided an experience we will long-remember. We cannot recommend Yordi and the tour more highly. Thanks, Yordi, Viator, and Epic Journey tours!
We had an incredible experience during the tour led by Omar. He truly went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable time. Omar was extremely flexible, and his English was excellent, making the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. His knowledge about the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe and its surroundings was impressive, adding great value to the tour. What stood out the most was Omar's willingness to accommodate our request to return to a different point outside the original itinerary. He guided us through the Mexico subway, showing immense patience (had to take 3 trains to reach the destination) and dedication throughout the entire time he was with us. Omar's passion and commitment made the tour not just informative, but also very personalized and enjoyable. I highly recommend Omar as a tour guide and he deserves a 10 star rating for his exceptional service and hospitality. Thank you Omar for making our visit so memorable. With Love, Viji and Raj
Yordi was an excellent tour guide. Excellent English, very knowledgeable about the Virgin of Guadalupe village, and just a joy to be around. This private tour exceeded my expectations. I never felt rushed or that we lagged. Great pacing on visiting the different sites throughout the complex. Highly recommend.
Diego and Evelyn were great guides! They were very knowledgeable about the basilica and were flexible about how we wanted the tour to go. My group and I debated on whether to get a guide or walk the grounds ourselves, but were so thankful that we decided to go with a guided tour because Diego + Evelyn knew so much history about each of the buildings. They were also very kind and friendly. Thank you both for your time!
Great tour, lots packed into a few hours. Our guides picked us up from our hotel and offered us a snack and bottle of water. During the ride we were given lots of information about Mexico city, then once we got to the church, the knowledge continued. No complaints with this tour, would definitely recommend.
Andrew was awesome. He was on time very friendly and knowledgeable of all our questions. Our tour was Saturday and afterwards we inquired on him for travels services on Sunday, which we did end up booking too.
Martin our tour guide was friendly! It was a great way to get the layout of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe! The tour was a great length as well.
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